Washington Code 9A.61.010 – Definitions
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The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter.
Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.61.010
- 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.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) “Customer” means the person in whose name a utility service is provided.
(2) “Divert” means to change the intended course or path of electricity, gas, or water without the authorization or consent of the utility.
(3) “Person” means an individual, partnership, firm, association, or corporation or government agency.
(4) “Reconnection” means the commencement of utility service to a customer or other person after service has been lawfully disconnected by the utility.
(5) “Tamper” means to rearrange, injure, alter, interfere with, or otherwise prevent from performing the normal or customary function.
(6) “Utility” means an electrical company, gas company, or water company as those terms are defined in RCW 80.04.010, and includes an electrical, gas, or water system operated by a public agency.
(7) “Utility service” means the provision of electricity, gas, water, or any other service or commodity furnished by the utility for compensation.
[ 1989 c 109 § 1.]