2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 53.08.430: Provision of consulting services — Limitations. (Expires July 1, 2008.)

A port district may provide advisory consulting services for compensation on matters within the scope of this title or Title 14 RCW. A port district may provide these services only to other public agencies and governments, including foreign governments and government-sponsored organizations. A port district providing consulting services must create and maintain an open roster of Washington firms interested in bidding on opportunities generated as a result.

     By enacting this legislation, the legislature intends to enhance the ability of Washington port districts to facilitate economic opportunities for the benefit of Washington businesses. Nothing in this section is intended to authorize direct competition by port districts with private business.

[2004 c 78 § 1.]

Expiration date -- 2004 c 78: "This act expires July 1, 2008." [2004 c 78 § 2.]