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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.040 - Vehicle access pass.

RCW 79A.80.040
Vehicle access pass.
(1) The vehicle access pass is created solely for access to the department of fish and wildlife recreation sites or lands. The vehicle access pass is only available to a person who purchases a current valid: Big game hunting license issued under RCW 77.32.450; small game hunting license issued under RCW 77.32.460; western Washington pheasant permit issued under RCW 77.32.575; trapping license issued under RCW 77.65.450; watchable wildlife decal issued under RCW 77.32.560; or combination, saltwater, or freshwater personal use fishing license issued under RCW 77.32.470.
(2) One vehicle access pass must be issued per purchase pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
(3) The vehicle access pass is valid for the license year of the license it is purchased with.
(4) The vehicle access pass must contain space for two motor vehicle license plate numbers. A vehicle access pass is only valid for those vehicle license plate numbers written on the pass.
[ 2012 c 261 § 5; 2011 c 320 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 261: See note following RCW 79A.80.010.
Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.050 - Valid camper registration/annual natural investment permit—Designation of days where entry to a recreation site or lands is free.

RCW 79A.80.050
Valid camper registration/annual natural investment permit—Designation of days where entry to a recreation site or lands is free.
(1) A discover pass or a day-use permit are not required within a state park for persons who have a valid camper registration, or annual natural investment permit, issued by the state parks and recreation commission.
(2) In consultation with the director of the department of fish and wildlife and the commissioner of public lands, the director of the state parks and recreation commission must designate up to 12 days per calendar year where entry to a recreation site or lands is free. At least three of those days must be on weekends. When practicable, the free access days should be timed to correspond with any similar free access days planned by the national park service for national parks located in the general region of high volume state parks.
[ 2022 c 83 § 1; 2012 c 261 § 6; 2011 c 320 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 261: See note following RCW 79A.80.010.
Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.060 - Sno-park seasonal permit.

RCW 79A.80.060
Sno-park seasonal permit.
The discover pass or the day-use permit are not required, for persons who have a valid sno-park permit issued by the state parks and recreation commission, at designated sno-parks between November 1st through March 31st.
[ 2019 c 175 § 2; 2011 c 320 § 7.]
NOTES:
Intent—2019 c 175: "In 2016, the legislature directed state parks to develop options and recommendations to improve the consistency, equity, and simplicity in recreational access fee systems. This process identified the layering of park permit requirements that apply to sno-parks, and so the legislature intends to address this issue." [ 2019 c 175 § 1.]
Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.070 - Short-term parking.

RCW 79A.80.070
Short-term parking.
Each agency, where applicable, must designate short-term parking not to exceed thirty minutes where the discover pass or day-use permit are not required at recreation sites or lands.
[ 2011 c 320 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.080 - Pass/permit requirements—Penalty.

RCW 79A.80.080
Pass/permit requirements—Penalty.
(1) A discover pass, vehicle access pass, or day-use permit must be visibly displayed in the front windshield, or otherwise in a prominent location for motor vehicles without a windshield, of any motor vehicle:
(a) Operating on any recreation site or lands; or
(b) Parking at any recreation site or lands.
(2) The discover pass, the vehicle access pass, or the day-use permit is not required:
(a) On private lands, state-owned aquatic lands other than water access areas, or at agency offices, hatcheries, or other facilities where public business is conducted;
(b) For persons who use, possess, or enter lands owned or managed by the agencies for nonrecreational purposes consistent with a written authorization from the agency, including but not limited to leases, contracts, and easements;
(c) On department of fish and wildlife lands only, for persons possessing a current vehicle access pass pursuant to RCW 79A.80.040; or
(d) When operating on a road managed by the department of natural resources or the department of fish and wildlife, including a forest or land management road, that is not blocked by a gate.
(3)(a) An agency may waive the requirements of this section for any person who has secured the ability to access specific recreational land through the provision of monetary consideration to the agency or for any person attending an event or function that required the provision of monetary compensation to the agency.
(b) Special events and group activities are core recreational activities and major public service opportunities within state parks. When waiving the requirements of this section for special events, the state parks and recreation commission must consider the direct and indirect costs and benefits to the state, local market rental rates, the public service functions of the event sponsor, and other public interest factors when setting appropriate fees for each event or activity.
(4) Failure to comply with subsection (1) of this section is a natural resource infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW. An agency is authorized to issue a notice of infraction to any person who fails to comply with subsection (1)(a) of this section or to any motor vehicle that fails to comply with subsection (1)(b) of this section.
(5) The penalty for failure to comply with the requirements of this section is ninety-nine dollars. This penalty must be reduced to fifty-nine dollars if an individual provides proof of purchase of a discover pass to the court within fifteen days after the issuance of the notice of violation.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 15 § 3; 2012 c 261 § 7; 2011 c 320 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 261: See note following RCW 79A.80.010.
Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.090 - Recreation access pass account.

