# RCW 42.56.040: RCW 42.56.040: Duty to publish procedures

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 42.56.040
- **Heading:** RCW 42.56.040: Duty to publish procedures
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 42 / Chapter 56 / Section 040

## Text

(1) Each state agency shall separately state and currently publish in the Washington Administrative Code and each local agency shall prominently display and make available for inspection and copying at the central office of such local agency, for guidance of the public: (a) Descriptions of its central and field organization and the established places at which, the employees from whom, and the methods whereby, the public may obtain information, make submittals or requests, or obtain copies of agency decisions; (b) Statements of the general course and method by which its operations are channeled and determined, including the nature and requirements of all formal and informal procedures available; (c) Rules of procedure; (d) Substantive rules of general applicability adopted as authorized by law, and statements of general policy or interpretations of general applicability formulated and adopted by the agency; and (e) Each amendment or revision to, or repeal of any of the foregoing. (2) Except to the extent that he or she has actual and timely notice of the terms thereof, a person may not in any manner be required to resort to, or be adversely affected by, a matter required to be published or displayed and not so published or displayed.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 42.56.001 RCW 42.56.001: Finding, purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S001.md)
- [RCW 42.56.010 RCW 42.56.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S010.md)
- [RCW 42.56.020 RCW 42.56.020: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S020.md)
- [RCW 42.56.030 RCW 42.56.030: Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S030.md)
- [RCW 42.56.040 RCW 42.56.040: Duty to publish procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S040.md)
- [RCW 42.56.050 RCW 42.56.050: Invasion of privacy, when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S050.md)
- [RCW 42.56.060 RCW 42.56.060: Disclaimer of public liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S060.md)
- [RCW 42.56.070 RCW 42.56.070: Documents and indexes to be made public—Statement of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S070.md)
- [RCW 42.56.080 RCW 42.56.080: Identifiable records—Facilities for copying—Availability of public records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S080.md)
- [RCW 42.56.090 RCW 42.56.090: Times for inspection and copying—Posting on website.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S090.md)
- [RCW 42.56.100 RCW 42.56.100: Protection of public records—Public access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S100.md)
- [RCW 42.56.110 RCW 42.56.110: Destruction of information relating to employee misconduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S110.md)
- [RCW 42.56.120 RCW 42.56.120: Charges for copying.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S120.md)
- [RCW 42.56.130 RCW 42.56.130: Other provisions not superseded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T42_C56_S130.md)

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