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Rules & Ordinances

The Seattle Office for Civil Rights has revised the Administrative Rules for Chapter 40: Practice and Procedure in Civil Rights Ordinances.

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Seattle Office for Civil Rights Rules

  • Chapter 40 - Practice and Procedure in Civil Rights Ordinances
  • Chapter 40 - Practice and Procedure in Civil Rights Ordinances (PDF)
  • Chapter 50 - Implementing the Fair Contracting Practices Ordinance 119601 (PDF)

Seattle Human Rights Rules

  • Chapter 46 - Seattle Human Rights Commission Appeals Rules
  • Chapter 70 - Fair Housing Posters

Seattle Municipal Code (SMC)

  • Fair Employment Practices - SMC Chapter 14.04
  • Unfair Public Accommodations Practices - SMC Chapter 14.06
  • Unfair Housing Practices - SMC Chapter 14.08
  • Seattle Open Housing Poster - SMC Chapter 14.08.015
  • Fair Contracting Practices - SMC Chapter 14.10

Council Bills

  • Breastfeeding in Public Places - Council Bill 117416 / Ordinance 123863

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Revised Code of Washington (RCW)

  • RCW 9.91.170 - Interfering With Dog Guide or Service Animal
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