The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
- (1) "Area" means a geographic area within a local government that is described by a close perimeter boundary.
- (2) "Community empowerment zone" means an area meeting the requirements of RCW 43.31C.020 and officially designated by the director.
- (3) "Department" means the department of commerce.
- (4) "Director" means the director of the department of commerce.
- (5) "Local government" means a city, code city, town, or county.
[ 2009 c 565 s 31; 2000 c 212 s 2.]