RCW 19.295.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 295 / Section 020
RCW 19.295.020: Marketing of estate distribution documents—Exemptions from chapter.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it is unlawful for a person to market estate distribution documents, directly or indirectly, in or from this state unless the person is authorized to practice law in this state. (2) A person employed by someone authorized to practice law in this state may gather information for, or assist in the preparation of, estate distribution documents as long as that person does not provide any legal advice. (3) This chapter applies to any person who markets estate distribution documents in or from this state. Marketing occurs in this state, whether or not either party is then present in this state, if the offer originates in this state or is directed into this state or is received or accepted in this state. (4) This chapter does not apply to any financial institution. (5) This chapter does not apply to a certificate holder or licensee regulated under chapter 18.04 RCW for purposes of gathering information for the preparation of an estate distribution document. (6) This chapter does not apply to an individual who is an enrolled agent enrolled to practice before the internal revenue service pursuant to Treasury Department Circular No. 230 for purposes of gathering information for the preparation of an estate distribution document.
RCW 19.29A.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 29A / Section 010
RCW 19.29A.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Biomass generation" has the same meaning as "biomass energy" defined in RCW 19.285.030 . (2) "Bonneville power administration system mix" means a generation mix sold by the Bonneville power administration that is net of any resource specific sales. (3) "Commission" means the utilities and transportation commission. (4) "Conservation" means an increase in efficiency in the use of energy use that yields a decrease in energy consumption while providing the same or higher levels of service. Conservation includes low-income weatherization programs. (5) "Consumer-owned utility" means a municipal electric utility formed under Title 35 RCW, a public utility district formed under Title 54 RCW, an irrigation district formed under chapter 87.03 RCW, a cooperative formed under chapter 23.86 RCW, or a mutual corporation or association formed under chapter 24.06 RCW, that is engaged in the business of distributing electricity to more than one retail electric customer in the state. (6) "Declared resource" means an electricity source specifically identified by a retail supplier to serve retail electric customers. A declared resource includes a stated quantity of electricity tied directly to a specified generation facility or set of facilities either through ownership or contract purchase, or a contractual right to a stated quantity of electricity from a specified generation facility or set of facilities. (7) "Department" means the department of commerce. (8) "Electric meters in service" means those meters that record in at least nine of twelve calendar months in any calendar year not less than two hundred fifty kilowatt-hours per month. (9) "Electric utility" means a consumer-owned or investor-owned utility as defined in this section. (10) "Electricity" means electric energy measured in kilowatt-hours, or electric capacity measured in kilowatts, or both. (11) "Electricity product" means the electrical energy produced by a generating facility or facilities that a retail supplier sells or offers to sell to retail electric customers in the state of Washington, provided that nothing in this title shall be construed to mean that electricity is a good or product for the purposes of Title 62A RCW, or any other purpose. It does not include electrical energy generated on-site at a retail electric customer's premises. (12) "Electricity product content label" means information presented in a uniform format by a retail supplier to its retail customers and disclosing the information required in RCW 19.29A.060 about the characteristics of an electricity product. (13) "Fuel attribute" means the characteristic of electricity determined by the fuel used in the generation of that electricity. For a renewable resource, the fuel attribute is included in its nonpower attributes. (14) "Fuel mix" means the sources of electricity sold to retail electric customers, expressed in terms of percentage contribution by resource category. The total fuel mix included in each disclosure shall total one hundred percent. (15) "Governing body" means the council of a city or town, the commissioners of an irrigation district, municipal electric utility, or public utility district, or the board of directors of an electric cooperative or mutual association that has the authority to set and approve rates. (16) "Investor-owned utility" means a company owned by investors that meets the definition of RCW 80.04.010 and is engaged in distributing electricity to one or more retail electric customers in the state. (17) "Nonpower attributes" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 19.285.030 . (18) "Private customer information" includes a retail electric customer's name, address, telephone number, and other personally identifying information. (19) "Proprietary customer information" means: (a) Information that relates to the source, technical configuration, destination, and amount of electricity used by a retail electric customer, a retail electric customer's payment history, and household data that is made available by the customer solely by virtue of the utility-customer relationship; and (b) information contained in a retail electric customer's bill. (20) "Renewable energy certificate" means a tradable certificate of proof of one megawatt-hour of electricity from a renewable resource. The certificate includes all of the nonpower attributes associated with that one megawatt-hour of electricity, and the certificate is verified by a renewable energy certificate tracking system specified by the department. (21) "Renewable resource" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 19.285.030 . (22) "Resale" means the purchase and subsequent sale of electricity for profit, but does not include the purchase and the subsequent sale of electricity at the same rate at which the electricity was purchased. (23) "Retail electric customer" means a person or entity that purchases electricity for ultimate consumption and not for resale. (24) "Retail supplier" means an electric utility that offers an electricity product for sale to retail electric customers in the state. (25) "Small utility" means any consumer-owned utility with twenty-five thousand or fewer electric meters in service, or that has an average of seven or fewer customers per mile of distribution line. (26) "Source and disposition report" means the report required in RCW 19.29A.140 . (27) "State" means the state of Washington. (28) "Unspecified source" means an electricity source for which the fuel attribute is unknown or has been separated from the energy.
RCW 19.144.060 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 144 / Section 060
RCW 19.144.060: Risk grade determination.
Status: in_force

A person licensed or subject to licensing, or otherwise subject to regulation pursuant to chapter 19.146 RCW, or a consumer loan company licensed or subject to licensing under chapter 31.04 RCW may not steer, counsel, or direct any borrower to accept a residential mortgage loan product with a risk grade less favorable than the risk grade that the borrower would qualify for based on the licensee or other regulated person's then current underwriting guidelines, prudently applied, considering the information available to the licensee or other regulated person, including the information provided by the borrower. A licensee or other regulated person has not violated this requirement if the risk grade determination applied to a borrower is reasonably based on the licensee or other regulated person's underwriting guidelines for the borrower's appropriate risk grade category and the borrower is offered choices of residential mortgage loan products within the borrower's appropriate risk grade category.
RCW 19.27.115 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27 / Section 115
RCW 19.27.115: Technical advisory group—International building code.
Status: in_force

(1) The state building code council shall convene a technical advisory group for the purpose of recommending modifications and limitations to the international building code that would allow for a single exit stairway to serve multifamily residential structures up to six stories above grade plane. The recommendations must include considerations for adequate and available water supply, the presence and response time of a professional fire department, and any other provisions necessary to ensure public health, safety, and general welfare. (2) The technical advisory group shall provide its recommendations to the council in time for the council to adopt or amend rules or codes as necessary for implementation in the 2024 international building code. The council shall take action to adopt additions and amendments to rules or codes as necessary by July 1, 2026.
RCW 19.105.345 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 105 / Section 345
RCW 19.105.345: Persons licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW exempt from salesperson registration requirements.
Status: in_force

Persons licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW are exempt from the camping resort salesperson registration requirements of this chapter for camping resort contracts offered through the licensed brokerage.
RCW 19.310.005 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 310 / Section 005
RCW 19.310.005: Finding—Purpose.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that there are no statutory requirements pertaining to persons who facilitate like-kind exchanges pursuant to section 1031 of the internal revenue code and associated treasury regulations. The purpose of this chapter is to create a statutory framework that provides some consumer protections to those who entrust money or property to persons acting as exchange facilitators.
RCW 19.28.551 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 28 / Section 551
RCW 19.28.551: Director's authority—Adoption of rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The director may adopt rules, make specific decisions, orders, and rulings, including demands and findings, and take other necessary action for the implementation and enforcement of this subchapter after consultation with the board and receiving the board's recommendations. In the administration of this subchapter the department shall not enter any controversy arising over work assignments with respect to the trades involved in the construction industry. (2) Compliance with the rules adopted under subsection (1) of this section is prima facie evidence of compliance with the subchapter. Copies of all rules shall be maintained by the department and made available upon request.
RCW 19.142.060 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 142 / Section 060
RCW 19.142.060: Trust account—Written receipt—Record of deposits—Buyers' claims.
Status: in_force

(1) All moneys paid to a health studio prior to the opening of the facility shall immediately be deposited in a trust account of a federally insured financial institution located in this state. The trust account shall be designated and maintained for the benefit of health studio members. Moneys maintained in the trust account shall be exempt from execution, attachment, or garnishment. A health studio shall not in any way encumber the corpus of the trust account or commingle any other operating funds with trust account funds. Withdrawals from the trust account shall be made no sooner than thirty days after the opening of the entire facility. (2) The health studio shall within seven days of the first deposit notify the office of the attorney general in writing, of the name, address, and location of the depository and any subsequent change thereof. (3) The health studio shall provide the buyer with a written receipt for the money and shall provide written notice of the name, address, and location of the depository and any subsequent change thereof. (4) The health studio shall maintain a record of each trust account deposit, including the name and address of each member whose funds are being deposited, the amount paid and the date of the deposit. Upon request of the attorney general's office, upon five days' notice, such records shall be produced for inspection. (5) If prior to the opening of the facility the status of the health studio is transferred to another, any sums in the trust account affected by the transfer shall simultaneously be transferred to an equivalent trust account of the successor, and the successor shall promptly notify the buyer and the office of the attorney general of the transfer and of the name, address, and location of the new depository. (6) The buyer's claim to any money under this section is prior to that of any creditor of the health studio, including a trustee in bankruptcy or receiver. (7) After the health studio receives a notice of cancellation of the contract, or if the health studio fails to open a facility at the stated date of completion and if the buyer so requests, then the health studio shall provide a refund within thirty days.
RCW 19.142.110 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 142 / Section 110
RCW 19.142.110: Attorneys' fees.
Status: in_force

Buyers who prevail in any cause of action under this chapter are entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees.
RCW 19.146.260 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 146 / Section 260
RCW 19.146.260: Registered agent for brokers without physical office in state—Venue.
Status: in_force

Every licensed mortgage broker that does not maintain a physical office within the state must maintain a registered agent within the state to receive service of any lawful process in any judicial or administrative noncriminal suit, action, or proceeding against the licensed mortgage broker which arises under this chapter or any rule or order under this chapter, with the same force and validity as if served personally on the licensed mortgage broker. Service upon the registered agent shall not be effective unless the plaintiff, who may be the director in a suit, action, or proceeding instituted by him or her, no later than the next business day sends notice of the service and a copy of the process by registered mail to the defendant or respondent at the last address of the respondent or defendant on file with the director. In any judicial action, suit, or proceeding arising under this chapter or any rule or order adopted under this chapter between the department or director and a licensed mortgage broker who does not maintain a physical office in this state, venue shall be exclusively in the superior court of Thurston county.
RCW 19.130.060 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 130 / Section 060
RCW 19.130.060: Violations—Application of consumer protection act.
Status: in_force

Violation of this chapter constitutes a violation of chapter 19.86 RCW, the consumer protection act. It shall be presumed that damages to the consumer are equal to the purchase price of any telephone equipment sold in violation of this chapter up to one hundred dollars. Additional damages must be proved.
RCW 19.105.365 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 105 / Section 365
RCW 19.105.365: Advertising promises of free gifts, awards, or prizes—Provision of gift or substitute—Security arrangements after violation—Advance fees placed in trust—Membership referral programs considered promotional programs.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for a camping resort operator or other person, in connection with an advertisement or offer for sale of a camping resort contract in this state, to promise or offer a free gift, award, prize, or other item of value if the operator or person knows or has reason to know that the offered item is unavailable in a sufficient quantity based upon the reasonably anticipated response to the advertisement or offer. (2) A person who responds to an advertisement or offer in the manner specified, who performs all stated requirements, and who meets the qualifications disclosed shall receive the offered item subject to chapter 19.170 RCW. (3) The director may, upon making a determination that a violation of subsection (1) or (2) of this section has occurred, require any person, including an operator or other registrant found in violation, who continues, or proposes to continue, offering a free gift, award, prize, or other item of value in this state for purposes of advertising a camping resort or inducing persons to purchase a camping resort contract, to provide evidence of the ability to deliver on promised gifts, prizes, or awards by means such as bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, cash deposits, or other security arrangements acceptable to the director. (4) The director may require that any fees or funds of any description collected in advance from persons for purposes of obtaining promised gifts, awards, prizes, or other items of value, be placed in trust in a depository in this state until after delivery of the promised gift, prize, award, or other item of value. (5) Operators or other registrants or persons promising gifts, prizes, awards, or other items of consideration as part of a membership referral program shall be considered to be offering or selling promotional programs. (6) Chapter 19.170 RCW applies to free gifts, awards, or prizes regulated under this chapter.
RCW 19.138.330 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 138 / Section 330
RCW 19.138.330: Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
Status: in_force

The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
RCW 19.122.901 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 122 / Section 901
RCW 19.122.901: Short title—2011 c 263.
Status: in_force

This act may be known and cited as the underground utility damage prevention act.
RCW 19.110.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 110 / Section 020
RCW 19.110.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Business opportunity" means the sale or lease of any product, equipment, supply, or service which is sold or leased to enable the purchaser to start a business; and: (a) The seller represents that the seller will provide locations or assist the purchaser in finding locations, on premises neither owned nor leased by the purchaser or seller, for the use or operation of vending machines, display racks, cases, or similar devices or coin-operated amusement machines or similar devices; or (b) The seller represents that the seller will purchase any product made, produced, fabricated, assembled, modified, grown, or bred by the purchaser using, in whole or part, any product, equipment, supply, or service sold or leased to the purchaser by the seller; or (c) The seller guarantees that the purchaser will earn an income greater than or equal to the price paid for the business opportunity; or (d) The seller represents that if the purchaser pays a fee exceeding three hundred dollars directly or indirectly for the purpose of the seller providing a sales or marketing program, the seller will provide such a program which will enable the purchaser to derive income from the business opportunity which exceeds the price paid for the business opportunity. (2) "Person" includes an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or any business entity. (3) "Seller" means a person who sells or leases a business opportunity. (4) "Purchaser" means a person who buys or leases a business opportunity. (5) "Director" means the director of financial institutions. (6) "Guarantee" means an undertaking by the seller to refund all or a portion of the purchase price paid for the business opportunity.
RCW 19.335.005 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 335 / Section 005
RCW 19.335.005: Findings—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares that the practice of persons using the allure of untapped benefits from the United States department of veterans affairs to market products and services substantially affects the public interest. This practice may impact the ability of veterans or their surviving spouses to appropriately plan their finances or care. The legislature further finds that the lack of regulation of persons who provide advice related to veterans' benefits is inadequate to address unfair and deceptive practices that exist in the marketplace and has contributed to the unauthorized practice of law and the use and marketing of financial planning options that are potentially detrimental to the veteran, their spouse, and family. It is the intent of the legislature, through this chapter, to restrict how individuals receive compensation and remuneration for providing assistance with veterans' benefit-related services and to encourage certain disclosures from individuals offering veterans' benefit-related services.
RCW 19.52.025 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 52 / Section 025
RCW 19.52.025: Computation of rates—Publication in the Washington State Register.
Status: in_force

Each month the state treasurer shall compute the highest rate of interest permissible under RCW 19.52.020 (1), and the rate of interest required by RCW 4.56.110 (3) and 4.56.115 , for the succeeding calendar month. The treasurer shall file these rates with the state code reviser for publication in the next available issue of the Washington State Register in compliance with RCW 34.08.020 (8).
RCW 19.94.515 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 515
RCW 19.94.515: Unlawful commercial use of instrument or device—Penalty.
Status: in_force

A person who owns or uses a weighing or measuring instrument or device and uses or permits the use of the instrument for commercial purposes in violation of RCW 19.94.015 is subject to a civil penalty of one hundred dollars for each such instrument or device used or permitted to be used in violation of RCW 19.94.015 .
RCW 19.138.110 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 138 / Section 110
RCW 19.138.110: Registration—Application—Form—Rules—Report.
Status: in_force

An application for registration as a seller of travel shall be submitted in the form prescribed by rule by the director, and shall contain but not be limited to the following: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the seller of travel; (2) Proof that the seller of travel holds a valid business license in the state of its principal state of business; (3) A registration fee in an amount determined under RCW 43.24.086 ; (4) The names, business addresses, and business phone numbers of all employees, independent contractors, or outside agents who sell travel and are covered by the seller of travel's registration. This subsection shall not apply to the out-of-state employees of a corporation that issues a class of equity securities registered under section 12 of the securities exchange act of 1934, and any subsidiary, the majority of voting stock of which is owned by the corporation; (5) A report prepared and signed by a bank officer, licensed public accountant, or certified public accountant or other report, approved by the director, that verifies that the seller of travel maintains a trust account at a federally insured financial institution located in Washington state, or other approved account, the location and number of that trust account or other approved account, and verifying that the account exists as required by RCW 19.138.140 . The director, by rule, may permit alternatives to the report that provides for at least the same level of verification.
RCW 19.27.110 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27 / Section 110
RCW 19.27.110: International fire code—Administration and enforcement by counties, other political subdivisions and municipal corporations—Fees.
Status: in_force

