Section 80.36.690. State universal communications services program—Account created.

(1) The universal communications services account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Revenues to the account consist of moneys deposited in the account by the legislature and any penalties or other recoveries received pursuant to RCW 80.36.670. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of the universal communications services program established in RCW 80.36.650. Only the secretary of the commission or the secretary's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.

(2) This section expires July 1, 2020.

[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 8 § 208.]

NOTES:

Findings—Intent—Effective date—State universal communications services program—Advisory board—Timely rule adoption—Utilities and transportation commission report—2013 2nd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 80.36.650.

2013 2nd sp.s. c 8 § 208.