RCW 19.290.200 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 290 / Section 200
RCW 19.290.200: State preemption.
Status: repealed

The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of regulation of scrap metal processors, recyclers, or suppliers within the boundaries of the state. Any political subdivision in this state may enact or enforce only those laws and ordinances relating to the regulation of scrap metal processors, recyclers, or suppliers that are specifically authorized by state law and are consistent with this chapter. Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the authority of any political subdivision to impose generally applicable zoning, land use, permitting, general business licensing, environmental, and health and safety requirements or authorized business taxes upon scrap metal processors, recyclers, or suppliers within their jurisdictions. Local ordinances pertaining specifically to scrap metal processors, recyclers, or suppliers shall have the same or lesser penalty as provided for by state law. Local scrap metal laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of state law shall not be enacted and are hereby preempted and repealed, regardless of the code, charter, or home rule status of such political subdivision.
RCW 19.28.071 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 28 / Section 071
RCW 19.28.071: Licensee's bond—Action on—Priorities—Cash deposit, payment from.
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, or corporation sustaining any damage or injury by reason of the principal's breach of the conditions of the bond required under RCW 19.28.041 may bring an action against the surety named therein, joining in the action the principal named in the bond; the action shall be brought in the superior court of any county in which the principal on the bond resides or transacts business, or in the county in which the work was performed as a result of which the breach is alleged to have occurred; the action shall be maintained and prosecuted as other civil actions. Claims or actions against the surety on the bond shall be paid in full in the following order of priority: (1) Labor, including employee benefits, (2) materials and equipment used upon such work, (3) taxes and contributions due to the state, (4) damages sustained by any person, firm or corporation due to the failure of the principal to make the installation in accordance with the provisions of chapter 19.28 RCW, or any ordinance, building code, or regulation applicable thereto: PROVIDED, That the total liability of the surety on any bond shall not exceed the sum of four thousand dollars and the surety on the bond shall not be liable for monetary penalties; and any action shall be brought within one year from the completion of the work in the performance of which the breach is alleged to have occurred. The surety shall mail a conformed copy of the judgment against the bond to the department within seven days. In the event that a cash or securities deposit has been made in lieu of the surety bond, and in the event of a judgment being entered against such depositor and deposit, the director shall upon receipt of a certified copy of a final judgment, pay said judgment from such deposit.
RCW 19.280.060 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 280 / Section 060
RCW 19.280.060: Department's duties—Report to the legislature.
Status: in_force

