RCW 54.16.005
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Broadband infrastructure" means networks of deployed telecommunications equipment and technologies necessary to provide high-speed internet access and other advanced telecommunications services.
(2) "Commission" means the Washington utilities and transportation commission.
(3) "District commission" means the governing board of a public utility district.
(4) "Retail telecommunications services" means the sale, lease, license, or indivisible right of use of telecommunications services or telecommunications facilities directly to end users.
(5) "Telecommunications" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 80.04.010.
(6) "Telecommunications facilities" means lines, conduits, ducts, poles, wires, cables, crossarms, receivers, transmitters, instruments, machines, appliances, instrumentalities and all devices, real estate, easements, apparatus, property, and routes used, operated, owned, or controlled by any entity to facilitate the provision of telecommunications services.
(7) "Wholesale telecommunications services" means the provision of telecommunications services or telecommunications facilities for resale to an entity that provides retail telecommunications services.
[ 2021 c 294 § 1; 2000 c 81 § 2.]
NOTES:
Short title—2021 c 294: See note following RCW 54.16.330.
Findings—2000 c 81: See note following RCW 53.08.005.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 54 - Public Utility Districts
54.16.010 - Surveys, plans, investigations, or studies.
54.16.020 - Acquisition of property and rights—Eminent domain.
54.16.030 - Water and irrigation works.
54.16.035 - Provision of water service beyond district subject to review by boundary review board.
54.16.080 - Levy and collection of taxes—Tax anticipation warrants.
54.16.083 - Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.
54.16.092 - Employment interview expenses.
54.16.095 - Liability insurance for officials and employees.
54.16.100 - Manager—Appointment—Compensation—Duties.
54.16.110 - May sue and be sued—Claims.
54.16.120 - Local utility districts authorized.
54.16.130 - Local districts—Procedure—Financing.
54.16.140 - Petition or resolution for local district—Hearing—Notice.
54.16.150 - Procedure when petition is signed by majority of landowners.
54.16.160 - Assessment roll—Hearing—Appellate review—Expenses.
54.16.165 - Segregation of assessments.
54.16.170 - Apportionment of cost of improvement.
54.16.190 - General resolutions.
54.16.200 - Joint exercise of powers and joint acquisition of properties.
54.16.220 - Columbia river hydroelectric projects—Grant back of easements to former owners.
54.16.230 - Sewage system works—Acquire, construct, operate, etc.—Authorizing election—Procedure.
54.16.240 - Sewage system works—Resolution or petition—Voter approval or rejection.
54.16.250 - Sewage system works—Ballot proposition—Canvass.
54.16.260 - Sewage system works—Accounts and funding.
54.16.270 - Sewage system works—Existing authority not affected.
54.16.281 - Energy conservation—Utility cool roof program—Tree planting program.
54.16.285 - Limitations on termination of utility service for residential heating.
54.16.300 - Combined utility functions.
54.16.320 - Assumption of substandard water system—Limited immunity from liability.
54.16.340 - Wholesale telecommunications services—Petition for review of rates, terms, conditions.
54.16.350 - Tariff for irrigation pumping service—Authority to buy back electricity.
54.16.360 - Cooperative watershed management.
54.16.370 - Purchase of electric power and energy from joint operating agency.
54.16.380 - Appliance repair service—Operation by district.
54.16.385 - Appliance repair service—Requirements.
54.16.390 - Environmental mitigation activities.
54.16.400 - Voluntary donations for purposes of urban forestry.
54.16.405 - Voluntary donations for purpose of supporting hunger programs.
54.16.415 - Retail telecommunications services—Reporting requirements.
54.16.425 - Retail telecommunications services—Payment in lieu of property tax.
54.16.430 - Electrification of transportation plan—Considerations—Incentive programs.