# WAC 326-02-010: WAC 326-02-010. Purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_010

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 326-02-010
- **Heading:** WAC 326-02-010. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 326 / Chapter 326-02 / Section 326-02-010

## Text

The purpose and intent of chapter 120, Laws of 1983, and of Title 326 WAC is to provide the maximum practicable opportunity for increased participation by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged-owned and controlled businesses in public works and the process by which goods and services are procured by state agencies and educational institutions from the private sector. This purpose will be accomplished by encouraging the full use of existing minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged-owned and controlled businesses and the entry of new and diversified minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged-owned and controlled businesses into the marketplace. These rules shall be applied and interpreted to promote this purpose.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 326-02-010 WAC 326-02-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_010.md)
- [WAC 326-02-020 WAC 326-02-020. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_020.md)
- [WAC 326-02-030 WAC 326-02-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_030.md)
- [WAC 326-02-031 WAC 326-02-031. Office of minority and women's business enterprises account—Created—Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_031.md)
- [WAC 326-02-033 WAC 326-02-033. State agency and educational institution fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_033.md)
- [WAC 326-02-034 WAC 326-02-034. Political subdivision fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_034.md)
- [WAC 326-02-040 WAC 326-02-040. Prohibited activities with regard to chapter 39.19 RCW](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_040.md)
- [WAC 326-02-050 WAC 326-02-050. Penalties which may be imposed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_050.md)
- [WAC 326-02-060 WAC 326-02-060. Factors considered in determining penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_060.md)
- [WAC 326-02-070 WAC 326-02-070. Suspension of contract](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_070.md)
- [WAC 326-02-080 WAC 326-02-080. Suspension of certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_080.md)
- [WAC 326-02-090 WAC 326-02-090. Procedures for suspension, hearing provided](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_326_02_090.md)

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