{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-35.17.230","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 35.17.230","heading":"Legislative—Ordinances—Time of going into effect.","body":"Ordinances shall not go into effect before thirty days from the time of final passage and are subject to referendum during the interim except:\n(1) Ordinances initiated by petition;\n(2) Ordinances necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety which contain a statement of urgency and are passed by unanimous vote of all the commissioners;\n(3) Ordinances providing for local improvement districts.","path":["Title 35","Chapter 35.17"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=35.17.230","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T02:08:07Z","sha256":"6925284a8928b7602ecc090b4a235f8cdca9db94805ca0d0f0597491d6720547","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-35.17.220","next":"us-wa/rcw-35.17.240"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}