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Except as limited by the maximum penalty authorized by law, no county may establish a penalty for an act that constitutes a crime under state law that is different from the penalty prescribed for that crime by state statute.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 36. Counties § 36.01.160. Penalty for act constituting a crime under state law--Limitation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-36-counties/wa-rev-code-36-01-160/
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