Wash. Rev. Code § 19.108.900 : — BUSINESS REGULATIONS-MISCELLANEOUSUNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT — Effect of chapter on other law TEXT PDF (1) This chapter displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary, and other law of this state pertaining to civil liability for misappropriation of a trade secret. (2) This chapter does not affect: (a) Contractual or other civil liability or relief that is not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; or (b) Criminal liability for misappropriation of a trade secret. RCW 19.108.900 1981 c 286 § 7. Theft of trade secrets: RCW 9A.56.010(6), 9A.56.020.