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Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-14 - Motor carriers, excluding household goods carriers and common carrier brokers › Section 480-14-999 - Adoption by reference

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In this chapter, the commission adopts by reference all or
				portions of regulations and standards identified below. They are available for
				inspection at the commission library. The publication, effective dates,
				references within this chapter, and availability of the resource is within
				Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), including all appendices and
				amendments is published by the United States Government Printing Office.
(1) The commission adopts the version in
			 effect on December 31, 2023, for 49 C.F.R. Parts 171, 172 and 173.
(2) This publication is referenced in WAC
			 480-14-250 (Insurance requirements).
(3) Copies of Title 49 C.F.R. are available
			 from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore,
https://bookstore.gpo.gov/
, and
			 from various third-party vendors.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  80.01.040,
				  80.04.160,
				  81.04.160, and
				  34.05.353. 13-05-023 (Docket
				  A-121496, General Order R-569), § 480-14-999, filed 2/11/13, effective
				  3/14/13; 12-05-063 (Docket A-111722, General Order R-564), § 480-14-999,
				  filed 2/15/12, effective 3/17/12. Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  80.01.040 and
				  81.04.160. 09-22-057 (Order R-555,
				  Docket TV-090400), § 480-14-999, filed 10/30/09, effective 11/30/09.
				  Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  80.01.040,
				  80.04.160,
				  81.04.160, and
				  34.05.353. 09-01-171 (Docket
				  A-081419, General Order R-554), § 480-14-999, filed 12/23/08, effective
				  1/23/09; 06-17-087 (Docket A-060475, General Order No. R-537), §
				  480-14-999, filed 8/14/06, effective 9/14/06; 05-21-022 (Docket No. A-050271,
				  General Order No. R-521), § 480-14-999, filed 10/10/05, effective
				  11/10/05; 04-01-152 (General Order No. R-511, Docket No. A-030852), §
				  480-14-999, filed 12/22/03, effective 1/22/04; 02-18-033 (Docket No. A-020379,
				  General Order No. R-501), § 480-14-999, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02.
				  Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				  80.01.040,
				  80.04.160,
				  81.04.160, and
				  34.05.310. 01-20-061 (Docket No.
				  A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-14-999, filed 9/28/01, effective
				  10/29/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 1 - GENERAL › Part 1.1 - General Information › Section 480-15-010 - Purpose and application

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(1) These rules
				  implement the policies in
				  RCW
				  81.80.020 as they apply to household goods
				  carriers. The rules establish standards for public safety, fair competitive
				  practices, just and reasonable charges, nondiscriminatory application of rates,
				  adequate and dependable service and consumer protection, as well as compliance
				  with statutes, rules and commission orders.
(2) This chapter applies to all intrastate
				  household goods carriers.
(3)
				  Nothing in this chapter relieves any household goods carrier from its duties
				  and obligations under the laws of the state of Washington including, but not
				  limited to, public utility, labor, employment, and other taxes, and business
				  and vehicle licensing requirements.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-010, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						81.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.090,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130,
						81.80.290,
						81.80.211, and
						80.01.040. 00-14-010 (General
						Order No. R-471, Docket No. TV-991559), § 480-15-010, filed 6/27/00,
						effective 7/28/00. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						81.04.160 and
						80.01.040. 99-01-077 (Order R-454,
						Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-010, filed 12/15/98, effective
						1/15/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 1 - GENERAL › Part 1.1 - General Information › Section 480-15-025 - Commission proceedings

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The commission's rules governing administrative practices
					 and procedures are in chapter 480-07 WAC. When a rule in this chapter is
					 different than a rule in chapter 480-07 WAC, the rule in this chapter applies
					 to household goods carriers.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-025, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 1 - GENERAL › Part 1.1 - General Information › Section 480-15-035 - Exemptions from rules