Each county government shall administer and enforce the International Fire Code in the unincorporated areas of the county: PROVIDED, That any political subdivision or municipal corporation providing fire protection pursuant to RCW 14.08.120 shall, at its sole option, be responsible for administration and enforcement of the International Fire Code on its facility. Any fire protection district or political subdivision may, pursuant to chapter 39.34 RCW, the interlocal cooperation act, assume all or a portion of the administering responsibility and coordinate and cooperate with the county government in the enforcement of the International Fire Code. It is not the intent of RCW 19.27.110 and 19.27.111 to preclude or limit the authority of any city, town, county, fire protection district, state agency, or political subdivision from engaging in those fire prevention activities with which they are charged. It is not the intent of the legislature by adopting the state building code or RCW 19.27.110 and 19.27.111 to grant counties any more power to suppress or extinguish fires than counties currently possess under the Constitution or other statutes. Each county is authorized to impose fees sufficient to pay the cost of inspections, administration, and enforcement pursuant to RCW 19.27.110 and 19.27.111 .
RCW 19.94.542 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 542
RCW 19.94.542: Antifreeze products—Aversive agents—Limitation of liability.
Status: in_force

(1) A manufacturer, packager, distributor, recycler, or seller of an engine coolant or antifreeze that is required to contain an aversive agent as required by RCW 19.94.540 shall not be liable for any personal injury, death, property damage, damage to the environment or a natural resource, or economic loss that results from the inclusion of denatonium benzoate in engine coolant or antifreeze. (2) The limitation of liability provided in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a particular liability that is not caused or is unrelated to the inclusion of denatonium benzoate in engine coolant or antifreeze.
RCW 19.100.242 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 100 / Section 242
RCW 19.100.242: Investigations by director.
Status: in_force

The director, in the director's discretion, may: (1) Annually, or more frequently, make such public or private investigations within or without this state as the director deems necessary to determine whether any registration should be granted, denied, revoked, or suspended, or whether any person has violated or is about to violate a provision of this chapter or any rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, or to aid in the enforcement of this chapter or in the prescribing of rules and forms under this chapter; and (2) publish information concerning a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter.
RCW 19.29A.900 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 29A / Section 900
RCW 19.29A.900: Construction—1998 c 300.
Status: in_force

Nothing in chapter 300, Laws of 1998 shall be construed as conferring on any state agency jurisdiction, supervision, or control over any consumer-owned utility.
RCW 19.182.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 182 / Section 010
RCW 19.182.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1)(a) "Adverse action" includes: (i) Denial of, increase in any charge for, or reduction in the amount of insurance for personal, family, or household purposes; (ii) Denial of employment or any other decision for employment purposes that adversely affects a current or prospective employee; (iii) Action or determination with respect to a consumer's application for credit that is adverse to the interests of the consumer; and (iv) Action or determination with respect to a consumer's application for the rental or leasing of residential real estate that is adverse to the interests of the consumer. (b) "Adverse action" does not include: (i) A refusal to extend additional credit under an existing credit arrangement if: (A) The applicant is delinquent or otherwise in default with respect to the arrangement; or (B) The additional credit would exceed a previously established credit limit; or (ii) A refusal or failure to authorize an account transaction at a point of sale. (2) "Attorney general" means the office of the attorney general. (3) "Consumer" means an individual. (4)(a) "Consumer report" means a written, oral, or other communication of information by a consumer reporting agency bearing on a consumer's creditworthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living that is used or expected to be used or collected in whole or in part for: (i) The purpose of serving as a factor in establishing the consumer's eligibility for credit or insurance to be used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes; (ii) Employment purposes; or (iii) Other purposes authorized under RCW 19.182.020 . (b) "Consumer report" does not include: (i) A report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report; (ii) An authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device; (iii) A report in which a person who has been requested by a third party to make a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly to a consumer conveys his or her decision with respect to the request, if the third party advises the consumer of the name and address of the person to whom the request was made and the person makes the disclosures to the consumer required under RCW 19.182.070 ; (iv) A list compiled by a consumer reporting agency to be used by its client for direct marketing of goods or services not involving an offer of credit; (v) A report solely conveying a decision whether to guarantee a check in response to a request by a third party; or (vi) A report furnished for use in connection with a transaction that consists of an extension of credit to be used for a commercial purpose. (5) "Consumer reporting agency" means a person who, for monetary fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the business of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports to third parties, and who uses any means or facility of commerce for the purpose of preparing or furnishing consumer reports. "Consumer reporting agency" does not include a person solely by reason of conveying a decision whether to guarantee a check in response to a request by a third party or a person who obtains a consumer report and provides the report or information contained in it to a subsidiary or affiliate of the person. (6) "Credit transaction that is not initiated by the consumer" does not include the use of a consumer report by an assignee for collection or by a person with which the consumer has an account, for purposes of (a) reviewing the account, or (b) collecting the account. For purposes of this subsection "reviewing the account" includes activities related to account maintenance and monitoring, credit line increases, and account upgrades and enhancements. (7) "Direct solicitation" means the process in which the consumer reporting agency compiles or edits for a client a list of consumers who meet specific criteria and provides this list to the client or a third party on behalf of the client for use in soliciting those consumers for an offer of a product or service. (8) "Employment purposes," when used in connection with a consumer report, means a report used for the purpose of evaluating a consumer for employment, promotion, reassignment, or retention as an employee. (9) "File," when used in connection with information on any consumer, means all of the information on that consumer recorded and retained by a consumer reporting agency regardless of how the information is stored. (10) "Investigative consumer report" means a consumer report or portion of it in which information on a consumer's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom the consumer is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any items of information. However, the information does not include specific factual information on a consumer's credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when the information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. (11) "Medical information" means information or records obtained, with the consent of the individual to whom it relates, from a licensed physician or medical practitioner, hospital, clinic, or other medical or medically related facility. (12) "Person" includes an individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal or commercial entity. (13) "Prescreening" means the process in which the consumer reporting agency compiles or edits for a client a list of consumers who meet specific credit criteria and provides this list to the client or a third party on behalf of the client for use in soliciting those consumers for an offer of credit.
RCW 19.28.101 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 28 / Section 101
RCW 19.28.101: Inspections—Notice to repair and change—Disconnection—Entry—Concealment—Accessibility—Connection to utility—Permits, fees—Limitation—Waiver of provisions during state of emergency.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall cause an inspector to inspect all wiring, appliances, devices, and equipment to which this chapter applies except for basic electrical work as defined in this chapter. The department may not require an electrical work permit for class A basic electrical work unless deficiencies in the installation or repair require inspection. The department may inspect class B basic electrical work on a random basis as specified by the department in rule. Nothing contained in this chapter may be construed as providing any authority for any subdivision of government to adopt by ordinance any provisions contained or provided for in this chapter except those pertaining to cities and towns pursuant to RCW 19.28.010 (3). (2) Upon request, electrical inspections will be made by the department within forty-eight hours, excluding holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays. If, upon written request, the electrical inspector fails to make an electrical inspection within twenty-four hours, the serving utility may immediately connect electrical power to the installation if the necessary electrical work permit is displayed: PROVIDED, That if the request is for an electrical inspection that relates to a mobile home installation, the applicant shall provide proof of a current building permit issued by the local government agency authorized to issue such permits as a prerequisite for inspection approval or connection of electrical power to the mobile home. (3) Whenever the installation of any wiring, device, appliance, or equipment is not in accordance with this chapter, or is in such a condition as to be dangerous to life or property, the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity owning, using, or operating it shall be notified by the department and shall within fifteen days, or such further reasonable time as may upon request be granted, make such repairs and changes as are required to remove the danger to life or property and to make it conform to this chapter. The director, through the inspector, is hereby empowered to disconnect or order the discontinuance of electrical service to conductors or equipment that are found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition and not in accordance with this chapter. Upon making a disconnection the inspector shall attach a notice stating that the conductors have been found dangerous to life or property and are not in accordance with this chapter. It is unlawful for any person to reconnect such defective conductors or equipment without the approval of the department, and until the conductors and equipment have been placed in a safe and secure condition, and in a condition that complies with this chapter. (4) The director, through the electrical inspector, has the right during reasonable hours to enter into and upon any building or premises in the discharge of his or her official duties for the purpose of making any inspection or test of the installation of new construction or altered electrical wiring, electrical devices, equipment, or material contained in or on the buildings or premises. No electrical wiring or equipment subject to this chapter may be concealed until it has been approved by the inspector making the inspection. At the time of the inspection, electrical wiring or equipment subject to this chapter must be sufficiently accessible to permit the inspector to employ any testing methods that will verify conformance with the national electrical code and any other requirements of this chapter. (5) Persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, or other entities making electrical installations shall obtain inspection and approval from an authorized representative of the department as required by this chapter before requesting the electric utility to connect to the installations. Electric utilities may connect to the installations if approval is clearly indicated by certification of the electrical work permit required to be affixed to each installation or by equivalent means, except that increased or relocated services may be reconnected immediately at the discretion of the utility before approval if an electrical work permit is displayed. The permits shall be furnished upon payment of the fee to the department. (6) The director, subject to the recommendations and approval of the board, shall set by rule a schedule of license and electrical work permit fees that will cover the costs of administration and enforcement of this chapter. The rules shall be adopted in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW. No fee may be charged for plug-in mobile homes, recreational vehicles, or portable appliances. (7) Nothing in this chapter shall authorize the inspection of any wiring, appliance, device, or equipment, or installations thereof, by any utility or by any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity employed by a utility in connection with the installation, repair, or maintenance of lines, wires, apparatus, or equipment owned by or under the control of the utility. All work covered by the national electric code not exempted by the 1981 edition of the national electric code 90-2(B)(5) shall be inspected by the department. (8) During a state of emergency declared under RCW 43.06.010 (12), the governor may waive or suspend the collection of fees under this section or any portion of this section or under any administrative rule, and issue any orders to facilitate the operation of state or local government or to promote and secure the safety and protection of the civilian population.
RCW 18.100.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 100 / Section 020
RCW 18.100.020: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as "the professional service corporation act".(1) It is unlawful for any franchisor or subfranchisor to sell or offer to sell any franchise in this state unless the offer of the franchise has been registered under this chapter or exempted under RCW 19.100.030 . (2) For the purpose of this section, an offer to sell a franchise is made in this state when: (a) The offer is directed by the offeror into this state from within or outside this state and is received where it is directed, (b) the offer originates from this state and violates the franchise or business opportunity law of the state or foreign jurisdiction into which it is directed, (c) the prospective franchisee is a resident of this state, or (d) the franchise business that is the subject of the offer is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in this state. (3) For the purpose of this section, a sale of any franchise is made in this state when: (a) An offer to sell is accepted in this state, (b) an offer originating from this state is accepted and violates the franchise or business opportunity law of the state or foreign jurisdiction in which it is accepted, (c) the purchaser of the franchise is a resident of this state, or (d) the franchise business that is the subject of the sale is to be located or operated, wholly or partly, in this state. (4) For the purpose of this section, an offer to sell is not made in this state solely because the offer appears: (a) In a newspaper or other publication of general and regular circulation if the publication has had more than two-thirds of its circulation outside this state during the twelve months before the offer is published, or (b) in a broadcast or transmission originating outside this state.
RCW 19.373.005 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 373 / Section 005
RCW 19.373.005: Finding—Intent—2023 c 191.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that the people of Washington regard their privacy as a fundamental right and an essential element of their individual freedom. Washington's Constitution explicitly provides the right to privacy. Fundamental privacy rights have long been and continue to be integral to protecting Washingtonians and to safeguarding our democratic republic. (2) Information related to an individual's health conditions or attempts to obtain health care services is among the most personal and sensitive categories of data collected. Washingtonians expect that their health data is protected under laws like the health information portability and accountability act (HIPAA). However, HIPAA only covers health data collected by specific health care entities, including most health care providers. Health data collected by noncovered entities, including certain apps and websites, are not afforded the same protections. Chapter 191, Laws of 2023 works to close the gap between consumer knowledge and industry practice by providing stronger privacy protections for all Washington consumers' health data. (3) With chapter 191, Laws of 2023, the legislature intends to provide heightened protections for Washingtonian's health data by: Requiring additional disclosures and consumer consent regarding the collection, sharing, and use of such information; empowering consumers with the right to have their health data deleted; prohibiting the selling of consumer health data without valid authorization signed by the consumer; and making it unlawful to utilize a geofence around a facility that provides health care services.
RCW 19.95.040 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 95 / Section 040
RCW 19.95.040: Application of consumer protection act.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for purposes of applying the consumer protection act as set forth under chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 19.60.062 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 60 / Section 062
RCW 19.60.062: Attorney fees and costs in action to recover possession or determine title or ownership.
Status: in_force

By either party, in an action brought by an owner to recover goods in the possession of a pawnbroker or secondhand dealer, or an action brought by a pawnbroker or secondhand dealer against an owner, or a person claiming ownership, to determine title or ownership of any item, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
RCW 19.250.070 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 250 / Section 070
RCW 19.250.070: Application of chapter—Limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) The provision or maintenance of a subscriber's wireless phone number is not prohibited by this chapter when the number is provided or maintained by: (a) Any law enforcement agency, fire protection agency, public health agency, public environmental health agency, city or county emergency services planning agency, or corporation operating under contract with, and at the direction of, one or more of these agencies, when carrying out official duties; (b) A person carrying out a lawful order or process issued under state or federal law; (c) A telecommunications company providing service between service areas for the provision of telephone services to the subscriber between service areas, or to third parties for the limited purpose of providing billing services; (d) A telecommunications company to effectuate a customer's request to transfer the customer's assigned telephone number from the customer's existing provider of telecommunications services to a new provider of telecommunications services; (e) The utilities and transportation commission pursuant to its jurisdiction and control over telecommunications companies; (f) A sales agent to provide the subscriber's wireless phone numbers to the radio communications service company for the limited purpose of billing and customer service; (g) A directory provider via a directory that is obtained directly from a radio communications service company and that radio communications service company has obtained the required express, opt-in consent for including in any directory the subscriber's wireless phone number as specified in RCW 19.250.010 ; (h) A person via a directory where the subscriber pays a fee to have the number published for commercial purposes; (i) A person who ported the number from listed wireline service to wireless service within the previous fifteen months; (j) A person for uses permitted or authorized under the federal fair credit reporting act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681(b)), or for uses permitted or authorized under Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 6801, et seq.); and (k) A person in comprehensive reports or public records when the public record is not altered from its original form. For purposes of this subsection, a comprehensive report means law enforcement investigations, risk and security analysis for employment or vendor evaluation, legal research and case management, legal compliance analysis, and academic research. (2) The provision of a subscriber's wireless phone number is not prohibited by this chapter when the number is provided to any law enforcement agency, fire protection agency, public health agency, public environmental health agency, city or county emergency services planning agency, or corporation operating under contract with, and at the direction of, one or more of these agencies, when carrying out official duties. Information or records provided to a corporation pursuant to this section must be held in confidence by that corporation and by any individual employed by or associated with that corporation. Such information or records are not open to examination for any purpose not directly connected with carrying out an agency's official duties.
RCW 19.116.090 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 116 / Section 090
RCW 19.116.090: Violations—Criminal profiteering.
Status: in_force

A violation of this chapter constitutes an act of criminal profiteering, as defined in RCW 9A.82.010 .
RCW 19.330.070 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 330 / Section 070
RCW 19.330.070: Attachment of articles or products.
Status: in_force

(1) In a case in which the court is unable to obtain personal jurisdiction over a person subject to RCW 19.330.020 , the court may proceed in rem against any articles or products subject to RCW 19.330.020 sold or offered for sale in this state in which the person alleged to have violated RCW 19.330.020 holds title. Except as provided in RCW 19.330.040 and subsection[s] (2) through (4) of this section, all such articles or products are subject to attachment at or after the time of filing a complaint, regardless of the availability or amount of any monetary judgment. (2) At least ninety days prior to the enforcement of an attachment order against articles or products pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the court shall notify any person in possession of the articles or products of the pending attachment order. Prior to the expiration of the ninety-day period, any person for whom the articles or products were manufactured, or to whom the articles or products have been or are to be supplied, pursuant to an existing contract or purchase order, may: (a) Establish that the person has satisfied one or more of the affirmative defenses set forth in RCW 19.330.080 (1) with respect to the manufacturer alleged to have violated RCW 19.330.020 , in which case the attachment order must be dissolved only with respect to those articles or products that were manufactured for such a person, or have been or are to be supplied to such a person, pursuant to an existing contract or purchase order; or (b) Post a bond with the court equal to the retail price of the allegedly stolen or misappropriated information technology or twenty-five thousand dollars, whichever is less, in which case the court shall stay enforcement of the attachment order against the articles or products and shall proceed on the basis of its jurisdiction over the bond. The person posting the bond shall recover the full amount of such bond, plus interest, after the issuance of a final judgment. (3) In the event the person posting the bond pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section is entitled to claim an affirmative defense in RCW 19.330.080 , and that person establishes with the court that the person is entitled to any affirmative defense, the court shall award costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to the person posting the bond and against the plaintiff in the event the plaintiff proceeds with an action pursuant to RCW 19.330.060 (2) against the person posting the bond. (4) In the event that the court does not provide notification as described in subsection (2) of this section, the court, upon motion of any third party, shall stay the enforcement of the attachment order for ninety days as to articles or products manufactured for the third party, or that have been or are to be supplied to the third party, pursuant to an existing contract or purchase order, during which ninety-day period the third party may avail itself of the options set forth in subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section.
RCW 19.16.460 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 16 / Section 460
RCW 19.16.460: Violations may be enjoined.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other actions which may be brought under the laws of this state, the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of any county within the state may bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent any violation of this chapter.
RCW 19.94.260 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 260
RCW 19.94.260: Rejection—Seizure for use as evidence—Entry of premises—Search warrant.
Status: in_force

