(1) Every notice to the attorney general required under this chapter must be served upon the attorney general. Service upon the attorney general must be via United States mail, postage prepaid, or by other means as authorized by the attorney general.

(2) Every notice to the attorney general under this chapter shall identify the provisions of this chapter relevant to the subject matter of the notice.

(3) Any person that has commenced any proceeding which this chapter authorizes the attorney general to bring, including but not limited to any proceeding involving a charitable corporation or property held for charitable purposes brought under RCW 24.03A.185, 24.03A.200, 24.03A.610, 24.03A.922, 24.03A.936, or 24.03A.966, shall serve notice of the commencement of the proceeding upon the attorney general. Any other party to such a proceeding may serve notice of the commencement of the proceeding upon the attorney general. To be valid, the notice must identify that it is being given pursuant to this subsection. The attorney general may waive this notice at any time.

(4) Notice to the attorney general is effective:

(a) Five days after its deposit in the United States mail, only if the postage is paid and the notice is correctly addressed; or

(b) When given, if the notice is delivered in any other manner that the attorney general has authorized.

Effective date—2021 c 176: See note following RCW 24.03A.005.