RCW 79A.80.090
Recreation access pass account.
(1) The recreation access pass account is created in the state treasury. All moneys received from the sale of discover passes and day-use permits must be deposited into the account.
(2) Each fiscal biennium, the first seventy-one million dollars in revenue must be distributed to the agencies in the following manner:
(a) Eight percent to the department of fish and wildlife and deposited into the limited fish and wildlife account created in RCW 77.12.170(1);
(b) Eight percent to the department of natural resources and deposited into the parkland trust revolving fund created in RCW 43.30.385;
(c) Eighty-four percent to the state parks and recreation commission and deposited into the state parks renewal and stewardship account created in RCW 79A.05.215;
(d) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, expenditures from the recreation access pass account may be used for Skamania county court costs. During the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia, expenditures from the recreation access pass account may be used for the state parks and recreation commission, in partnership with the departments of fish and wildlife and natural resources, to develop options and recommendations to improve recreational access fee systems.
(3) Each fiscal biennium, revenues in excess of seventy-one million dollars must be distributed equally among the agencies to the accounts identified in subsection (2) of this section.
[ 2020 c 148 § 27; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 988; 2016 sp.s. c 36 § 948; 2011 c 320 § 10.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.41.455.
Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 18.20.430.
Effective date—2011 c 320: See note following RCW 79A.80.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.100 - Purchase, return, replacement of discover passes and day-use permits.

RCW 79A.80.100
Purchase, return, replacement of discover passes and day-use permits.
(1) Discover passes and day-use permits may be made available for purchase:
(a) Through vendors under contract with one or more of the agencies. The agencies may provide vendors with discover passes and day-use permits at the sales price established under RCW 79A.80.020 and 79A.80.030 to sell at retail;
(b) Directly from the state parks and recreation commission, both through that agency's parks reservation system, directly from agency employees or volunteers at staffed state parks, or as otherwise provided in RCW 79A.05.070;
(c) From the department of licensing as provided in RCW 46.16A.090 and 46.01.370;
(d) From other outlets authorized by law to sell state licenses, permits, or passes; and
(e) Consistent with RCW 77.32.050, through the department of fish and wildlife's automated licensing system.
(2) The agencies must maintain a policy to address conditions related to return, replacements, and for providing the full year of recreational lands access that the discover pass provides to individuals who are required by the department of licensing to change license plate numbers during the effective dates of a discover pass tied to the affected vehicle.
(3) For discover passes and day-use permits purchased through the department of licensing, county auditors, or other agents or subagents appointed by the director of the department of licensing, the selling entity is not responsible for delivering the purchased discover pass to the purchaser. The responsibility for delivering the discover pass belongs to the agencies.
[ 2012 c 261 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 261: See note following RCW 79A.80.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.110 - Discounted passes—Bulk sales.

RCW 79A.80.110
Discounted passes—Bulk sales.
(1) By mutual agreement, the agencies may sell discounted discover passes at a rate below that established under RCW 79A.80.020 or discounted day-use permits at a rate below that established under RCW 79A.80.030 for purposes of bulk sales to retailers, agency license and permit product bundling, and partnership opportunities to expand accessibility and visibility of the discover pass and recreational opportunities on agency-managed lands.
(2) In exercising this authority, the agencies must prioritize opportunities for discounted sales that result in a net revenue gain.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 15 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.80 - Access to Recreational Lands. › 79A.80.120 - Library discover passes.

RCW 79A.80.120
Library discover passes.
Once each calendar year, the commission must provide at least two library discover passes to any library that submits a request to the commission, so that the library can provide the pass on a loan basis to their patrons as with other library materials. The commission is not required to replace any library discover pass that is lost or not returned. The commission should prioritize the distribution of any additional library discover passes to libraries that also check out outdoor equipment, such as backpacks, binoculars, field guides, and other equipment that will enhance the patron's outdoor experience.
[ 2020 c 75 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2020 c 75: "The legislature finds that the state parks and recreation commission and the state library have developed a pilot program with several library systems throughout the state to encourage library patrons to gain outdoor recreation experiences at state parks and other recreational lands administered by the state. Under this program, the state parks and recreation commission has provided library discover passes to libraries that may be checked out on a temporary basis by library patrons for vehicle parking in state parks. The program requires libraries to include equipment, such as backpacks and binoculars, with the library discover passes that are checked out to enhance the library patron's outdoor experience. The legislature intends by this act to make available resources so that the state parks and recreation commission may offer library discover passes to any library that chooses to make library discover passes and certain outdoor equipment available for loan to library patrons." [ 2020 c 75 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.04 REGULATIONS — GENERAL

