RCW 39.59.010Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) 'Bond' means any agreement which may or may not be represented by a physical instrument, including but not limited to bonds, notes, warrants, or certificates of indebtedness, that evidences an obligation under which the issuer agrees to pay a specified amount of money, with or without interest, at a designated time or times either to registered owners or bearers.(2) 'Local government' means any county, city, town, special purpose district, political subdivision, municipal corporation, or quasi-municipal corporation, including any public corporation, authority, or other instrumentality created by such an entity.(3) 'State' includes any state in the United States, other than the state of Washington.[ 2016 c 152 s 9; 2015 c 225 s 50; 2002 c 332 s 22; 1988 c 281 s 1.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2002 c 332: See notes following RCW 43.19.760.
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