The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 70A.145.020

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
(1) “Fire suppression water facilities” means water supply transmission and distribution facilities, interties, pipes, valves, control systems, lines, storage, pumps, fire hydrants, and other facilities, or any part thereof, used or usable for the delivery of water for fire suppression purposes.
(2) “Fire suppression water services” or “services” means operation and maintenance of fire suppression water facilities and the delivery of water for fire suppression purposes.
(3) “Municipal corporation” means any city, town, county, water-sewer district, port district, public utility district, irrigation district, and any other municipal corporation, quasi-municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the state.
(4) “Purveyor” has the same meaning as set forth in RCW 70A.100.030(4).
[ 2020 c 20 § 1430; 2013 c 127 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.315.020.]