Washington § 81.80.070 - Common carriers, contract carriers, and temporary carriers — Permit required.

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§ 81.80.070. Common carriers, contract carriers, and temporary carriers — Permit required.

(1) A common carrier, contract carrier, or temporary carrier shall not operate for the transportation of property for compensation in this state without first obtaining from the commission a permit for such operation.
(2) The commission shall issue a common carrier permit to any qualified applicant if it is found the applicant is fit, willing, and able to perform the service and conform to the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the commission.
(3) Before a permit is issued, the commission shall require the applicant to establish safety fitness and proof of minimum financial responsibility as provided in this chapter.
[ 2009 c 94 s 3; 2007 c 234 s 72; 1999 c 79 s 1; 1963 c 242 s 1; 1961 c 14 s 81.80.070. Prior: 1953 c 95 s 17; 1947 c 264 s 2; 1941 c 163 s 1; 1937 c 166 s 6; 1935 c 184 s 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 6382-5.]

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