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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 13
Chapter 13.04
Section 13.04.300
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.04 Water

Article IV. Violation – Penalty

Section 13.04.300 Penalties and Surcharges

 

  1. Any person or organization violating any of the provisions of this chapter, other than SMC 13.04.1925, or the rules and regulations of the Water and Hydroelectric Services Director, except for those violations designated infractions in SMC 1.05.190, commits a misdemeanor.
  1. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a new and separate violation unless otherwise specified.
  1. Surcharges
    1. In the event of any conflict between this section and the published rules and regulations issued by the Water and Hydroelectric Services Director, this section shall control.
    1. The Public Works and Utilities Director may enter into inter-departmental agreements with any other City department(s), as necessary, to implement the provisions of this section.

 

Date Passed: Monday, December 8, 2025

Effective Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

ORD C36777 Section 32