Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 70.85 - Emergency Party Line Telephone Calls—Limiting Telephone Communication in Hostage Situations.
70.85.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70.85.010
Definitions.

"Party line" means a subscribers' line telephone circuit, consisting of two or more main telephone stations connected therewith, each station with a distinctive ring or telephone number.
"Emergency" means a situation in which property or human life are in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.

[ 1953 c 25 § 1.]