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WA Rev Code § 43.280.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.280 - Community Treatment Services for Victims of Sexual Assault.|43.280.020 - Grant program—Funding.

RCW 43.280.020 Grant program—Funding.(1) The department of commerce is authorized to distribute funds that have been allocated to the grant program that it administers for serving victims of sexual assault.(2) Activities that can be funded through this grant program are limited to those that:(a) Provide effective services to victims of sexual assault;(b) Increase access to and availability of services for victims of sexual assault, particularly if from underserved populations; and(c) Create or build on efforts by existing community programs, coordinate those efforts, or develop cooperative efforts or other initiatives to make the most effective use of resources to provide treatment services to these victims.(3) Funding for core, specialized, and underserved populations services, as defined in RCW 70.125.030, must be distributed through a funding formula to those applicants that emphasize providing stable, victim-centered sexual assault services and possess the qualifications to provide those services.(4) The department of commerce shall ensure that grant recipients assist victims to utilize private insurance and crime victims' compensation benefits first before grant funds are used for therapy services.[ 2012 c 29 § 3; 1996 c 123 § 3; 1995 c 399 § 113; 1990 c 3 § 1203.]NOTES:Effective date—1996 c 123: See note following RCW 43.280.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.280.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.280 - Community Treatment Services for Victims of Sexual Assault.|43.280.040 - Organizations eligible.

RCW 43.280.040 Organizations eligible.Local governments, nonprofit community groups, and nonprofit treatment providers including organizations which provide services, such as emergency housing, counseling, and crisis intervention shall, among others, be eligible for grants under the program established in RCW 43.280.020.[ 1990 c 3 § 1205.]
WA Rev Code § 43.280.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.280 - Community Treatment Services for Victims of Sexual Assault.|43.280.050 - Applications—Minimum requirements.

RCW 43.280.050 Applications—Minimum requirements.(1) At a minimum, grant applications for specialized and underserved services must include the following:(a) The geographic area from which the victims to be served are expected to come;(b) A description of the extent and effect of the needs of these victims within the relevant geographic area;(c) A proposed budget and an explanation of how the funds will be used, their relationship to existing services available within the community, and the need that they will fulfill;(d) An explanation of what community organizations were involved in the community coordination that resulted in the development of the proposal; and(e) Documentation of the applicant's capacity to provide specialized services and services for underserved populations, as defined in this chapter, and a description of how the applicant intends to comply with service standards and data collection as established by the department.(2) At a minimum, grant applications for core services must include the following:(a) The geographic area from which the victims to be served are expected to come;(b) Assurance of the applicant's compliance with service standards, data collection, and management standards established by the department; and(c) Documentation of the applicant's capacity to provide core services, as defined in this chapter.[ 2012 c 29 § 4; 1996 c 123 § 4; 1990 c 3 § 1206.]NOTES:Effective date—1996 c 123: See note following RCW 43.280.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.280.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.280 - Community Treatment Services for Victims of Sexual Assault.|43.280.060 - Awarding of grants.

RCW 43.280.060 Awarding of grants.(1) Subject to funds appropriated by the legislature, the department of commerce shall make awards under the grant program established by RCW 43.280.020.(2) Activities funded under this section may be considered for funding in future years, but shall be considered under the same terms and criteria as new activities. Funding under this chapter shall not constitute an obligation by the state of Washington to provide ongoing funding.[ 2012 c 29 § 5; 1996 c 123 § 5; 1995 c 399 § 114; 1990 c 3 § 1207.]NOTES:Effective date—1996 c 123: See note following RCW 43.280.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.280.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.280 - Community Treatment Services for Victims of Sexual Assault.|43.280.070 - Gifts, grants, and endowments.

RCW 43.280.070 Gifts, grants, and endowments.The department of commerce may receive such gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of this chapter and expend the same or any income therefrom according to the terms of the gifts, grants, or endowments.[ 2012 c 29 § 6; 1995 c 399 § 115; 1990 c 3 § 1208.]
WA Rev Code § 43.280.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.280 - Community Treatment Services for Victims of Sexual Assault.|43.280.080 - Office of crime victims advocacy.

