WAC 197-11-870. Department of commerce

The following activities of the department of commerce shall be exempt: (1) The provisions of business consulting and advisory services that include tourist promotion under RCW 43.31.050 . (2) The promotion and development of foreign trade under RCW 43.31.370 . (3) The furnishing of technical and information services under RCW 43.31.060 . (4) The provision of technical assistance to applicants for loans and aid and/or grants by the community of economic revitalization board under chapter 43.160 RCW. (5) The conduct of research and economic analysis under RCW 43.31.070 , including the provision of consulting and advisory services and recommendations to state and local officials, agencies and governmental bodies as authorized under RCW 43.31.160 , 43.31.200 and 43.31.210 .