Hoping to make an anonymous land use violation tip? Not so fast

by <a href="mailto:carls@awcnet.org">Carl Schroeder</a>, <a href="mailto:shannonm@awcnet.org">Shannon McClelland</a> | Jan 27, 2020
<a target="_blank" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6572&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2019"><strong>SB 6572</strong></a> prohibits investigation of anonymous land use violation complaints without additional corroboration.

SB 6572 prohibits investigation of anonymous land use violation complaints without additional corroboration. In addition, before notice of violation, the name of the complainant must be available to the person at risk of receiving the violation notice. Notice of violation can be issued after determination to investigate is made. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Phil Fortunato (R–Auburn).

 

Date to remember


SB 6572 is scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Local Government Committee at 8 am on Thursday, January 30.

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