Sections
80.04.165 Reconsideration of orders — Review.
[1961 c 14 § 80.04.165. Prior: 1953 c 120 § 1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 49 § 1.
80.04.340 Dividends, control of.
[1961 c 14 § 80.04.340. Prior: 1933 c 165 § 11; RRS § 10458-5.]
Repealed by 1967 c 156 § 1.
80.04.370 Manner of serving papers.
[1933 c 165 § 7; RRS § 10458-1.]
Now codified as RCW 80.04.075.
80.04.490 Penalties cumulative.
[1911 c 117 § 104, part; RRS § 10453, part.]
Now codified as originally enacted as part of RCW 80.04.480.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.08 SECURITIES

Sections
80.08.045 Conditions, terms, and parameters of issuance.
[1987 c 106 § 2.]
Repealed by 1994 c 251 § 7.
80.08.050 Use of proceeds limited.
[1961 c 14 § 80.08.050. Prior: 1933 c 151 § 5; RRS § 10439-5.]
Repealed by 1994 c 251 § 7.
80.08.060 Short term notes excepted.
[1961 c 14 § 80.08.060. Prior: 1959 c 248 § 20; prior: 1937 c 30 § 2, part; 1933 c 151 § 6, part; RRS § 10439-6, part.]
Repealed by 1994 c 251 § 7.
80.08.070 Fee schedule.
[1961 c 14 § 80.08.070. Prior: 1959 c 248 § 21; prior: 1951 c 227 § 1; 1937 c 30 § 2, part; 1933 c 151 § 6; RRS § 10439-6, part.]
Repealed by 1987 c 106 § 3.
80.08.105 Unauthorized and nonconforming issues void — Issues after March 18, 1933, based upon prior corporate authority.
[1983 c 4 § 10; 1961 c 14 § 80.08.105. Prior: 1933 c 151 § 10; RRS § 10439-10.]
Repealed by 1994 c 251 § 7.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.28 GAS, ELECTRICAL, AND WATER COMPANIES

Sections
80.28.005 Definitions.
[1994 c 268 § 1.]
80.28.011 Limitations on termination of utility service for residential heating — Reports to legislature — Expiration of section.
[1990 1st ex.s. c 1 § 6; 1986 c 245 § 6; 1984 c 251 § 7.]
Expired June 30, 1991.
80.28.205 Enforcement of federal laws covering gas pipeline safety — Request for federal delegation of authority.
[2000 c 191 § 10.]
Repealed by 2007 c 142 § 11.
80.28.207 Commission inspection of records, maps, or written procedures.
[2000 c 191 § 12.]
Repealed by 2007 c 142 § 11.
80.28.210 Safety rules — Pipeline transporters — Penalty.
[2003 c 53 § 384; 1969 ex.s. c 210 § 2; 1961 c 14 § 80.28.210. Prior: 1955 c 316 § 6.]
Repealed by 2007 c 142 § 11.
80.28.212 Safety rules — Civil penalty for violation of RCW 80.28.210 or regulations issued thereunder — Level of penalty — Compromise — Disposition of penalty.
[1995 c 247 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 210 § 3.]
Repealed by 2007 c 142 § 11.
80.28.215 Gas pipeline company duties after notice of excavation.
[2000 c 191 § 22.]
Repealed by 2007 c 142 § 11.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.32 ELECTRIC FRANCHISES AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Sections
80.32.020 Hearing — Notice — Order.
[1903 c 173 § 1, part; RRS § 5430, part.]
Now codified as part of RCW 80.32.010 as originally enacted.
80.32.030 Franchise holder liable for damage to street or road.
[1903 c 173 § 1, part; RRS § 5430, part.]
Now codified as part of RCW 80.32.010 as originally enacted.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.36 TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Sections
80.36.380 Report.
[1987 c 505 § 78; 1987 c 293 § 6; 1985 c 450 § 41.]
Repealed by 1998 c 245 § 176.
80.36.475 Washington telephone assistance program — Report to legislature.
[2003 c 134 § 9; 1990 c 170 § 7.]
Repealed by 2009 c 518 § 10.
80.36.480 Lifeline service — Legislative review.
[1987 c 229 § 10.]
Repealed by 1990 c 170 § 9.
80.36.550 Enhanced statewide 911 service — Advisory committee.
[1990 c 260 § 3.]
Repealed by 1991 c 54 § 15.
80.36.5501 Enhanced statewide 911 service — Study.
[1990 c 260 § 2.]
Repealed by 1991 c 54 § 15.
80.36.600 Universal service program — Planning and preparation — Commission's duties — Approval of legislature required — Definitions.
[1999 c 372 § 16; 1998 c 337 § 1.]
Repealed by 2013 2nd sp.s. c 8 § 210.
80.36.620 Universal service program-Rules.
[1998 c 337 § 3.]
Repealed by 2019 c 365 § 21.
80.36.860 Feasibility study — Report.
[1989 c 282 § 6.]
Repealed by 1998 c 245 § 176.
80.36.900 Severability-1985 c 450.
[1985 c 450 § 42.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
80.36.901 Legislative review of 1985 c 450-1989 c 101.
[1989 c 101 § 18; 1985 c 450 § 44.]
Repealed by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 9.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.40 UNDERGROUND NATURAL GAS STORAGE ACT

