The Washington public ports association is authorized to create a federation of Washington ports to enable member ports to strengthen their international trading capabilities and market the region's products worldwide. Such a federation shall maintain the authority of individual ports and have the following purposes: (1) To operate as an export trading company under the provisions enumerated in chapter 53.31 RCW; (2) To provide a network to market the services of the members of the Washington public ports association; (3) To provide expertise and assistance to businesses interested in export markets; (4) To promote cooperative efforts between ports and local associate development organizations to assist local economic development efforts and build local capacity; and (5) To assist in the efficient marketing of the state's trade, tourism, and travel resources. [ 1994 c 75 s 2; 1989 c 425 s 2.]
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