Washington Administrative Code
Title 326 - Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, Office of
Chapter 326-20 - Certification
Section 326-20-086 - Native Americans-Native Hawaiians-Alaska native corporations
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) A firm owned by a Native American tribe, native Hawaiian organization, or Alaska native corporation, rather than by individuals, may be eligible for certification. Such a firm must meet the size standards of WAC 326-20-096 and be controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) per WAC 326-20-080.
(2) A firm owned by a Native American tribe, native Hawaiian organization, or Alaska native corporation will not be considered affiliated with other businesses owned by the tribe, organization, or corporation if there is a firewall, such as a legally binding mechanism, in place to prevent firms from accessing the resources of the tribe's, organization's, or corporation's other businesses.