Sections
80.40.010 through 80.40.310
[1961 c 125; 1959 c 90; 1957 c 288; 1957 c 287; 1957 c 209; 1957 c 114; 1955 c 358; 1953 c 231; 1953 c 97; 1951 c 272; 1951 c 252; 1951 c 39; 1947 c 214; 1941 c 147; 1935 c 81; 1933 ex.s. c 17; 1933 c 163; 1931 c 53; 1923 c 173; 1915 c 112; 1913 c 45; 1909 c 150; 1901 c 85; 1899 c 128; 1897 c 112; 1893 c 8; 1891 c 141; 1890 pp 520-522; RRS §§ 9488, 9489-9504.]
Repealed by 1965 c 7 § 35.98.040. Now codified as chapter 35.92 RCW.
80.40.920 Severability-1963 c 201.
[1963 c 201 § 11.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.44 MUNICIPAL STREET RAILWAY BONDS

Sections
80.44.010 through 80.44.120
[1939 c 47; 1929 c 145; 1927 c 228; RRS §§ 9488-4 through 9488-11, 9511-1 through 9511-3.]
Now codified as chapter 35.93 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.48 SALE OR LEASE OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

Sections
80.48.010 through 80.48.030
[1917 c 137; RRS §§ 9512-9514.]
Repealed by 1965 c 7 § 35.98.040. Now codified as chapter 35.94 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.50 ENERGY FACILITIES — SITE LOCATIONS

Sections
80.50.050 Adoption of council guidelines as rules.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 108 § 33; 1970 ex.s. c 45 § 5.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 371 § 19.
80.50.070 Applications for site certification — Fee — Study.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 108 § 35; 1970 ex.s. c 45 § 7.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 371 § 19.
80.50.170 Study of potential sites — Intent of RCW 80.50.175.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 108 § 39; 1974 ex.s. c 110 § 1.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 371 § 19.
80.50.190 Disposition of receipts from applicants.
[1977 ex.s. c 371 § 15.]
Repealed by 2022 c 183 § 25.
80.50.350 National interest electric transmission corridors task force — Duties — Recommendations.
[2007 c 326 § 2.]
Expired July 1, 2009.
80.50.800 Rules of thermal plant site evaluation council to continue until amended or rescinded.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 108 § 42.]
Decodified August 1990.
80.50.900 Severability-1970 ex.s. c 45.
[1970 ex.s. c 45 § 17.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
80.50.901 Severability-1974 ex.s. c 110.
[1974 ex.s. c 110 § 3.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
80.50.902 Severability-1977 ex.s. c 371.
[1977 ex.s. c 371 § 20.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
80.50.903 Severability-1996 c 4.
[1996 c 4 § 5.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
80.50.904 Effective date-1996 c 4.
[1996 c 4 § 6.]
Repealed by 2022 c 183 § 25.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.52 ENERGY FINANCING VOTER APPROVAL ACT

Sections
80.52.900 Severability-1981 2nd ex.s. c 6.
[1981 2nd ex.s. c 6 § 10 (Initiative Measure No. 394, approved November 3, 1981).]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › RCW Dispositions › 80.62 HEAT SUPPLIERS

Sections
80.62.010 Legislative intent.
[1987 c 522 § 1; 1983 c 94 § 1.]
Repealed by 1996 c 33 § 3.
80.62.020 Definitions.
[1987 c 522 § 2; 1983 c 94 § 2.]
Repealed by 1996 c 33 § 3.
80.62.030 Limited jurisdiction over heat suppliers.
[1983 c 94 § 3.]
Repealed by 1996 c 33 § 3.
80.62.040 Regulations and fees.
[1983 c 94 § 4.]
Repealed by 1996 c 33 § 3.
80.62.050 Operating permit, issuance of.
[1983 c 94 § 5.]
Repealed by 1996 c 33 § 3.
80.62.060 Contracts with customers — Terms, approval by commission.
[1983 c 94 § 6.]
Repealed by 1996 c 33 § 3.
80.62.070 Basis for approval of rates.
[1983 c 94 § 7.]
Repealed by 1996 c 33 § 3.
80.62.080 Continuing jurisdiction of commission.
[1983 c 94 § 8.]
Repealed by 1996 c 33 § 3.
80.62.900 Expiration date, exception.
[1983 c 94 § 9.]
Repealed by 1996 c 33 § 3.
80.62.910 Severability — 1983 c 94.
[1983 c 94 § 10.]
Repealed by 1996 c 33 § 3.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.010 - Commission created—Appointment of members—Terms—Vacancies—Removal—Salary.

