Washington § 19.58.010 Purpose.

Washington Statutes

§ 19.58.010 — Purpose.

Washington § 19.58.010

Title 19BUSINESS REGULATIONS—MISCELLANEOUS

Ch. 19.58MOTION PICTURE FAIR COMPETITION ACT

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Wash. Rev. Code § 19.58.010 (2026).

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The purpose of this chapter is to establish fair and open procedures for bidding and negotiation for the right to exhibit motion pictures in the state in order to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and unreasonable restraints of trade in the business of motion picture distribution and exhibition within the state; to promote fair and effective competition in that business; and to insure that exhibitors have the opportunity to view a motion picture and know its contents before committing themselves to exhibiting the motion picture in their communities.

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The purpose of this chapter is to establish fair and open procedures for bidding and negotiation for the right to exhibit motion pictures in the state in order to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and unreasonable restraints of trade in the business of motion picture distribution and exhibition within the state; to promote fair and effective competition in that business; and to insure that exhibitors have the opportunity to view a motion picture and know its contents before committing themselves to exhibiting the motion picture in their communities.