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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 13.01
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Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.01 General Provisions

Section 13.01.050 Duties Imposed – Acts Forbidden

  1. Whenever any duty or function is listed in connection with the City or a City official herein, it shall be interpreted as a direction and authorization to act in the exercise of sound discretion and in good faith.
     
  2. As to duties imposed or acts forbidden of owners and occupants of premises or other members of the public, they shall be construed as mandatory requirements to act or avoid actions as stated in this code at the risk of prescribed penalties.

Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2007

Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Recodification ORD C34122 Section 1

Section 13.01.050 Duties Imposed – Acts Forbidden

  1. Whenever any duty or function is listed in connection with the City or a City official herein, it shall be interpreted as a direction and authorization to act in the exercise of sound discretion and in good faith.
     
  2. As to duties imposed or acts forbidden of owners and occupants of premises or other members of the public, they shall be construed as mandatory requirements to act or avoid actions as stated in this code at the risk of prescribed penalties.

Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2007

Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Recodification ORD C34122 Section 1