43.19.520 - Purchase of products and services from entities serving or providing opportunities for disadvantaged or disabled persons -- Intent. - Washington Statutes

Purchase of products and services from entities serving or providing opportunities for disadvantaged or disabled persons — Intent.

It is the intent of the legislature to encourage state agencies and departments to purchase products and/or services manufactured or provided by:

     (1) Community rehabilitation programs of the department of social and health services which operate facilities serving disadvantaged persons and persons with disabilities and have achieved or consistently make progress towards the goal of enhancing opportunities for disadvantaged persons and persons with disabilities to maximize their opportunities for employment and career advancement, and increase the number employed and their wages; and

     (2) Until December 31, 2009, businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities that have achieved or consistently make progress towards the goal of enhancing opportunities for disadvantaged persons and persons with disabilities to maximize their opportunities for employment and career advancement, and increase the number employed and their wages.

[2005 c 204 § 1; 2003 c 136 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 40 § 1.]