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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Every city and town may, when authorized by the voters of the city or town pursuant to Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution at an election held pursuant to RCW 39.36.050, contract indebtedness or borrow money for strictly municipal purposes on the credit of the city or town and issue negotiable bonds therefor in an amount which when added to its existing indebtedness will exceed the amount of indebtedness authorized by chapter 39.36 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, to be incurred without the assent of the voters but will not exceed the amounts of indebtedness authorized by chapter 39.36 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, to be incurred with the assent of the voters.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 35. Cities and Towns § 35.37.050. Excess indebtedness--Authority to contract - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-35-cities-and-towns/wa-rev-code-35-37-050/
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