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WA Rev Code § 43.348.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.348 - Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment.|43.348.060 - Program administrator—Andy Hill cancer research fund—Independent auditor.

RCW 43.348.060 Program administrator—Andy Hill cancer research fund—Independent auditor.(1) The program administrator must provide services to the board and has the following duties and responsibilities:(a) Jointly with the board, solicit and receive gifts, grants, and bequests, and enter into contribution agreements with private entities and public entities, including commercial entities, in order to use those moneys to fund grants awarded by the endowment;(b) Establish an Andy Hill cancer research fund. The fund must be a separate private account outside the state treasury into which grants and contributions received from public and private sources as well as state matching funds must be deposited, and from which funds for grants awarded by the endowment must be disbursed. Once moneys in the Andy Hill cancer research endowment fund match transfer account are subject to an agreement under RCW 43.348.080(6) and are deposited in the fund under this section, the moneys in the fund are not considered state money, common cash, or revenue to the state;(c) Manage the fund, its obligations, and investments as to achieve the maximum possible rate of return on investment in the fund;(d) Establish policies and procedures to facilitate the orderly process of grant application, review, selection, and notification; and(e) Distribute funds to selected entities through grant agreements. Grant agreements must set forth the terms and conditions of the grant and must include, but not be limited to: (i) Deliverables to be provided by the recipient pursuant to the grant; (ii) the circumstances under which the grant amount would be required to be repaid or the circumstances under which royalty, sales, or licensing revenue, or other commercialization-related revenue would be required to be shared; and (iii) indemnification, dispute resolution, and any other terms and conditions as are customary for grant agreements or are deemed reasonable by the board. The program administrator may negotiate with any grantee the costs associated with performing scientific activities funded by grants.(2) Periodically, but not less often than every three years, the endowment and the department must conduct a request for proposals and retain the services of an independent auditor with experience in performance auditing of research granting entities similar to the endowment. The independent auditor must review the endowment's strategic plan, program, and program administrator and publish a report assessing their performance and providing recommendations for improvement. The endowment must hold at least one public hearing at which the results of each audit are presented and discussed.[ 2018 c 4 § 6; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 34 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 43.348.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.348 - Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment.|43.348.070 - Charitable contributions.

RCW 43.348.070 Charitable contributions.The program administrator may create additional legal entities and take such action as may be necessary or advisable to enable the fund to accept charitable contributions. In addition, the program administrator may provide technical assistance, information, and training to private employers and other potential donors to establish programs that facilitate charitable contributions to the fund including tobacco use premium surcharge programs.[ 2018 c 4 § 7; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 34 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 43.348.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.348 - Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment.|43.348.080 - Andy Hill cancer research endowment fund match transfer account.

RCW 43.348.080 Andy Hill cancer research endowment fund match transfer account.(1) The Andy Hill cancer research endowment fund match transfer account is created in the custody of the state treasury to be used solely and exclusively for the program created in RCW 43.348.040. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. The purpose of the account is to provide matching funds for the fund and administrative costs. Expenditures to fund or reimburse the program administrator are not subject to the requirements of subsection (4) of this section.(2) The legislature must appropriate a state match, up to a maximum of ten million dollars annually, beginning July 1, 2016, and each July 1st following the end of the fiscal year from tax collections and penalties generated from enforcement of state taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products by the state liquor and cannabis board or other federal, state or local law or tax enforcement agency, as determined by the department of revenue. Tax collections include any cigarette tax, other tobacco product tax, and retail sales and use tax. Any amounts deposited into this account from the tax imposed under RCW 82.25.010 in excess of the cap provided in this subsection must be deposited into the foundational public health services account created in RCW 82.25.015.(3) Revenues to the account must consist of deposits into the account, taxes imposed on vapor products under RCW 82.25.010, legislative appropriations, and any gifts, grants, or donations received by the department for this purpose.(4) Each fiscal biennium, the legislature must appropriate to the department of commerce such amounts as estimated to be the balance of the account to provide state matching funds.(5) Expenditures, in the form of matching funds, from the account may be made only upon receipt of proof from the program administrator of nonstate or private contributions to the fund for the program. Expenditures, in the form of matching funds, may not exceed the total amount of nonstate or private contributions.(6) The department must enter into an appropriate agreement with the program administrator to demonstrate exchange of consideration for the matching funds.[ 2019 c 445 § 403; 2018 c 4 § 8; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 34 § 9.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Effective date—2019 c 445: See RCW 82.25.900 and 82.25.901.Automatic expiration date and tax preference performance statement exemption—2019 c 445: See note following RCW 82.08.0318.
WA Rev Code § 43.360.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.360 - Washington Main Street Program.|43.360.005 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 43.360.005 Findings—Intent.(1) The legislature finds:(a) The continued economic vitality of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts in our state's cities is essential to community preservation, social cohesion, and economic growth;(b) In recent years there has been a deterioration of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts in both rural and urban communities due to a shifting population base, changes in the marketplace, and greater competition from suburban shopping malls, discount centers, and business transacted through the internet;(c) This decline has eroded the ability of businesses and property owners to renovate and enhance their commercial and residential properties; and(d) Business owners in these districts need to maintain their local economies in order to provide goods and services to adjacent residents, to provide employment opportunities, to avoid disinvestment and economic dislocations, and to develop and sustain downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization programs to address these problems.(2) It is the intent of the legislature to establish a program to:(a) Work in partnership with these organizations;(b) Provide technical assistance and training to local governments, business organizations, downtown and neighborhood commercial district organizations, and business and property owners to accomplish community and economic revitalization and development of business districts; and(c) Certify a downtown or neighborhood commercial district organization's use of available tax incentives.[ 2005 c 514 § 901.]NOTES:Short title—2005 c 514 §§ 901-912: "Sections 901 through 912 of this act may be known and cited as the Washington main street act." [ 2005 c 514 § 1310.]Effective date—2005 c 514: See note following RCW 83.100.230.Part headings not law—Severability—2005 c 514: See notes following RCW 82.12.808.
WA Rev Code § 43.360.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.360 - Washington Main Street Program.|43.360.010 - Definitions.

