§ 43.126.015. Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are: To establish a procedure for the retention and formal recognition of existing geographical names; to standardize the procedures for naming or renaming geographical features within the state of Washington; to identify one body as the responsible agency to coordinate this important activity between local, state, and federal agencies; to identify the responsible agency for the purpose of serving the public interest; to avoid the duplication of names for similar features whenever possible; and as far as possible, to retain the significance, spelling, and color of names associated with the early history of Washington.
[1983 c 273 § 1.]
Sections: 43.126.015 43.126.025 43.126.035 43.126.045 43.126.055 43.126.065 43.126.075 43.126.085 NextLast modified: April 7, 2009