RCW 52.12.041
Eminent domain.
The taking and damaging of property or property rights by a fire protection district to carry out the purposes of its organization are declared to be for a public use. A district organized under this title may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property or property rights either inside or outside the district, for the use of the district. A district exercising the power of eminent domain shall proceed in the name of the district in the manner provided by law for the appropriation of real property or of real property rights by private corporations.
[ 1984 c 230 § 20; 1939 c 34 § 18; RRS § 5654-118. Formerly RCW 52.08.040.]
NOTES:
Eminent domain: State Constitution Art. 1 § 16 (Amendment 9); chapter 8.20 RCW.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts
Chapter 52.12 - Powers—Burning Permits.
52.12.036 - Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.
52.12.051 - Condemnation proceedings.
52.12.071 - Liability insurance for officials and employees.
52.12.101 - Burning permits authorized—Resolution.
52.12.102 - Burning permits—Resolution to be published and posted.
52.12.103 - Burning permits—Issuance—Contents.
52.12.104 - Burning permits—Duties of permittee.
52.12.105 - Burning permits—Penalty.
52.12.106 - Burning permits—Penalty.
52.12.108 - Burning permits—Liability for fire suppression costs.
52.12.111 - Use of equipment and personnel beyond district boundaries—Governmental function.
52.12.125 - Reimbursement for fire suppression costs on state lands—Limitations.
52.12.131 - Emergency medical services—Establishment and collection of charges.
52.12.135 - Interlocal agreements for ambulance services.