(1) With respect to the enforcement of this chapter and any other acts dealing with weights and measures that he or she is, or may be empowered to enforce, the director or a city sealer may reject or seize for use as evidence incorrect weighing or measuring instruments or devices or packages of commodities to be used, retained, offered, exposed for sale, or sold in violation of the law. (2) In the performance of his or her official duties conferred under this chapter, the director or a city sealer is authorized at reasonable times during the normal business hours of the person using a weighing or measuring instrument or device to enter into or upon any structure or premises where such weighing or measuring instrument or device is used or kept for commercial purposes. If the director or a city sealer is denied access to any premises or establishment where such access was sought for the purposes set forth in this chapter, the director or a city sealer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to such premises or establishment for such purposes. The court may, upon such application, issue the search warrant for the purposes requested.
RCW 19.105.370 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 105 / Section 370
RCW 19.105.370: Purchaser to receive written disclosures from operator or department—Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Except in a transaction exempt under RCW 19.105.325 , any operator who offers or sells camping resort contracts in this state shall provide the prospective purchaser with the written disclosures required to be filed under RCW 19.105.320 (1)(b) in a form that is materially accurate and complete before the prospective purchaser signs a camping resort contract or gives any item of value for the purchase of a camping resort contract. The department may provide its own disclosures, supplementing those of the operator, in any format it deems appropriate. The department shall not be held liable for any alleged failure to disclose information or for deficiencies in the content of its disclosures when such disclosures are based upon information provided by the operator or a registrant.
RCW 19.80.075 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 80 / Section 075
RCW 19.80.075: Collection and deposit of fees.
Status: in_force

All fees collected by the department under this chapter must be deposited with the state treasurer and credited to the business license account.
RCW 19.210.040 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 210 / Section 040
RCW 19.210.040: Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) A first violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor. (2) A second violation of this chapter within five years is a gross misdemeanor. (3) A third or subsequent violation of this chapter within five years is a class C felony.
RCW 19.190.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 030
RCW 19.190.030: Unpermitted or misleading electronic mail—Violation of consumer protection act.
Status: in_force

(1) It is a violation of the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW, to conspire with another person to initiate the transmission or to initiate the transmission of a commercial electronic mail message that: (a) Uses a third party's internet domain name without permission of the third party, or otherwise misrepresents or obscures any information in identifying the point of origin or the transmission path of a commercial electronic mail message; or (b) Contains false or misleading information in the subject line. (2) It is a violation of the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW, to assist in the transmission of a commercial electronic mail message, when the person providing the assistance knows, or consciously avoids knowing, that the initiator of the commercial electronic mail message is engaged, or intends to engage, in any act or practice that violates the consumer protection act. (3) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 19.230.303 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 230 / Section 303
RCW 19.230.303: Statute of limitations.
Status: in_force

The statute of limitations on actions not subject to RCW 4.16.160 that are brought under this chapter by the director is five years.
RCW 19.86.023 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 86 / Section 023
RCW 19.86.023: Violation of RCW 15.86.030 constitutes violation of RCW 19.86.020.
Status: in_force

Any violation of RCW 15.86.030 shall also constitute a violation under RCW 19.86.020 .
RCW 19.146.225 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 146 / Section 225
RCW 19.146.225: Director—Rule-making powers.
Status: in_force

In accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, the director may issue rules under this chapter only for the purpose of governing the activities of licensed mortgage brokers, loan originators, and other persons subject to this chapter.
RCW 19.28.910 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 28 / Section 910
RCW 19.28.910: Effective date—1963 c 207.
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect on July 1, 1963.
RCW 19.146.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 146 / Section 030
RCW 19.146.030: Written disclosure of fees and costs—Rules—Contents—Lock-in agreement terms—Excess fees limited.
Status: in_force

(1) Within three business days following receipt of a loan application from a borrower, a mortgage broker or loan originator must provide to the borrower a full written disclosure containing an itemization and explanation of all fees and costs that the borrower is required to pay in connection with obtaining a residential mortgage loan, and specifying the fee or fees which inure to the benefit of the mortgage broker and other such disclosures as may be required by rule. A good faith estimate of a fee or cost must be provided if the exact amount of the fee or cost is not determinable. (2) The written disclosure must contain the following information: (a) The annual percentage rate, finance charge, amount financed, total amount of all payments, number of payments, amount of each payment, amount of points or prepaid interest and the conditions and terms under which any loan terms may change between the time of disclosure and closing of the loan; and if a variable rate, the circumstances under which the rate may increase, any limitation on the increase, the effect of an increase, and an example of the payment terms resulting from an increase. Disclosure in compliance with the requirements of the truth in lending act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 and Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. Part 1026, as now or hereafter amended, is in compliance with the disclosure requirements of this subsection; (b) The itemized costs of any credit report, appraisal, title report, title insurance policy, mortgage insurance, escrow fee, property tax, insurance, structural or pest inspection, and any other third-party provider's costs associated with the residential mortgage loan. Disclosure through good faith estimates of settlement services and special information booklets in compliance with the requirements of the real estate settlement procedures act, 12 U.S.C. Sec. 2601, and Regulation X, 24 C.F.R. Part 1024, as now or hereafter amended, is in compliance with the disclosure requirements of this subsection; (c) If applicable, the cost, terms, duration, and conditions of a lock-in agreement and whether a lock-in agreement has been entered, and whether the lock-in agreement is guaranteed by the mortgage broker or lender, and if a lock-in agreement has not been entered, disclosure in a form acceptable to the director that the disclosed interest rate and terms are subject to change; (d) If applicable, a statement that if the borrower is unable to obtain a loan for any reason, the mortgage broker must, within five days of a written request by the borrower, give copies of any appraisal, title report, or credit report paid for by the borrower to the borrower, and transmit the appraisal, title report, or credit report to any other mortgage broker or lender to whom the borrower directs the documents to be sent; (e) Whether and under what conditions any lock-in fees are refundable to the borrower; and (f) A statement providing that moneys paid by the borrower to the mortgage broker for third-party provider services are held in a trust account and any moneys remaining after payment to third-party providers will be refunded. (3) If subsequent to the written disclosure being provided under this section, a mortgage broker or loan originator enters into a lock-in agreement with a borrower or represents to the borrower that the borrower has entered into a lock-in agreement, then no less than three business days thereafter including Saturdays, the mortgage broker or loan originator must deliver or send by first-class mail to the borrower a written confirmation of the terms of the lock-in agreement, which must include a copy of the disclosure made under subsection (2)(c) of this section. (4) A mortgage broker or loan originator on behalf of a mortgage broker must not charge any fee that inures to the benefit of the mortgage broker if it exceeds the fee disclosed on the written disclosure pursuant to this section, unless (a) the need to charge the fee was not reasonably foreseeable at the time the written disclosure was provided and (b) the mortgage broker or loan originator on behalf of a mortgage broker has provided to the borrower, no less than three business days prior to the signing of the loan closing documents, a clear written explanation of the fee and the reason for charging a fee exceeding that which was previously disclosed. However, if the borrower's closing costs on the final settlement statement, excluding prepaid escrowed costs of ownership as defined by rule, does not exceed the total closing costs in the most recent good faith estimate, excluding prepaid escrowed costs of ownership as defined by rule, no other disclosures are required by this subsection.
RCW 19.380.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 380 / Section 010
RCW 19.380.010: Regulation of surrogacy brokers.
Status: in_force

(1) This section applies to surrogacy brokers arranging or facilitating transactions contemplated by a surrogacy agreement under RCW 26.26A.700 through 26.26A.785 if: (a) A surrogacy broker does business in Washington state; (b) a surrogate who is party to a surrogacy agreement resides in Washington state during the term of the surrogacy agreement; or (c) any medical procedures under the surrogacy agreement are performed in Washington state. (2) A surrogacy broker to which this section applies: (a) Must keep all funds paid by or on behalf of the intended parents in a separate, licensed escrow account; (b) May not be owned or managed, in any part, directly or indirectly by any lawyer representing a party to the surrogacy agreement; (c) May not pay or receive payment, directly or indirectly, to or from any person licensed to practice law and representing a party to the surrogacy agreement in connection with the referral of any person or party for the purpose of a surrogacy agreement; (d) May not pay or receive payment, directly or indirectly, to or from any health care provider providing any health services, including assisted reproduction, to a party to the surrogacy agreement; and (e) May not be owned or managed, in any part, directly or indirectly, by any health care provider providing any health services, including assisted reproduction, to a party to the surrogacy agreement. (3) For purposes of this section: (a) The definitions in RCW 26.26A.010 and 26.26A.700 apply. (b) "Payment" means any type of monetary compensation or other valuable consideration including but not limited to a rebate, refund, commission, unearned discount, or profit by means of credit or other valuable consideration. (c) "Surrogacy broker" includes but is not limited to any agency, agent, business, or individual engaged in, arranging, or facilitating transactions contemplated by a surrogacy agreement, regardless of whether that surrogacy agreement ultimately comports with the requirements of chapter 26.26A RCW.
RCW 19.94.2582 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 2582
RCW 19.94.2582: Service agent—Registration certificate—Renewal—Competency examination—Fee—Decision—Denial—Notice—Refund.
Status: in_force

(1) Each request for a renewal or new official registration certificate must be in writing and on a form prescribed by the department and must contain any relevant information as the director may require, including but not limited to the following: (a) The name and address of the person, corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship requesting registration; (b) The names and addresses of all persons requesting an official registration certificate from the department; and (c) The tax registration number as required under RCW 82.32.030 or unified business identifier provided on a business license issued under RCW 19.02.070 . (2) The department may require persons registering as service agents to attain a satisfactory score on competency examinations administered or approved for use by the department. The director may adopt rules for administering and conducting the examination, including adoption of any examination fees necessary to cover the costs for preparing for and administering the examination. Examination fees are in addition to the application fee under subsection (3) of this section. (3) Each person submitting a new or renewal application for an official registration certificate must pay a fee to the department in the amount of one hundred eighty dollars per person per year for the duration of the certificate. (4) Renewal applicants filing after a certification expiration date must pay an additional fee equal to twenty percent of the renewal fee unless the applicant submits a declaration or affidavit stating that the applicant has not acted as a service agent following the expiration of the certification. (5) Persons submitting new or renewal applications for an official registration certificate must have sufficient equipment available to adequately test devices and a means of identifying work the applicant has performed on weighing and measuring devices. The director may adopt rules for these requirements. (6) The department must issue a decision within twenty days of receipt of a new or renewal application. If denying an application, the department must state the reasons for the denial in a written notice to the applicant.
RCW 19.373.080 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 373 / Section 080
RCW 19.373.080: Geofence restrictions.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to implement a geofence around an entity that provides in-person health care services where such geofence is used to: (1) Identify or track consumers seeking health care services; (2) collect consumer health data from consumers; or (3) send notifications, messages, or advertisements to consumers related to their consumer health data or health care services.
RCW 19.174.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 174 / Section 030
RCW 19.174.030: Safety procedures—Requirements.
Status: in_force

On or before July 1, 1994, with respect to an existing installed automated teller machine and night deposit facility in this state, and an automated teller machine or night deposit facility installed after July 1, 1994, the operator shall adopt procedures for evaluating the safety of the automated teller machine or night deposit facility. These procedures must pertain to the following: (1) The extent to which the lighting for the automated teller machine or night deposit facility complies or will comply with the standards required by RCW 19.174.050 ; (2) The presence of landscaping, vegetation, or other obstructions in the area of the automated teller machine or night deposit facility, the access area, and the defined parking area; and (3) The incidence of crimes of violence in the immediate neighborhood of the automated teller machine or night deposit facility, as reflected in the records of the local law enforcement agency and of which the operator has actual knowledge.
RCW 19.09.100 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 09 / Section 100
RCW 19.09.100: Conditions applicable to solicitations.
Status: in_force

All entities soliciting contributions for charitable purposes must comply with the requirements of this section except entities exempted from registration are not required to make the disclosures under subsections (1)(c), (4)(b) or (c), and (5)(b) of this section. The following conditions apply to solicitations as defined by RCW 19.09.020 : (1) Any entity that directly solicits contributions from the public in this state must make the following clear and conspicuous disclosures at the point of solicitation: (a) The name of the individual making the solicitation; (b) The identity of the charitable organization and the city of the principal place of business of the charitable organization; (c) The published number and website of the office of the secretary, if requested, for the donor to obtain additional financial and other information on file with the secretary. The disclosure must be made during an oral solicitation of a contribution, and at the same time at which a written request for a contribution is made. (2) A commercial fund-raiser must meet the required disclosures described in subsection (1) of this section clearly and conspicuously at the point of solicitation and must also disclose the name of the entity for which the fund-raiser is an agent or employee and the name and city of the charitable organization for which the solicitation is being conducted. (3) Telephone solicitations must include the disclosures required under subsection (1) or (2) of this section prior to asking for a contribution. The required disclosures must also be provided in writing within five business days to anyone who makes a pledge by telephone to donate. (4) In the case of a solicitation by advertisement or mass distribution, including postal, electronic, posters, leaflets, automatic dialing machines, publications, and audio or video broadcasts, it must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in the body of the solicitation material that: (a) The solicitation is conducted by a named commercial fund-raiser, if it is; (b) The registration required by the charitable solicitation act is on file with the secretary's office; and (c) The potential donor can obtain additional financial and other information at a published number or website for the office of the secretary. (5) A container or vending machine displaying a solicitation must display: (a) In a clear and conspicuous manner the name of the charitable organization for which funds are solicited, the name, business address, and telephone number of the individual or any commercial fund-raiser responsible for collecting funds placed in the containers or vending machines; (b) The statement: "This organization is currently registered with the secretary's office under the charitable solicitation act - call 1-800-332-4483," if the charitable organization for which funds are solicited is required to register under chapter 19.09 RCW. (6) No entity may represent that tickets to any fund-raising event will be donated for use by another person unless all the following requirements are met: (a) The entity prior to conducting a solicitation has written commitments from persons stating that they will accept donated tickets and specifying the number of tickets they will accept; (b) The written commitments are kept on file by the entity for three years and are made available to the secretary, attorney general, or county prosecutor on demand; (c) The contributions solicited for donated tickets may not be more than the amount representing the number of ticket commitments received from persons and kept on file under (a) of this subsection; and (d) Not later than seven calendar days prior to the date of the event for which ticket donations are solicited, the entity must give all donated tickets to the persons who made the written commitments to accept them. (7) Any entity soliciting charitable contributions must not misrepresent orally or in writing: (a) The tax deductibility of a contribution; (b) That the person soliciting the charitable contribution is a volunteer or words of similar meaning or effect that create the impression that the person soliciting is not a paid solicitor unless such person is unpaid for his or her services; (c) That the person soliciting the charitable contribution is a member, staffer, helper, or employee of the charitable organization or words of similar meaning or effect that create the impression that the person soliciting is not a paid solicitor if the person soliciting is employed, contracted, or paid by a commercial fund-raiser. (8) If the charitable organization is associated with, or has a name that is similar to, any unit of government the entity soliciting contributions must disclose to each person solicited whether the charitable organization is or is not part of any unit of government and the true nature of its relationship to the unit of government. This subsection does not apply to a foundation or other charitable organization that is organized, operated, or controlled by or in connection with a registered public charity, including any governmental agency or unit, from which it derives its name. (9) No entity may, in conducting any solicitation, use the name "police," "sheriff," "firefighters," or a similar name unless properly authorized by the police, sheriff, or firefighter organization or police, sheriff, or fire department it is representing. Authorization must be in writing and signed by two authorized officials of the organization or department. The written authorization must be retained in accordance with RCW 19.09.200 . (10) An entity may not, in conducting any solicitation, use the name of a federally chartered or nationally recognized military veterans' service organization as determined by the United States veterans' administration unless authorized in writing by the highest ranking official of that organization in this state. The written authorization must be retained in accordance with RCW 19.09.200 . (11) Entities must comply with all local governmental regulations that apply to soliciting for or on behalf of charitable organizations. (12) Any entity required to register under this chapter must not engage in any solicitation for contributions unless it complies with all provisions of this chapter. (13) Solicitations must not be conducted by a charitable organization or commercial fund-raiser that has, or if a corporation, its officers, directors, or principals have, been convicted of a crime involving solicitations for or on behalf of a charitable organization in this state, the United States, or any other state or foreign country within the past ten years or has been subject to any permanent injunction or administrative order or judgment under RCW 19.86.080 or 19.86.090 , involving a violation or violations of RCW 19.86.020 , within the past ten years, or of restraining a false or misleading promotional plan involving solicitations for charitable organizations. (14) Any entity subject to this chapter must not use or exploit the fact of registration under this chapter to lead the public to believe that registration constitutes an endorsement or approval by the state, but the use of the following is not deemed prohibited: "Currently registered with the Washington state secretary of state as required by law. Registration number . . . ." (15) Any entity soliciting contributions for a charitable purpose must not include in any solicitation, or in any advertising material for a solicitation, or in any promotional plan for a solicitation, any statement that is false, misleading, or deceptive. All solicitations, advertising materials, and promotional plans must fully and fairly disclose the identity of the entity on whose behalf the solicitation is made. (16) No entity may place a telephone call to a donor or potential donor for the purpose of soliciting contributions for a charitable purpose, before eight o'clock a.m. or after nine o'clock p.m. pacific time. (17) No entity may, when contacting a donor or potential donor for the purpose of soliciting contributions for a charitable purpose, engage in any conduct the natural consequence of which is to harass, intimidate, or torment any person in connection with the contact. (18) Any entity that solicits contributions may not collect or attempt to collect contributions in person or by courier unless: (a) The contributions are noncash items such as contributions of tangible personal property; or (b) The solicitations are made in person and the collections, or attempts to collect, are made at the time of the solicitations; or (c) The contributor has agreed to purchase goods or items in connection with the solicitation and the collection or attempt to collect is made at the time of delivery of the goods or items. (19) Failure to comply with subsections (1) through (18) of this section is a violation of this chapter.
RCW 19.110.190 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 110 / Section 190
RCW 19.110.190: Appointment of administrator—Delegation of powers.
Status: in_force

