Washington § 57.08.085 - Public property subject to rates and charges for drainage facilities.

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§ 57.08.085. Public property subject to rates and charges for drainage facilities.

Except as otherwise provided in RCW 90.03.525, any public entity and public property, including state of Washington property, shall be subject to rates and charges for drainage facilities to the same extent as private persons and private property are subject to such rates and charges that are imposed by districts pursuant to RCW 57.08.005 or 57.08.081. In setting those rates and charges, consideration may be given to in-kind services, such as stream improvements or donation of property.
[ 1999 c 153 s 12; 1996 c 230 s 315; 1986 c 278 s 59; 1983 c 315 s 5. Formerly RCW 56.08.012.]

Notes

Part headings not law—1999 c 153: See note following RCW 57.04.050.
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.
Severability—1983 c 315: See note following RCW 90.03.500.
Flood control zone districts—Stormwater control improvements: Chapter 86.15 RCW.
Rates and charges for stormwater control facilities—Limitations—Definitions: RCW 90.03.500 through 90.03.525. See also RCW 35.67.025, 35.92.021, 36.89.085, and 36.94.145.

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