RCW 80.01.010
Commission created—Appointment of members—Terms—Vacancies—Removal—Salary.
There is hereby created and established a state commission to be known and designated as the Washington utilities and transportation commission, and in this chapter referred to as the commission.
The commission shall be composed of three members appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate. Not more than two members of said commission shall belong to the same political party.
Each commissioner shall be appointed and hold office for the term of six years. The governor shall designate one of the commissioners to be chair of the commission during the term of the governor.
Each commissioner shall receive a salary as may be fixed by the governor in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.03.040.
Any member of the commission may be removed for inefficiency, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, upon specific written charges filed by the governor, who shall transmit such written charges to the member accused and to the chief justice of the supreme court. The chief justice shall thereupon designate a special tribunal composed of three judges of the superior court to hear and adjudicate the charges. Such tribunal shall fix the time, place and procedure for the hearing, and the hearing shall be public. The decision of such tribunal shall be final and not subject to review.
If the tribunal specified herein finds the charges of the governor to be true, the governor shall have the right to immediately remove the commissioner from office, to declare the position of the commissioner vacant, and appoint another commissioner to the position in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Any vacancy arising in the office of commissioner shall be filled by appointment by the governor, and, except for persons appointed as pro tempore commissioners, an appointee selected to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the balance of the full term for which his or her predecessor on the commission was appointed.
If a vacancy occurs while the senate is not in session, the governor shall make a temporary appointment until the next meeting of the senate, when he or she shall present to the senate his or her nomination or nominations for the office to be filled.
[ 2006 c 346 § 1; 1961 c 307 § 4; 1961 c 14 § 80.01.010. Prior: 1955 c 340 § 7; 1951 c 260 § 1; 1949 c 117 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964-115-1. Formerly RCW 43.53.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.020 - Commissioners—Oath, bond, and qualifications—Persons excluded from office and employment.

RCW 80.01.020
Commissioners—Oath, bond, and qualifications—Persons excluded from office and employment.
Each commissioner shall, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office, and furnish bond to the state in the sum of twenty thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of his or her office and for the proper accounting for all funds that may come into his or her possession by virtue of his or her office. Each commissioner shall be a qualified elector of this state and no person in the employ of or holding any official relation to any corporation or person, which corporation or person is subject in whole or in part to regulation by the commission, and no person owning stocks or bonds of any such corporation or who is in any manner pecuniarily interested therein shall be appointed or hold the office of commissioner or be appointed or employed by the commission: PROVIDED, That if any such person shall become the owner of such stocks or bonds or become pecuniarily interested in such corporation otherwise than voluntarily, he or she shall within a reasonable time divest himself or herself of such ownership or interest, and failing to do so his or her office or employment shall become vacant.
[ 2013 c 23 § 268; 1961 c 14 § 80.01.020. Prior: 1949 c 117 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964-115-2. Formerly RCW 43.53.020 and 43.53.030.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.030 - Commission to employ secretary and other assistants—Secretary's duties—Deputies.

RCW 80.01.030
Commission to employ secretary and other assistants—Secretary's duties—Deputies.
The commission shall appoint and employ a secretary and such accounting, engineering, expert and clerical assistants, and such other qualified assistants as may be necessary to carry on the administrative work of the commission.
The secretary shall be the custodian of the commission's official seal, and shall keep full and accurate minutes of all transactions, proceedings and determinations of the commission and perform such other duties as may be required by the commission.
The commission may deputize one or more of its assistants to perform, in the name of the commission, such duties of the commission as it deems expedient. The commission may, by rule or order, delegate to designated assistants any of the powers and duties vested in or imposed upon the commission by law except matters governed by chapter 34.05 RCW; however, a matter may not be delegated to a person who has worked as an advocate on the same docket. Delegated powers and duties may be exercised in the name of the commission. The commission by rule shall implement a process by which notice shall be provided of matters designated for delegation. Any such matter shall be heard or reviewed by commissioners at the request of any commissioner or any affected person.
[ 2006 c 346 § 2; 1961 c 14 § 80.01.030. Prior: 1949 c 117 § 4; 1934 c 267 §§ 2, 3, 5 and 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964-115-4 and Rem. Supp. 1945 §§ 10459-2, 10459-3, 10459-5, 10459-6; prior: compare prior laws as follows: 1955 c 340 § 7; 1951 c 260 § 1; 1949 c 117 §§ 1, 3, 8; 1945 c 267; 1935 c 8 § 1; 1921 c 7 §§ 25, 26; 1911 c 117. Formerly RCW 43.53.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.035 - Appointment of commissioners pro tempore.

