Wash. Rev. Code § 79A.35.130

Current through 2024

Section 79A.35.130 - Participants in conservation corps programs-Exempt from provisions related to rates of compensation

Participants in conservation corps programs offered by a nonprofit organization affiliated with a national service organization established under the authority of the national and community service trust act of 1993, P.L. 103-82, are exempt from provisions related to rates of compensation while performing environmental and trail maintenance work provided:

(1) The nonprofit organization must be registered as a nonprofit corporation pursuant to chapter 24.03A RCW;

(2) The nonprofit organization's management and administrative headquarters must be located in Washington;

(3) Participants in the program spend at least fifteen percent of their time in the program on education and training activities; and

(4) Participants in the program receive a stipend or living allowance as authorized by federal or state law.

Participants are exempt from provisions related to rates of compensation only for environmental and trail maintenance work conducted pursuant to the conservation corps program.

RCW 79A.35.130

Amended by 2021 c 176,§ 5242, eff. 1/1/2022.

Added by 2011 c 56,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2011.

Effective date- 2021 c 176 : See note following RCW 24.03A.005.