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(1) The
				  commission may grant an exemption of any rule in this chapter when doing so is
				  consistent with the public interest, the purposes underlying regulation, and
				  applicable statutes.
(2) To request
				  a rule exemption, a company must file with the commission a written request
				  identifying the rule for which an exemption is sought and giving a full
				  explanation of the reason the exemption is requested.
(3) The commission will assign the request a
				  docket number, if needed, and schedule the request for consideration at one of
				  its regularly scheduled open meetings or, if appropriate under
				  chapter
				  34.05 RCW, in an
				  adjudication. The commission will notify the company requesting the exemption,
				  and other interested persons, of the date the commission will consider the
				  request.
(4) The commission will
				  issue an order granting, denying, or modifying the request or setting it for
				  hearing, pursuant to chapter 480-07 WAC.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-035, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040 and
						80.04.160. 03-24-028 (General
						Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-15-035, filed 11/24/03, effective
						1/1/04. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						81.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.090,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130,
						81.80.290,
						81.80.211, and
						80.01.040. 00-14-010 (General
						Order No. R-471, Docket No. TV-991559), § 480-15-035, filed 6/27/00,
						effective 7/28/00.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 1 - GENERAL › Part 1.1 - General Information › Section 480-15-055 - Payment to the commission

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Carriers or other persons may pay required fees, penalties
					 or other assessments by money order, check, certified check, credit or debit
					 card or by electronic payment payable to the utilities and transportation
					 commission. The commission will accept cash if a payment is made in person. The
					 commission accepts only United States funds.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-055, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 1 - GENERAL › Part 1.2 - Contacting the Commission › Section 480-15-065 - Address or telephone change

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If a carrier changes its physical or mailing business
					 address, email address or telephone number, it must immediately notify the
					 commission in writing at the address listed in WAC
					 480-07-125.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 80.01.040,
					 80.04.160,
					 81.04.250,
					 81.28.040,
					 81.80.120,
					 81.80.130 and
					 81.80.290. WSR 08-02-049 (Docket
					 TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-065, filed 12/27/07, effective
					 1/27/08. WSR 13-23-007, § 480-15-065, filed 11/7/2013, effective
					 12/8/2013
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.1 - General Permit Information › Section 480-15-180 - Carrier operations that require a household goods permit

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A carrier must receive a permit from the commission before
					 transporting household goods, for compensation, by motor vehicle over public
					 roads between two points within the state, or before advertising, soliciting,
					 offering, or entering into an agreement to transport household
					 goods.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 80.01.040,
					 80.04.160,
					 34.05.353, and
					 2009 c
					 94 . WSR 09-24-104 (Docket TV-091038, General
					 Order R-556), § 480-15-180, filed 12/2/09, effective 1/2/10. Statutory
					 Authority:
					 RCW
					 80.01.040,
					 80.04.160,
					 81.04.250,
					 81.28.040,
					 81.80.120,
					 81.80.130 and
					 81.80.290. WSR 08-02-049 (Docket
					 TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-180, filed 12/27/07, effective
					 1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 81.04.160 and
					 80.01.040. WSR 99-01-077 (Order
					 R-454, Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-180, filed 12/15/98, effective
					 1/15/99. WSR 13-23-007, § 480-15-180, filed 11/7/2013, effective
					 12/8/2013
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.1 - General Permit Information › Section 480-15-181 - Operations that do not require a household goods permit

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A company's operations do not require a permit from the
					 commission when the company:
(1) Moves
				  commercial or office goods, except when part of a household goods
				  moves.
(2) Transports goods that
				  are packed and loaded on the vehicle and unloaded by the customer.
(3) Transports goods which are loaded in
				  customer packed and sealed self-storage type containers in conjunction with
				  storage when no accessorial services are provided by the company.
(4) Uses a truck the customer owns or rents,
				  even if the company does the packing and loading.
(5) Packs and loads the goods but does not
				  transport the belongings.
(6) Moves
				  goods interstate.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-181, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.1 - General Permit Information › Section 480-15-185 - Types of household goods permits