RCW 80.01.035
Appointment of commissioners pro tempore.
When a commissioner has heard all or a substantial part of an adjudicative proceeding and leaves office before entry of a final order in the proceeding, at the request of the remaining commissioners the commissioner leaving office may be appointed by the governor as commissioner pro tempore to complete the proceeding. A proceeding is completed when the commission enters a final order purporting to resolve all contested issues therein, from which no party seeks clarification or reconsideration, or upon entry of an order on clarification or reconsideration, even though the order is subject to a petition for judicial review. A commissioner pro tempore shall receive a reasonable compensation to be fixed by the remaining members of the commission.
[ 2006 c 346 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.040 - General powers and duties of commission.

RCW 80.01.040
General powers and duties of commission.
The utilities and transportation commission shall:
(1) Exercise all the powers and perform all the duties prescribed by this title and by Title 81 RCW, or by any other law.
(2) Regulate in the public interest, as provided by the public service laws, all persons engaging in the transportation of persons or property within this state for compensation.
(3) Regulate in the public interest, as provided by the public service laws, the rates, services, facilities, and practices of all persons engaging within this state in the business of supplying any utility service or commodity to the public for compensation.
(4) Make rules and regulations necessary to carry out its other powers and duties.
[ 2007 c 234 § 1; 1985 c 450 § 10; 1961 c 14 § 80.01.040. Prior: (i) 1949 c 117 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964-115-3. (ii) 1945 c 267 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10459-5. (iii) 1945 c 267 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10459-6. Formerly RCW 43.53.050.]
NOTES:
Flaggers—Safety standards: RCW 49.17.350.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.050 - Quorum—Hearings—Actions deemed those of the commission.

RCW 80.01.050
Quorum—Hearings—Actions deemed those of the commission.
A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business, for the performance of any duty, or for the exercise of any power of the commission, and may hold hearings at any time or place within or without the state. A quorum of commissioners need not affirm any matter delegated under RCW 80.01.030. Any investigation, inquiry, or hearing which the commission has power to undertake or to hold may be undertaken or held by or before any commissioner or any administrative law judge as provided in RCW 80.01.060. All investigations, inquiries, and hearings of the commission, and all findings, orders, or decisions, made by a commissioner or administrative law judge, when approved and confirmed by the commission or allowed to become final pursuant to RCW 80.01.060 and filed in its office, shall be the orders or decisions of the commission.
[ 2006 c 346 § 4; 1995 c 331 § 2; 1961 c 14 § 80.01.050. Prior: 1949 c 117 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964-115-6. Formerly RCW 43.53.060.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.060 - Administrative law judges—Powers.

RCW 80.01.060
Administrative law judges—Powers.
(1) The commission may appoint administrative law judges when it deems such action necessary for its general administration. The administrative law judges may administer oaths, issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, waybills, books, accounts, documents, and testimony, examine witnesses, make findings of probable cause and issue complaints in the name of the commission, and receive testimony in any inquiry, investigation, hearing, or proceeding in any part of the state, under such rules as the commission may adopt. The administrative law judges appointed under this subsection are not subject to chapter 41.06 RCW; however, they are subject to discipline and termination, for cause, by the executive secretary of the commission. Upon written request of the person so disciplined or terminated, the executive secretary shall state the reasons for such action in writing. The person affected has a right of review by the superior court of Thurston county on petition for reinstatement or other remedy filed within thirty days of receipt of the written reasons.
(2) In general rate increase filings by a natural gas, electric, or telecommunications company, the administrative law judges may preside, but may not enter an initial order unless expressly agreed to in writing by the company making the filing. In all other cases, the administrative law judge may enter an initial order including findings of fact and conclusions of law in accordance with RCW 34.05.461(1)(a) and (c) and (3) through (9) or 34.05.485. RCW 34.05.461 (1)(b) and (2) do not apply to entry of orders under this section.
(3) Administrative law judges may not enter final orders, except that the commission may designate persons by rule to preside and enter final orders in emergency adjudications under RCW 34.05.479. Initial orders of administrative law judges shall become final on the day following expiration of the time established by the commission for filing a petition for administrative review, unless, within that time, a party petitions for administrative review or the commission notifies parties that it will review the initial order on its own motion.
(4) If the administrative law judge does not enter an initial order as provided in subsection (2) of this section, then a majority of the members of the commission who are to enter the final order must hear or review substantially all of the record submitted by any party.
[ 2006 c 346 § 5; 1995 c 331 § 3; 1991 c 48 § 1; 1981 c 67 § 35; 1961 c 14 § 80.01.060. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 164 § 1; RRS § 10779-1. Formerly RCW 43.53.070.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.070 - Joint investigations, hearings, orders.

