Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 47. PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION |
Chapter 47.44. Franchises on state highways. |
Section 47.44.150. Measure of damages.
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- In any action for damages against the state of Washington, its agents, contractors, or employees by reason of damages to a utility or other facility located on a state highway, the damages are limited to the cost of repair of the utility or facility and are recoverable only in those instances where the utility or facility is authorized to be located on the state highway. However, the state is subject to the penalties provided in RCW 19.122.070 (1) and (2) only if the state has failed to give a notice meeting the requirements of RCW 19.122.030 to utilities or facilities that are authorized to be located on the state highway.