Washington § 79.11.090 - Sales by public auction — Appraised value.

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§ 79.11.090. Sales by public auction — Appraised value.

Except as provided in RCW 79.11.340, all sales of land under this chapter shall be at public auction, to the highest bidder, on the terms prescribed by law and as specified in the notice provided under RCW 79.11.120, and no land shall be sold for less than its appraised value.
[ 2003 c 334 s 352; (2003 c 381 s 3 repealed by 2006 c 42 s 3); 1989 c 148 s 3; 1988 c 136 s 1; 1979 c 54 s 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 45 s 1; 1971 ex.s. c 123 s 3; 1969 ex.s. c 14 s 4; 1961 c 73 s 3; 1959 c 257 s 21; 1933 c 66 s 1; 1927 c 255 s 50; RRS s 7797-50. Prior: 1923 c 19 s 1; 1913 c 36 s 1; 1909 c 223 s 4; 1907 c 152 s 1; 1897 c 89 s 14; 1895 c 178 s 28. Formerly RCW 79.01.200, 79.12.340.]

Notes

Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.

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