Section 371-08-505 - Rules of evidence - Official notice - Matters of lawThe presiding officer, upon request made before or during a hearing, will officially notice:
(1)Federal law. The Constitution; congressional acts, resolutions, records, journals and committee reports; decisions of federal courts and administrative agencies; executive orders and proclamations; and all rules, orders and notices published in the Federal Register.(2)State law. The Constitution of the state of Washington; acts of the legislature, resolutions, records, journals and committee reports; decisions of Washington state courts and administrative agencies; executive orders and proclamations by the governor; and all rules, orders and notices filed with the code reviser.(3)Governmental organization. Organization, territorial limitations, officers, departments, and general administration of the government of the state of Washington, the United States, the several states and foreign nations.(4)Agency organization. The department, commission or board organization, administration, officers, personnel, and official publications.(5)Rules of regional authorities. Rules or regulations of air pollution control boards or authorities established pursuant to chapter 70.94 RCW, when such rules or regulations are filed with the board pursuant to RCW 43.21B.260.Wash. Admin. Code § 371-08-505
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21B.170 and Den Beste v. Washington, No. 13967-1-III (Div. III, April 18, 1996). 96-17-016, § 371-08-505, filed 8/12/96, effective 9/12/96.