Washington § 81.04.150 - Remunerative rate — Change without authorization prohibited — Waiver of provisions during state of emergency.

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§ 81.04.150. Remunerative rate — Change without authorization prohibited — Waiver of provisions during state of emergency.

Whenever the commission finds, after a hearing upon its own motion or upon complaint as provided in this chapter, that any rate, toll, rental, or charge that has been the subject of complaint and inquiry is sufficiently remunerative to the public service company subject to regulation by the commission as to rates and service affected by it, the commission may order that the rate, toll, rental, or charge must not be changed, altered, abrogated, or discontinued, nor must there be any change in the classification that will change or alter the rate, toll, rental, or charge without first obtaining the consent of the commission authorizing the change to be made.
During a state of emergency declared under RCW 43.06.010(12), the governor may waive or suspend the operation or enforcement of this section or any portion of this section or under any administrative rule, and issue any orders to facilitate the operation of state or local government or to promote and secure the safety and protection of the civilian population.
[ 2008 c 181 s 405; 2007 c 234 s 7; 1984 c 143 s 2; 1961 c 14 s 81.04.150. Prior: 1911 c 117 s 84; RRS s 10426.]

Notes

Part headings not law—2008 c 181: See note following RCW 43.06.220.

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