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There are two types of household goods permits.
(1) Provisional permit: An applicant must
				  complete a household goods moving company permit application to receive a
				  provisional permit. A provisional permit lasts for a period of not less than
				  six months. In determining whether to grant provisional authority, the
				  commission will consider the criteria outlined in WAC
				  480-15-302.
(2) Permanent permit: Once the applicant has
				  held a provisional permit for at least six months, the commission will consider
				  whether to grant the applicant a permanent permit. A permanent permit has no
				  expiration date. The applicant does not need to file a second application for
				  permanent authority. In determining whether to grant permanent authority, the
				  commission will consider the criteria outlined in WAC
				  480-15-305.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						81.04.160, and
						81.80.075. 12-13-007 (Docket
						TV-111493, General Order R-565), § 480-15-185, filed 6/7/12, effective
						7/8/12. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-185, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.1 - General Permit Information › Section 480-15-186 - Application required for new authority to operate as a household goods carrier

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An applicant must complete a household goods moving
					 company permit application and meet the criteria for a provisional permit and,
					 after the provisional period has passed, meet the criteria for a permanent
					 permit, as described in WAC
					 480-15-305, to receive new
					 authority to operate as a household goods carrier.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 80.01.040,
					 81.04.160, and
					 81.80.075. WSR 12-13-007 (Docket
					 TV-111493, General Order R-565), § 480-15-186, filed 6/7/12, effective
					 7/8/12. WSR 13-23-007, § 480-15-186, filed 11/7/2013, effective
					 12/8/2013
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.1 - General Permit Information › Section 480-15-187 - Transfer of an existing permit

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(1)
				  If the holder of a permit wishes to transfer the permit, the person or entity
				  receiving the permit must complete a household goods moving company permit
				  application on a form provided by the commission. The person or entity
				  receiving the permit is the applicant. The applicant must meet the criteria for
				  a provisional permit and, after the provisional period has passed, meet the
				  criteria for a permanent permit as described in WAC
				  480-15-305 unless the applicant
				  qualifies for the exceptions described in subsection (2) or (3) of this
				  section.
(2) If the transfer is due
				  to one of the following reasons, the commission will grant permanent authority
				  to the applicant without requiring a provisional permit, public notice, or
				  comment provided that the applicant is fit, willing, and able to provide
				  service and the applicant has filed to transfer permanent authority for any one
				  of the following reasons:
(a) A partnership
				  has dissolved due to the death, bankruptcy or withdrawal of a partner and that
				  partner's interest is being transferred to a spouse or to one or more remaining
				  partners.
(b) A shareholder in a
				  corporation has died and that shareholder's interest is being transferred to a
				  surviving spouse or one or more surviving shareholders.
(c) A sole proprietor has died, the sole
				  proprietor devised or bequeathed the company by will, and the applicant is
				  seeking transfer of the permit in accordance with the bequest or devise set
				  forth in the will.
(d) An
				  individual has incorporated and the same individual remains the majority
				  shareholder.
(e) An individual has
				  added a partner but the same individual remains the majority partner.
(f) A corporation has dissolved and the
				  interest is being transferred to the majority shareholder.
(g) A partnership has dissolved and the
				  interest is being transferred to the majority partner.
(h) A partnership has incorporated, and the
				  partners are the majority shareholders.
(i) Ownership is being transferred from one
				  corporation to another corporation when both are wholly owned by the same
				  shareholders.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.1 - General Permit Information › Section 480-15-190 - Service territory

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Household goods permits authorize statewide operations
					 unless:
(1) An applicant elects to
				  limit the service territory to specific counties; or
(2) The commission, by order, limits an
				  applicant's service territory.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						81.04.160, and
						81.80.075. 12-13-007 (Docket
						TV-111493, General Order R-565), § 480-15-190, filed 6/7/12, effective
						7/8/12. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-190, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						81.04.160 and
						80.01.040. 99-01-077 (Order R-454,
						Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-190, filed 12/15/98, effective
						1/15/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.1 - General Permit Information › Section 480-15-230 - Application fees

