Wash. Rev. Code § 36.94.420

Current through 2024

Section 36.94.420 - Transfer of system from county to water-sewer district-Annexation-Hearing-Public notice-Operation of system

If so provided in the transfer agreement, the area served by the system shall, upon completion of the transfer, be deemed annexed to and become a part of the water-sewer district acquiring the system. The county shall provide notice of the hearing by the county legislative authority on the ordinance executing the transfer agreement under RCW 36.94.330 as follows:

(1) By mailed notice to all ratepayers served by the system at least fifteen days prior to the hearing; and

(2) by notice in a newspaper of general circulation once at least fifteen days prior to the hearing.

In the event of an annexation under this section resulting from the transfer of a system of sewerage, a system of water, or combined water and sewer systems from a county to a water-sewer district, the water-sewer district shall operate the system or systems under the provisions of Title 57 RCW.

RCW 36.94.420

1999 c 153 § 52; 1996 c 230 § 1609; 1985 c 141 § 1; 1984 c 147 § 2.

Part headings not law-1999 c 153: See note following RCW 57.04.050.

Part headings not law-Effective date-1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.