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Code · Washington · Title 35 — Cities and Towns · Chapter 35.13

RCW 35.13.010

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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 [tidelands or shorelands] on which no bona fide residence is maintained by any person.
[ 2009 c 402 s 2 ; 1965 c 7 s 35.13.010 . Prior: 1959 c 311 s 1 ; prior:
(i)1937 c 110 s 1 ; 1907 c 245 s 1 ; RRS s 8896.
(ii)1945 c 128 s 1 ; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 8909-10.]
Notes:
Intent — 2009 c 402: See note following RCW 35.13.490 .
Validation of certain incorporations and annexations — Municipal corporations of the fourth class — 1961 ex.s. c 16: See note following RCW 35.21.010 .
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