Chapter 9.08
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Sections:
9.08.020 Remittance of penalty.
9.08.030 Adoption of state provisions.
9.08.010 Civil penalty.
There is imposed in addition to any fine, penalty, forfeiture or penalty otherwise provided for violations of Chapter 69.50 RCW, Uniform Controlled Substances Act, a civil penalty in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars for each and every separate violation of said Act, where such violation shall constitute a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor and be otherwise prosecutable by the city through the district court. (Ord. 378 § 1, 2010: Ord. 169 § 1, 1985)
9.08.020 Remittance of penalty.
A. The civil penalty imposed in this chapter shall be remittable to the city’s drug fund for use for such purpose as budgeted by the city council. The clerk is authorized to issue payments, not to exceed the sum of moneys received from payments of the penalty imposed in this chapter, to the chief of police, or his designate, for the exclusive use of enforcing the provisions of Chapter 69.50 RCW, Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Before any payment is made there shall be submitted in writing a statement by the recipient stating:
1. That the moneys received will only be used in accordance with this chapter;
2. That the purchase is necessary for preparation of a criminal proceeding;
3. That the recipient will account in writing within forty-eight hours after expenditure to the clerk with a written statement showing:
a. Case number,
b. Amount of expenditure,
c. What was purchased,
d. Balance returned to the city.
B. Prior city council approval shall not be required for payments made in compliance with the foregoing, but the amount and date of expenditures shall be listed on the next claims payment report to the council. (Ord. 339 § 1, 2006; Ord. 169 § 2, 1985)
9.08.030 Adoption of state provisions.
Chapter 69.50 RCW and any and all remedies provided therein and available to the city, is adopted, in total, to be made a part of the laws of the city. (Ord. 169 § 3, 1985)