"Scientific" as used in RCW 9.46.0209 means the carrying on of scientific research in the public interest. Scientific research will be regarded as carried out in the public interest if it either is performed for the federal or state government or is directed toward benefiting the public. This includes scientific research carried out for the purpose of:

1. (1) Aiding in the scientific education of students; or
2. (2) Obtaining scientific information which is published in a treatise, thesis, trade publication, or other form that is made available to the public; or
3. (3) Discovering a cure for a disease.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. WSR 21-03-070, § 230-03-133, filed 1/19/21, effective 2/19/21.]