WAC 246-294-060   Transfer of ownership.  (1) A prospective new owner of a Group A water system may not take possession of the system without first obtaining a new operating permit.

     (2) The department shall send an application to the prospective new owner when the department is notified of transfer of ownership in accordance with WAC 246-290-035(2). The new owner shall proceed with the permit process under WAC 246-294-030.

     (3) The department shall not charge a fee for a new permit resulting from a change in ownership. The permit shall be effective from the date of issuance by the department until the next scheduled permit renewal date, at which time the department will charge a renewal fee.

     (4) This section applies to the prospective owner, and the requirements of WAC 246-290-035(2) apply to the owner transferring the system.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119A RCW. 04-06-047, § 246-294-060, filed 3/1/04, effective 4/1/04; 93-03-047 (Order 325), § 246-294-060, filed 1/14/93, effective 2/14/93.]