RCW 43.280.080 Office of crime victims advocacy.The office of crime victims advocacy is established in the department of commerce. The office shall assist communities in planning and implementing services for crime victims, advocate on behalf of crime victims in obtaining needed services and resources, and advise local and state governments on practices, policies, and priorities that impact crime victims. In addition, the office shall administer grant programs for services to victims of crime and prevention activities as authorized by state or federal legislation, budget, or executive order. The department shall seek, receive, and make use of any funds which may be available from federal or other sources to augment state funds appropriated for the purpose of this section, and shall make every effort to qualify for federal funding.[ 2012 c 29 § 7; 1995 c 241 § 1.]NOTES:Office designated as the single point of contact in state government regarding the trafficking of persons: RCW 7.68.370.
WA Rev Code § 43.280.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.280 - Community Treatment Services for Victims of Sexual Assault.|43.280.090 - Office of crime victims advocacy—Ad hoc advisory committees.

RCW 43.280.090 Office of crime victims advocacy—Ad hoc advisory committees.The director of the department of commerce may establish ad hoc advisory committees, as necessary, to obtain advice and guidance regarding the office of crime victims advocacy program.[ 2012 c 29 § 8; 1995 c 269 § 2102.]NOTES:Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 43.280.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.280 - Community Treatment Services for Victims of Sexual Assault.|43.280.095 - Statewide training on Washington's human trafficking laws—Training entity—Report.

RCW 43.280.095 Statewide training on Washington's human trafficking laws—Training entity—Report.(1) The office of crime victims advocacy shall establish a statewide training program on Washington's human trafficking laws for criminal justice personnel.(2) The training shall be provided where possible by an entity that has experience in developing coalitions, training, programs, and policy on human trafficking in Washington.(3) The entity will provide or coordinate training for law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, and court personnel covering Washington's state antitrafficking laws, the investigation of sex trafficking cases, and the adjudication of sex trafficking cases. The training shall encourage interdisciplinary coordination among criminal justice personnel, build cultural competency, and develop understanding of diverse victim populations including children, youth, and adults.(4) The office shall provide a biennial report to the appropriate policy committees of the legislature on the statewide training program, with a focus on the effectiveness of the training.[ 2015 c 101 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—2015 c 101: "The legislature finds that in order to reduce instances of human trafficking in our state there needs to be a cohesive and concerted statewide training program provided to those in the law enforcement and legal community. This training is intended to help promote the use of existing laws to initiate sustainable and viable investigations, prosecutions, and adjudications in all jurisdictions across the state." [ 2015 c 101 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.280.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.280 - Community Treatment Services for Victims of Sexual Assault.|43.280.100 - Revenue collection under RCW 9.68A.105, 9A.88.120, or 9A.88.140—Expenditure of revenue—Conditions—Report.

RCW 43.280.100 Revenue collection under RCW 9.68A.105, 9A.88.120, or 9A.88.140—Expenditure of revenue—Conditions—Report.(1) The department of commerce shall prepare and submit an annual report to the legislature on the amount of revenue collected by local jurisdictions under RCW 9.68A.105, 9A.88.120, or 9A.88.140 and the expenditure of that revenue.(2) Any funds remitted to the department of commerce pursuant to RCW 9.68A.105, 9A.88.120, or 9A.88.140 shall be spent on the fulfillment of the duties described in subsection (1) of this section. Any remaining funds may be spent on the administration of grants for services for victims of the commercial sex trade, consistent with this chapter.[ 2013 c 121 § 7.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2013 c 121: See note following RCW 43.280.091.
WA Rev Code § 43.280.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.280 - Community Treatment Services for Victims of Sexual Assault.|43.280.110 - Public restrooms—Model notice on human trafficking—Voluntary posting—Report to legislature.