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Application fees are:
Type of Permit Application:
Fee:
Provisional and permanent authority. The fee for
							 provisional, and then permanent, authority is a one-time fee
$550.00
Transfer of authority under WA C ( 480-15-187
$250.00
Permit reinstatement under WAC
							 480-15-450
$250.00
Name change only
$35.00
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 80.01.040,
					 81.04.160, and
					 81.80.075. WSR 12-13-007 (Docket
					 TV-111493, General Order R-565), § 480-15-230, filed 6/7/12, effective
					 7/8/12. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 80.01.040,
					 80.04.160,
					 81.04.250,
					 81.28.040,
					 81.80.120,
					 81.80.130 and
					 81.80.290. WSR 08-02-049 (Docket
					 TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-230, filed 12/27/07, effective
					 1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 81.04.160 and
					 80.01.040. WSR 99-01-077 (Order
					 R-454, Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-230, filed 12/15/98, effective
					 1/15/99. WSR 13-23-007, § 480-15-230, filed 11/7/2013, effective
					 12/8/2013
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.2 - Permanent Authority › Section 480-15-302 - Provisional authority

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The commission will grant provisional authority to any
					 applicant that meets the following criteria:
(1) The applicant has properly completed the
				  household goods moving company permit application.
(2) The application does not contain any
				  indication of fraud, misrepresentation, or erroneous information.
(3) The applicant has provided a copy of a
				  valid driver's license or government-issued photo identification card for each
				  person named in the application associated with the proposed moving
				  company.
(4) The applicant has
				  provided evidence that the applicant possesses sufficient financial resources
				  to operate a moving company. The commission will accept as evidence the
				  completed financial statement form included in the household goods moving
				  company permit application or the alternative documents listed on the financial
				  statement form.
(5) The applicant
				  has met the liability and cargo insurance requirements of WAC
				  480-15-530 and
				  480-15-550.
(6) The applicant has provided evidence of
				  compliance with state tax, labor, employment, business, and vehicle licensing
				  laws and rules. The commission will accept valid account numbers that staff can
				  verify, showing the applicant has established accounts with other state
				  agencies, as evidence.
(7) The
				  applicant has provided evidence of its enrollment in a drug and alcohol testing
				  program, or evidence that it has in place its own drug and alcohol testing
				  program, if required by WAC
				  480-15-570. The commission will
				  accept proof of enrollment in a program, or a detailed description of the
				  applicant's own program, as evidence.
(8) Commission staff has completed a criminal
				  background check on each person named in the application associated with the
				  proposed moving company.
(a) The commission
				  will not grant provisional authority if any named person has, within the past
				  five years, been convicted of any crime involving theft, burglary, assault,
				  sexual misconduct, identity theft, fraud, false statements, or the manufacture,
				  sale, or distribution of a controlled substance.
(b) If a person named in the application has
				  been convicted of any crime involving theft, burglary, assault, sexual
				  misconduct, identity theft, fraud, false statements, or the manufacture, sale,
				  or distribution of a controlled substance more than five years prior to the
				  date of the application and the commission determines that the nature or extent
				  of the crime(s) will likely interfere with the proper operation of a household
				  goods moving company, the commission will deny operating authority to the
				  applicant.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.2 - Permanent Authority › Section 480-15-305 - Permanent authority

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(1) The
				  commission will grant permanent authority to any applicant that meets the
				  following criteria:
(a) The applicant has met
				  all of the criteria required for a provisional permit as described in WAC
				  480-15-302.
(b) The applicant has completed a provisional
				  period of not less than six months and not more than eighteen months from the
				  date the provisional permit was issued unless the commission determines that
				  for good cause the provisional period should be extended beyond eighteen
				  months. Good cause may include, among other circumstances, a carrier that has
				  not yet made an intrastate move or a carrier that has not yet achieved a
				  satisfactory safety rating but is making substantial progress toward a
				  satisfactory rating.
(c) The
				  applicant has attended a commission-sponsored household goods carrier training
				  class.
(d) The applicant has
				  provided commission staff with evidence that the applicant has completed a
				  criminal background check on each person it employs or intends to employ . The
				  commission will not grant permanent authority if any employee has, within the
				  past five years, been convicted of any crime involving theft, burglary,
				  assault, sexual misconduct, identity theft, fraud, false statements, or the
				  manufacture, sale, or distribution of a controlled substance.
(e) The applicant has received a satisfactory
				  safety rating in a safety review conducted by commission safety
				  staff.
(f) The applicant has no
				  outstanding commission-issued monetary penalties.
(g) The applicant has paid all outstanding
				  fees or other amounts due to the commission.
(h) The applicant has met all other
				  commission regulatory requirements, including any requirements set by statute,
				  rule, tariff, or order.
(i) The
				  applicant has no unresolved consumer complaints on file with the
				  commission.
(j) No other
				  circumstances exist that cause the commission to deny permanent
				  authority.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.3 - Using the Permit › Section 480-15-340 - Commenting on an application for permanent authority

