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The legislature finds that *chapter 42.17 RCW contains laws relating to several discrete subjects. Therefore, the purpose of chapter 274, Laws of 2005 is to recodify some of those laws and create a new chapter in the Revised Code of Washington that contains laws pertaining to public records.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 42. Public Officers and Agencies § 42.56.001. Finding, purpose - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-42-public-officers-and-agencies/wa-rev-code-42-56-001/
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