Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 42 Public Officers And Agencies - Section 42.14.010 Definitions

§ 42.14.010. Definitions

Unless otherwise clearly required by the context, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Unavailable" means either that a vacancy in the office exists or that the lawful incumbent of the office is absent or unable to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office following an attack and a declaration of existing emergency by the governor or his successor.

(2) "Attack" means any acts of warfare taken by an enemy of the United States causing substantial damage or injury to persons or property in the United States and in the state of Washington.

[1963 c 203 § 2.]

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