RCW 43.360.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Area" means a geographic area within a local government that is described by a closed perimeter boundary.(2) "Department" means the department of archaeology and historic preservation.(3) "Director" means the director of the department.(4) "Local government" means a city, code city, or town.(5) "Qualified levels of participation" means a local downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization program that has been designated by the department.[ 2010 c 30 § 3; 2009 c 565 § 44; 2005 c 514 § 908.]NOTES:Finding—2010 c 30: "Many of Washington's communities use the main street program to address issues facing their older traditional commercial districts. The main street program is a preservation-based economic development program that assists communities in implementing a locally driven downtown revitalization effort. However, the main street program is broader than merely preserving a community's downtown, it is the revitalization of that community's downtown. Downtown revitalization creates jobs and puts people to work. Downtown revitalization attracts new businesses and offers local investment opportunities. New and expanding downtown businesses generate increased sales tax and attract export dollars to the community. Therefore, the legislature finds that the movement of the main street program from the department of commerce to the department of archaeology and historic preservation is designed to provide for both the preservation of a community's downtown and economic development for that community." [ 2010 c 30 § 1.]Effective date—2010 c 30: "This act takes effect July 1, 2010." [ 2010 c 30 § 7.]Short title—2005 c 514 §§ 901-912: See note following RCW 43.360.005.Effective date—2005 c 514: See note following RCW 83.100.230.Part headings not law—Severability—2005 c 514: See notes following RCW 82.12.808.
WA Rev Code § 43.360.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.360 - Washington Main Street Program.|43.360.020 - Program created—Duties.

RCW 43.360.020 Program created—Duties.The Washington main street program is created within the department. In order to implement the Washington main street program, the department shall:(1) Provide technical assistance to businesses, property owners, organizations, and local governments undertaking a comprehensive downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization initiative and management strategy. Technical assistance may include, but is not limited to, initial site evaluations and assessments, training for local programs, training for local program staff, site visits and assessments by technical specialists, local program design assistance and evaluation, and continued local program on-site assistance;(2) To the extent funds are made available, provide financial assistance to local governments or local organizations to assist in initial downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization program start-up costs, specialized training, specific project feasibility studies, market studies, and design assistance;(3) Develop objective criteria for selecting recipients of assistance under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, which shall include priority for downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization programs located in a rural county as defined in *RCW 43.160.020(12), and provide for designation of local programs under RCW 43.360.030;(4) Operate the Washington main street program in accordance with the plan developed by the department, in consultation with the Washington main street advisory committee created under **RCW 43.360.040; and(5) Consider other factors the department deems necessary for the implementation of this chapter.[ 2005 c 514 § 909.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 43.160.020 was amended by 2009 c 565 § 35, changing subsection (12) to subsection (5).**(2) RCW 43.360.040 was repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 68.Short title—2005 c 514 §§ 901-912: See note following RCW 43.360.005.Effective date—2005 c 514: See note following RCW 83.100.230.Part headings not law—Severability—2005 c 514: See notes following RCW 82.12.808.
WA Rev Code § 43.360.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.360 - Washington Main Street Program.|43.360.030 - Designation of specific programs—Criteria.

