43.365.005 – Findings—Intent.

RCW 43.365.005 Findings—Intent. The legislature recognizes the motion picture industry in Washington as a valuable commodity contributing greatly to the economic vitality of the state and the cultural integrity of our communities. The legislature further recognizes the production of in-state motion pictures, television programs, and television commercials creates a marked increase in tourism, family-wage jobs, […]

43.365.010 – Definitions.

RCW 43.365.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Approved motion picture competitiveness program” and “program” mean a nonprofit organization under the internal revenue code, section 501(c)(6), with the sole purpose of revitalizing the state’s economic, cultural, and educational standing in the national and international […]

43.365.020 – Program criteria—Permissible expenditures—Maximum funding assistance—Funding assistance approval—Rules—Reports.

RCW 43.365.020 Program criteria—Permissible expenditures—Maximum funding assistance—Funding assistance approval—Rules—Reports. (1) The department must adopt criteria for the approved motion picture competitiveness program with the sole purpose of revitalizing the state’s economic, cultural, and educational standing in the national and international market of motion picture production. Rules adopted by the department shall allow the program, within […]

43.365.030 – Board of directors—Standards for evaluating funding applications—Awards of financial assistance—Deposit of contributions—Rules—Duties of directors.

RCW 43.365.030 Board of directors—Standards for evaluating funding applications—Awards of financial assistance—Deposit of contributions—Rules—Duties of directors. (1) A Washington motion picture competitiveness program under this chapter must be administered by a board of directors appointed by the governor, and the appointments must be made within sixty days following enactment. The department, after consulting with the […]

43.365.040 – Annual survey.

RCW 43.365.040 Annual survey. (1) The legislature finds that accountability and effectiveness are important aspects of setting tax policy. In order to make policy choices regarding the best use of limited state resources the legislature needs information on how incentives are used. (2) Each motion picture production receiving funding assistance under RCW 43.365.020 must report […]

43.365.050 – Review by joint legislative audit and review committee—Recommendation to legislature.

RCW 43.365.050 Review by joint legislative audit and review committee—Recommendation to legislature. (1) It is the legislature’s specific public policy objective to increase the viability of the motion picture and film industry and associated creative industries in Washington state. It is the legislature’s intent to increase the credit available under RCW 82.04.4489 in order to […]