Washington § 78.12.020 - Complaint — Contents.

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§ 78.12.020. Complaint — Contents.

Three persons being residents of the county, and knowing or having reason to believe that the provisions of RCW 78.12.010 are being or have been violated within such county, may file a notice with any district or municipal court therein, which notice shall be in writing, and shall state—First, the location, as near as may be, of the hole, excavation or shaft. Second, that the same is dangerous to persons or animals, and has been left or is being worked contrary to the provisions of this chapter. Third, the name of the person or persons, company or corporation who is or are the owners of the same, if known, or if unknown, the persons who were known to be employed therein. Fourth, if abandoned and no claimant; and Fifth, the estimated cost of fencing or otherwise securing the same against any avoidable accidents.
[ 1987 c 202 s 231; 1987 c 3 s 19; 1890 p 121 s 2; RRS s 8858.]

Notes

Severability—1987 c 3: See note following RCW 3.70.010.
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.

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