The definitions set forth in this section shall apply throughout this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

     (1) "Corporation" means a corporation, company, association, or joint stock association.

     (2) "Person" means an individual, firm, or a copartnership.

     (3) "Private, nonprofit transportation provider" means any private, nonprofit corporation providing transportation services for compensation solely to persons with special transportation needs.

     (4) "Persons with special transportation needs" means those persons, including their personal attendants, who because of physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves or to purchase appropriate transportation.

[1996 c 244 § 1; 1979 c 111 § 4.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- 1979 c 111: See note following RCW 46.74.010.