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RCW 7.48A.030

Civil actions—Who may bring.

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 185 Wash. 2d 186 - Department of Labor & Industries v. Rowley (2016)

Most recently applied in 185 Wash. 2d 186 - Department of Labor & Industries v. Rowley (March 2016)

1982 c 184 s 3.

Any of the following parties may bring a civil action in the superior court of any county where a moral nuisance is alleged to have been maintained:

(1) The prosecuting attorney for the county where the alleged moral nuisance is located;

(2) The city attorney for the city where the alleged moral nuisance is located; or

(3) The attorney general.

The rules of evidence, burden of proof, and all other rules of court shall be the court rules generally applicable to civil cases in this state: PROVIDED, That the standard of proof on the issue of obscenity shall be clear, cogent, and convincing evidence.

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.