The director shall appoint a competent person to administer this chapter. The director shall delegate to an administrator such powers, subject to the authority of the director, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The administrator will hold office at the pleasure of the director.
RCW 19.94.163 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 163
RCW 19.94.163: Testing by department—Ensuring enforcement—Issuance of seal of approval—Exception.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section and *RCW 19.94.190 (1)(d), the department shall test and inspect each biennium a sufficient number of weighing and measuring instruments and devices to ensure that the provisions of this chapter are enforced. (2) The department may issue an official seal of approval for each weighing or measuring instrument or device that has been tested and inspected and found to be correct. (3) Except as provided in RCW 19.94.216 , this section does not apply to weighing or measuring instruments or devices located in an area of the state that is within a city that has a city sealer and a weights and measures program pursuant to RCW 19.94.280 unless the city sealer does not possess the equipment necessary to test and inspect the weighing or measuring instrument or device.
RCW 19.27.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27 / Section 020
RCW 19.27.020: Purposes—Objectives—Standards.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety and welfare of the occupants or users of buildings and structures and the general public by the provision of building codes throughout the state. Accordingly, this chapter is designed to effectuate the following purposes, objectives, and standards: (1) To require minimum performance standards and requirements for construction and construction materials, consistent with accepted standards of engineering, fire and life safety. (2) To require standards and requirements in terms of performance and nationally accepted standards. (3) To permit the use of modern technical methods, devices and improvements. (4) To eliminate restrictive, obsolete, conflicting, duplicating and unnecessary regulations and requirements which could unnecessarily increase construction costs or retard the use of new materials and methods of installation or provide unwarranted preferential treatment to types or classes of materials or products or methods of construction. (5) To provide for standards and specifications for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by physically disabled persons. (6) To consolidate within each authorized enforcement jurisdiction, the administration and enforcement of building codes.
RCW 19.77.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 77 / Section 050
RCW 19.77.050: Duration of certificate—Renewal—Fees—Rules.
Status: in_force

Registration of a trademark hereunder shall be effective for a term of five years from the date of registration. Upon application filed within six months prior to the expiration of such term, on a form to be furnished by the secretary of state requiring all the allegations of an application for original registration, the registration may be renewed for successive terms of five years as to the goods or services for which the trademark is still in use in this state. A renewal fee as set by rule by the secretary of state, payable to the secretary of state, shall accompany each application for renewal of the registration. The secretary of state shall notify registrants of trademarks hereunder or their agents for service of record with the secretary of state of the necessity of renewal within the year, but not less than six months, next preceding the expiration of the unexpired original or renewed term by writing to the last known address of the registrants or their agents according to the files of the secretary of state. Neither the secretary of state's failure to notify a registrant nor the registrant's nonreceipt of a notice under this section shall extend the term of a registration or excuse the registrant's failure to renew a registration.
RCW 19.116.120 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 116 / Section 120
RCW 19.116.120: Penalties in addition to other remedies or penalties.
Status: in_force

The penalties under this chapter are in addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by law for the conduct proscribed by this chapter.
RCW 19.94.255 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 255
RCW 19.94.255: Correction of rejected weights and measures.
Status: in_force

(1) Weighing or measuring instruments or devices that have been rejected under the authority of the director or a city sealer shall remain subject to the control of the rejecting authority until such time as suitable repair or disposition thereof has been made as required by this section. (2) The owner of any weighing or measuring instrument or device that has been marked or tagged as rejected by the director or a city sealer shall cause the same to be made correct within thirty days or such longer period as may be authorized by the rejecting authority. In lieu of correction, the owner of such weighing and measuring instrument or device may dispose of the same, but only in the manner specifically authorized by the rejecting authority. (3) Weighing and measuring instruments or devices that have been rejected shall not again be used commercially until they have been reexamined and found to be correct by the department, city sealer, or a service agent registered with the department. (4) If a weighing or measuring instrument or device marked or tagged as rejected is placed back into commercial service by a service agent registered with the department, the agent shall provide a signed certification to the owner or operator of the instrument or device so indicating and shall report to the rejecting authority as provided by rule under *RCW 19.94.190 (1)(c).
RCW 19.94.555 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 555
RCW 19.94.555: Electric vehicle supply equipment exemptions.
Status: reserved

(1) Publicly available electric vehicle supply equipment is exempt from compliance with the requirements of RCW 19.94.560 through 19.94.570 if: (a) Members of the public may use the electric vehicle supply equipment at no cost, including no charges, fees, memberships, minimum balance on an account, and other cost at all times; and (b) It is clearly marked that the electric vehicle supply equipment is available for use at no cost at all times. (2) RCW 19.94.560 through 19.94.575 do not apply to: (a) Workplace electric vehicle supply equipment and its associated parking spaces if it is clearly marked and operated as available exclusively to employees or contracted drivers, regardless of the physical accessibility of the electric vehicle supply equipment to the public; (b) Electric vehicle supply equipment and associated parking spaces reserved exclusively for residents, tenants, visitors, or employees of a private residence or common interest community; or a residential building adjacent to a private residence; (c) Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment located on or near the curb of a residential electric utility customer's property, directly connected to that residential electric utility customer's meter, and intended to serve only that residential electric utility customer; (d) Electric vehicle supply equipment and associated parking spaces provided by a vehicle dealer licensed under chapter 46.70 RCW at its established place of business. (3) The director may by rule provide exemptions from compliance with some or all requirements of this chapter to benefit the public and provide protections to consumers, including electric vehicle supply equipment that is not available or intended for use by the public but where charges, fees, or other costs are required to initiate a charging session.
RCW 19.146.080 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 146 / Section 080
RCW 19.146.080: Borrowers unable to obtain loans—Mortgage broker to provide copies of certain documents—Conditions—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise required by the United States Code or the Code of Federal Regulations, now or as amended, if a borrower is unable to obtain a loan for any reason and the borrower has paid for an appraisal, title report, or credit report in full, the mortgage broker shall give a copy of the appraisal, title report, or credit report to the borrower and transmit the originals to any other mortgage broker or lender to whom the borrower directs that the documents be transmitted. Regardless of whether the borrower has obtained a loan, the mortgage broker must provide the copies or transmit the documents within five days after the borrower has made the request in writing.
RCW 19.29A.120 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 29A / Section 120
RCW 19.29A.120: Exemptions—Energy benchmark programs.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to energy benchmarking programs authorized by: (1) Federal law; (2) state law; or (3) local laws that are consistent with the personally identifying information requirements of RCW 19.27A.170 .
RCW 19.116.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 116 / Section 050
RCW 19.116.050: Unlawful transfer of motor vehicle—Conditions.
Status: in_force

A dealer engages in an act of unlawful transfer of ownership interest in motor vehicles when all of the following circumstances are met: (1) The dealer does not pay off any balance due to the secured party on a vehicle acquired by the dealer, no later than the close of the second business day after the acquisition date of the vehicle; and (2) The dealer does not obtain a certificate of title under RCW 46.70.124 for each used vehicle kept in his or her possession unless that certificate is in the possession of the person holding a security interest in the dealer's inventory; and (3) The dealer does not transfer the certificate of title after the transferee has taken possession of the motor vehicle.
RCW 19.186.005 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 186 / Section 005
RCW 19.186.005: Findings—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that many homeowners are solicited by siding and roofing contractors to purchase home improvements. Some contractors misrepresent the financing terms or the cost of the improvements, preventing the homeowner from making an informed decision about whether the improvements are affordable. The result is that many homeowners face financial hardship including the loss of their homes through foreclosure. The legislature declares that this is a matter of public interest. It is the intent of the legislature to establish rules of business practice for roofing and siding contractors to promote honesty and fair dealing with homeowners.
RCW 19.320.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 320 / Section 050
RCW 19.320.050: Assistance information.
Status: in_force

The department of labor and industries shall integrate information on assisting victims of human trafficking in posters and brochures, as deemed appropriate by the department. The information shall include the toll-free telephone number of the national human trafficking resource center and the Washington state office of crime victims advocacy.
RCW 19.250.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 250 / Section 020
RCW 19.250.020: Reasonable investigation required—Consent.
Status: in_force

(1) A directory provider shall not include any phone number that belongs to a Washington state resident in any directory of any form, or sell the contents of any directory database, without first undertaking a reasonable ongoing investigation as to whether the phone number is a wireless phone number. An investigation under this section is presumed reasonable if the directory provider compares the phone number at least every thirty days against: (a) A commercially available list of central office code assignment records offered through the North American numbering plan administration or other similar service; or (b) a commercially available list of intermodal ports of telephone numbers between wireline-to-wireless ports and wireless-to-wireline ports. A directory provider also has a duty to continually use up-to-date, commercially available technology when conducting its investigation of a phone number. If an investigation reveals that the phone number is a wireless phone number, the directory provider shall not include the number in any directory of any form, or sell the contents of any directory database without first obtaining the subscriber's express, opt-in consent. The subscriber's consent must be obtained either in writing or electronically, and a receipt must be provided to the subscriber. The consent must be a separate document or located on a separate screen or web page that has the sole purpose of authorizing a directory provider to include the subscriber's wireless phone number in a publicly available directory assistance database. (2) In obtaining the subscriber's consent, the directory provider shall unambiguously disclose that, by consenting, the subscriber agrees to the following: (a) That the subscriber's wireless phone number may be sold or licensed as part of a list of subscribers and that the wireless phone number may be included in a publicly available directory assistance database; (b) That the subscriber may incur additional charges for receiving unsolicited calls or text messages; and (c) That the subscriber's express, opt-in consent will be construed as consent for the subsequent publication of the wireless phone number to and by third parties in other directories or databases. (3) This section does not preclude a directory provider from providing a reverse phone number search service. However, a subscriber whose wireless phone number is contained in a reverse phone number search service may utilize the opt-out provisions set forth in *RCW 19.250.030 .
RCW 19.160.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 160 / Section 010
RCW 19.160.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Local telephone directory" means a publication listing telephone numbers for various businesses in a certain geographic area and distributed free of charge to some or all telephone subscribers in that area. (2) "Local telephone number" means a specific telephone number, area code and prefix, assigned for the purpose of completing local calls between a calling party or station and any other party or station within a designated exchange or all of its designated local calling areas. The term "local telephone number" does not include long distance telephone numbers or any toll-free telephone numbers listed in a local telephone directory. (3) "Person" means an individual, partnership, limited liability partnership, corporation, or limited liability corporation.
RCW 19.31.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 31 / Section 030
RCW 19.31.030: Records.
Status: in_force

Each employment agency shall keep records of all services rendered employers and applicants. These records shall contain the name and address of the employer by whom the services were solicited; the name and address of the applicant; kind of position ordered by the employer; dates job orders or job listings are obtained; subsequent dates job orders or job listings are verified as still being current; kind of position accepted by the applicant; probable duration of the employment, if known; rate of wage or salary to be paid the applicant; amount of the employment agency's fee; dates and amounts of refund if any, and reason for such refund; and the contract agreed to between the agency and applicant. An employment listing service need not keep records pertaining to the kind of position accepted by applicant and probable duration of employment. An employment directory shall keep records of all services rendered to applicants. These records shall contain: The name and address of the applicant; amount of the employment directory's fee; dates and amounts of refund if any, and reason for the refund; the contract agreed to between the employment directory and applicant; and the dates of contact with employers made pursuant to RCW 19.31.190 (11). The director shall have authority to demand and to examine, at the employment agency's regular place of business, all books, documents, and records in its possession for inspection. Unless otherwise provided by rules or regulation adopted by the director, such records shall be maintained for a period of three years from the date in which they are made.
RCW 19.285.902 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 285 / Section 902
RCW 19.285.902: Short title—2007 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 937).
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the energy independence act.
RCW 19.310.130 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 310 / Section 130
RCW 19.310.130: Violations—Misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

A person who engages in business as an exchange facilitator and who violates RCW 19.310.100 (11) or (12) is guilty of a misdemeanor under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
RCW 19.02.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 02 / Section 050
RCW 19.02.050: Participation of state agencies.
Status: in_force

Each of the following agencies must fully participate in the implementation of this chapter: (1) Department of agriculture; (2) Secretary of state; (3) Department of social and health services; (4) Department of revenue; (5) Department of fish and wildlife; (6) Employment security department; (7) Department of labor and industries; (8) Liquor and cannabis board; (9) Department of health; (10) Department of licensing; (11) Utilities and transportation commission; (12) Board of accountancy; (13) Department of archaeology and historic preservation; (14) Department of children, youth, and families; (15) Department of ecology; (16) Department of financial institutions; (17) Department of transportation; (18) Gambling commission; (19) Horse racing commission; (20) Office of the insurance commissioner; (21) State lottery; (22) Student achievement council; (23) Washington state patrol; (24) Workforce training and education coordinating board; and (25) Other agencies as determined by the governor.
RCW 19.290.180 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 290 / Section 180
RCW 19.290.180: Director of licensing authorized to adopt rules and regulations, set license and renewal fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The director of licensing is hereby authorized to adopt reasonable rules and regulations not in conflict with provisions hereof for the proper operation and enforcement of this chapter. (2) The director shall set all license and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086 .
RCW 19.28.181 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 28 / Section 181
RCW 19.28.181: Application for certificate of competency.
Status: in_force

Any person desiring to be issued a certificate of competency as provided in this chapter shall deliver evidence in a form prescribed by the department affirming that said person has met the qualifications required under RCW 19.28.191 and 19.28.205 . An electrician from another jurisdiction applying for a certificate of competency must provide evidence in a form prescribed by the department affirming that the person has the equivalent qualifications to those required under RCW 19.28.191 .
RCW 19.60.025 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 60 / Section 025
RCW 19.60.025: Duty to record information—Precious metal property.
Status: in_force

(1) For any transaction involving property consisting of a precious metal bought or received from an individual, every secondhand precious metal dealer doing business in this state shall maintain wherever that business is conducted a record in which shall be legibly written in the English language, at the time of each transaction, the following information: (a) The signature of the person with whom the transaction is made; (b) The time and date of the transaction; (c) The name of the person or employee or the identification number of the person or employee conducting the transaction; (d) The name, date of birth, sex, height, weight, race, and residential address and telephone number of the person with whom the transaction is made; (e) A complete description of the precious metal property pledged, bought, or consigned, including the brand name, serial number, model number or name, any initials or engraving, size, pattern, and color of stone or stones; (f) The price paid; (g) The type and identifying number of identification used by the person with whom the transaction was made, which shall consist of a valid driver's license or identification card issued by any state or two pieces of identification issued by a governmental agency, one of which shall be descriptive of the person identified, and a full copy of both sides of each piece of identification used by the person with whom the transaction was made. At all times, one piece of current government issued picture identification will be required; and (h) The nature of the transaction, a number identifying the transaction, the store identification as designated by the applicable law enforcement agency, or the name and address of the business or location, including the street address, and room number if appropriate, and the name of the person or employee conducting the transaction, and the location of the property. (2) The records required in subsection (1) of this section shall at all times during the ordinary hours of business, or at reasonable times if ordinary hours of business are not kept, be open to the inspection by any commissioned law enforcement officer of the state or any of its political subdivisions, and shall be maintained wherever that business is conducted for three years following the date of the transaction.
RCW 19.28.511 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 28 / Section 511
RCW 19.28.511: Individual certification not required.
Status: in_force

