Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 57 Water-Sewer Districts - Section 57.08.014 Authority to adjust or delay rates or charges for low-income persons -- Notice

§ 57.08.014. Authority to adjust or delay rates or charges for low-income persons -- Notice

In addition to the authority of a district to establish classifications for rates and charges and impose such rates and charges, a district may adjust or delay those rates and charges for low-income persons or classes of low-income persons, including but not limited to, low-income handicapped persons and low-income senior citizens. Other financial assistance available to low-income persons shall be considered in determining charges and rates under this section. Notification of special rates or charges established under this section shall be provided to all persons served by the district annually and upon initiating service. Information on cost shifts caused by establishment of the special rates or charges shall be included in the notification. Any reduction in charges and rates granted to low-income persons in one part of a service area shall be uniformly extended to low-income persons in all other parts of the service area.

[1999 c 153 § 3; 1996 c 230 § 304; 1983 c 198 § 2.]

Notes:
     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.

     Severability -- 1983 c 198: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1983 c 198 § 3.]

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