The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the use of digital goods, digital codes, digital automated services, or services defined as a retail sale in RCW 82.04.050(6)(b) for purposes of:

     (1) Consuming the digital good, digital code, digital automated service, or service defined as a retail sale in RCW 82.04.050(6)(b) in producing for sale a new product, where the digital good, digital code, digital automated service, or service defined as a retail sale in RCW 82.04.050(6)(b) becomes an ingredient or component of the new product. A digital code becomes an ingredient or component of a new product if the digital good or digital automated service acquired through the use of the digital code becomes an ingredient or component of a new product; or

     (2) Making the digital good or digital automated service, including a digital good or digital automated service acquired through the use of a digital code, or service defined as a retail sale in RCW 82.04.050(6)(b) available free of charge for the use or enjoyment of others.

[2009 c 535 § 603.]

NOTES:

     Intent -- Construction -- 2009 c 535: See notes following RCW 82.04.192.