RCW 80.01.070
Joint investigations, hearings, orders.
The commission shall have full power to make joint or concurrent investigations, hold joint or concurrent hearings, and issue joint or concurrent orders in conjunction or concurrence with any official, board, or commission of any state or of the United States, whether in the holding of such investigations or hearings or in the making of such orders the commission functions under agreements or compacts between states or under the concurrent power of states to regulate interstate commerce or as an agency of the federal government or otherwise. When necessary the commission may hold such joint hearing or investigation outside the state.
[ 1961 c 14 § 80.01.070. Prior: 1949 c 117 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964-115-7. Formerly RCW 43.53.080.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.075 - Authority to initiate, participate in federal administrative agency proceedings.

RCW 80.01.075
Authority to initiate, participate in federal administrative agency proceedings.
The commission shall have the authority as petitioner, intervenor or otherwise to initiate and/or participate in proceedings before federal administrative agencies in which there is at issue the authority, rates or practices for transportation or utility services affecting the interests of the state of Washington, its businesses and general public, and to do all things necessary in its opinion to present to such federal administrative agencies all facts bearing upon such issues, and to similarly initiate and/or participate in any judicial proceedings relating thereto.
[ 1967 ex.s. c 49 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.080 - Public service revolving fund.

RCW 80.01.080
Public service revolving fund.
There is created in the state treasury a public service revolving fund. Regulatory fees payable by all types of public service companies shall be deposited to the credit of the public service revolving fund. Except for expenses payable out of the pipeline safety account, all expense of operation of the Washington utilities and transportation commission shall be payable out of the public service revolving fund.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 11; 2010 1st sp.s. c 37 § 950; 2006 c 3 § 2; 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 940; 2002 c 371 § 924; 2001 c 238 § 8; 1961 c 14 § 80.01.080. Prior: 1949 c 117 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964-115-11. Formerly RCW 43.53.090.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 37: See note following RCW 13.06.050.
Effective date—2006 c 3: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [January 12, 2006]." [ 2006 c 3 § 3.]
Severability—Effective date—2003 1st sp.s. c 25: See notes following RCW 19.28.351.
Severability—Effective date—2002 c 371: See notes following RCW 9.46.100.
Intent—Finding—Effective date—2001 c 238: See notes following RCW 80.24.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.090 - Proceedings public records—Seal.

RCW 80.01.090
Proceedings public records—Seal.
All proceedings of the commission and all documents and records in its possession shall be public records, and it shall adopt and use an official seal.
[ 1998 c 245 § 163; 1987 c 505 § 77; 1977 c 75 § 91; 1961 c 14 § 80.01.090. Prior: 1949 c 117 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964-115-5. Formerly RCW 43.53.100.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.100 - Duties of attorney general.

RCW 80.01.100
Duties of attorney general.
It shall be the duty of the attorney general to represent and appear for the people of the state of Washington and the commission in all actions and proceedings involving any question under this title or Title 81 RCW, or under or in reference to any act or order of the commission; and it shall be the duty of the attorney general generally to see that all laws affecting any of the persons or corporations herein enumerated are complied with, and that all laws, the enforcement of which devolves upon the commission, are enforced, and to that end he or she is authorized to institute, prosecute, and defend all necessary actions and proceedings.
[ 2013 c 23 § 269; 1961 c 14 § 80.01.100. Prior: 1911 c 117 § 5; RRS § 10341.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.110 - Wholesale telecommunications services—Commission authorized to review rates, terms, conditions.

RCW 80.01.110
Wholesale telecommunications services—Commission authorized to review rates, terms, conditions.
The commission is authorized to perform the duties required by RCW 53.08.380 and 54.16.340.
[ 2000 c 81 § 10.]
NOTES:
Findings—2000 c 81: See note following RCW 53.08.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.01 - Utilities and Transportation Commission. › 80.01.300 - Certain provisions not to detract from commission powers, duties, and functions.

RCW 80.01.300
Certain provisions not to detract from commission powers, duties, and functions.
Nothing contained in the provisions of RCW 36.58A.010 through 36.58A.040 and 70A.205.045 and this section shall detract from the powers, duties, and functions given to the utilities and transportation commission in chapter 81.77 RCW.
[ 2021 c 65 § 92; 1971 ex.s. c 293 § 7.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.04 - Regulations—General. › 80.04.020 - Procedure before commission and courts.

