Exceptions for small utility — Voluntary compliance.

RCW 19.29A.040
in effect
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The provisions of RCW 19.29A.020 , 19.29A.030 , section 5, chapter 300, Laws of 1998, and RCW 19.29A.090 do not apply to a small utility. However, nothing in this section prohibits the governing body of a small utility from determining the utility should comply with any or all of the provisions of RCW 19.29A.020 , 19.29A.030 , section 5, chapter 300, Laws of 1998, and RCW 19.29A.090 , which governing bodies are encouraged to do. The provisions of RCW 19.29A.020 , 19.29A.030 , section 5, chapter 300, Laws of 1998, and RCW 19.29A.090 do not apply to a small utility. However, nothing in this section prohibits the governing body of a small utility from determining the utility should comply with any or all of the provisions of RCW 19.29A.020 , 19.29A.030 , section 5, chapter 300, Laws of 1998, and RCW 19.29A.090 , which governing bodies are encouraged to do.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.29A&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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