RCW 84.36.255
Application-1997 c 295 s 2: "Section 2 of this act applies to taxes levied for collection in 1998 and thereafter." [ 1997 c 295 s 4.]
Purpose-1997 c 295: "The purpose of this act is to improve fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, and water quantity for the benefit of the public at large. Private property owners should be encouraged to make voluntary improvements to their property as recommended by governmental agencies without the penalty of paying higher property taxes as a result of those improvements." [ 1997 c 295 s 1.]