RCW 80.04.020
Procedure before commission and courts.
Each commissioner shall have power to administer oaths, certify to all official acts, and to issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books, accounts, documents, and testimony in any inquiry, investigation, hearing, or proceeding in any part of the state.
The superior court of the county in which any such inquiry, investigation, hearing, or proceeding may be had, shall have power to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books, accounts, documents, and testimony as required by such subpoena. The commission or the commissioner before which the testimony is to be given or produced, in case of the refusal of any witness to attend or testify or produce any papers required by the subpoena, shall report to the superior court in and for the county in which the proceeding is pending by petition, setting forth that due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of said witnesses, or the production of said papers, and that the witness has been summoned in the manner prescribed in this chapter, and that the fees and mileage of the witness have been paid or tendered to the witness for his or her attendance and testimony, and that the witness has failed and refused to attend or produce the papers required by the subpoena, before the commission, in the cause or proceedings named in the notice and subpoena, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her in the course of such proceeding, and ask an order of said court, compelling the witness to attend and testify before the commission. The court, upon the petition of the commission, shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before said court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in such order, and then and there show cause why he or she has not responded to said subpoena. A copy of said order shall be served upon said witness. If it shall appear to the court that said subpoena was regularly issued by the commission, the court shall thereupon enter an order that said witness appear before the commission at said time and place as fixed in said order, and testify or produce the required papers, and upon failing to obey said order, said witness shall be dealt with as for contempt of court.
[ 2013 c 23 § 270; 1961 c 14 § 80.04.020. Prior: 1911 c 117 § 75, part; RRS § 10413, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.04 - Regulations—General. › 80.04.030 - Number of witnesses may be limited.

RCW 80.04.030
Number of witnesses may be limited.
In all proceedings before the commission the commission shall have the right, in their discretion, to limit the number of witnesses testifying upon any subject or proceeding to be inquired of before the commission.
[ 1961 c 14 § 80.04.030. Prior: 1911 c 117 § 75, part; RRS § 10413, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.04 - Regulations—General. › 80.04.040 - Witness fees and mileage.

RCW 80.04.040
Witness fees and mileage.
Each witness who shall appear under subpoena shall receive for his or her attendance four dollars per day and ten cents per mile traveled by the nearest practicable route in going to and returning from the place of hearing. No witness shall be entitled to fees or mileage from the state when summoned at the instance of the public service companies affected.
[ 2013 c 23 § 271; 1961 c 14 § 80.04.040. Prior: 1955 c 79 § 1; 1911 c 117 § 76, part; RRS 10414, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.04 - Regulations—General. › 80.04.050 - Protection against self-incrimination.

RCW 80.04.050
Protection against self-incrimination.
The claim by any witness that any testimony sought to be elicited may tend to incriminate him or her shall not excuse such witness from testifying, but such evidence or testimony shall not be used against such person on the trial of any criminal proceeding, excepting in a prosecution for perjury. The commissioner shall have power to compel the attendance of witnesses at any place within the state.
[ 2013 c 23 § 272; 1961 c 14 § 80.04.050. Prior: 1911 c 117 § 76, part; RRS 10414, part.]
NOTES:
Powers of each commissioner to compel attendance of witnesses: RCW 80.04.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.04 - Regulations—General. › 80.04.060 - Depositions—Service of process.

RCW 80.04.060
Depositions—Service of process.
The commission shall have the right to take the testimony of any witness by deposition, and for that purpose the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, documents, papers and accounts may be enforced in the same manner as in the case of hearings before the commission, or any member thereof. Process issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be served as in civil cases.
[ 1961 c 14 § 80.04.060. Prior: 1911 c 117 § 76, part; RRS § 10414, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.04 - Regulations—General. › 80.04.070 - Inspection of books, papers, and documents.

RCW 80.04.070
Inspection of books, papers, and documents.
The commission and each commissioner, or any person employed by the commission, shall have the right, at any and all times, to inspect the accounts, books, papers, and documents of any public service company, and the commission, or any commissioner, may examine under oath any officer, agent, or employee of such public service company in relation thereto, and with reference to the affairs of such company: PROVIDED, That any person other than a commissioner who shall make any such demand shall produce his or her authority from the commission to make such inspection.
[ 2013 c 23 § 273; 1961 c 14 § 80.04.070. Prior: 1911 c 117 § 77; RRS § 10415.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 80 - Public Utilities › Chapter 80.04 - Regulations—General. › 80.04.075 - Manner of serving papers.

RCW 80.04.075
Manner of serving papers.
All notices, applications, complaints, findings of fact, opinions and orders required by this title to be served may be served by mail and service thereof shall be deemed complete when a true copy of such paper or document is deposited in the post office properly addressed and stamped.
[ 1961 c 14 § 80.04.075. Prior: 1933 c 165 § 7; RRS § 10458-1. Formerly RCW 80.04.370.]