RCW 46.72.160
Local regulation.
Cities, counties, and port districts may license, control, and regulate all for hire vehicles operating within their respective jurisdictions. The power to regulate includes:
(1) Regulating entry into the business of providing for hire vehicle transportation services;
(2) Requiring a license to be purchased as a condition of operating a for hire vehicle and the right to revoke, cancel, or refuse to reissue a license for failure to comply with regulatory requirements;
(3) Controlling the rates charged for providing for hire vehicle transportation service and the manner in which rates are calculated and collected;
(4) Regulating the routes and operations of for hire vehicles, including restricting access to airports;
(5) Establishing safety and equipment requirements; and
(6) Any other requirements adopted to ensure safe and reliable for hire vehicle transportation service.
[ 1996 c 87 § 19.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.72 - Transportation of Passengers in for Hire Vehicles.
46.72.001 - Finding and intent.
46.72.020 - Permit required—Form of application.
46.72.030 - Permit fee—Issuance—Display.
46.72.039 - Personal vehicles under chapter 48.177 RCW.
46.72.050 - Liability coverage—Right of action saved.
46.72.060 - Right of action—Limitation of recovery.
46.72.080 - Substitution of security—New certificate.
46.72.100 - Unprofessional conduct—Bond/insurance policy—Penalty.
46.72.110 - Fees to highway safety fund.
46.72.130 - Nonresident taxicabs—Permit—Fee—Compliance.
46.72.140 - Nonresident taxicabs—Permit required for entry.
46.72.150 - Nonresident taxicabs—Reciprocity.
46.72.180 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.