(1) To implement the program, the commission must adopt rules for the following purposes:

(a) Operation of the program, including criteria for: Eligibility for distributions; use of the funds; identification of any reports or data that must be filed with the commission, including, but not limited to, how a communication provider used the distributed funds; and the communications provider's infrastructure;

(b) Operation of the universal communications services account established in RCW 80.36.690;

(c) Establishment of the criteria used to calculate distributions; and

(d) Readoption, amendment, or repeal of any existing rules adopted pursuant to RCW 80.36.610 as necessary to be consistent with RCW 80.36.630 through 80.36.690 and 80.36.610.

(2) This section expires July 1, 2025.

Effective date—2019 c 365 ss 11-18 and 20: See note following RCW 80.36.630.

Findings—2019 c 365: See note following RCW 43.330.532.

Findings—Intent—Effective date—Utilities and transportation commission report—2013 2nd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 80.36.650.