# RCW 43.330.020: RCW 43.330.020: Department created

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 43.330.020
- **Heading:** RCW 43.330.020: Department created
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 020

## Text

A department of commerce is created. The department shall be vested with all powers and duties established or transferred to it under this chapter and such other powers and duties as may be authorized by law. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the existing responsibilities and functions of the agency programs will continue to be administered in accordance with their implementing legislation.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 43.330.005 RCW 43.330.005: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S005.md)
- [RCW 43.330.007 RCW 43.330.007: Management responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S007.md)
- [RCW 43.330.010 RCW 43.330.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S010.md)
- [RCW 43.330.020 RCW 43.330.020: Department created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S020.md)
- [RCW 43.330.030 RCW 43.330.030: Director—Appointment—Salary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S030.md)
- [RCW 43.330.040 RCW 43.330.040: Director powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S040.md)
- [RCW 43.330.050 RCW 43.330.050: Community and economic development responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S050.md)
- [RCW 43.330.060 RCW 43.330.060: Trade and business responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S060.md)
- [RCW 43.330.062 RCW 43.330.062: Recruitment and retention of business—Protocols for associate development organizations and department staff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S062.md)
- [RCW 43.330.068 RCW 43.330.068: International companies investing in Washington—Eligibility for excise tax incentives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S068.md)
- [RCW 43.330.070 RCW 43.330.070: Local development capacity—Training and technical assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S070.md)
- [RCW 43.330.075 RCW 43.330.075: Local government regulation and policy handouts—Technical assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S075.md)
- [RCW 43.330.080 RCW 43.330.080: Coordination of community and economic development services—Contracts with county-designated associate development organizations—Scope of services—Business services training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S080.md)
- [RCW 43.330.082 RCW 43.330.082: Contracting associate development organizations—Performance measures and summary of best practices—Remediation plans—Report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S082.md)

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