24 chapters · 278 sections in this title.
RCW 53.31.010 Legislative findings—Intent.
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It is declared to be the public policy of the state to promote and preserve the economic well-being of the citizens of this state by creating opportunities for expanded participation in international trade by state businesses and expanding international trade through state ports.…
RCW 53.31.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Port district" means any port district other than a countywide port district in a county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more, established under Tit…
RCW 53.31.030 Export trading companies—Authorized—Adoption of business plan.
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(1) Public port districts, formed under chapter 53.04 RCW are authorized to establish export trading companies and a company so formed may contract with other public ports, financial institutions, freight forwarders, and public or private concerns within or outside the state to c…
RCW 53.31.040 Export trading companies—Powers—Formation—Dissolution.
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(1) For the purpose of promoting international trade, export trading companies formed under this chapter may provide export services through: (a) Holding and disposing of goods in international trade; (b) Taking title to goods. All such activities engaged in or pursued by an expo…