WAC 480-14-070   Federal regulations, 49 CFR, Part 390 -- General applicability and definitions.  (1) The provisions of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 390, are adopted and prescribed by the commission, except carriers operating exclusively in intrastate commerce shall not be subject to the provisions of paragraph (c) of section 390.3, section 390.21, and for the purposes of application of federal regulations on intrastate commerce. Information about 49 CFR regarding the version currently in effect and where to obtain it is set out in WAC 480-14-999.

     (2) With respect to section 390.5, the definitions shown for "exempt intracity zone," "farm to market agricultural transportation," "farm vehicle driver," "farmer," "private motor carrier of passengers," "private motor carrier of property," "school bus," and "school bus operation" shall not apply.

     (3) Whenever the designation "commercial motor vehicle" is used, it shall mean a motor carrier as defined in RCW 81.80.010.

     (4) "Exempt motor carrier," "motor carrier," "motor vehicle," and "private carrier" shall have the meanings subjoined to them by RCW 81.80.010.

     (5) Whenever the designation "director" is used it shall mean the Washington utilities and transportation commission.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.310. 01-20-061 (Docket No. A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-14-070, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 34.05.350. 95-24-001 (Order R-435, Docket No. TV-941290), § 480-14-070, filed 11/22/95, effective 12/23/95.]