
RCW 9A.04.020 Purposes – Principles of construction.

This adoption shall not be to the exclusion of those sections not specifically mentioned by this direct reference rather, this reference shall be a supplement to such adoption.

The following sections and chapters of the Revised Code of Washington are herewith adopted by reference, as set forth in MTMC 9.05.040 through 9.05.320.

RCW 10.31.100, an act relating to the powers of arrest, is adopted by reference as an ordinance of the City of Mountlake Terrace, as if set forth in full herein and hereafter may be amended. To the extent provided by state law, the Police Officers of the City of Mountlake Terrace shall have the authority and jurisdiction to arrest for and initiate citations and prosecution for violations of state enactments by authority of this chapter. There is adopted by reference all provisions of any enactment of the State Legislature not previously adopted by reference, and establishing a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, otherwise enforceable by the state of Washington within the City of Mountlake Terrace, to become a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor of the City of Mountlake Terrace, and to the extent otherwise enforceable by the state of Washington, shall likewise be enforceable by the City of Mountlake Terrace, through its Police Department and its prosecuting authority, all in the same manner and fashion as such enactment may be enforced or prosecuted in the name of the state. 9.05.010 Adoption of State Code generally.Īll misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal behavior and the penalties therefore as defined by the state of Washington, Revised Code of Washington, are adopted by reference by the City of Mountlake Terrace. 9.05.010 Adoption of State Code generally.ĩ.05.100 Kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, and custodial interference.ĩ.05.120 Harassment and protective orders.ĩ.05.130 Arson, reckless burning, and malicious mischief.ĩ.05.180 Perjury and interference with official proceedings.ĩ.05.190 Obstructing governmental operation.ĩ.05.310 Uniform Controlled Substances Act.ĩ.05.330 Amendments to Washington statutes automatically included.ĩ.05.340 Classification of offenses/penalties.
