# RCW 19.02.010: RCW 19.02.010: Purpose—Intent > Washington · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S010 ## Section - **Citation:** RCW 19.02.010 - **Heading:** RCW 19.02.010: Purpose—Intent - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 02 / Section 010 ## Text (1) Experience under the pilot program of the business coordination act suggests that the number of state licenses required for new businesses and the renewal of existing licenses places an undue burden on business. Studies under this act also show that the state can reduce its costs by coordinating and consolidating application forms, information, and licenses. Therefore, the legislature extends the business coordination act by establishing a business license program and license center to develop and implement the following goals and objectives: (a) The first goal of this system is to provide a convenient, accessible, and timely one-stop system for the business community to acquire and maintain the necessary state licenses to conduct business. This system must be developed and operated in the most cost-efficient manner for the business community and state. The objectives of this goal are: (i) To provide a service whereby information is available to the business community concerning all state licensing and regulatory requirements, and to the extent feasible, include local and federal information concerning the same regulated activities; (ii) To provide a system which enables state agencies to efficiently store, retrieve, and exchange license information with due regard to privacy statutes; to issue and renew business licenses where such licenses are appropriate; and to provide appropriate support services for this objective; (iii) To provide at designated locations one consolidated application form to be completed by any given applicant; and (iv) To provide a statewide system of common business identification. (b) The second goal of this system is to aid business and the growth of business in Washington state by instituting a business license system that reduces the paperwork burden on business, and promote the elimination of obsolete and duplicative licensing requirements by consolidating existing licenses and applications. (2) It is the intent of the legislature that the authority for determining if a requested license is issued remains with the agency legally authorized to issue the license. (3) It is the further intent of the legislature that those licenses which no longer serve a useful purpose in regulating certain business activities should be eliminated. ## Nearby sections - [RCW 19.02.010 RCW 19.02.010: Purpose—Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S010.md) - [RCW 19.02.020 RCW 19.02.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S020.md) - [RCW 19.02.030 RCW 19.02.030: Business licensing service—Duties—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S030.md) - [RCW 19.02.035 RCW 19.02.035: Business licensing service to compile and distribute information—Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S035.md) - [RCW 19.02.050 RCW 19.02.050: Participation of state agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S050.md) - [RCW 19.02.070 RCW 19.02.070: Issuance of licenses—Scope—Business license application and fees—Action by regulatory agency, when—Agencies provided information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S070.md) - [RCW 19.02.075 RCW 19.02.075: Business license application handling and renewal fees—Department review of the business license account balance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S075.md) - [RCW 19.02.080 RCW 19.02.080: Licensing fees—Disposition of.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S080.md) - [RCW 19.02.085 RCW 19.02.085: Licensing fees—Business license delinquency fee—Rate—Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S085.md) - [RCW 19.02.090 RCW 19.02.090: Business license—Expiration date—Prorated fees—Conditions of renewal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S090.md) - [RCW 19.02.100 RCW 19.02.100: Business license—Issuance or renewal—Denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S100.md) - [RCW 19.02.110 RCW 19.02.110: Business license—System to include additional licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S110.md) - [RCW 19.02.115 RCW 19.02.115: Licensing information—Authorized disclosure—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S115.md) - [RCW 19.02.210 RCW 19.02.210: Business license account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S210.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S010. 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