Individual worker certification is not required for work under this subchapter. This subchapter does not preclude any person performing telecommunications work from obtaining a limited energy credit towards an electrical certificate of competency if they otherwise meet the certification requirements under this chapter that are applicable to electrical installations.
RCW 19.05.090 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 05 / Section 090
RCW 19.05.090: Labor and industries—Enforcement of amounts due.
Status: in_force

(1) Employers may not impermissibly withhold any amounts due to the employee related to the employer's obligations under RCW 19.05.030 . If any employee files a complaint with the department alleging that the employer impermissibly withheld any amounts due to the employee related to the employer's obligations under RCW 19.05.030 , the department shall investigate and otherwise enforce the complaint as an alleged violation of a wage payment requirement, as defined in RCW 49.48.082 . (2) During an investigation, if the department discovers information suggesting additional violations of impermissibly withheld amounts due to the employees related to the employer's obligations under RCW 19.05.030 , the department may investigate and take appropriate enforcement action without any additional complaint. The department may also initiate an investigation on behalf of one or more employees for any such violation when the director otherwise has reason to believe that a violation has occurred or will occur. (3) The department may conduct a consolidated investigation for any alleged withheld amounts due to the employees related to the employer's obligations under RCW 19.05.030 when there are common questions of law or fact involving the employees. If the department consolidates such matters into a single investigation, it shall provide notice to the employer. (4) The department may, for the purposes of enforcing this section, issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or parties and the production of documents, administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath, take depositions, and seek affidavits or other verifications. The department may require the employer perform a self-audit of any records. The results or conclusions of the self-audit must be provided to the department within a reasonable time. The department must specify the timelines in the self-audit request. The records examined by the employer in order to perform the self-audit must be made available to the department upon request. (5) Any citation or determination of compliance issued under this section is subject to RCW 49.48.083 , 49.48.084 , 49.48.085 , and 49.48.086 .
RCW 19.29A.130 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 29A / Section 130
RCW 19.29A.130: Finding—Intent.
Status: in_force

(1) Consumer disclosure ensures that retail electric consumers purchasing electric energy receive basic information about the characteristics associated with their electric product in a form that facilitates consumer understanding of retail electric energy service and the development of new products responsive to consumer preferences. (2) The legislature finds and declares that there is a need for reliable, accurate, and timely information regarding fuel source that is consistently collected, for all electricity products offered for retail sale in Washington. (3) The desirability and feasibility of such disclosure has been clearly established in nutrition labeling, uniform food pricing, truth-in-lending, and other consumer information programs. (4) The legislature intends to establish a consumer disclosure standard under which retail suppliers in Washington disclose information on the fuel mix of the electricity products they sell. Fundamental to disclosure is a label that promotes consistency in content and format, that is accurate, reliable, and simple to understand, and that allows verification of the accuracy of information reported. (5) To ensure that consumer information is verifiable and accurate, certain characteristics of electricity generation must be tracked and compared with information provided to consumers. (6) The legislature recognizes that the generation, transmission, and delivery of electricity occurs through a complex network of interconnected facilities and contractual arrangements. As a result, the legislature intends that the fuel characteristics disclosed under this chapter represent reasonable approximations that are suitable only for informational or disclosure purposes. (7) The disclosures required by this chapter reflect the characteristics of electricity products offered by retail suppliers to customers. Nothing in this chapter prohibits a retail supplier from communicating to its customers, owners, taxpayers, or the general public information regarding its investment in or ownership of renewable or nonrenewable generating facilities, its production of electricity, or its wholesale market activities, as long as the information is provided separately from the electricity product content label.
RCW 19.182.100 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 182 / Section 100
RCW 19.182.100: Consumer reporting agency—Consumer fees and charges for required information—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a consumer reporting agency may charge the following fees to the consumer: (a) For making a disclosure under RCW 19.182.070 and 19.182.080 , the consumer reporting agency may charge a fee not exceeding eight dollars. Beginning January 1, 1995, the eight-dollar charge may be adjusted on January 1st of each year based on corresponding changes in the consumer price index with fractional changes rounded to the nearest half dollar. (b) For furnishing a notification, statement, or summary to a person under RCW 19.182.090 (7), the consumer reporting agency may charge a fee not exceeding the charge that the agency would impose on each designated recipient for a consumer report. The amount of any charge must be disclosed to the consumer before furnishing the information. (2) A consumer reporting agency shall make all disclosures under RCW 19.182.070 and 19.182.080 and furnish all consumer reports under RCW 19.182.090 without charge, if requested by the consumer within sixty days after receipt by the consumer of a notification of adverse action under RCW 19.182.110 or of a notification from a debt collection agency affiliated with that consumer reporting agency stating that the consumer's credit rating may be or has been adversely affected. (3) A consumer reporting agency shall not impose any charge for (a) providing notice to a consumer required under RCW 19.182.090 , or (b) notifying a person under RCW 19.182.090 (7) of the deletion of information that is found to be inaccurate or that can no longer be verified, if the consumer designates that person to the agency before the end of the thirty-day period beginning on the date of notice under RCW 19.182.090 (8).
RCW 19.350.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 350 / Section 020
RCW 19.350.020: Bad faith assertions prohibited—Evidence of bad faith—Evidence of good faith—Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not make assertions of patent infringement in bad faith. (2) A court may consider the following nonexclusive factors as evidence that a person has made an assertion of patent infringement in bad faith: (a) The demand does not contain: (i) The patent number or numbers issued by the United States patent office or foreign agency; (ii) The name and address of the patent owner or owners or assignee or assignees, if any; and (iii) Factual allegations relating to the specific areas in which the target's product, service, or technology infringes the patent or is covered by the claims in the patent; (b) The target requested the information described in (a) of this subsection, and the person failed to provide the information within a reasonable time; (c) Before making a demand, the person did not conduct any analysis comparing the claims in the patent to the target's product, service, or technology; (d) The person threatens legal action that cannot legally be taken; (e) The assertion of patent infringement contains false, misleading, or deceptive information; (f) The person, or a subsidiary or an affiliate of the person, has previously filed or threatened to file one or more lawsuits based on the same or substantially equivalent assertion of patent infringement, and a court found the person's assertion to be without merit or found the assertion contains false, misleading, or deceptive information; or (g) Any other factor the court determines to be relevant. (3) Nothing in the demand letter or patent assertion may be used to move for declaratory judgment in underlying patent infringement litigation. (4) A court may consider the following factors as evidence that a person has made an assertion of patent infringement in good faith: (a) If the demand does not contain the information set forth in subsection (2)(a) of this section, the person provides the information to the target within a reasonable period of time after such information is requested by the target; (b) The person has: (i) Engaged in reasonable analysis to establish a reasonable, good faith basis for believing the target has infringed the patent; and (ii) Attempted to negotiate an appropriate remedy in a reasonable manner; (c) The person has: (i) Demonstrated reasonable business practices in previous efforts to enforce the patent; or (ii) Successfully enforced the patent, or a substantially similar patent, through litigation; (d) The person has made a substantial investment in the use of the patent or in the production or sale of a product covered by the patent; (e) The person is: (i) An inventor of the patent or an original assignee; (ii) An institution of higher education or a technology transfer organization affiliated with an institution of higher education; or (iii) Any owner or licensee of a patent who is using the patent in connection with substantial research, development, production, manufacturing, processing, or delivery of products or materials; or (f) Any other factor the court determines to be relevant. (5) Unless done in bad faith, nothing in this section may be construed to deem it an unfair or deceptive trade practice for any person who owns or has the right to license or enforce a patent to: (a) Advise others of that ownership or right of license or enforcement; (b) Communicate to others that the patent is available for license or sale; or (c) Seek compensation on account of a past or present infringement, or license to the patent, when it is reasonable to believe that the person from whom compensation is sought may owe such compensation or may need or want such a license to practice the patent. (6) The provisions of chapter 108, Laws of 2015 do not apply to a demand letter or civil action that includes a claim for relief arising under 35 U.S.C. Sec. 271(e)(2), 7 U.S.C. Sec. 136, 7 U.S.C. Sec. 2321, 21 U.S.C. Sec. 301, 35 U.S.C. Sec. 161, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 262, or 35 U.S.C. Sec. 287.
RCW 19.182.070 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 182 / Section 070
RCW 19.182.070: Disclosures to consumer.
Status: in_force

A consumer reporting agency shall, upon request by the consumer, clearly and accurately disclose: (1) All information in the file on the consumer at the time of request, except that medical information may be withheld. The agency shall inform the consumer of the existence of medical information, and the consumer has the right to have that information disclosed to the health care provider of the consumer's choice. Nothing in this chapter prevents, or authorizes a consumer reporting agency to prevent, the health care provider from disclosing the medical information to the consumer. The agency shall inform the consumer of the right to disclosure of medical information at the time the consumer requests disclosure of his or her file. (2) All items of information in its files on that consumer, including disclosure of the sources of the information, except that sources of information acquired solely for use in an investigative report may only be disclosed to a plaintiff under appropriate discovery procedures. (3) Identification of (a) each person who for employment purposes within the two-year period before the request, and (b) each person who for any other purpose within the six-month period before the request, procured a consumer report. (4) A record identifying all inquiries received by the agency in the six-month period before the request that identified the consumer in connection with a credit transaction that is not initiated by the consumer. (5) An identification of a person under subsection (3) or (4) of this section must include (a) the name of the person or, if applicable, the trade name under which the person conducts business; and (b) upon request of the consumer, the address of the person.
RCW 19.215.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 215 / Section 010
RCW 19.215.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Entity" includes a sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, association, financial institution, governmental entity, other than the federal government, and any other individual or group, engaged in a trade, occupation, enterprise, governmental function, or similar activity in this state, however organized and whether organized to operate at a profit. (2) "Destroy personal information" means shredding, erasing, or otherwise modifying personal information in records to make the personal information unreadable or undecipherable through any reasonable means. (3) "Individual" means a natural person, except that if the individual is under a legal disability, "individual" includes a parent or duly appointed legal representative. (4) "Personal financial" and "health information" mean information that is identifiable to an individual and that is commonly used for financial or health care purposes, including account numbers, access codes or passwords, information gathered for account security purposes, credit card numbers, information held for the purpose of account access or transaction initiation, or information that relates to medical history or status. (5) "Personal identification number issued by a government entity" means a tax identification number, social security number, driver's license or permit number, state identification card number issued by the department of licensing, or any other number or code issued by a government entity for the purpose of personal identification that is protected and is not available to the public under any circumstances. (6) "Record" includes any material, regardless of the physical form, on which information is recorded or preserved by any means, including in written or spoken words, graphically depicted, printed, or electromagnetically transmitted. "Record" does not include publicly available directories containing information an individual has voluntarily consented to have publicly disseminated or listed, such as name, address, or telephone number.
RCW 19.305.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 305 / Section 030
RCW 19.305.030: Certification—Fee.
Status: in_force

(1) Each manufacturer shall submit to the state director of fire protection a written certification attesting that: (a) Each cigarette listed in the certification has been tested in accordance with RCW 19.305.020 ; and (b) Each cigarette listed in the certification meets the performance standard set forth in RCW 19.305.020 (1)(c). (2) Each cigarette listed in the certification shall be described with the following information: (a) Brand or trade name on the package; (b) Style, such as light or ultra light; (c) Length in millimeters; (d) Circumference in millimeters; (e) Flavor, such as menthol or chocolate, if applicable; (f) Filter or nonfilter; (g) Package description, such as soft pack or box; (h) Marking approved in accordance with RCW 19.305.040 ; (i) The name, address, and telephone number of the laboratory, if different than the manufacturer that conducted the test; and (j) The date the testing occurred. (3) The certifications must be made available to the attorney general for purposes consistent with this chapter and the department of revenue for the purposes of ensuring compliance with this section. (4) Each cigarette certified under this section must be recertified every three years. (5) For each cigarette listed in a certification, a manufacturer shall pay to the state director of fire protection a fee of two hundred fifty dollars. The state director of fire protection is authorized to annually adjust this fee to ensure it defrays the actual costs of the processing, testing, enforcement, and oversight activities required by this chapter. (6) If a manufacturer has certified a cigarette under this section, and thereafter makes any change to that cigarette that is likely to alter its compliance with the reduced cigarette ignition propensity standards required by this chapter, that cigarette may not be sold or offered for sale in this state until the manufacturer retests the cigarette in accordance with the testing standards set forth in RCW 19.305.020 and maintains records of that retesting as required by RCW 19.305.020 . Any altered cigarette which does not meet the performance standard set forth in RCW 19.305.020 may not be sold in this state.
RCW 19.60.014 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 60 / Section 014
RCW 19.60.014: Fixed place of business required.
Status: in_force

No person may operate as a pawnbroker unless the person maintains a fixed place of business within the state.
RCW 19.27.100 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27 / Section 100
RCW 19.27.100: Cities, towns, counties may impose fees different from state building code.
Status: in_force

Except for permitting fees for agricultural structures under RCW 19.27.087 , nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a city, town, or county of the state from imposing fees different from those set forth in the state building code.
RCW 19.58.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 58 / Section 020
RCW 19.58.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions contained in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Bid" means a written or oral offer or proposal to buy made by an exhibitor to a distributor in response to an invitation to bid for the license or right to exhibit a motion picture, the license stating the terms under which the exhibitor agrees to exhibit the motion picture. (2) "Blind bidding" means the exhibitor's bidding or negotiating for, or the exhibitor's offering or agreeing to, terms for the license or right to exhibit a feature motion picture at any time either before the feature motion picture has been trade screened within the state or before the feature motion picture has been otherwise made available for viewing within the state by all exhibitors. (3) "Blind selling" means the practice whereby a distributor licenses a feature motion picture before the exhibitor is afforded an opportunity to view the feature motion picture by trade screening. (4) "Buying" or "selling" of the right to exhibit a feature motion picture means the licensing of a theater to show the feature motion picture for a certain number of days for a certain price. (5) "Distributor" means a person engaged in the business of distributing or supplying more than one feature motion picture per year to exhibitors by rental, sale, licensing, or other agreement. (6) "Exhibit" or "exhibition" means playing or showing a feature motion picture to the public for an admission charge. (7) "Exhibitor" means a person in the business of operating one or more theaters in which motion pictures are exhibited to the public. (8) "Feature motion picture" means a motion picture exceeding sixty minutes in duration. (9) "Invitation to bid" means a written or oral solicitation or invitation by a distributor to one or more exhibitors to bid or negotiate for the license or right to exhibit a feature motion picture. (10) "Licensing agreement" means a contract, agreement, understanding, or condition between a distributor and an exhibitor relating to the licensing or exhibition of a feature motion picture by the exhibitor. (11) "Person" means one or more individuals, firms, partnerships, associations, societies, trusts, organizations, or corporations. (12) "Run" means the continuous exhibition of a feature motion picture in a defined geographic area for a specified period of time. A "first run" is the first exhibition of the feature motion picture in the defined area; a "second run" is the second exhibition; and "subsequent runs" are subsequent exhibitions after the second run. "Exclusive run" is a run limited to a single theater in a defined geographic area and a "nonexclusive run" is a run in more than one theater in a defined geographic area. (13) "Theater" means an establishment in which feature motion pictures are regularly exhibited to the public for an admission charge. (14) "Trade screening" means the exhibition of a feature motion picture, prior to its release for public exhibition by a distributor, in the largest city within the state, which is open to all exhibitors from whom the distributor intends to solicit bids or with whom the distributor intends to negotiate for the license or right to exhibit the feature motion picture.
RCW 19.27.031 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27 / Section 031
RCW 19.27.031: State building code—Adoption—Conflicts—Opinions.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, there shall be in effect in all counties and cities the state building code which shall consist of the following model codes which are hereby adopted by reference: (a)(i) The International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc.; (ii) The International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc.; (b) The International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., except that the standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code); (c) The International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., including those standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the International Fire Code: PROVIDED, That, notwithstanding any wording in this code, participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying handheld candles; (d) Only those portions of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code, published by the International Code Council Inc., as specifically referenced in RCW 19.27.560 (1), or the model International Wildland Urban Interface Code specifically referenced in RCW 19.27.560 (2); (e) The Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials: PROVIDED, That any provisions of such code affecting sewers or fuel gas piping are not adopted; (f) The rules adopted by the council establishing standards for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities or elderly persons as provided in RCW 70.92.100 through 70.92.160 ; and (g) The state's climate zones for building purposes are designated in *RCW 19.27A.020 (3) and may not be changed through the adoption of a model code or rule. (2) In case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsection (1) of this section, the first named code shall govern over those following. (3)(a) The model codes enumerated in this section shall be adopted or amended by the council as provided in RCW 19.27.074 and 19.27.032 through 19.27.034 in a three-year state building code adoption cycle. The state building code adoption cycle follows the adoption cycle of the model codes. Substantive changes to the state building code may only be adopted within the three-year cycle except as provided in RCW 19.27.032 . (b) The council shall review the most recent editions of each of the model codes enumerated in subsection (1) of this section and take action on adoption no later than 30 months after the date of publication of each such code. The "date of publication" is the date of publication printed in each model code. If only a month and year are shown, the date of publication for such code shall be the last day of the month shown. (4) The council may initiate and implement an interim code adoption cycle for all Washington state building codes if a majority of its voting membership determines one is needed to correct errors and omissions, or eliminate obsolete, conflicting, redundant, or unnecessary regulations as provided in RCW 19.27.032 through 19.27.034 . (5) Petitions for emergency statewide amendments to the building code may be submitted, considered, and adopted at any time in accordance with RCW 34.05.350 and 19.27.032 through 19.27.034 . (6) Off-cycle amendments to any of the Washington state building codes may be initiated and implemented at any time if directed by the legislature. (7) The council shall solicit input from first responders to ensure that firefighter safety issues are addressed during the code adoption process. (8) The council may issue opinions relating to the codes at the request of a local official charged with the duty to enforce the enumerated codes.
RCW 19.27A.270 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27A / Section 270
RCW 19.27A.270: New housing in existing buildings—Adoption of rule.
Status: in_force

