RCW 82.08.031: Exemptions—Sales to artistic or cultural organizations of certain objects acquired for exhibition or presentation.

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Washington Code › Title 82 › Chapter 08 › Section 031

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The tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 shall not apply to sales to artistic or cultural organizations of objects which are acquired for the purpose of exhibition or presentation to the general public if the objects are: (1) Objects of art; (2) Objects of cultural value; (3) Objects to be used in the creation of a work of art, other than tools; or (4) Objects to be used in displaying art objects or presenting artistic or cultural exhibitions or performances.

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