# RCW 41.12.010: RCW 41.12.010: Application of chapter

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 41.12.010
- **Heading:** RCW 41.12.010: Application of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 010

## Text

The provisions of this chapter shall have no application to cities and towns which at the present time have provided for civil service in the police department or which shall subsequently provide for civil service in the police department by local charter or other regulations which said local charter or regulations substantially accomplish the purpose of this chapter, nor to cities having a police force of not more than two persons including the chief of police.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 41.12.010 RCW 41.12.010: Application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S010.md)
- [RCW 41.12.020 RCW 41.12.020: Excluded cities—Repeal of local law—Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S020.md)
- [RCW 41.12.030 RCW 41.12.030: Civil service commission—Appointment—Terms—Removal—Quorum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S030.md)
- [RCW 41.12.040 RCW 41.12.040: Organization of commission—Secretary—Powers and duties of commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S040.md)
- [RCW 41.12.050 RCW 41.12.050: Persons included—Restricted exemptions—Competitive examinations—Transfers, discharges, and reinstatements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S050.md)
- [RCW 41.12.070 RCW 41.12.070: Qualifications of applicants—Law enforcement agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S070.md)
- [RCW 41.12.075 RCW 41.12.075: Residency as condition of employment—Discrimination because of lack of residency—Prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S075.md)
- [RCW 41.12.080 RCW 41.12.080: Tenure of employment—Grounds for discharge, reduction, or deprivation of privileges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S080.md)
- [RCW 41.12.090 RCW 41.12.090: Procedure for removal, suspension, demotion or discharge—Investigation—Hearing—Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S090.md)
- [RCW 41.12.100 RCW 41.12.100: Filling of vacancies—Probationary period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S100.md)
- [RCW 41.12.110 RCW 41.12.110: Power to create offices, make appointments and fix salaries not infringed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S110.md)
- [RCW 41.12.120 RCW 41.12.120: Approval of payrolls.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S120.md)
- [RCW 41.12.130 RCW 41.12.130: Leaves of absence—Notice—Filling vacancy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S130.md)
- [RCW 41.12.140 RCW 41.12.140: Enforcement by civil action—Legal counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S140.md)

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