RCW 42.30.140
Chapter controlling—Application.
If any provision of this chapter conflicts with the provisions of any other statute, the provisions of this chapter shall control: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) The proceedings concerned with the formal issuance of an order granting, suspending, revoking, or denying any license, permit, or certificate to engage in any business, occupation, or profession or to any disciplinary proceedings involving a member of such business, occupation, or profession, or to receive a license for a sports activity or to operate any mechanical device or motor vehicle where a license or registration is necessary; or
(2) That portion of a meeting of a quasi-judicial body which relates to a quasi-judicial matter between named parties as distinguished from a matter having general effect on the public or on a class or group; or
(3) Matters governed by chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act; or
(4)(a) Collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations, including contract negotiations, grievance meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or application of a labor agreement; or (b) that portion of a meeting during which the governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress.
[ 1990 c 98 § 1; 1989 c 175 § 94; 1973 c 66 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 250 § 14.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
Drug reimbursement policy recommendations: RCW 74.09.653.
Mediation testimony competency: RCW 5.60.070 and 5.60.072.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies
Chapter 42.30 - Open Public Meetings Act.
42.30.010 - Legislative declaration.
42.30.030 - Meetings declared open and public.
42.30.040 - Conditions to attendance not to be required.
42.30.050 - Interruptions—Procedure.
42.30.070 - Times and places for meetings—Emergencies—Exception.
42.30.077 - Agendas of regular meetings—Online availability.
42.30.110 - Executive sessions.
42.30.120 - Violations—Personal liability—Civil penalty—Attorneys' fees and costs.
42.30.130 - Violations—Mandamus or injunction.
42.30.140 - Chapter controlling—Application.
42.30.210 - Assistance by attorney general.
42.30.220 - Recording or online streaming by agency encouraged.
42.30.230 - Declared emergencies—Remote meeting—Limits on physical attendance.