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

Washington § 36.94.420

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 36: COUNTIES
• Ch. 36.94: SEWERAGE, WATER, AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

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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.

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 .

Legislative History

[1999 c 153 s 52;1996 c 230 s 1609;1985 c 141 s 1;1984 c 147 s 2.]