1. (1) A passenger transportation company operating a leased vehicle must have a physical or digital copy of the lease agreement with the owner of the vehicle.

2. (2) It is the company's responsibility to ensure that:

   1. (a) A physical or digital copy of the lease is carried in each leased vehicle, unless the vehicle's registration names the certificate holder as registered owner or lessee.
   2. (b) A physical or digital copy of the lease is kept in the company's files during the effective period of the lease and for one year after the lease expires.
   3. (c) The leased vehicle is properly insured as specified in WAC 480-30-191.
   4. (d) The driver of the leased vehicle is on the carrier's payroll during the leased period.
   5. (e) The leased vehicle is operated in compliance with laws and rules as specified in WAC 480-30-216 and 480-30-221.
   6. (f) The driver of the leased vehicle is subject to the company's alcohol and controlled substance policies.
   7. (g) The company and the owner of the leased vehicle specify on the lease form who is responsible for all expenses relating to the leased motor vehicles.
   8. (h) The company complies with the terms of the lease.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 81.01.010, 81.04.160, 81.80.290, and 81.77.030. WSR 23-15-054 (Docket T-220252, General Order R-607), § 480-30-236, filed 7/13/23, effective 8/13/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.68,030 [ 81.68.030], and 81.70.270. WSR 17-16-114 (Docket TC-161262, General Order R-590), § 480-30-236, filed 7/31/17, effective 8/31/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 81.04.160, 81.12.050, 81.68.030, and 81.70.270. WSR 06-13-006 (General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497), § 480-30-236, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06.]