RCW 35.13A.100
Assumption of substandard water system—Limited immunity from liability.
A city assuming responsibility for a water system that is not in compliance with state or federal requirements for public drinking water systems, and its agents and employees, are immune from lawsuits or causes of action, based on noncompliance with state or federal requirements for public drinking water systems, which predate the date of assuming responsibility and continue after the date of assuming responsibility, provided that the city has submitted and is complying with a plan and schedule of improvements approved by the department of health. This immunity shall expire on the earlier of the date the plan of improvements is completed or four years from the date of assuming responsibility. This immunity does not apply to intentional injuries, fraud, or bad faith.
[ 1994 c 292 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—1994 c 292: See note following RCW 57.04.050.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 35.13A - Water or Sewer Districts—Assumption of Jurisdiction.
35.13A.030 - Assumption of control if sixty percent or more of area or valuation within city.
35.13A.040 - Assumption of control if less than sixty percent of area or valuation within city.
35.13A.060 - District in more than one city—Assumption of responsibilities—Duties of cities.
35.13A.080 - Dissolution of water district or sewer district.
35.13A.090 - Employment and rights of district employees.
35.13A.100 - Assumption of substandard water system—Limited immunity from liability.
35.13A.111 - Assumption of water-sewer district with fewer than two hundred fifty customers.
35.13A.115 - Assumption resolution or ordinance—Referendum.
35.13A.120 - Assumption resolution or ordinance—Effective date.