Washington § 90.58.120 - Adoption of rules, programs, etc., subject to RCW 34.05.310 through 34.05.395 — Public hearings, notice of — Public inspection after approval or adoption.

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§ 90.58.120. Adoption of rules, programs, etc., subject to RCW 34.05.310 through 34.05.395 — Public hearings, notice of — Public inspection after approval or adoption.

All rules, regulations, designations, and guidelines, issued by the department, and master programs and amendments adopted by the department pursuant to RCW 90.58.070(2) or * 90.58.090(4) shall be adopted or approved in accordance with the provisions of RCW 34.05.310 through 34.05.395 insofar as such provisions are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. In addition:
(1) Prior to the adoption by the department of a master program, or portion thereof pursuant to RCW 90.58.070(2) or * 90.58.090(4), at least one public hearing shall be held in each county affected by a program or portion thereof for the purpose of obtaining the views and comments of the public. Notice of each such hearing shall be published at least once in each of the three weeks immediately preceding the hearing in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county in which the hearing is to be held.
(2) All guidelines, regulations, designations, or master programs adopted or approved under this chapter shall be available for public inspection at the office of the department or the appropriate county and city. The terms "adopt" and "approve" for purposes of this section, shall include modifications and rescission of guidelines.
[ 1995 c 347 s 308; 1989 c 175 s 182; 1975 1st ex.s. c 182 s 2; 1971 ex.s. c 286 s 12.]

Notes

*Reviser's note: RCW 90.58.090 was amended by 2003 c 321 s 3, changing subsection (4) to subsection (5).
Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.

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