Section 308-89-020 - DefinitionsUnless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "For hire vehicle" as defined in chapter 87, Laws of 1996, RCW 46.72.010(1), 46.04.190, and such other vehicles used for the purpose of transporting passengers for compensation and not excluded in RCW or WAC.(2) "Cabulance" cabulance transportation is appropriate for persons confined to wheelchairs or persons otherwise physically restricted such that they cannot be safely transported by public mass transportation vehicles, taxicabs, or automobiles. Persons transported by cabulance must be stable, must not be incapacitated from medications, nor in need of oxygen or medical attention enroute;(3) "Business owner" means operator or carrier as defined in chapter 87, Laws of 1996 and RCW 46.72.010(2).(4) "Person or persons" means an individual, a corporation, association, joint stock association, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited liability companies, or their lessees, trustees, or receivers.(5) "Public highway" includes every public street, road, or highway in this state.(6) "Master license" as defined in chapters 19.02 RCW.(7) "Vehicle certificate" is a for hire vehicle certificate issued by the department which must be carried in the for hire vehicle at all times. The vehicle certificate is not the vehicle registration.(8) "Operating name" means trade name as defined in chapter 19.80 RCW.Wash. Admin. Code § 308-89-020
Statutory Authority: 1996 c 87. 96-16-032, § 308-89-020, filed 8/1/96, effective 9/1/96. Statutory Authority: ESSB 6460 and RCW 46.72.120. 92-12-036, § 308-89-020, filed 5/29/92, effective 7/1/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.72.120. 85-21-034 (Order TL-RG-18), § 308-89-020, filed 10/11/85.