Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 81 Transportation - Section 81.08.080 Capitalization of franchise or merger contract prohibited

§ 81.08.080. Capitalization of franchise or merger contract prohibited

The commission shall have no power to authorize the capitalization of the right to be a corporation, or to authorize the capitalization of any franchise or permit whatsoever or the right to own, operate or enjoy any such franchise or permit in excess of the amount (exclusive of any tax or annual charge) actually paid to the state or to a political subdivision thereof as the consideration for the grant of such franchise, permit or right; nor shall any contract for consolidation or lease be capitalized, nor shall any public service company hereafter issue any bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness against or as a lien upon any contract for consolidation or merger.

[1961 c 14 § 81.08.080. Prior: 1933 c 151 § 7; RRS § 10439-7.]

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