RCW 82.12.031: Exemptions—Use by artistic or cultural organizations of certain objects.

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Washington Code › Title 82 › Chapter 12 › Section 031

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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply in respect to the use by artistic or cultural organizations of: (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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