2009 Washington Code
Title 35 - Cities and towns
Chapter 35.13 - Annexation of unincorporated areas.
35.13.010 - Authority for annexation.
Authority for annexation.
Any portion of a county not incorporated as part of a city or town but lying contiguous thereto may become a part of the city or town by annexation. An area proposed to be annexed to a city or town shall be deemed contiguous thereto even though separated by water or tide or shore lands on which no bona fide residence is maintained by any person.
[2009 c 402 § 2; 1965 c 7 § 35.13.010. Prior: 1959 c 311 § 1; prior: (i) 1937 c 110 § 1; 1907 c 245 § 1; RRS § 8896. (ii) 1945 c 128 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8909-10.]
Notes: Intent -- 2009 c 402: See note following RCW 35.13.490.
Validation -- 1961 ex.s. c 16: Validation of certain incorporations and annexations -- Municipal corporations of the fourth class: See note following RCW 35.21.010.
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