Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 28B.20.285 and 28B.20.289 through 28B.20.295.

     (1) "Technology center" means the Washington technology center, including the affiliated staff, faculty, facilities, and research centers operated by the technology center.

     (2) "Board" means the board of directors of the Washington technology center.

     (3) "High technology" or "technology" includes but is not limited to the modernization, miniaturization, integration, and computerization of electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, laser, mechanical, robotics, nuclear, chemical, telecommunication, and other technological applications to enhance productivity in areas including but not limited to manufacturing, communications, medicine, bioengineering, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and commerce.

[2004 c 151 § 4; 1992 c 142 § 2.]

NOTES:

     *Reviser's note: The reference to "sections 3 through 8 of this act" has been translated to "RCW 28B.20.289 through 28B.20.295." A literal translation would have been "RCW 28B.20.285 through 28B.20.295 and 1992 c 142 § 8 (uncodified)."