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Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Fire protection districts have full authority to carry out their purposes and to that end may acquire, purchase, hold, lease, manage, occupy, and sell real and personal property, or any interest therein, to enter into and to perform any and all necessary contracts, to appoint and employ the necessary officers, agents, and employees, to sue and be sued, to exercise the right of eminent domain, to levy and enforce the collection of assessments and special taxes in the manner and subject to the limitations provided in this title against the lands within the district for district revenues, and to do any and all lawful acts required and expedient to carry out the purpose of this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 52. Fire Protection Districts § 52.12.021. General powers - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-52-fire-protection-districts/wa-rev-code-52-12-021/
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