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The Status of Drug Possession in Washington State
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On February 25, 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court in
State v. Blake declared unconstitutional Washington’s strict liability drug possession statute, which criminalized unintentional, unknowing possession of controlled substances without a prescription. This decision is having a massive impact on counties and cities throughout the state, with the state legislature and some local governments considering next steps.
Overview of the Case
RCW 69.50.4013(1) made it a felony to possess controlled substances, even if the person had no knowledge of the drug possession. The basic problem with the statute was that it found strict liability even if the person was possessing drugs unknowingly. Prior to the
Local Government Contracting and Agreements for Non-Public Works Projects
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Personal Service Contracts
Personal service contracts can be used by all local government agencies for a variety of work, such as contract prosecution services, working with a consultant to draft development code regulations, or using a local auto repair shop to maintain an agency’s vehicle fleet. By and large, local governments have no statutory requirements for personal service contracts (although port districts and public facilities districts do have some requirements, which are detailed on our Personal Services Contracts webpage). While not required, agencies should adopt guidelines for contracting for personal services, including delegating signature authority, and identifying when RFPs or RFQs will be solicited. Our Personal Services Contracts webpage explores this in more detail.