RCW 43.280.110 Public restrooms—Model notice on human trafficking—Voluntary posting—Report to legislature.(1) Every establishment that maintains restrooms for use by the public may voluntarily, upon availability of the model notice as described in subsection (2) of this section, post a notice that complies with the requirements of this section in a conspicuous place within all restrooms of the establishment in clear view of the public and employees. The office of crime victims advocacy may work with businesses and other establishments and with human trafficking victim advocates to adopt policies for the placement of such notices.(2)(a) The model notice that may be voluntarily posted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may be in a variety of languages and include toll-free telephone numbers a person may call for assistance, including the number for the national human trafficking resource center and the number for the Washington state office of crime victims advocacy.(b) The office of crime victims advocacy shall review and approve the initial form and content of the model notice to ensure the notice is appropriate for public display and likely to be an effective communication to reach human trafficking victims. The office of crime victims advocacy shall review the model notice on a yearly basis to ensure the information provided remains accurate.(3) The cost of production, printing, and posting of the model notices shall be paid by a participating nonprofit at no cost to the state.(4) The office of crime victims advocacy must provide a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature no later than December 31, 2016, regarding the voluntary participation in this effort.[ 2015 c 273 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 c 273: See note following RCW 7.68.370.Human trafficking informational posters at rest areas: RCW 47.38.080.
WA Rev Code § 43.290.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.290 - Office of International Relations and Protocol.|43.290.005 - Finding—Purpose.

RCW 43.290.005 Finding—Purpose.The legislature finds that it is in the public interest to create an office of international relations and protocol in order to: Make international relations and protocol a broad-based, focused, and functional part of state government; develop and promote state policies that increase international literacy and cross-cultural understanding among Washington state's citizens; expand Washington state's international cooperation role in such areas as the environment, education, science, culture, and sports; establish coordinated methods for responding to the increasing number of inquiries by foreign governments and institutions seeking cooperative activities within Washington state; provide leadership in state government on international relations and assistance to the legislature and state elected officials on international issues affecting the state; assist with multistate international efforts; and coordinate and improve communication and resource sharing among various state offices, agencies, and educational institutions with international programs.It is the purpose of this chapter to bring these functions together in a new office under the office of the governor in order to establish a visible, coordinated, and comprehensive approach to international relations and protocol.[ 1991 c 24 § 1.]NOTES:Transfer of authority—1991 c 24: "All powers, duties, and functions of the office of international relations and protocol in the department of trade and economic development are transferred to the office of international relations and protocol under the office of the governor." [ 1991 c 24 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 43.290.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.290 - Office of International Relations and Protocol.|43.290.010 - Office created.

RCW 43.290.010 Office created.The office of international relations and protocol is created under the office of the governor. The office shall serve as the state's official liaison and protocol office with foreign governments. The governor shall appoint a director of the office of international relations and protocol, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Because of the diplomatic character of this office, the director and staff will be exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW. The director will be paid a salary to be fixed by the governor in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.03.040. The director may hire such personnel as may be necessary for the general administration of the office. To the extent permitted by law, state agencies may temporarily loan staff to the office of international relations and protocol to assist in carrying out the office's duties and responsibilities under this chapter. An arrangement to temporarily loan staff must have the approval of the staff members to be loaned and the directors of the office and the agencies involved in the loan.[ 1991 c 24 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.290.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.290 - Office of International Relations and Protocol.|43.290.020 - Authority of office.

RCW 43.290.020 Authority of office.The office of international relations and protocol may:(1) Create temporary advisory committees as necessary to deal with specific international issues. Advisory committee representation may include external organizations such as the Seattle consular corps, world affairs councils, public ports, world trade organizations, private nonprofit organizations dealing with international education or international environmental issues, organizations concerned with international understanding, businesses with experience in international relations, or other organizations deemed appropriate by the director.(2) Accept or request grants or gifts from citizens and other private sources to be used to defray the costs of appropriate hosting of foreign dignitaries, including appropriate gift-giving and reciprocal gift-giving, or other activities of the office. The office shall open and maintain a bank account into which it shall deposit all money received under this subsection. Such money and the interest accruing thereon shall not constitute public funds, shall be kept segregated and apart from funds of the state, and shall not be subject to appropriation or allotment by the state or subject to chapter 43.88 RCW.[ 1991 c 24 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.290.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.290 - Office of International Relations and Protocol.|43.290.900 - Effective date—1991 c 24.

