Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 54 Public Utility Districts - Section 54.16.400 Voluntary donations for purposes of urban forestry

§ 54.16.400. Voluntary donations for purposes of urban forestry

(1) Public utility districts may request voluntary donations from their customers for the purposes of urban forestry. The request may be in the form of a check-off on the billing statement or other form of a request for a voluntary donation.

(2) Voluntary donations collected by public utility districts under this section may be used by the public utility district to:

(a) Support the development and implementation of evergreen community ordinances, as that term is defined in RCW 35.105.010, for cities, towns, or counties within their service areas; or

(b) Complete projects consistent with the model evergreen community management plans and ordinances developed under RCW 35.105.050.

(3) Donations received under this section do not contribute to the gross income of a light and power business or gas distribution business under chapter 82.16 RCW.

[2008 c 299 § 22.]

Notes:
     Short title -- 2008 c 299: See note following RCW 35.105.010.

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