CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to the City's civil infraction code; conforming the Seattle Municipal Code with changes in state law and making technical corrections; and amending Sections 16.64.040 and 21.36.922 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 16.64.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 120023, is amended as follows:
16.64.040 Violation-Penalty((.))
Except as provided in this ((title)) Title 16, failure to perform any act required or the performance of any act prohibited by this ((title)) Title 16 is designated as a class 2 civil infraction under RCW 7.80.120 and may not be classified as a criminal offense. ((The provisions of the Seattle Municipal Code)) Sections 11.31.020 through 11.31.070 ((shall)) apply to the disposition of such civil infractions.
Section 2. Section 21.36.922 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126921, is amended as follows:
21.36.922 Civil infractions
A. The violation of or failure to comply with any section of this Chapter 21.36 identified in this Section 21.36.922 is designated as a civil infraction and shall be processed as contemplated by chapter 7.80 RCW.
B. The violation of or failure to comply with any of the following sections is a Class 1 civil infraction under RCW 7.80.120:
Section 21.36.415 (Discarding potentially dangerous litter), except that the maximum monetary penalty and default amount is $500, not including statutory assessments
Section 21.36.030 (Unlawful hauling of City's Waste - Exceptions)
Section 21.36.084 (Prohibition on use of expanded polystyrene food service products)
Section 21.36.086 (Compostable or recyclable food service ware required)
Section 21.36.089 (Construction and demolition waste recycling required)
Section 21.36.100 (Single-use...
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