RCW 34.05.514 to the contrary notwithstanding, petitions to the superior court from decisions of the commissioner dealing with the applications or claims relating to benefit payments which were filed outside of this state with an authorized representative of the commissioner shall be filed with the superior court of Thurston county which shall have the original venue of such appeals.

Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.

Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 158: See note following RCW 50.08.020.