By January 1, 2024, the state building code council shall adopt by rule an amendment to the current energy code that waives the requirement for unchanged portions of an existing building used for residential purposes to meet the current energy code solely because of the addition of new dwelling units within the building. New dwelling units created within the existing building must meet the requirements of the current energy code.
RCW 19.27.080 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27 / Section 080
RCW 19.27.080: Chapters of RCW not affected.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter affects the provisions of chapters 19.27A , 19.28, 43.22, 70.77, 70.79, 70.87, 43.44, 18.20, 18.46, 18.51, 28A.305, 70.41, 70.62, 70.75, 70.108, 71.12, 74.15, 70A.15, 76.04, 70A.355 RCW, or RCW 28A.195.010 , or grants rights to duplicate the authorities provided under chapters 70A.15 or 76.04 RCW.
RCW 19.305.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 305 / Section 010
RCW 19.305.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Agent" means any person licensed by the department of revenue to purchase and affix adhesive or meter stamps on packages of cigarettes. (2) "Cigarette" means any roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco, irrespective of size or shape and irrespective of the tobacco being flavored, adulterated, or mixed with any other ingredient, when the roll has a wrapper or cover made of paper or any material, except when the wrapper is wholly or in the greater part made of natural leaf tobacco in its natural state. (3) "Manufacturer" means: (a) Any entity that manufactures or otherwise produces cigarettes or causes cigarettes to be manufactured or produced anywhere that the manufacturer intends to be sold in this state, including cigarettes intended to be sold in the United States through an importer; (b) The first purchaser anywhere that intends to resell in the United States cigarettes manufactured anywhere that the original manufacturer or maker does not intend to be sold in the United States; or (c) Any entity that becomes a successor of an entity described in (a) or (b) of this subsection. (4) "Quality control and quality assurance program" means the laboratory procedures implemented to ensure that operator bias, systematic and nonsystematic methodological errors, and equipment-related problems do not affect the results of the testing. Such a program ensures that the testing repeatability remains within the required repeatability values stated in RCW 19.305.020 (1)(f) for all test trials used to certify cigarettes in accordance with this chapter. (5) "Repeatability" means the range of values within which the repeat results of cigarette test trials from a single laboratory will fall ninety-five percent of the time. (6) "Retail dealer" means any person, other than a manufacturer or wholesale dealer, engaged in selling cigarettes or tobacco products. (7) "Sale" or "sell" means any transfer of title of cigarettes for consideration, exchange, barter, gift, offer for sale, or distribution, in any manner or by any means. (8) "Wholesale dealer" means any person who sells cigarettes or tobacco products to retail dealers or other persons for purposes of resale, and any person who owns, operates, or maintains one or more cigarette or tobacco product vending machines in, at, or upon premises owned or occupied by any other person.
RCW 19.375.040 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 375 / Section 040
RCW 19.375.040: Exclusions.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in this chapter applies in any manner to a financial institution or an affiliate of a financial institution that is subject to Title V of the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley act of 1999 and the rules promulgated thereunder. (2) Nothing in this chapter applies to activities subject to Title V of the federal health insurance privacy and portability act of 1996 and the rules promulgated thereunder. (3) Nothing in this chapter expands or limits the authority of a law enforcement officer acting within the scope of his or her authority including, but not limited to, the authority of a state law enforcement officer in executing lawful searches and seizures.
RCW 19.120.110 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 120 / Section 110
RCW 19.120.110: Civil actions by retailers—Attorneys' fees.
Status: in_force

Any motor fuel retailer who is injured in his or her business by the commission of any act prohibited by this chapter, or any motor fuel retailer injured because of his or her refusal to accede to a proposal for an arrangement which, if consumated, would be in violation of this chapter may bring a civil action in superior court to enjoin further violations, to recover the actual damages sustained by him or her, or both, together with the costs of the suit, including reasonable attorney's fees.
RCW 19.350.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 350 / Section 030
RCW 19.350.030: Enforcement of chapter—Application of consumer protection act.
Status: in_force

The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state, or as parens patriae on behalf of persons residing in the state, to enforce this chapter. For actions brought by the attorney general to enforce the provisions of this section, the legislature finds that the practices covered by this section are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. For actions brought by the attorney general to enforce this chapter, a violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for purposes of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 19.158.130 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 158 / Section 130
RCW 19.158.130: Damages, costs, attorneys' fees—Remedies not limited.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other penalties or remedies under chapter 19.86 RCW, a person who is injured by a violation of this chapter may bring an action for recovery of actual damages, including court costs and attorneys' fees. No provision in this chapter shall be construed to limit any right or remedy provided under chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 19.77.115 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 77 / Section 115
RCW 19.77.115: Classification of goods and services.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state must adopt by rule a classification of goods and services for convenience of administration of this chapter, but not to limit or extend the applicant's or registrant's rights, and a single application for registration of a mark may include any or all goods upon which, or services with which, the mark is actually being used indicating the appropriate class or classes of goods or services. When a single application includes goods or services that fall within multiple classes, the secretary of state may require payment of a fee for each class. To the extent practical, the classification of goods and services should conform to the classification adopted by the United States patent and trademark office.
RCW 19.315.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 315 / Section 010
RCW 19.315.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Person" has the same meaning as in RCW 19.86.010 . (2) "Rebate" means an offer to provide cash, credit, or credit towards future purchases, that is offered to consumers who acquire or purchase a specified product or service and that is conditioned upon the customer submitting a request for redemption after satisfying the terms and conditions of the offer. "Rebate" does not include: Any discount from the purchase price that is taken at the time of purchase; any discount, cash, credit, or credit towards a future purchase that is automatically provided to a consumer without the need to submit a request for redemption; or any refund that may be given to a consumer in accordance with a company's return, guarantee, adjustment, or warranty policies, or any company's frequent shopper customer reward program.
RCW 19.120.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 120 / Section 050
RCW 19.120.050: Purchase of real estate and improvements owned by refiner-supplier—Retailer given right of first refusal—Notice to retailer.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, the motor fuel retailer shall be given the right of first refusal to purchase the real estate and/or improvements owned by the refiner-supplier at the franchise location, and at least thirty days' advance notice within which to exercise this right, prior to any sale thereof to any other buyer.
RCW 19.105.440 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 105 / Section 440
RCW 19.105.440: Registration as salesperson—Application—Unprofessional conduct—Assurances of discontinuance—Renewal of registration—Support order, noncompliance.
Status: in_force

(1) A salesperson may apply for registration by filing in a complete and readable form with the director an application form provided by the director that includes the following: (a) A statement whether or not the applicant has been found to have engaged in any violation of any act designed to protect consumers and whether the applicant is qualified for licensure under RCW 18.235.130 ; (b) A statement fully describing the applicant's employment history for the past five years and whether or not any termination of employment was the result of any theft, fraud, or act of dishonesty; (c) A consent to service comparable to that required of operators under this chapter; and (d) Required filing fees. (2) In addition to the unprofessional conduct specified in RCW 18.235.130 , the director may take disciplinary action against a camping resort salesperson's registration or application for registration under this chapter or the person's license or application under chapter 18.85 RCW for any of the following conduct, acts, or conditions: (a) Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any lawful rules adopted by the director pursuant thereto; (b) Making, printing, publishing, distributing, or causing, authorizing, or knowingly permitting the making, printing, publication, or distribution of false statements, descriptions, or promises of such character as to reasonably induce any person to act thereon, if the statements, descriptions, or promises purport to be made or to be performed by either the applicant or registrant and the applicant or registrant then knew or, by the exercise of reasonable care and inquiry, could have known, of the falsity of the statements, descriptions, or promises; (c) Knowingly committing, or being a party to, any material fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, conspiracy, collusion, trick, scheme, or device whereby any other person lawfully relies upon the work, representation, or conduct of the applicant or registrant; (d) Continuing to sell camping resort contracts in a manner whereby the interests of the public are endangered, if the director has, by order in writing, stated objections thereto; (e) Misrepresentation of membership in any state or national association; or (f) Discrimination against any person in hiring or in sales activity on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin, or violating any state or federal antidiscrimination law. (3) The director, subsequent to any complaint filed against a salesperson or pursuant to an investigation to determine violations, may enter into stipulated assurances of discontinuances in lieu of issuing a statement of charges or a cease and desist order or conducting a hearing. The assurance shall consist of a statement of the law in question and an agreement not to violate the stated provision. The salesperson shall not be required to admit to any violation of the law, nor shall the assurance be construed as such an admission. Violation of an assurance under this subsection is grounds for disciplinary action. (4) The director may by rule require such further information or conditions for registration as a camping resort salesperson, including qualifying examinations and fingerprint cards prepared by authorized law enforcement agencies, as the director deems necessary to protect the interests of purchasers. (5) Registration as a camping resort salesperson shall be effective for a period of one year unless the director specifies otherwise or the salesperson transfers employment to a different registrant. Registration as a camping resort salesperson shall be renewed annually, or at the time of transferring employment, whichever occurs first, by the filing of a form prescribed by the director for that purpose. (6) It is unlawful for a registrant of camping resort contracts to employ or a person to act as a camping resort salesperson covered under this section unless the salesperson has in effect with the department and displays a valid registration in a conspicuous location at each of the sales offices at which the salesperson is employed. It is the responsibility of both the operator and the salesperson to notify the department when and where a salesperson is employed, his or her responsibilities and duties, and when the salesperson's employment or reported duties are changed or terminated. (7) The director shall immediately suspend the license or certificate of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.
RCW 19.112.005 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 112 / Section 005
RCW 19.112.005: Purpose.
Status: in_force

It is desired that there should be uniformity among the requirements of the several states. This chapter provides for the establishment of quality specifications for all liquid motor fuels, except aviation fuel, marine fuel, and liquefied petroleum gases, and establishes a sampling, testing, and enforcement program.
RCW 19.270.080 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 270 / Section 080
RCW 19.270.080: Chapter 19.86 RCW not affected.
Status: in_force

Chapter 500, Laws of 2005 does not add to, contract, alter, or amend any cause of action allowed under chapter 19.86 RCW and does not affect in any way the application of chapter 19.86 RCW to any future case or fact pattern.
RCW 19.09.315 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 09 / Section 315
RCW 19.09.315: Forms and procedures—Filing of financial statement—Publications—Fee.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary may establish, by rule, standard forms and procedures for the efficient administration of this chapter. (2) The secretary may provide by rule for the filing of a financial statement by registered entities. (3) The secretary may issue such publications, reports, or information from the records as may be useful to the solicited public and charitable organizations. To defray the costs of any such publication, the secretary is authorized to charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of preparing, printing, and distributing such publications, in accordance with RCW 43.07.130 .
RCW 19.150.040 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 150 / Section 040
RCW 19.150.040: Unpaid rent—Termination of occupant's rights—Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) When any part of the rent or other charges due from an occupant remains unpaid for fourteen consecutive days, an owner may terminate the right of the occupant to the use of the storage space at a self-service storage facility by sending a preliminary lien notice to the occupant's last known address, and to the alternative address specified in RCW 19.150.120 (2), by first-class mail, postage prepaid, or electronic mail [email] address, containing all of the following: (a) An itemized statement of the owner's claim showing the sums due at the time of the notice and the date when the sums become due. (b) A statement that the occupant's right to use the storage space will terminate on a specified date (not less than fourteen days after the notice is sent) unless all sums due and to become due by that date are paid by the occupant prior to the specified date. (c) A notice that the occupant may be denied or continue to be denied, as the case may be, access to the storage space after the termination date if the sums are not paid, and that an owner's lien, as provided for in RCW 19.150.020 may be imposed thereafter. (d) The name, street address, and telephone number of the owner, or his or her designated agent, whom the occupant may contact to respond to the notice. (2) The owner may not send by electronic mail [email] the notice required under this section to the occupant's last known address or alternative address unless: (a) The occupant expressly agrees to notice by electronic mail [email]; (b) The rental agreement executed by the occupant specifies in bold type that notices will be given to the occupant by electronic mail [email]; (c) The owner provides the occupant with the electronic mail [email] address from which notices will be sent and directs the occupant to modify his or her email settings to allow electronic mail [email] from that address to avoid any filtration systems; and (d) The owner notifies the occupant of any change in the electronic mail [email] address from which notices will be sent prior to the address change.
RCW 19.40.011 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 40 / Section 011
RCW 19.40.011: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Affiliate" means: (a) A person that directly or indirectly owns, controls, or holds with power to vote, twenty percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of the debtor, other than a person that holds the securities: (i) As a fiduciary or agent without sole discretionary power to vote the securities; or (ii) Solely to secure a debt, if the person has not in fact exercised the power to vote; (b) A corporation twenty percent or more of whose outstanding voting securities are directly or indirectly owned, controlled, or held with power to vote, by the debtor or a person that directly or indirectly owns, controls, or holds with power to vote, twenty percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of the debtor, other than a person that holds the securities: (i) As a fiduciary or agent without sole discretionary power to vote the securities; or (ii) Solely to secure a debt, if the person has not in fact exercised the power to vote; (c) A person whose business is operated by the debtor under a lease or other agreement, or a person substantially all of whose assets are controlled by the debtor; or (d) A person that operates the debtor's business under a lease or other agreement or controls substantially all of the debtor's assets. (2) "Asset" means property of a debtor, but the term does not include: (a) Property to the extent it is encumbered by a valid lien; or (b) Property to the extent it is generally exempt under nonbankruptcy law. (3) "Claim," except as used in "claim for relief," means a right to payment, whether or not the right is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable, secured, or unsecured. (4) "Creditor" means a person that has a claim. (5) "Debt" means liability on a claim. (6) "Debtor" means a person that is liable on a claim. (7) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. (8) "Insider" includes: (a) If the debtor is an individual: (i) A relative of the debtor or of a general partner of the debtor; (ii) A partnership in which the debtor is a general partner; (iii) A general partner in a partnership described in (a)(ii) of this subsection; or (iv) A corporation of which the debtor is a director, officer, or person in control; (b) If the debtor is a corporation: (i) A director of the debtor; (ii) An officer of the debtor; (iii) A person in control of the debtor; (iv) A partnership in which the debtor is a general partner; (v) A general partner in a partnership described in (b)(iv) of this subsection; or (vi) A relative of a general partner, director, officer, or person in control of the debtor; (c) If the debtor is a partnership: (i) A general partner in the debtor; (ii) A relative of a general partner in, or a general partner of, or a person in control of the debtor; (iii) Another partnership in which the debtor is a general partner; (iv) A general partner in a partnership described in (c)(iii) of this subsection; or (v) A person in control of the debtor; (d) An affiliate, or an insider of an affiliate as if the affiliate were the debtor; and (e) A managing agent of the debtor. (9) "Lien" means a charge against or an interest in property to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation, and includes a security interest created by agreement, a judicial lien obtained by legal or equitable process or proceedings, a common-law lien, or a statutory lien. (10) "Organization" means a person other than an individual. (11) "Person" means an individual, estate, partnership, association, trust, business or nonprofit entity, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or other legal or commercial entity. (12) "Property" means anything that may be the subject of ownership. (13) "Reasonably equivalent value" includes, without limitation, a transfer or an obligation that is within the range of values for which the transferor would have sold the property or services to, or purchased the property or services from, the transferee in an arm's length transaction at market rates. (14) "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (15) "Relative" means an individual related by consanguinity within the third degree as determined by the common law, a spouse, or an individual related to a spouse within the third degree as so determined, and includes an individual in an adoptive relationship within the third degree. (16) "Sign" means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record: (a) To execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or (b) To attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process. (17) "Transfer" means every mode, direct or indirect, absolute or conditional, voluntary or involuntary, of disposing of or parting with an asset or an interest in an asset, and includes payment of money, release, lease, license, and creation of a lien or other encumbrance. (18) "Valid lien" means a lien that is effective against the holder of a judicial lien subsequently obtained by legal or equitable process or proceedings.
RCW 19.190.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 050
RCW 19.190.050: Blocking of commercial electronic mail by interactive computer service—Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

