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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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Title 08
Chapter 08.19
Section 08.19.030
 

Title 08 Taxation and Revenue

Chapter 08.19 Asset Forfeiture Program

Section 08.19.030 Permitted Use of Funds

  1. No asset forfeiture funds may be expended beyond the purposes allowed under applicable state and federal law and may not supplant existing funding.

  2. Asset forfeiture funds under the control of the Police Department may only be spent by appropriation and approval of the Spokane City Council under its applicable policies for approving budgets and expenditures.

  3. The City Council will not approve spending of any asset forfeiture funds absent a request by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police may request expenditure of asset forfeiture funds as part of the preparation and submission of the annual budget to City Council or by requesting approval of an special budget ordinance.

Date Passed: Monday, January 8, 2018

Effective Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018

ORD C35572 Section 3