Washington Code 17.28.010 – Definitions
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When used in this chapter, the following terms, words or phrases shall have the following meaning:
Terms Used In Washington Code 17.28.010
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- District: means any mosquito control district formed pursuant to this chapter. See Washington Code 17.28.010
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- Territory: means any city or county or portion of either or both city or county having a population of not less than one hundred persons. See Washington Code 17.28.010
(1) “District” means any mosquito control district formed pursuant to this chapter.
(2) “Board” or “district board” means the board of trustees governing the district.
(3) “County commissioners” means the governing body of the county.
(4) “Unit” means all unincorporated territory in a proposed district in one county, regarded as an entity, or each city in a proposed district, likewise regarded as an entity.
(5) “Territory” means any city or county or portion of either or both city or county having a population of not less than one hundred persons.
(6) “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, or joint stock association, and the legal successor thereof.
[ 1957 c 153 § 1.]