Title 53 — Title 53 PORT DISTRICTS
24 chapters · 280 sections in this title.
RCW 53.29.010 Declaration of purpose.
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It is declared to be the finding of the legislature of the state of Washington that:(1) The servicing functions and activities connected with the oceanborne and overseas airborne trade and commerce of port districts, including customs clearance, shipping negotiations, cargo routi…
RCW 53.29.015 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 53.29.020 and 53.29.030 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Person" has the same meaning as defined in the electronic signatures in global and national commerce act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 7006 (8)) in effect on June 13,…
RCW 53.29.020 Power to establish trade centers—Facilities authorized.
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In addition to all other powers granted to port districts, any such district, the Washington public ports association, or the federation of Washington ports as described in RCW 53.06.070 may acquire, as provided for other port properties in RCW 53.08.010, construct, develop, oper…
RCW 53.29.030 Cooperation with other entities—Annual service fee for support of local government.
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(1) In carrying out the powers authorized by this chapter and chapter 53.06 RCW, port districts and the Washington public ports association are authorized to cooperate, act, and invest jointly with other public and private agencies and persons, including, but not limited to, the …
RCW 53.29.900 Short title—Liberal construction—Powers cumulative.
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This chapter, which may be known and cited as the "Trade Center Act", shall be liberally construed, its purpose being to provide port districts, and their related association and federation, with additional powers to provide trade centers and to promote and encourage trade, touri…