All branches of government of this state, including state agencies, municipal and public corporations, and counties shall review their present statutory authority, administrative regulations, and current policies and procedures for the purpose of determining whether there are any deficiencies or inconsistencies therein which prohibit full compliance with the purposes and provisions of this chapter and shall propose to the governor not later than January 1, 1972, such measures as may be necessary to bring their authority and policies in conformity with the intent, purposes, and procedures set forth in this chapter.
RCW 43.21C.040
Examination of laws, regulations, policies by state agencies and local authorities—Report of deficiencies and corrective measures.
Known as the State Environmental Policy Act
The act spans §§ 43.21C.010 to 43.21C.914 (74 sections).
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 84 Wash. 2d 271 - Leschi Improvement Council v. Washington State Highway Commission (1974)
Most recently applied in 94 Wash. 2d 162 - State v. City of Seattle (August 1980)
1971 ex.s. c 109 s 4.
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Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.