Washington statute
RCW 10.93.167 — Correctional employees—Work authorization
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 10.93: Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act, Revised Code of Washington.
Full text of RCW 10.93.167
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
Employees whose primary job function is to provide for the custody, safety, and security of adult persons in state correctional facilities or local jails must be a citizen of the United States or a person who is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
This section shall be interpreted and applied consistent with federal law and regulations. This section shall not be construed to permit an employer to override or bypass work authorization requirements stated in section 274a.2 of Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
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