Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 82 Excise Taxes - Section 82.12.9651 Exemptions -- Gases and chemicals used in production of semiconductor materials

§ 82.12.9651. Exemptions -- Gases and chemicals used in production of semiconductor materials

(1) The provisions of this chapter do not apply with respect to the use of gases and chemicals used by a manufacturer or processor for hire in the production of semiconductor materials. This exemption is limited to gases and chemicals used in the production process to grow the product, deposit or grow permanent or sacrificial layers on the product, to etch or remove material from the product, to anneal the product, to immerse the product, to clean the product, and other such uses whereby the gases and chemicals come into direct contact with the product during the production process, or uses of gases and chemicals to clean the chambers and other like equipment in which such processing takes place. For purposes of this section, "semiconductor materials" has the meaning provided in RCW 82.04.2404.

(2) A person taking the exemption under this section must report under RCW 82.32.5351. No application is necessary for the tax exemption. The person is subject to all of the requirements of chapter 82.32 RCW.

(3) This section expires twelve years after December 1, 2006.

[2006 c 84 § 4.]

Notes:
     Effective date -- 2006 c 84 § § 2-8: See note following RCW 82.04.2404.

     Findings -- Intent -- 2006 c 84: See note following RCW 82.04.2404.

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