RCW 43.360.030 Designation of specific programs—Criteria.(1) The department shall adopt criteria for the designation of local downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization programs and official local main street programs. In establishing the criteria, the department shall consider:(a) The degree of interest and commitment to comprehensive downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization and, where applicable, historic preservation by both the public and private sectors;(b) The evidence of potential private sector investment in the downtown or neighborhood commercial district;(c) Where applicable, a downtown or neighborhood commercial district with sufficient historic fabric to become a foundation for an enhanced community image;(d) The capacity of the organization to undertake a comprehensive program and the financial commitment to implement a long-term downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization program that includes a commitment to employ a professional program manager and maintain a sufficient operating budget;(e) The department's existing downtown revitalization program's tier system;(f) The national main street center's criteria for designating official main street cities; and(g) Other factors the department deems necessary for the designation of a local program.(2) The department shall designate local downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization programs and official local main street programs. The programs shall be limited to three categories of designation, one of which shall be the main street level.(3) *RCW 82.73.010 does not apply to any local downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization program unless the boundaries of the program have been identified and approved by the department. The boundaries of a local downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization program are typically defined using the pedestrian core of a traditional commercial district.(4) The department may not designate a local downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization program or official local main street program if the program is undertaken by a local government with a population of one hundred ninety thousand persons or more.[ 2005 c 514 § 910.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Reference to RCW 43.360.020 was apparently intended.Short title—2005 c 514 §§ 901-912: See note following RCW 43.360.005.Effective date—2005 c 514: See note following RCW 83.100.230.Part headings not law—Severability—2005 c 514: See notes following RCW 82.12.808.
WA Rev Code § 43.360.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.360 - Washington Main Street Program.|43.360.050 - Washington main street trust fund account.

RCW 43.360.050 Washington main street trust fund account.The Washington main street trust fund account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from private contributions, federal funds, legislative appropriations, and fees for services, if levied, must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the operation of the Washington main street program.[ 2005 c 514 § 912.]NOTES:Short title—2005 c 514 §§ 901-912: See note following RCW 43.360.005.Effective date—2005 c 514: See note following RCW 83.100.230.Part headings not law—Severability—2005 c 514: See notes following RCW 82.12.808.
WA Rev Code § 43.362.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.362 - Regional Transfer of Development Rights Program.|43.362.005 - Findings.

RCW 43.362.005 Findings.(1) The legislature finds that current concern over the rapid and increasing loss of rural, agricultural, and forested land has led to the exploration of creative approaches to preserving these important lands, and that the creation of a regional transfer of development rights marketplace will assist in conserving these lands.(2) A transfer of development rights is a market-based exchange mechanism that encourages the voluntary transfer of development rights from sending areas with lower population densities to receiving areas with higher population densities. When development rights are transferred through a transfer of development rights exchange, permanent deed restrictions are placed on the sending area properties to ensure that the land will be used only for approved activities, activities that may include farming, forest management, conservation, or passive recreation. Additionally, in a transfer of development rights exchange, the costs of purchasing the recorded development restrictions are borne by the developers who receive the transferred right in the form of a building credit or bonus.(3) The legislature further finds that a successful transfer of development rights program must consider housing affordable to all economic segments of the population, and economic development programs and policies in designated receiving areas. Counties, cities, and towns that decide to participate in the regional transfer of development rights program for central Puget Sound are encouraged to adopt comprehensive plan policies and development regulations to implement the program that do not compete or conflict with comprehensive plan policies and development regulations that require or encourage affordable housing. Participating cities and towns are also encouraged to use the development of receiving areas to maximize opportunities for economic development that supports the creation or retention of jobs.(4) Participation in a regional transfer of development rights program by counties, cities, and towns should be as simple as possible.(5) Accordingly, the legislature has determined that it is good public policy to build upon existing transfer of development rights programs, pilot projects, and private initiatives that foster effective use of transferred development rights through the creation of a market-based program that focuses on the central Puget Sound region. A regional transfer of development rights program in the central Puget Sound should be voluntary, incentive-driven, and separate, but compatible with existing local transfer of development rights programs.[ 2009 c 474 § 1; 2007 c 482 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.362.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.362 - Regional Transfer of Development Rights Program.|43.362.010 - Definitions.

RCW 43.362.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "By-right permitting" means that project applications for permits that use transferable development rights would be subject to administrative review. Administrative review allows a local planning official to approve a project without noticed public hearings.(2) "Department" means the department of commerce.(3) "Nongovernmental entities" includes nonprofit or membership organizations with experience or expertise in transferring development rights.(4) "Receiving area ratio" means the number or character of development rights that are assigned to a development right for use in a receiving area. Development rights in a receiving area may be used at the discretion of the receiving area jurisdiction, including but not limited to additional residential density, additional building height, additional commercial floor area, or to meet regulatory requirements.(5) "Receiving areas" are lands within and designated by a city or town in which transferable development rights from the regional program established by this chapter may be used.(6) "Regional transfer of development rights program" or "regional program" means the regional transfer of development rights program established by RCW 43.362.030 in central Puget Sound, including King, Pierce, Kitsap, and Snohomish counties and the cities and towns within these counties.(7) "Sending area" includes those lands that meet conservation criteria as described in RCW 43.362.040.(8) "Sending area ratio" means the number of development rights that a sending area landowner can sell per acre.(9) "Transfer of development rights" includes methods for protecting land from development by voluntarily removing the development rights from a sending area and transferring them to a receiving area for the purpose of increasing development density or intensity in the receiving area.(10) "Transferable development right" means a right to develop one or more residential units in a sending area that can be sold and transferred for use consistent with a receiving ratio adopted for development in a designated receiving area consistent with the regional program.[ 2009 c 565 § 45; 2009 c 474 § 2; 2007 c 482 § 2.]NOTES:Reviser's note: (1) The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).(2) This section was amended by 2009 c 474 § 2 and by 2009 c 565 § 45, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).