The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(1) "Department" means the department of commerce.

(2) "Disclosure" means inspection and/or copying.

(3) "Public record" has the meaning ascribed to it in RCW 42.56.010, available at leg.wa.gov.

(4) "Writing" has the meaning ascribed to it in RCW 42.56.010, available at leg.wa.gov.