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(1) The commission publishes applications for
				  permanent authority in the application docket that it mails to each applicant
				  and, upon written request, to any other person interested in application
				  proceedings.
(2) Anyone having an
				  interest in an application appearing on the docket may file written comments
				  within thirty days following publication, unless the application is published
				  in conjunction with a grant of provisional authority. If the permanent
				  authority application is published in conjunction with a grant of provisional
				  authority, then comments will be accepted for one hundred eighty days or the
				  full term of the provisional permit.
(3) Comments may either support or protest
				  the application. Comments must include the commenter's full name, address,
				  telephone number, e-mail address, fax number, and permit number, if available.
				  Comments must be signed and indicate the place and date when they were signed.
				  Comments must indicate support for, or protest of, the permanent authority for
				  any one or more of the following reasons:
(a)
				  Fitness.
(b) Public interest.
(c) Levels of service.
(d) Business practices.
(e) Safety.
(f) Operation of equipment.
(g) Current or future public need for
				  service.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.3 - Using the Permit › Section 480-15-350 - Setting an application for hearing

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The commission may hold a hearing or brief adjudicative
					 proceeding on any application for permanent authority if it is necessary to
					 resolve outstanding issues or concerns related to fitness, public interest,
					 public convenience and necessity or any other issue resulting from a compliance
					 review, audit, inspection report, complaint or public comment. See chapter
					 480-07 WAC for rules governing hearings and brief adjudicative
					 proceedings.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-350, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040 and
						80.04.160. 03-24-028 (General
						Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-15-350, filed 11/24/03, effective
						1/1/04. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						81.04.160 and
						80.01.040. 99-01-077 (Order R-454,
						Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-350, filed 12/15/98, effective
						1/15/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.3 - Using the Permit › Section 480-15-360 - Retaining copies of the permit

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Carriers must keep the original permit in their main office
					 and carry a copy in each vehicle used to transport household goods. Carriers
					 must show a copy of the permit to any law enforcement or compliance officer who
					 asks to see it.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-360, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						81.04.160 and
						80.01.040. 99-01-077 (Order R-454,
						Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-360, filed 12/15/98, effective
						1/15/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.3 - Using the Permit › Section 480-15-370 - Lost or destroyed permit

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Carriers may write to the commission and request
					 replacement of a lost or destroyed permit. The commission will issue a
					 replacement permit at no charge.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-370, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						81.04.160 and
						80.01.040. 99-01-077 (Order R-454,
						Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-370, filed 12/15/98, effective
						1/15/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.3 - Using the Permit › Section 480-15-380 - Allowing others to use permit authority

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Intrastate carriers may not allow others to transport
					 household goods under their permit authority. Only the lawful permit holder may
					 conduct operations under a household goods permit. Carriers may not lease
					 permit authority, but may lease vehicles from others for use in their own
					 operations pursuant to the leasing rules in WAC
					 480-15-590 and
					 480-15-600.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-380, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						81.04.160 and
						80.01.040. 99-01-077 (Order R-454,
						Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-380, filed 12/15/98, effective
						1/15/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.3 - Using the Permit › Section 480-15-390 - Permit names or trade names

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(1)
				  A carrier must conduct operations under the exact name shown on its household
				  goods permit. If a carrier does business under a trade or assumed name, that
				  name must also appear on the permit.
(2) A carrier may not operate under a name
				  that is similar to another carrier unless one of the following conditions
				  applies:
(a) The carrier whose name is similar
				  has given written permission to use the name.
(b) The commission authorizes use of the
				  similar name. Before authorizing use of a similar name, the commission must
				  first determine that the use of the similar name will not mislead the shipping
				  public or result in unfair or destructive competitive practices.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.3 - Using the Permit › Section 480-15-400 - Changing the name on a permit