RCW 43.290.900 Effective date—1991 c 24.This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1991.[ 1991 c 24 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 43.300.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.300 - Department of Fish and Wildlife.|43.300.005 - Purpose.

RCW 43.300.005 Purpose.Perpetuation of fish and wildlife in Washington requires clear, efficient, streamlined, scientific, management from a single state fish and wildlife agency. Such a consolidation will focus existing funds for the greatest protection of species and stocks. It will bring combined resources to bear on securing, managing, and enhancing habitats. It will simplify licensing, amplify research, increase field staff, avoid duplication, and magnify enforcement of laws and rules. It will provide all fishers, hunters, and observers of fish and wildlife with a single source of consistent policies, procedures, and access.[ 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.300.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.300 - Department of Fish and Wildlife.|43.300.010 - Department created—Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.

RCW 43.300.010 Department created—Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.There is hereby created a department of state government to be known as the department of fish and wildlife. The department shall be vested with all powers and duties transferred to it under this chapter and such other powers and duties as may be authorized by law. All powers, duties, and functions of the department of fisheries and the department of wildlife are transferred to the department of fish and wildlife. All references in the Revised Code of Washington to the director or the department of fisheries or the director or department of wildlife shall be construed to mean the director or department of fish and wildlife.[ 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.300.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.300 - Department of Fish and Wildlife.|43.300.020 - Definitions.

RCW 43.300.020 Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:(1) "Department" means the department of fish and wildlife.(2) "Director" means the director of fish and wildlife.(3) "Commission" means the fish and wildlife commission.[ 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.300.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.300 - Department of Fish and Wildlife.|43.300.040 - Director's duties.

RCW 43.300.040 Director's duties.In addition to other powers and duties granted or transferred to the director, the commission may delegate to the director any of the powers and duties vested in the commission.[ 1996 c 267 § 33; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 5.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—1996 c 267: See notes following RCW 77.12.177.
WA Rev Code § 43.300.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.300 - Department of Fish and Wildlife.|43.300.050 - Exempt positions.

RCW 43.300.050 Exempt positions.The director shall appoint such deputy directors, assistant directors, and up to seven special assistants as may be needed to administer the department. These employees are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW.[ 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.300.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.300 - Department of Fish and Wildlife.|43.300.060 - Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.

RCW 43.300.060 Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.Enforcement action taken after July 23, 1995, by the director or the department shall be in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.[ 1995 c 403 § 627.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
WA Rev Code § 43.300.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.300 - Department of Fish and Wildlife.|43.300.070 - Exchange of tidelands with private or public landowners.

RCW 43.300.070 Exchange of tidelands with private or public landowners.(1) The department of fish and wildlife may exchange the tidelands and shorelands it manages with private or public landowners if the exchange is in the public interest.(2) As used in this section, an exchange of tidelands and shorelands is in the public interest if the exchange would provide significant fish and wildlife habitat or public access to the state's waterways.[ 1997 c 209 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—1997 c 209: "The legislature finds that the department of fish and wildlife manages a large amount of public land and that the department may have opportunities to improve the quality of its landholdings by participating in an exchange with private landowners or other public entities. The legislature declares that it is in the public interest to allow the department to exchange land with private landowners or with public entities if the exchange would provide significant fish and wildlife habitat or public access to the state's waterways." [ 1997 c 209 § 1.]Effective date—1997 c 209: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 25, 1997]." [ 1997 c 209 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.300.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.300 - Department of Fish and Wildlife.|43.300.090 - Notification requirements.

RCW 43.300.090 Notification requirements.Actions under this chapter are subject to the notification requirements of RCW 43.17.400.[ 2007 c 62 § 6.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—2007 c 62: See notes following RCW 43.17.400.
WA Rev Code § 43.300.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.300 - Department of Fish and Wildlife.|43.300.900 - Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79.

RCW 43.300.900 Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79.Sections 1 through 6, 8 through 59, and 61 through 79, chapter 2, Laws of 1993 sp. sess. shall take effect March 1, 1994.[ 1994 c 6 § 4; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 102.]