The legislature finds and declares that privately operated for hire transportation service is a vital part of the transportation system within the state. Consequently, the safety, reliability, and stability of privately operated for hire transportation services are matters of statewide importance. The regulation of privately operated for hire transportation services is thus an essential governmental function. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to permit political subdivisions of the state to regulate for hire transportation services without liability under federal antitrust laws.
RCW 46.72.001
Finding and intent.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Chamber of Commerce of the United States v. City of Seattle (2018)
Most recently applied in Chamber of Commerce of the United States v. City of Seattle (May 2018)
1996 c 87 s 17.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.