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(1)
				  Carriers must file a name change application to change the name on a permit ,
				  to add a trade name to the permit, or remove a trade name from the
				  permit.
(2) Carriers must include
				  the application fee (as shown in WAC
				  480-15-230 ), copies of any
				  corporate minutes authorizing the name change and proof that the carrier has
				  properly registered the new name with the department of licensing, office of
				  the secretary of state or other agencies as may be required.
(3) Carriers must also submit to the
				  commission a Uniform Motor Carrier Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
				  Certificate of Insurance (Form E) or Uniform Motor Carrier Bodily Injury and
				  Property Damage Liability Surety Bond (Form G) in its changed name and proof of
				  required cargo insurance (Certificate of Liability Insurance or Form H Uniform
				  Motor Carrier Cargo Certification of Insurance) in its changed name.
(4) Carriers must file an application to
				  transfer permanent authority if the name change is the result of a change in
				  ownership or controlling interest.
(5) Carriers may not advertise or operate
				  under the proposed name change until the commission approves the
				  application.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 80.01.040,
					 80.04.160,
					 81.04.250,
					 81.28.040,
					 81.80.120,
					 81.80.130 and
					 81.80.290. WSR 08-02-049 (Docket
					 TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-400, filed 12/27/07, effective
					 1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 81.04.160 and
					 80.01.040. WSR 99-01-077 (Order
					 R-454, Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-400, filed 12/15/98, effective
					 1/15/99. WSR 13-23-007, § 480-15-400, filed 11/7/2013, effective
					 12/8/2013
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.3 - Using the Permit › Section 480-15-410 - Voluntary suspension of a permit

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(1)
				  If a carrier is unable to use its permit due to medical reasons or because of
				  active military service, it may request the authority be voluntarily
				  suspended.
(2) The carrier must
				  send its request to the commission in writing and include the following
				  information:
(a) Name, address, and permit
				  number.
(b) The reason for the
				  request (e.g., medical statement, military orders).
(c) The date voluntary suspension is
				  requested to begin.
(d) The length
				  of time the carrier will be unable to use the permit.
(e) A statement that no household goods
				  transportation will occur under the permit while it is suspended.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.3 - Using the Permit › Section 480-15-420 - Voluntary cancellation of a permit

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If a carrier no longer wants to use its permit, the carrier
					 may send the commission a written request that it be canceled. The cancellation
					 request must include the carrier's name, address and permit number. The
					 commission will issue an order canceling the permit.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 80.01.040,
					 80.04.160,
					 81.04.250,
					 81.28.040,
					 81.80.120,
					 81.80.130 and
					 81.80.290. WSR 08-02-049 (Docket
					 TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-420, filed 12/27/07, effective
					 1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 81.04.160 and
					 80.01.040. WSR 99-01-077 (Order
					 R-454, Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-420, filed 12/15/98, effective
					 1/15/99. WSR 13-23-007, § 480-15-420, filed 11/7/2013, effective
					 12/8/2013
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.4 - Suspended and Canceled Permits › Section 480-15-430 - Involuntary suspension of a permit

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(1)
				  The commission may suspend a permit without the carrier's authorization for
				  good cause. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, the carrier:
(a) Failing to maintain evidence of required
				  cargo insurance coverage for all areas of its operations as required by WAC
				  480-15-550.
(b) Failing to maintain evidence of required
				  liability insurance coverage for all areas of its operations as required by WAC
				  480-15-530.
(c) Failing to comply with the rates and
				  rules contained in the commission-published tariff.
(d) Failing or refusing to comply with
				  applicable laws and commission rules pertaining to operations of household
				  goods carriers, including safety requirements set in law or rule.
(e) Allowing others to transport goods under
				  the carrier's permit authority.
(f)
				  Committing fraud.
(g) Failing to
				  meet the requirements of WAC
				  480-15-555, Criminal background
				  checks for prospective employees.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 2 - PERMITS › Part 2.4 - Suspended and Canceled Permits › Section 480-15-450 - Involuntary cancellation of a permit

