Full text of Washington Revised Code of Washington § 82.14.020 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82.14.020. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) "City" means a city or town;
(2) The meaning ascribed to words and phrases in chapters
82.04, 82.08 and
82.12 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, insofar as applicable, has full force and effect with respect to taxes imposed under authority of this chapter. However, the terms "retail sale" and "sale at retail" have only the meaning provided in RCW
82.08.010 for the purposes of this chapter, unless the context clearly requires that a different definition apply;
(3) "Taxable event" means any retail sale, or any use, upon which a state tax is imposed pursuant to chapter
82.08 or
82.12 RCW, as they now exist or may hereafter be amended. However, the term does not include a retail sale taxable pursuant to RCW
82.08.150, as now or hereafter amended; and
(4) "Treasurer or other legal depository" means the treasurer or legal depository of a county or city.
Notes
Effective date—2010 c 106: See note following RCW
35.102.145.
Part headings not law—Savings—Effective date—Severability—2007 c 6: See notes following RCW
82.32.020.
Findings—Intent—2007 c 6: See note following RCW
82.14.390.
Effective date—2005 c 514: See note following RCW
83.100.230.
Part headings not law—Severability—2005 c 514: See notes following RCW
82.12.808.
Effective dates—Part headings not law—2003 c 168: See notes following RCW
82.08.010.
Severability—Effective date—2002 c 367: See notes following RCW
82.04.060.
Finding—Effective date—2002 c 67: See notes following RCW
82.04.530.
Finding—Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 186: See notes following RCW
82.08.0202.
Construction—Severability—Effective dates—1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW
82.04.255.
Intent—Severability—Effective date—1981 c 144: See notes following RCW
82.16.010.
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