Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 84 Property Taxes - Section 84.69.010 Definitions

§ 84.69.010. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:

(1) "Taxing district" means any county, city, town, port district, school district, road district, metropolitan park district, water-sewer district, or other municipal corporation now or hereafter authorized by law to impose burdens upon property within the district in proportion to the value thereof, for the purpose of obtaining revenue for public purposes, as distinguished from municipal corporations authorized to impose burdens, or for which burdens may be imposed, for such purposes, upon property in proportion to the benefits accruing thereto.

(2) "Tax" includes penalties and interest.

[1999 c 153 § 73; 1961 c 15 § 84.69.010. Prior: 1957 c 120 § 1.]

Notes:
     Part headings not law -- 1999 c 153: See note following RCW 57.04.050.

Sections:  84.69.010  84.69.020  84.69.030  84.69.040  84.69.050  84.69.060  84.69.070  84.69.080  84.69.090  84.69.100  84.69.110  84.69.120  84.69.130  84.69.140  84.69.150  Next

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