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(1)
				  The commission may cancel a permit without the carrier's authorization for good
				  cause. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, the carrier:
(a) Failing to file an annual report or pay
				  required regulatory fees.
(b)
				  Failing to correct, within the time frame specified in the suspension order,
				  all conditions that led to the suspension of a permit.
(c) Failing to maintain evidence of required
				  liability insurance coverage for all areas of its operations as required by WAC
				  480-15-530.
(d) Failing to maintain evidence of required
				  cargo insurance coverage for all areas of its operations as required by WAC
				  480-15-550.
(e) Failing to comply with applicable laws
				  and commission rules pertaining to operations of household goods carriers,
				  including safety requirements set in law or rule.
(f) Failing to supply information necessary
				  to the commission for the performance of its regulatory functions when the
				  commission requests the carrier to do so.
(g) Submitting false, misleading or
				  inaccurate information.
(h)
				  Allowing others to transport goods under the carrier's permit
				  authority.
(i) Operating in a
				  manner that constitutes unfair or deceptive business practices.
(j) Committing fraud.
(k) Failing to meet the requirements of WAC
				  480-15-555, Criminal background
				  checks for prospective employees.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE, TARIFF, AND RATE REQUIREMENTS TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FOR HIRE, WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON › Part 3.1 - Annual Reports and Regulatory Fees › Section 480-15-480 - Annual reports and regulatory fees

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(1) An annual report is a year end statement
				  that discloses information to the commission about regulated companies.
(a) Carriers must report information as
				  required in the annual report forms.
(b) The commission will mail annual report
				  forms and instructions to each household goods permit holder at its address of
				  record. If a carrier does not receive an annual report form, it is the
				  carrier's responsibility to contact the commission and request the
				  form.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE, TARIFF, AND RATE REQUIREMENTS TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FOR HIRE, WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON › Part 3.2 - Tariff and Rates › Section 480-15-490 - Tariff and rates, general

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(1) A
				  tariff is a publication containing the rates and charges that household goods
				  carriers must assess on shipments of household goods, including rules that
				  govern how rates and charges are assessed.
(2) The commission publishes tariffs that all
				  household goods carriers must use and allows household goods carriers to file
				  individual tariffs if the commission finds it is impractical to include certain
				  commodities or services in its tariff.
(3) All household goods carriers are required
				  to follow the terms, conditions, rates and all other requirements imposed by
				  the commission-published tariff.
(4) The commission will set minimum and
				  maximum rates carriers may charge within the tariff.
(5) Every household goods permit holder must
				  obtain at least one copy of the current tariff, and may pay applicable tariff
				  maintenance fees. Any interested person may purchase a copy by paying the
				  applicable fees in advance.
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						80.01.040,
						80.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130 and
						81.80.290. WSR 08-02-049 (Docket
						TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-490, filed 12/27/07, effective
						1/27/08. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						81.04.160,
						81.04.250,
						81.28.040,
						81.80.090,
						81.80.120,
						81.80.130,
						81.80.290,
						81.80.211, and
						80.01.040. WSR 00-14-010 (General
						Order No. R-471, Docket No. TV-991559), § 480-15-490, filed 6/27/00,
						effective 7/28/00. Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						81.04.160 and
						80.01.040. WSR 99-01-077 (Order
						R-454, Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-490, filed 12/15/98, effective
						1/15/99.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE, TARIFF, AND RATE REQUIREMENTS TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FOR HIRE, WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON › Part 3.2 - Tariff and Rates › Section 480-15-500 - Tariff maintenance and fees