(1) An interactive computer service may, upon its own initiative, block the receipt or transmission through its service of any commercial electronic mail that it reasonably believes is, or will be, sent in violation of this chapter. (2) No interactive computer service may be held liable for any action voluntarily taken in good faith to block the receipt or transmission through its service of any commercial electronic mail which it reasonably believes is, or will be, sent in violation of this chapter.
RCW 19.225.070 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 225 / Section 070
RCW 19.225.070: Notice to educational institution.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, "communicating or attempting to communicate" means contacting or attempting to contact by an in-person meeting, a record, or any other method that conveys or attempts to convey a message. (2) Not later than seventy-two hours prior to entering into an agency contract and again not later than seventy-two hours after entering into an agency contract, or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete agent shall give notice in a record of the existence of the contract to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the athlete is enrolled or at which the athlete agent has reasonable grounds to believe the athlete intends to enroll. (3) Not later than seventy-two hours prior to entering into an agency contract and again not later than seventy-two hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete shall inform the athletic director of the educational institution at which the athlete is enrolled that the athlete has entered into an agency contract and the name and contact information of the athlete agent. (4) If an athlete agent enters into an agency contract with a student athlete and the athlete subsequently enrolls at an educational institution, the athlete agent shall notify the athletic director of the institution of the existence of the contract not later than seventy-two hours after the athlete agent knew or should have known the athlete enrolled. (5) If an athlete agent has a relationship with a student athlete before the athlete enrolls in an educational institution and receives an athletic scholarship from the institution, the athlete agent shall notify the institution of the relationship not later than ten days after the enrollment if the athlete agent knows or should have known of the enrollment and: (a) The relationship was motivated in whole or part by the intention of the athlete agent to recruit or solicit the athlete to enter an agency contract in the future; or (b) The athlete agent directly or indirectly recruited or solicited the athlete to enter an agency contract before the enrollment. (6) An athlete agent shall give notice in a record to the athletic director of any educational institution at which a student athlete is enrolled before the athlete agent communicates or attempts to communicate with: (a) The athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, a parent or guardian of the athlete, to influence the athlete or parent or guardian to enter into an agency contract; or (b) Another individual to have that individual influence the athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the athlete to enter into an agency contract. (7) If a communication or attempt to communicate with an athlete agent is initiated by a student athlete or another individual on behalf of the athlete, the athlete agent shall notify in a record the athletic director of any educational institution at which the athlete is enrolled. The notification must be made not later than ten days after the communication or attempt. (8) An educational institution that becomes aware of a violation of chapter 13, Laws of 2016 sp. sess. by an athlete agent shall notify any professional league or players association with which the institution is aware the athlete agent is licensed or registered of the violation.
RCW 19.310.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 310 / Section 050
RCW 19.310.050: Claims on fidelity bonds—Remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who claims to have sustained damages by reason of the fraudulent act or covered dishonest act of an exchange facilitator or an exchange facilitator's employee may file a claim on the fidelity bond. (2) The remedies provided under this section are cumulative and nonexclusive and do not affect any other remedy available at law.
RCW 19.162.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 162 / Section 050
RCW 19.162.050: Services directed at children.
Status: in_force

An information provider that does business in the state of Washington shall not direct information delivery services to children under the age of twelve years unless the information provider complies with the following provisions: (1) Interactive calls where children under the age of twelve years can speak to other children under the age of twelve years are prohibited. (2) Programs directed to children under the age of twelve where the children are asked to provide their names, addresses, telephone numbers, or other identifying information are prohibited. (3) Advertisements for information delivery services that are directed to children under the age of twelve years must contain a visual disclosure that clearly and conspicuously in the case of print and broadcast advertising, and audibly in the case of broadcast advertising, states that children under the age of twelve years must obtain parental consent before placing a call to the advertised number. (4) Program messages that encourage children under the age of twelve years to make increased numbers of calls in order to obtain progressively more valuable prizes, awards, or similarly denominated items are prohibited. (5) Advertisements for information delivery services that are directed to children under the age of twelve years must contain, in age-appropriate language, an accurate description of the services being provided. In the case of print advertising, the information must be clear and conspicuous and in the case of broadcast advertising, it must be visually displayed clearly and conspicuously and verbally disclosed in an audible, clearly articulated manner. (6) Program messages that are directed to children under the age of twelve years that employ broadcast advertising where an electronic tone signal is emitted during the broadcast of the advertisement that automatically dials the program message are prohibited.
RCW 19.108.910 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 108 / Section 910
RCW 19.108.910: Construction of uniform act.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this chapter among states enacting it.
RCW 19.182.130 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 182 / Section 130
RCW 19.182.130: Obtaining information under false pretenses—Penalty.
Status: in_force

A person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses is subject to a fine of up to five thousand dollars or imprisonment for up to three hundred sixty-four days, or both.
RCW 19.373.070 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 373 / Section 070
RCW 19.373.070: Valid authorization to sell—Defects—Provision to consumer.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, beginning March 31, 2024, it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell consumer health data concerning a consumer without first obtaining valid authorization from the consumer. The sale of consumer health data must be consistent with the valid authorization signed by the consumer. This authorization must be separate and distinct from the consent obtained to collect or share consumer health data, as required under RCW 19.373.030 . (2) A valid authorization to sell consumer health data is a document consistent with this section and must be written in plain language. The valid authorization to sell consumer health data must contain the following: (a) The specific consumer health data concerning the consumer that the person intends to sell; (b) The name and contact information of the person collecting and selling the consumer health data; (c) The name and contact information of the person purchasing the consumer health data from the seller identified in (b) of this subsection; (d) A description of the purpose for the sale, including how the consumer health data will be gathered and how it will be used by the purchaser identified in (c) of this subsection when sold; (e) A statement that the provision of goods or services may not be conditioned on the consumer signing the valid authorization; (f) A statement that the consumer has a right to revoke the valid authorization at any time and a description on how to submit a revocation of the valid authorization; (g) A statement that the consumer health data sold pursuant to the valid authorization may be subject to redisclosure by the purchaser and may no longer be protected by this section; (h) An expiration date for the valid authorization that expires one year from when the consumer signs the valid authorization; and (i) The signature of the consumer and date. (3) An authorization is not valid if the document has any of the following defects: (a) The expiration date has passed; (b) The authorization does not contain all the information required under this section; (c) The authorization has been revoked by the consumer; (d) The authorization has been combined with other documents to create a compound authorization; or (e) The provision of goods or services is conditioned on the consumer signing the authorization. (4) A copy of the signed valid authorization must be provided to the consumer. (5) The seller and purchaser of consumer health data must retain a copy of all valid authorizations for sale of consumer health data for six years from the date of its signature or the date when it was last in effect, whichever is later. (6) A small business must comply with this section beginning June 30, 2024.
RCW 19.105.360 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 105 / Section 360
RCW 19.105.360: Filing of sales literature, contract form, disclosure supplements.
Status: in_force

The camping resort operator or other registrant of offerings of camping resort contracts shall file with the director at least five business days prior to the first use thereof in the state of Washington (1) the proposed text of all advertisements and sales promotion literature, (2) its proposed form of camping resort contract, and (3) the text of any supplements or amendments to the written disclosures required to be furnished prospective purchasers under RCW 19.105.370 : PROVIDED, That if the text in lieu of definitive copies of any materials are filed, definitive copies shall be filed with the director within five business days following the date of first use of the materials.
RCW 19.138.140 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 138 / Section 140
RCW 19.138.140: Trust account—Filing—Notice of change—Other funds or accounts—Rules—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) A seller of travel shall deposit in a trust account maintained in a federally insured financial institution located in Washington state, or other account approved by the director, all sums held for more than five business days that are received from a person or entity, for retail travel services offered by the seller of travel. This subsection does not apply to travel services sold by a seller of travel, when payments for the travel services are made through the airlines reporting corporation. (2) The trust account or other approved account required by this section shall be established and maintained for the benefit of any person or entity paying money to the seller of travel. The seller of travel shall not in any manner encumber the amounts in trust and shall not withdraw money from the account except the following amounts may be withdrawn at any time: (a) Partial or full payment for travel services to the entity directly providing the travel service; (b) Refunds as required by this chapter; (c) The amount of the sales commission; (d) Interest earned and credited to the trust account or other approved account; (e) Remaining funds of a purchaser once all travel services have been provided or once tickets or other similar documentation binding upon the ultimate provider of the travel services have been provided; or (f) Reimbursement to the seller of travel for agency operating funds that are advanced for a customer's travel services. (3) The seller of travel may deposit noncustomer funds into the trust account as needed in an amount equal to a deficiency resulting from dishonored customer payments made by check, draft, credit card, debit card, or other negotiable instrument. (4) At the time of registration, the seller of travel shall file with the department the account number and the name of the financial institution at which the trust account or other approved account is held as set forth in RCW 19.138.110 . The seller of travel shall notify the department of any change in the account number or location within one business day of the change. (5) The director, by rule, may allow for the use of other types of funds or accounts only if the protection for consumers is no less than that provided by this section. (6) The seller of travel need not comply with the requirements of this section if all of the following apply, except as exempted in subsection (1) of this section: (a) The payment is made by credit card; (b) The seller of travel does not deposit, negotiate, or factor the credit card charge or otherwise seek to obtain payment of the credit card charge to any account over which the seller of travel has any control; and (c) If the charge includes transportation, the carrier that is to provide the transportation processes the credit card charge, or if the charge is only for services, the provider of services processes the credit card charges. (7) The seller of travel need not maintain a trust account nor comply with the trust account provisions of this section if the seller of travel: (a)(i) Files and maintains a surety bond approved by the director in an amount of not less than ten thousand nor more than fifty thousand dollars, as determined by rule by the director based on the gross income of business conducted for Washington state residents by the seller of travel during the prior year. The bond shall be executed by the applicant as obligor by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state naming the state of Washington as obligee for the benefit of any person or persons who have suffered monetary loss by reason of the seller of travel's violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter. The bond shall be conditioned that the seller of travel will conform to and abide by this chapter and all rules adopted under this chapter, and shall reimburse any person or persons who suffer monetary loss by reason of a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter. (ii) The bond must be continuous and may be canceled by the surety upon the surety giving written notice to the director of the surety's intent to cancel the bond. The cancellation is effective thirty days after the notice is received by the director. (iii) The applicant may obtain the bond directly from the surety or through other bonding arrangement as approved by the director. (iv) In lieu of a surety bond, the applicant may, upon approval by the director, file with the director a certificate of deposit, an irrevocable letter of credit, or such other instrument as is approved by the director by rule, drawn in favor of the director for an amount equal to the required bond. (v) Any person or persons who have suffered monetary loss by any act which constitutes a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter may bring a civil action in court against the seller of travel and the surety upon such bond or approved alternate security of the seller of travel who committed the violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter or who employed the seller of travel who committed such violation. A civil action brought in court pursuant to the provisions of this section must be filed no later than one year following the later of the alleged violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter or completion of the travel by the customer; or (b) Is a member in good standing in a professional association, such as the United States tour operators association or national tour association, that is approved by the director and that provides or requires a member to provide a minimum of one million dollars in errors and professional liability insurance and provides a surety bond or equivalent protection in an amount of at least two hundred fifty thousand dollars for its member companies. (8) If the seller of travel maintains its principal place of business in another state and maintains a trust account or other approved account in that state consistent with the requirement of this section, and if that seller of travel has transacted business within the state of Washington in an amount exceeding five million dollars for the preceding year, the out-of-state trust account or other approved account may be substituted for the in-state account required under this section.
RCW 19.105.490 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 105 / Section 490
RCW 19.105.490: Violations—Referral to attorney general or prosecuting attorney.
Status: in_force

The director may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this chapter or of any rule or order under this chapter to the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney who may in his or her discretion, with or without such a reference, institute the appropriate civil or criminal proceedings under this chapter.
RCW 19.310.040 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 310 / Section 040
RCW 19.310.040: Duties of exchange facilitator—Fidelity bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who engages in business as an exchange facilitator must: (a)(i) Maintain a fidelity bond or bonds in an amount of not less than one million dollars executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this state for the benefit of a client of the exchange facilitator that suffers a direct financial loss as a result of the exchange facilitator's covered dishonest act. Such fidelity bond must cover the acts of employees of an exchange facilitator and owners of a nonpublicly traded exchange facilitator; or (ii) Deposit all exchange funds in a qualified escrow account or qualified trust, as both terms are defined under treasury regulation section 1.1031(k)-1(g)(3), with a financial institution. If an exchange facilitator deposits exchange funds in a qualified escrow account or qualified trust: (A) A withdrawal of exchange funds requires the exchange facilitator and the client to independently authenticate a record, as defined under RCW 62A.9A-102 , of the transaction; and (B) The client of the exchange facilitator must receive independently from the depository financial institution, by any commercially reasonable means, a current statement for verification of the deposited exchange funds; and (b) Disclose on the company website and contractual agreement the following statement in large, bold, or otherwise conspicuous typeface calculated to draw the eye: "Washington state law, RCW 19.310.040 , requires an exchange facilitator to either maintain a fidelity bond in an amount of not less than one million dollars that protects clients against losses caused by criminal acts of the exchange facilitator, or to hold all client funds in a qualified escrow account or qualified trust that requires your consent for withdrawals. All exchange funds must be deposited in a separately identified account using your taxpayer identification number. You must receive written notification of how your exchange funds have been deposited. Your exchange facilitator is required to provide you with written directions of how to independently verify the deposit of the exchange funds. Exchange facilitation services are not regulated by any agency of the state of Washington or of the United States government. It is your responsibility to determine that your exchange funds will be held in a safe manner." If recommending other products or services, the exchange facilitator must disclose to the client that the exchange facilitator may receive a financial benefit, such as a commission or referral fee, as a result of such recommendation. The exchange facilitator must not recommend or suggest to a client the use of services of another organization or business entity in which the exchange facilitator has a direct or indirect interest without full disclosure of such interest at the time of recommendation or suggestion. (2) An exchange facilitator must provide evidence to each client that the requirements of this section are satisfied before entering into an exchange agreement. (3) Upon request of a current or prospective client, or the attorney general under chapter 19.86 RCW, the exchange facilitator must offer evidence proving that the requirements of this section are satisfied at the time of the request.
RCW 19.420.040 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 420 / Section 040
RCW 19.420.040: Reciprocity.
Status: in_force

(1) The attorney general may disclose a Hart-Scott-Rodino form and additional documentary material filed or provided under RCW 19.420.020 to the attorney general of another state that enacts the uniform antitrust premerger notification act or a substantively equivalent act. The other state's act must include confidentiality provisions at least as protective as the confidentiality provisions of the uniform antitrust premerger notification act. (2) At least two business days before making a disclosure under subsection (1) of this section, the attorney general shall give notice of the disclosure to the person filing or providing the form or additional documentary material under RCW 19.420.020 .
RCW 19.225.120 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 225 / Section 120
RCW 19.225.120: Civil remedies—Application of consumer protection act.
Status: in_force

(1) An educational institution or student athlete may bring an action for damages against an athlete agent if the institution or athlete is adversely affected by an act or omission of the agent in violation of this chapter. An educational institution or student athlete is adversely affected by an act or omission of the athlete agent only if, because of the act or omission, the institution or an individual who was a student athlete at the time of the act or omission and enrolled in the institution: (a) Is suspended or disqualified from participation in an interscholastic or intercollegiate sport event by or under the rules of a state or national federation or association that promotes or regulates interscholastic or intercollegiate sports; or (b) Suffers financial damage. (2) A plaintiff that prevails in an action under this section may recover actual damages and costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees. An athlete agent found liable under this section forfeits any right of payment for anything of benefit or value provided to the student athlete and shall refund any consideration paid to the athlete agent by or on behalf of the athlete. (3) A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade and commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purposes of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 19.120.060 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 120 / Section 060
RCW 19.120.060: Refiner-suppliers—Prohibited conduct.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, no motor fuel refiner-supplier may: (1) Require any motor fuel retailer to meet mandatory minimum sales volume requirements for fuel or other products unless the refiner-supplier proves that its price to the motor fuel retailer has been sufficiently low to enable the motor fuel retailer reasonably to meet the mandatory minimum; (2) Alter, or require the motor fuel retailer to consent to the alteration of, any provision of the motor fuel franchise during its effective term without mutual consent of the motor fuel retailer; (3) Interfere with any motor fuel retailer's right to assistance of counsel on any matter or to join or be active in any trade association; and (4) Set or compel, directly or indirectly, the retail price at which the motor fuel retailer sells motor fuel or other products to the public.
RCW 19.30.090 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 30 / Section 090
RCW 19.30.090: License—Application for renewal.
Status: in_force

