The department of community, trade, and economic development shall provide technical assistance to cooperatives authorized under chapter 23.78 RCW and conduct educational programs on employee ownership and self-management. The department shall include information on the option of employee ownership wherever appropriate in its various programs.

[2005 c 136 § 2; 1993 c 280 § 63; 1988 c 186 § 17; 1987 c 457 § 15.]

NOTES:

     Savings -- Effective date -- 2005 c 136: See notes following RCW 43.168.020.

     Effective date -- Severability -- 1993 c 280: See RCW 43.330.902 and 43.330.903.

     Effective date -- 1988 c 186 § 17: "Section 17 of this act shall take effect June 30, 1993." [1988 c 186 § 18.]

     Severability -- 1987 c 457: See RCW 23.78.902.