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(1)
				  The commission may charge tariff maintenance fees on an annual basis.
(2) The commission may bill any applicable
				  tariff maintenance fees by December 1 of each year. When billed, companies and
				  other tariff subscribers must pay the bill by December 31.
(a) If a tariff subscriber does not have a
				  permit and fails to pay the billed maintenance fee by December 31, the
				  commission may cancel the tariff subscription. To reinstate a subscription, the
				  tariff subscriber must obtain a new original copy of the tariff and pay all
				  applicable maintenance fees.
(b) If
				  a tariff subscriber has a permit and fails to pay billed tariff fees by
				  December 31, the commission may take administrative action against the
				  household goods carrier to suspend or cancel the permit, or to assess
				  penalties.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE, TARIFF, AND RATE REQUIREMENTS TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FOR HIRE, WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON › Part 3.2 - Tariff and Rates › Section 480-15-510 - Changing commission-published tariffs

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(1) Companies holding temporary or permanent
				  household goods authority may propose changes to the tariff. In addition, the
				  commission may, on its own motion, propose tariff changes.
(2) Companies must send all proposed changes
				  to the commission's mailing address. Proposed changes must meet all of the
				  following:
(a) Be in writing.
(b) Identify the tariff item to be
				  changed.
(c) Fully describe the
				  proposed change.
(d) State clearly
				  the reason(s) for the proposed change.
(e) Include any information or documents that
				  justify the proposed change (the person proposing the change must prove the
				  change is just and reasonable).
(f)
				  Identify the name, address, title, telephone number, e-mail address, permit
				  number and fax number (if any) of the person the commission should contact
				  regarding the proposal.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE, TARIFF, AND RATE REQUIREMENTS TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FOR HIRE, WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON › Part 3.2 - Tariff and Rates › Section 480-15-520 - Individual carrier tariffs

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(1) To
				  file an individual tariff or to amend an approved individual tariff already on
				  file with the commission, a carrier must submit all of the following:
(a) A cover letter requesting permission to
				  publish and file an individual tariff. The letter must describe the reasons the
				  carrier believes permission should be granted. The letter should state the
				  reasons it is impractical for the commission to publish a tariff for the
				  commodities or services contained in the proposed tariff.
(b) Two copies of the proposed tariff. The
				  proposed tariff must comply with the tariff drafting standards in chapter
				  480-149 WAC. The proposed tariff must contain all rates, charges, and rules the
				  company will use if granted approval to publish and file an individual
				  tariff.
(c) Data showing that the
				  rates and charges contained in the proposed tariff are fair, just, reasonable
				  and sufficient.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE, TARIFF, AND RATE REQUIREMENTS TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FOR HIRE, WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON › Part 3.3 - Insurance › Section 480-15-530 - Public liability and property damage insurance

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(1) Before operating under a household goods
				  permit, carriers must have public liability and property damage insurance
				  covering every motor vehicle used in its operations. The commission will not
				  issue a permit for authority to operate without acceptable proof of required
				  insurance coverage. Carriers must maintain the required public liability and
				  property damage insurance at all times for every motor vehicle used in
				  Washington intrastate operations.
(a) The
				  policy must be written by an insurance company authorized to write insurance in
				  Washington state or by an unauthorized insurer providing surplus lines coverage
				  subject to the provisions of
				  RCW
				  48.15.040, covering each motor vehicle as
				  defined in
				  RCW
				  81.80.010 used or to be used under the
				  permit.
(b) The policy must include
				  the Uniform Motor Carrier Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
				  Certificate of Insurance (Form E) or Uniform Motor Carrier Bodily Injury and
				  Property Damage Liability Surety Bond (Form G).
(c) The commission may suspend or cancel the
				  permit of any carrier operating without proof of required insurance
				  coverage.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission › Chapter 480-15 - Household goods carriers › Part 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE, TARIFF, AND RATE REQUIREMENTS TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FOR HIRE, WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON › Part 3.3 - Insurance › Section 480-15-550 - Cargo insurance

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(1) Carriers
				  must have cargo insurance coverage at the levels prescribed in subsection (2)
				  of this section to protect all household goods transported under the permit.
				  The commission will not issue a permit for authority to operate without
				  acceptable proof of required cargo insurance coverage.
(2) The minimum limits of required cargo
				  insurance are:
(a) Ten thousand dollars for
				  household goods transported in motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight
				  rating of less than ten thousand pounds.
(b) Twenty thousand dollars for household
				  goods transported in motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of ten
				  thousand pounds or more.