RCW 1.12.020
Statutes continued, when.
The provisions of a statute, so far as they are substantially the same as those of a statute existing at the time of their enactment, must be construed as continuations thereof.
[1891 c 23 § 1, part; Code 1881 §§ 761, 1292, 1681; RRS § 145.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section is a part of 1891 c 23 § 1. The introductory phrase of that section provides: "The following provisions relative to the construction of statutes shall be rules of construction and shall constitute a part of the code of procedure of this state:".
Laws in force continued: State Constitution Art. 27 § 2.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 1.12 - Rules of Construction.
1.12.010 - Code to be liberally construed.
1.12.020 - Statutes continued, when.
1.12.026 - Construction of statutes—Retrospective application.
1.12.028 - Construction of statutes—Internal references as including amendments thereto.
1.12.040 - Computation of time.
1.12.060 - Certified mail—Use—Electronic return receipts authorized.
1.12.070 - Reports, claims, tax returns, remittances, etc.—Filing.
1.12.080 - Construction of statutes—Domestic relations—Exceptions.