WAC 242-02-632   Burden of proof.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the burden of proof shall be on the petitioner to show that respondent's action or failure to act is not in compliance with the requirements of the act.

     (2) A county or city subject to a determination of invalidity made under RCW 36.70A.302 has the burden of demonstrating that the legislation it has enacted in response to the determination of invalidity will no longer substantially interfere with the fulfillment of the goals of the act.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.270(7). 98-01-144, § 242-02-632, filed 12/19/97, effective 1/20/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.270(6). 92-21-034, § 242-02-632, filed 10/15/92, effective 10/15/92.]