Minority groups have long been participants in the specialized forest products industry. The legislature encourages agencies serving minority communities, community-based organizations, refugee centers, social service agencies, agencies and organizations with expertise in the specialized forest products industry, and other interested groups to work cooperatively to accomplish the following purposes:

     (1) To provide assistance and make referrals on translation services and to assist in translating educational materials, laws, and rules regarding specialized forest products;

     (2) To hold clinics to teach techniques for effective picking; and

     (3) To work with both minority and nonminority permittees in order to protect resources and foster understanding between minority and nonminority permittees.

     To the extent practicable within their existing resources, the commission on Asian-American affairs, the commission on Hispanic affairs, and the department of natural resources are encouraged to coordinate this effort.

[1995 c 366 § 17.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- 1995 c 366: See note following RCW 76.48.020.