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82.08.0255  <<  82.08.0256 >>   82.08.02565

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RCW 82.08.0256

ExemptionsSale of the operating property of a public utility to the state or a political subdivision.

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The tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales (including transfers of title through decree of appropriation) heretofore or hereafter made of the entire operating property of a publicly or privately owned public utility, or of a complete operating integral section thereof, to the state or a political subdivision thereof for use in conducting any public service business as defined in RCW 82.16.010. For purposes of this section, "operating property" includes digital goods and digital codes.

Notes:

Effective date2010 c 106: See note following RCW 35.102.145.
IntentConstruction2009 c 535: See notes following RCW 82.04.192.
Intent1980 c 37: See note following RCW 82.04.4281.