(1) No owner shall transfer system ownership without providing written notice to the department and all customers. Notification shall include a time schedule for transferring responsibilities, identification of the new owner, and under what authority the new ownership will operate. If the system is a corporation, identification of the registered agent shall also be provided.
(2) The system transferring ownership shall ensure all health-related standards are met during transfer and shall inform and train the new owner regarding operation of the system.
(3) No owner shall end utility operations without providing written notice to all customers and the department at least one year prior to termination of service.
(4) Nothing in these rules shall prohibit an owner from terminating service to a specific customer if the customer fails to pay normal fees for service in a timely manner or if the customer allows or installs an unauthorized service connection to the system.
(5) Where this section may be in conflict with existing state statutes, the more stringent statute shall prevail.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 94-14-002, § 246-291-250, filed 6/22/94, effective 7/23/94.]
(Effective January 1, 2014.)WAC 246-291-250
Continuity of service.
(1) A purveyor of a Group B system shall notify all the system's consumers in writing before transferring ownership. The notification must include a time schedule for transferring responsibilities, identification of the new owner, and under what type of authority the new ownership will operate.
(2) At least one year prior to terminating system operation, a purveyor of a Group B system shall notify all consumers in writing and provide a copy of the written notice to the department and health officer.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and chapter 70.119A RCW. 12-24-070, § 246-291-250, filed 12/4/12, effective 1/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 94-14-002, § 246-291-250, filed 6/22/94, effective 7/23/94.]