RCW 81.04.150
Remunerative rate—Change without authorization prohibited—Waiver of provisions during state of emergency.
Whenever the commission finds, after a hearing upon its own motion or upon complaint as provided in this chapter, that any rate, toll, rental, or charge that has been the subject of complaint and inquiry is sufficiently remunerative to the public service company subject to regulation by the commission as to rates and service affected by it, the commission may order that the rate, toll, rental, or charge must not be changed, altered, abrogated, or discontinued, nor must there be any change in the classification that will change or alter the rate, toll, rental, or charge without first obtaining the consent of the commission authorizing the change to be made.
During a state of emergency declared under RCW 43.06.010(12), the governor may waive or suspend the operation or enforcement of this section or any portion of this section or under any administrative rule, and issue any orders to facilitate the operation of state or local government or to promote and secure the safety and protection of the civilian population.
[ 2008 c 181 § 405; 2007 c 234 § 7; 1984 c 143 § 2; 1961 c 14 § 81.04.150. Prior: 1911 c 117 § 84; RRS § 10426.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—2008 c 181: See note following RCW 43.06.220.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 81.04 - Regulations—General.
81.04.020 - Procedure before commission and courts.
81.04.030 - Number of witnesses may be limited.
81.04.040 - Witness fees and mileage.
81.04.050 - Protection against self-incrimination.
81.04.060 - Deposition—Service of process.
81.04.070 - Inspection of books, papers, and documents.
81.04.075 - Manner of serving papers.
81.04.080 - Annual report—Other reports.
81.04.090 - Forms of records to be prescribed.
81.04.100 - Production of out-of-state books and records.
81.04.110 - Complaint—Hearing.
81.04.120 - Hearing—Order—Record.
81.04.130 - Suspension of tariff change—Waiver of provisions during state of emergency.
81.04.140 - Order requiring joint action.
81.04.200 - Rehearing before commission.
81.04.210 - Commission may change orders.
81.04.230 - Overcharges—Refund.
81.04.235 - Limitation of actions.
81.04.236 - When cause of action deemed to accrue.
81.04.240 - Action in court on reparations and overcharges—Procedure.
81.04.250 - Determination of rates.
81.04.260 - Summary proceedings.
81.04.270 - Accounts to be kept separate.
81.04.280 - Purchase and sale of stock by employees.
81.04.290 - Sale of stock to employees and patrons.
81.04.300 - Budgets to be filed—Supplementary budgets.
81.04.310 - Commission's control over expenditures.
81.04.320 - Budget rules and regulations.
81.04.330 - Effect of unauthorized expenditure—Emergencies.
81.04.350 - Depreciation and retirement accounts.
81.04.360 - Excessive earnings to reserve fund.
81.04.380 - Penalties—Violations by public service companies.
81.04.387 - Penalties—Violations by other corporations.
81.04.390 - Penalties—Violations by persons.
81.04.400 - Actions to recover penalties—Disposition of fines, fees, penalties.
81.04.410 - Orders and rules conclusive.
81.04.420 - Commission intervention where order or rule is involved.
81.04.430 - Findings of department prima facie correct.
81.04.440 - Companies liable for damages.
81.04.450 - Certified copies of orders, rules, etc.—Evidentiary effect.
81.04.460 - Commission to enforce public service laws—Employees as peace officers.
81.04.470 - Right of action not released—Penalties cumulative.
81.04.500 - Duties of attorney general.
81.04.510 - Engaging in business or operating without approval or authority—Procedure.
81.04.530 - Controlled substances, alcohol.
81.04.540 - Regulation of common carriers, railroad safety practices.