Wash. Rev. Code § 35.13A.010
Whenever used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
[ 1998 c 326 s 1; 1971 ex.s. c 95 s 1.]
Effective date—1998 c 326: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 3, 1998]." [ 1998 c 326 s 4.]