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RCW 35.97.010 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Biomass energy system" means a system that provides for the production or collection of organic materials such as wood and agricultural residues and municipal solid …
RCW 35.97.020 Heating systems authorized.
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(1) Counties, cities, towns, irrigation districts which distribute electricity, sewer districts, water districts, port districts, and metropolitan municipal corporations are authorized pursuant to this chapter to establish heating systems and supply heating services from Washingt…
RCW 35.97.030 Heating systems—General powers of municipalities.
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A municipality may construct, purchase, acquire, add to, extend, maintain, and operate a system of heating facilities, within or without its limits, for the purpose of supplying its inhabitants and other persons with heat, with full power to regulate and control the use, distribu…
RCW 35.97.040 Heating systems—Specific powers of municipalities.
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In addition to the general powers under RCW 35.97.030, and not by way of limitation, municipalities have the following specific powers: (1) The usual powers of a corporation, to be exercised for public purposes; (2) To acquire by purchase, gift, or condemnation property or intere…