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Code · Washington · Title 39 — Public Contracts and Indebtedness · Chapter 39.59

RCW 39.59.010

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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1)"Bond" means any agreement which may or may not be represented by a physical instrument, including but not limited to bonds, notes, warrants, or certificates of indebtedness, that evidences an obligation under which the issuer agrees to pay a specified amount of money, with or without interest, at a designated time or times either to registered owners or bearers.
(2)"Local government" means any county, city, town, special purpose district, political subdivision, municipal corporation, or quasi-municipal corporation, including any public corporation, authority, or other instrumentality created by such an entity.
(3)"State" includes any state in the United States, other than the state of Washington.
[ 2016 c 152 s 9 ; 2015 c 225 s 50 ; 2002 c 332 s 22 ; 1988 c 281 s 1 .]
Notes:
Intent — Effective date — 2002 c 332: See notes following RCW 43.19.760 .
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