All applications for renewal shall state the names and addresses of all persons financially interested either as partners, associates or profit sharers in the operation as a farm labor contractor.
RCW 19.415.060 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 415 / Section 060
RCW 19.415.060: Application of consumer protection act.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. (2) This chapter may be enforced solely by the attorney general under the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 19.210.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 210 / Section 020
RCW 19.210.020: Prohibited sales.
Status: in_force

No unused property merchant shall offer at an unused property market for sale or knowingly permit the sale of baby food, infant formula, cosmetics, nonprescription drugs, or medical devices. This section does not apply to a person who keeps available for public inspection a written authorization identifying that person as an authorized representative of the manufacturer or distributor of such product, as long as the authorization is not false, fraudulent, or fraudulently obtained.
RCW 19.144.040 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 144 / Section 040
RCW 19.144.040: Prepayment penalty or fee—Limitation.
Status: in_force

A financial institution may not make or facilitate the origination of a residential mortgage loan that includes a prepayment penalty or fee that extends beyond sixty days prior to the initial reset period of an adjustable rate mortgage.
RCW 19.330.060 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 330 / Section 060
RCW 19.330.060: Who may bring an action—Injunction—Damages—Dismissal—Court authority.
Status: in_force

(1) No earlier than ninety days after the provision of notice in accordance with RCW 19.330.050 , the attorney general, or any person described in subsection (5) of this section, may bring an action against any person that is subject to RCW 19.330.020 : (a) To enjoin violation of RCW 19.330.020 , including by enjoining the person from selling or offering to sell in this state articles or products that are subject to RCW 19.330.020 , except as provided in subsection (6) of this section. However, such an injunction does not encompass articles or products to be provided to a third party that establishes that such a third party has satisfied one or more of the affirmative defenses set forth in RCW 19.330.080 (1) with respect to the manufacturer alleged to have violated RCW 19.330.020 ; (b) Only after a determination by the court that the person has violated RCW 19.330.020 , to recover the greater of: (i) Actual direct damages, which may be imposed only against the person who violated RCW 19.330.020 ; or (ii) Statutory damages of no more than the retail price of the stolen or misappropriated information technology, which may be imposed only against the person who violated RCW 19.330.020 ; or (c) In the event the person alleged to have violated RCW 19.330.020 has been subject to a final judgment or has entered into a final settlement, or any products manufactured by such a person and alleged to violate RCW 19.330.020 have been the subject of an injunction or attachment order, in any federal or state court in this state or any other state, arising out of the same theft or misappropriation of information technology, the court shall dismiss the action with prejudice. If such a person is a defendant in an ongoing action, or any products manufactured by such a person and alleged to violate RCW 19.330.020 are the subject of an ongoing injunction or attachment order, in any federal or state court in this state or any other state, arising out of the same theft or misappropriation of information technology, the court shall stay the action against such a person pending resolution of the other action. In the event the other action results in a final judgment or final settlement, the court shall dismiss the action with prejudice against the person. Dismissals under this subsection are res judicata to actions filed against the person alleged to have violated RCW 19.330.020 arising out of the same theft or misappropriation of information technology. (2) After determination by the court that a person has violated RCW 19.330.020 and entry of a judgment against the person for violating RCW 19.330.020 , the attorney general, or a person described in subsection (5) of this section, may add to the action a claim for actual direct damages against a third party who sells or offers to sell in this state products made by that person in violation of RCW 19.330.020 , subject to the provisions of RCW 19.330.080 . However, damages may be imposed against a third party only if: (a) The third party's agent for service of process was properly served with a copy of a written notice sent to the person alleged to have violated RCW 19.330.020 that satisfies the requirements of RCW 19.330.050 at least ninety days prior to the entry of the judgment; (b) The person who violated RCW 19.330.020 did not make an appearance or does not have sufficient attachable assets to satisfy a judgment against the person; (c) Such a person either manufactured the final product or produced a component equal to thirty percent or more of the value of the final product; (d) Such a person has a direct contractual relationship with the third party respecting the manufacture of the final product or component; and (e) The third party has not been subject to a final judgment or entered into a final settlement in any federal or state court in this state or any other state arising out of the same theft or misappropriation of information technology. However, in the event the third party is a party to an ongoing suit for damages, or has entered an appearance as an interested third party in proceedings in rem, in any federal or state court in this state or any other state arising out of the same theft or misappropriation of information technology, the court shall stay the action against the third party pending resolution of the other action. In the event the other action results in a final judgment, the court shall dismiss the action with prejudice against the third party and dismiss any in rem action as to any articles or products manufactured for such a third party or that have been or are to be supplied to such a third party. Dismissals under this subsection are res judicata to actions filed against the person alleged to have violated RCW 19.330.020 arising out of the same theft or misappropriation of information technology. (3) An award of damages against such a third party pursuant to subsection (2) of this section must be the lesser of the retail price of the stolen or misappropriated information technology at issue or two hundred fifty thousand dollars, less any amounts recovered from the person adjudicated to have violated RCW 19.330.020 , and subsection (4)(a) of this section does not apply to such an award or recovery against the third party. (4) In an action under this chapter, a court may: (a) Against the person adjudicated to have violated RCW 19.330.020 , increase the damages up to three times the damages authorized by subsection (1)(b) of this section where the court finds that the person's use of the stolen or misappropriated information technology was willful; (b) With respect to an award under subsection (1) of this section only, award costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to: (i) A prevailing plaintiff in actions brought by an injured person under RCW 19.330.020 ; or (ii) a prevailing defendant in actions brought by an allegedly injured person; and (c) With respect to an action under subsection (2) of this section brought by a private plaintiff only, award costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to a third party for all litigation expenses (including, without limitation, discovery expenses) incurred by that party if it prevails on the requirement set forth in subsection (2)(c) of this section or who qualifies for an affirmative defense under RCW 19.330.080 . However, in a case in which the third party received a copy of the notification described in subsection (2)(a) of this section at least ninety days before the filing of the action under subsection (2) of this section, with respect to a third party's reliance on the affirmative defenses set forth in RCW 19.330.080 (1) (c) and (d), the court may award costs and reasonable attorneys' fees only if all of the conduct on which the affirmative defense is based was undertaken by the third party, and the third party notified the plaintiff of the conduct, prior to the end of the ninety-day period. (5) A person is deemed to have been injured by the sale or offer for sale of a directly competing article or product subject to RCW 19.330.020 if the person establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that: (a) The person manufactures articles or products that are sold or offered for sale in this state in direct competition with articles or products that are subject to RCW 19.330.020 ; (b) The person's articles or products were not manufactured using stolen or misappropriated information technology of the owner of the information technology; (c) The person suffered economic harm, which may be shown by evidence that the retail price of the stolen or misappropriated information technology was twenty thousand dollars or more; and (d) If the person is proceeding in rem or seeks injunctive relief, that the person suffered material competitive injury as a result of the violation of RCW 19.330.020 . (6)(a) If the court determines that a person found to have violated RCW 19.330.020 lacks sufficient attachable assets in this state to satisfy a judgment rendered against it, the court may enjoin the sale or offering for sale in this state of any articles or products subject to RCW 19.330.020 , except as provided in RCW 19.330.040 . (b) To the extent that an article or product subject to RCW 19.330.020 is an essential component of a third party's article or product, the court shall deny injunctive relief as to such an essential component, provided that the third party has undertaken good faith efforts within the third party's rights under its applicable contract with the manufacturer to direct the manufacturer of the essential component to cease the theft or misappropriation of information technology in violation of RCW 19.330.020 , which may be satisfied, without limitation, by the third party issuing a written directive to the manufacturer demanding that it cease the theft or misappropriation and demanding that the manufacturer provide the third party with copies of invoices, purchase orders, licenses, or other verification of lawful use of the information technology at issue. (7) The court shall determine whether a cure period longer than the period reflected in RCW 19.330.050 would be reasonable given the nature of the use of the information technology that is the subject of the action and the time reasonably necessary either to bring such use into compliance with applicable law or to replace the information technology with information technology that would not violate RCW 19.330.020 . If the court deems that a longer cure period would be reasonable, then the action shall be stayed until the end of that longer cure period. If by the end of that longer cure period, the defendant has established that its use of the information technology in question did not violate RCW 19.330.020 , or the defendant ceased use of the stolen or misappropriated information technology, then the action must be dismissed.
RCW 19.100.243 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 100 / Section 243
RCW 19.100.243: Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The director or authorized assistants may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or the county where the subpoenaed documents, records, or evidence are located, or in Thurston county. The application must: (a) State that an order is sought under this section; (b) Adequately specify the documents, records, evidence, or testimony; and (c) Include a declaration made under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawfully authorized purpose related to an investigation within the department's authority and that the subpoenaed documents, records, evidence, or testimony are reasonably related to an investigation within the department's authority. (2) When an application under this section is made to the satisfaction of the court, the court must issue an order approving the subpoena. An order under this subsection constitutes authority of law for the agency to subpoena the documents, records, evidence, or testimony. (3) The director or authorized assistants may seek approval and a court may issue an order under this section without prior notice to any person, including the person to whom the subpoena is directed and the person who is the subject of an investigation. An application for court approval is subject to the fee and process set forth in RCW 36.18.012 (3).
RCW 19.415.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 415 / Section 050
RCW 19.415.050: Nonliability of original manufacturers and authorized repair providers for injury caused by others.
Status: in_force

(1) No original manufacturer or authorized repair provider shall be liable for any damage or injury to any digital electronic product caused by an independent repair provider or owner which occurs during the course of repair, diagnosis, or maintenance and is not attributable to the original manufacturer or authorized repair provider other than if the failure is attributable to design or manufacturing defects. (2) The original manufacturer does not warrant any services provided by independent repair providers.
RCW 19.110.150 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 110 / Section 150
RCW 19.110.150: Order to cease and desist—Hearing—Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) The director may order any person to cease and desist from an act or practice if it appears that the person is violating or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or order issued under this chapter. (2) Reasonable notice of and opportunity for a hearing shall be given. The director may issue a temporary order to cease and desist pending the hearing. The temporary order shall remain in effect until ten days after the hearing. If a person does not request a hearing within fifteen days of receiving an order to cease and desist, the order becomes final. Any person who is named in the order to cease and desist shall be notified of the right to request a hearing within fifteen days.
RCW 19.31.250 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 31 / Section 250
RCW 19.31.250: Chapter provisions exclusive—Authority of political subdivisions not affected.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the regulation of private employment agencies shall be exclusive. (2) This chapter shall not be construed to affect or reduce the authority of any political subdivision of the state of Washington to provide for the licensing of private employment agencies solely for revenue purposes.
RCW 19.285.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 285 / Section 050
RCW 19.285.050: Resource costs.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A qualifying utility shall be considered in compliance with an annual target created in RCW 19.285.040 (2) for a given year if the utility invested four percent of its total annual retail revenue requirement on the incremental costs of eligible renewable resources, the cost of renewable energy credits, or a combination of both, but a utility may elect to invest more than this amount. (b) The incremental cost of an eligible renewable resource is calculated as the difference between the levelized delivered cost of the eligible renewable resource, regardless of ownership, compared to the levelized delivered cost of an equivalent amount of reasonably available substitute resources that do not qualify as eligible renewable resources, where the resources being compared have the same contract length or facility life. (2) An investor-owned utility is entitled to recover all prudently incurred costs associated with compliance with this chapter. The commission shall address cost recovery issues of qualifying utilities that are investor-owned utilities that serve both in Washington and in other states in complying with this chapter.
RCW 19.373.090 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 373 / Section 090
RCW 19.373.090: Application of consumer protection act.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business, and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 19.230.901 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 230 / Section 901
RCW 19.230.901: Effective date—2003 c 287.
Status: in_force

This act takes effect October 1, 2003.
RCW 19.16.340 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 16 / Section 340
RCW 19.16.340: Board—Records.
Status: in_force

All records of the board shall be kept in the office of the director. Copies of all records and papers of the board, certified to be true copies by the director, shall be received in evidence in all cases with like effect as the originals. All actions by the board which require publication, or any writing shall be over the signature of the director or his or her designee.
RCW 19.370.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 370 / Section 030
RCW 19.370.030: List of members and affiliates—List of works licensed—Availability.
Status: in_force

A performing rights society must make available electronically to business proprietors the most current available list of members and affiliates represented by the performing rights society and the most current available list of the performed works that the performing rights society licenses.
RCW 19.148.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 148 / Section 020
RCW 19.148.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Lender" shall mean any person in the business of making a loan. (2) "Loan" shall mean any loan used to finance the acquisition of a one-to-four family owner-occupied residence located in this state. (3) "Purchasing servicing agent" is any person who purchases, receives through transfer or assignment, or otherwise acquires the responsibility of the servicing for a loan. (4) "Person" shall include an individual, firm, association, partnership, business, trust, corporation, or any other legal entity whether resident or nonresident.
RCW 19.31.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 31 / Section 050
RCW 19.31.050: Approval of contract, fee schedule.
Status: in_force

Prior to using any contract or fee schedule in the transaction of its business with applicants, each employment agency shall obtain the director's approval for the use of such contract or fee schedule.
RCW 19.120.905 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 120 / Section 905
RCW 19.120.905: Effective date—1986 c 320.
Status: in_force

(1) Sections 20 and 21 are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions and shall take effect immediately. (2) Sections 1 through 19, 22 and 23 of this act shall take effect June 30, 1986.
RCW 19.230.033 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 230 / Section 033
RCW 19.230.033: Multistate licensing system—Director's discretion.
Status: in_force

Applicants may be required to make application through a multistate licensing system as prescribed by the director. Existing licensees may be required to transition onto a multistate licensing system as prescribed by the director.
RCW 19.146.357 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 146 / Section 357
RCW 19.146.357: Mortgage loan originator—License required—Nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry.
Status: in_force

An individual defined as a mortgage loan originator may not engage in the business of a mortgage loan originator without first obtaining and maintaining annually a license under this chapter. Each licensed mortgage loan originator must register with and maintain a valid unique identifier issued by the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry.
RCW 19.430.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 430 / Section 010
RCW 19.430.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Concession fee" means payment of a monetary fee by a duty-free sales enterprise to Washington state in relation to the sale of merchandise from a duty-free sales enterprise operating in Washington. (2) "Department" means the department of revenue. (3) "Duty-free sales enterprise" has the same meaning as in 19 U.S.C. Sec. 1555(b)(8), as it exists on January 1, 2026, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the department by rule, consistent with the purposes of this title. (4) "Gross proceeds of sales" has the same meaning as in RCW 82.04.070 . (5) "Merchandise" means all items, goods, and products sold by a duty-free sales enterprise including but not limited to beer, wine, spirits, liquor, cigarettes, other tobacco products, vapor products, nicotine products, nonalcoholic beverages, food, clothing, jewelry, fragrances, cosmetics, accessories, electronics, books, magazines, souvenirs, and all other items, goods, and products whatsoever. (6) "Sales" has the same meaning as in RCW 82.04.040 .
RCW 19.405.140 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 405 / Section 140
RCW 19.405.140: Department of health—Cumulative impact analysis.
Status: in_force

By December 31, 2020, the department of health must develop a cumulative impact analysis to designate the communities highly impacted by fossil fuel pollution and climate change in Washington. The cumulative impact analysis may integrate with and build upon other concurrent cross-agency efforts in developing a cumulative impact analysis and population tracking resources used by the department of health and analysis performed by the University of Washington department of environmental and occupational health sciences.
RCW 19.150.120 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 150 / Section 120
RCW 19.150.120: Contract for storage space—Alternative address for notice.
Status: in_force

(1) Each contract for the rental or lease of individual storage space in a self-service storage facility shall be in writing and shall contain, in addition to the provisions otherwise required or permitted by law to be included, a statement requiring the occupant to disclose any lienholders or secured parties who have an interest in the property that is or will be stored in the self-service storage facility, a statement that the occupant's property will be subject to a claim of lien and may even be sold to satisfy the lien if the rent or other charges due remain unpaid for fourteen consecutive days, and that such actions are authorized by this chapter. (2) The lien authorized by this chapter shall not attach, unless the rental agreement requests, and provides space for, the occupant to give the name and address of another person to whom the preliminary lien notice and subsequent notices required to be given under this chapter may be sent. Notices sent pursuant to RCW 19.150.040 or 19.150.060 shall be sent to the occupant's address and the alternative address, if both addresses are provided by the occupant. Failure of an occupant to provide an alternative address shall not affect an owner's remedies under this chapter or under any other provision of law.