Upon the formation of a countywide public utility district in any county such district shall have the right, in addition to any other right provided by law, to acquire by purchase or condemnation any electrical distribution properties in the county from any other public utility district or combination of public utility districts for a period of five years from the time of organization of said public utility district.
RCW 54.32.040
Acquisition of electrical distribution property from public utility district by cities and towns: RCW 35.92.054.