The tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales (including transfers of title through decree of appropriation) heretofore or hereafter made of the entire operating property of a publicly or privately owned public utility, or of a complete operating integral section thereof, to the state or a political subdivision thereof for use in conducting any public service business as defined in RCW 82.16.010. For purposes of this section, "operating property" includes digital goods and digital codes.
[ 2010 c 106 § 213; 2009 c 535 § 509; 1980 c 37 § 24. Formerly RCW 82.08.030(6).]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 106: See note following RCW 35.102.145.
Intent—Construction—2009 c 535: See notes following RCW 82.04.192.
Intent—1980 c 37: See note following RCW 82.04.4281.