Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 52.26 RCW
REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITIES
PDF of Chapter Digest
PDF of Complete Chapter
Sections
52.26.010Findings.
52.26.020Definitions.
52.26.030Planning committeeFormationPowers.
52.26.040Planning committeeFormulation of service planCompetition with private ambulance service.
52.26.050Service planTaxes and benefit charges.
52.26.060Service planSubmission to voters.
52.26.070Service authorityFormationChallenges.
52.26.080Organization and composition of governing boardCommissioner positions, districts.
52.26.090Powers of governing boardDesignation of some other person as treasurer, when authorized.
52.26.100Transfer of responsibilities and employees to authorityCivil service system.
52.26.110Withdrawal, reannexation of territory.
52.26.120Dissolution of fire protection districtElectionTransfer of responsibilities.
52.26.130DebtInterlocal contractsGeneral obligation bonds.
52.26.140Levy of taxesLevies authorized by special electionIndebtednessDefinition.
52.26.150Levy of taxesTo be made by county or counties where authority is located.
52.26.160Taxation of lands lying within authority and forest protection assessment area.
52.26.170Collection of taxes.
52.26.180Benefit chargesExemptionsAnnual reviewDefinitions.
52.26.190Benefit chargesExemptions.
52.26.200Benefit chargesResolutionCounty assessor's duties.
52.26.210Benefit chargesAdministration and collection by county treasurer.
52.26.220Benefit chargesSubmission to votersRenewal.
52.26.230Benefit chargesEstablishmentPublic hearingsNotice to property owners.
52.26.240Benefit chargesLimitation on imposition of property tax.
52.26.250Benefit chargesComplaintsReview board.
52.26.260Benefit chargesModel resolutionAssistance by Washington fire commissioners association.
52.26.270Benefit chargesAdditional exemption.
52.26.280Civil serviceWhen authorized or required.
52.26.290Annexation of territory.
52.26.300Annexation of fire protection jurisdiction within reasonable proximity to authority.
52.26.310Biennial budget authority.