# RCW 47.32.020: RCW 47.32.020: Notice of order, contents, posting—Return

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 47.32.020
- **Heading:** RCW 47.32.020: Notice of order, contents, posting—Return
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 47 / Chapter 32 / Section 020

## Text

Whenever the department determines that the right-of-way of any state highway or any portion of the right-of-way of any state highway shall be made free from any and all obstructions, encroachments, and occupancy it shall forthwith cause to be posted, by a competent person eighteen years of age or over upon any and all structures, buildings, improvements, and other means of occupancy of the state highway or portion thereof, other than property of public or quasi-public utilities, by virtue of a valid franchise, a notice bearing a copy of the order and dated as of the date of posting, to all whom it may concern to vacate the right-of-way and to remove all property from the right-of-way within ten days after the posting of the notice, exclusive of the date of posting. The department shall also require the filing of duplicate affidavits in proof of the postings, showing upon what structures, buildings, improvements, or other means of occupancy of the state highway or portions thereof, respectively, copies of the notice were posted and the date of each such posting, sworn to by the person making the posting.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 47.32.010 RCW 47.32.010: Order to remove obstructions—Removal by state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S010.md)
- [RCW 47.32.020 RCW 47.32.020: Notice of order, contents, posting—Return.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S020.md)
- [RCW 47.32.030 RCW 47.32.030: Proceedings in rem authorized—Records certified.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S030.md)
- [RCW 47.32.040 RCW 47.32.040: Complaint, contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S040.md)
- [RCW 47.32.050 RCW 47.32.050: Notice, action, service, contents—Proceedings void when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S050.md)
- [RCW 47.32.060 RCW 47.32.060: Hearing—Findings—Order—Appellate review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S060.md)
- [RCW 47.32.070 RCW 47.32.070: Writ, execution of—Return—Disposition of unsold property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S070.md)
- [RCW 47.32.080 RCW 47.32.080: Property reclaimed—Bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S080.md)
- [RCW 47.32.090 RCW 47.32.090: Sureties on bond—Hearing on claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S090.md)
- [RCW 47.32.100 RCW 47.32.100: Procedure when claimant wins or loses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S100.md)
- [RCW 47.32.110 RCW 47.32.110: Merchandising structures—Permit—Removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S110.md)
- [RCW 47.32.120 RCW 47.32.120: Business places along highway.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S120.md)
- [RCW 47.32.130 RCW 47.32.130: Dangerous objects and structures as nuisances—Logs—Abatement—Removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S130.md)
- [RCW 47.32.140 RCW 47.32.140: Railroad grade crossings, obstructions—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T47_C32_S140.md)

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