Employee ownership and self-management—Technical assistance and educational programs.

The department of commerce shall provide technical assistance to cooperatives authorized under chapter 23.78 RCW and conduct educational programs on employee ownership and self-management. The department shall include information on the option of employee ownership wherever appropriate in its various programs.[ 2023 c 470 s 2050; 2005 c 136 s 2; 1993 c 280 s 63; 1988 c 186 s 17; 1987 c 457 s 15.]Notes:Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.Savings—Effective date—2005 c 136: See notes following RCW 43.168.020.Effective date—1993 c 280: See RCW 43.330.902.Effective date—1988 c 186 s 17: "Section 17 of this act shall take effect June 30, 1993." [ 1988 c 186 s 18.]