Wash. Rev. Code § 19.108.930 : — BUSINESS REGULATIONS-MISCELLANEOUSUNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT — Effective date-Application-1981 c 286 TEXT PDF This chapter takes effect on January 1, 1982, and does not apply to misappropriation occurring prior to the effective date. RCW 19.108.930 1981 c 286 § 12.