19.108.900 - Effect of chapter on other law. - Washington Statutes

Effect of chapter on other law.

(1) This chapter displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary, and other law of this state pertaining to civil liability for misappropriation of a trade secret.

     (2) This chapter does not affect:

     (a) Contractual or other civil liability or relief that is not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; or

     (b) Criminal liability for misappropriation of a trade secret.

[1981 c 286 § 7.]

Notes:Theft of trade secrets: RCW 9A.56.010(6), 9A.56.020.