WAC 480-143-170   Application in the public interest.  If, upon the examination of any application and accompanying exhibits, or upon a hearing concerning the same, the commission finds the proposed transaction is not consistent with the public interest, it shall deny the application.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. 99-08-055 (Order R-461, Docket No. A-980084), § 480-143-170, filed 4/1/99, effective 5/2/99.]