Exemptions — Sale of the operating property of a public utility to the state or a political subdivision.
RCW 82.08.0256
in effect*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 6113-S.SL ) ***
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.
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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.08&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026