80.20.010 – Definition.

RCW 80.20.010 Definition. As used in this chapter, the term “public service company” means any person, firm, association, or corporation, whether public or private, operating a utility or public service enterprise subject in any respect to regulation by the commission under the provisions of this title. [ 1961 c 14 § 80.20.010. Prior: 1953 c […]

80.20.020 – Cost of investigation may be assessed against company.

RCW 80.20.020 Cost of investigation may be assessed against company. Whenever the commission in any proceeding upon its own motion or upon complaint shall deem it necessary in order to carry out the duties imposed upon it by law to investigate the books, accounts, practices and activities of, or make any valuation or appraisal of […]

80.20.030 – Interest on unpaid assessment—Action to collect.

RCW 80.20.030 Interest on unpaid assessment—Action to collect. Amounts so assessed against any public service company not paid within thirty days after mailing of the bill therefor, shall draw interest at the rate of six percent per annum from the date of mailing of the bill. Upon failure of the public service company to pay […]

80.20.040 – Commission’s determination of necessity as evidence.

RCW 80.20.040 Commission’s determination of necessity as evidence. In such action the commission’s determination of the necessity of the investigation, valuation, appraisal or services shall be conclusive evidence of such necessity, and its findings and determination of facts expressed in bills rendered pursuant to RCW 80.20.020 through 80.20.060 or in any proceedings determinative of such […]

80.20.050 – Order of commission not subject to review.

RCW 80.20.050 Order of commission not subject to review. In view of the civil action provided for in RCW 80.20.020 through 80.20.060 any order made by the commission in determining the amount of such bill shall not be reviewable in court, but the mere absence of such right of review shall not prejudice the rights […]

80.20.060 – Limitation on frequency of investigation.

RCW 80.20.060 Limitation on frequency of investigation. Expenses of a complete valuation, rate and service investigation shall not be assessed against a public service company under this chapter if such company shall have been subjected to and paid the expenses of a complete valuation, rate and service investigation during the preceding five years, unless the […]