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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 18
Chapter 18.07
Section 18.07.030
 

Title 18 Human Rights

Chapter 18.07 Police Practices

Section 18.07.030 City Religious Registries Prohibited

  1. Neither the city, nor any of its employees, departments, or officials may create a registry, database, or any other type of list or compilation, or implement a program that requires, or has the effect or requiring, people to register on the basis of religious affiliation or conduct; nor shall any City employee, department, or official conduct any study or analysis related to the collection of such information, or related to the establishment or utilization of any such registry, database, list, or compilation.

  2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the collection of information voluntarily provided by individuals, such as voluntary ethnicity, gender, race, or national origin information, such as on applications for City employment or appointment to a board or commission, or any other voluntary information gathering activities which are specifically required or allowed under state or federal law.

Date Passed: Monday, March 27, 2017

Effective Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017

ORD C35485 Section 2