Washington § 69.36.050 - Duty to prosecute.

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§ 69.36.050. Duty to prosecute.

Every prosecuting attorney to whom there is presented, or who in any way procures, satisfactory evidence of any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall cause appropriate proceedings to be commenced and prosecuted in the proper courts, without delay, for the enforcement of the penalties as in such cases herein provided.
[ 1929 c 82 s 6; RRS s 2508-6.]

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Section 69.36.050 ("Duty to prosecute.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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