AGO Opinion Topics: FUNDS

Abolition of the current state school fund and merger thereof with the state general fund would be unconstitutional.

RCW 18.85.310 1953 Supp. applies to licensed real estate brokers and does not include closing companies or individuals, such as title insurance companies, banks, trust companies, attorneys or other qualified agencies. Copies of papers, including closing statement, must be given to the parties signing same and also kept by broker even though funds are not handled by broker.

Funds received by the county under the Taylor Grazing Act should be allocated by the County Commissioners in their discretion to school and county road purposes.