Contracts accompanying applications for contract certificated authority must be original or duplicate original contracts. They must be mutually binding on both the shipper and company, entered into in good faith, and include:
(1) The starting and ending dates of the agreement;
(2) The route or area in which service will be provided;
(3) The kind and minimum quantity of the commodities to be transported (the minimum quantity must be an amount sufficient to allow operation of the company's equipment at a profit);
(4) The rates agreed on by the parties;
(5) A description of the process for terminating the contract before the stated expiration date, that specifies that at least five days' notice must be given to the commission and to both parties before the termination process may be implemented; and
(6) A provision stating that the contract is subject to the authority of the commission to fix or amend just, fair, and reasonable classifications, rules, and minimum rates and charges for solid waste collection service.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
81.04.160,
81.77.030 and
80.01.040. WSR 01-08-012 (Docket No. TG-990161, General Order No. R-479), § 480-70-146, filed 3/23/01, effective 4/23/01.]