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The department shall review the plans of consumer-owned utilities and investor-owned utilities, and data available from other state, regional, and national sources, and prepare an electronic report to the legislature aggregating the data and assessing the overall adequacy of Washington's electricity supply. The report shall include a statewide summary of utility load forecasts, load/resource balance, and utility plans for the development of thermal generation, renewable resources, conservation and efficiency resources, and an examination of assessment methods used by utilities to address overgeneration events. The commission shall provide the department with data summarizing the plans of investor-owned utilities for use in the department's statewide summary. The department shall submit any reports it receives of existing and potential combined heat and power facilities as reported by utilities to the Washington State University extension energy program for analysis. The department may submit its report within the biennial report required under RCW 43.21F.045 .
RCW 46.80.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 80 / Section 010
RCW 46.80.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Core" means a major component part received by a vehicle wrecker in exchange for a like part sold by the vehicle wrecker, is not resold as a major component part except for scrap metal value or for remanufacture, and the vehicle wrecker maintains records for three years from the date of acquisition to identify the name of the person from whom the core was received. (2) "Established place of business" means a building or enclosure which the vehicle wrecker occupies either continuously or at regular periods and where his or her books and records are kept and business is transacted and which must conform with zoning regulations. (3) "Interim owner" means the owner of a vehicle who has the original certificate of title for the vehicle, which certificate has been released by the person named on the certificate and assigned to the person offering to sell the vehicle to the wrecker. (4) "Major component part" includes at least each of the following vehicle parts: (a) Engines and short blocks; (b) frame; (c) transmission and/or transfer case; (d) cab; (e) door; (f) front or rear differential; (g) front or rear clip; (h) quarter panel; (i) truck bed or box; (j) seat; (k) hood; (l) bumper; (m) fender; (n) airbag; and (o) catalytic converter. The director may supplement this list by rule. (5) "Vehicle wrecker" means every person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation engaged in the business of buying, selling, or dealing in vehicles of a type required to be registered under the laws of this state, for the purpose of wrecking, dismantling, disassembling, or substantially changing the form of a vehicle, or who buys or sells integral secondhand parts of component material thereof, in whole or in part, or who deals in secondhand vehicle parts. (6) "Wrecked vehicle" means a vehicle which is disassembled or dismantled or a vehicle which is acquired with the intent to dismantle or disassemble and never again to operate as a vehicle, or a vehicle which has sustained such damage that its cost to repair exceeds the fair market value of a like vehicle which has not sustained such damage, or a damaged vehicle whose salvage value plus cost to repair equals or exceeds its fair market value, if repaired, or a vehicle which has sustained such damage or deterioration that it may not lawfully operate upon the highways of this state for which the salvage value plus cost to repair exceeds its fair market value, if repaired; further, it is presumed that a vehicle is a wreck if it has sustained such damage or deterioration that it may not lawfully operate upon the highways of this state.Each person or persons who carries on, conducts, or transacts business in this state under any trade name must register that trade name with the department as provided in this section. (1) Sole proprietorship or general partnership: The registration must set forth the true and real name or names of each person conducting the same, together with the post office address or addresses of each such person and the name of the general partnership, if applicable. (2) Foreign or domestic limited partnership: The registration must set forth the limited partnership name as filed with the office of the secretary of state. (3) Foreign or domestic limited liability company: The registration must set forth the limited liability company name as filed with the office of the secretary of state. (4) Foreign or domestic corporation: The registration must set forth the corporate name as filed with the office of the secretary of state. (5) Other business entities: The registration must set forth the entity's name as required by the department.
RCW 18.100.090 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 100 / Section 090
RCW 18.100.090: Stock issuance.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in RCW 18.100.118 , no professional corporation organized under the provisions of this chapter may issue any of its capital stock to anyone other than the trustee of a qualified trust or an individual who is duly licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render the same specific professional services within this or any other state as those for which the corporation was incorporated.(1) Neither (a) the fact that application for registration under this law has been filed nor (b) the fact that such registration has become effective constitutes a finding by the director that any document filed under this law is true, complete, or not misleading. Neither any such fact or the fact that an exemption is available for a transaction means that the director has passed in any way on the merit or qualifications of or recommended or given approval to any person, franchise, or transaction. (2) It is unlawful to make or cause to be made to any prospective franchisee any representation inconsistent with this section.
RCW 19.150.110 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 150 / Section 110
RCW 19.150.110: Good faith purchasers.
Status: in_force

A purchaser in good faith of goods disposed of pursuant to RCW 19.150.080 (2) takes the goods free of any rights of persons against whom the lien was claimed, despite noncompliance by the owner of the storage facility with this chapter.
RCW 19.02.320 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 02 / Section 320
RCW 19.02.320: Employment of minors.
Status: in_force

A person seeking a work permit for the employment of minors under RCW 49.12.121 is not required to complete an entirely new *master application if there are no changes to any other information submitted on the most recent *master application. The person need only complete the parts of a new *master application that identify the employer seeking the minor work permit, including address and contact information, and that indicate the employer plans to employ one or more minors, the duties to be performed by minors, and the estimated number of hours to be worked by minors.
RCW 19.405.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 405 / Section 030
RCW 19.405.030: Coal-fired resources—Depreciation schedule—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) On or before December 31, 2025, each electric utility must eliminate coal-fired resources from its allocation of electricity. This does not include costs associated with decommissioning and remediation of these facilities. (b) The commission shall allow in electric rates all decommissioning and remediation costs prudently incurred by an investor-owned utility for a coal-fired resource. (c) Electricity purchased from the Bonneville power administration under a long-term power purchase agreement or exchange agreement, including any portion of the federal system supplied by unspecified electricity, is exempt from the compliance requirements of (a) of this subsection, except for any portion of the federal system supplied by a transaction to procure electricity where, at the time the Bonneville power administration entered into the transaction, the source of the electricity was known to be from a coal-fired generating unit. (2) The commission must accelerate depreciation schedules for any coal-fired resource to a date no later than December 31, 2025. The commission may accelerate the depreciation schedule for any qualified transmission line owned by an investor-owned utility when the commission finds the qualified transmission line is no longer used and useful and there is no reasonable likelihood that the qualified transmission line will be utilized in the future. The adjusted depreciation schedule must require such a qualified transmission line to be fully depreciated on or before December 31, 2025. (3) The commission must allow in rates, directly or indirectly, amounts on an investor-owned utility's books of account that the commission finds represent prudently incurred undepreciated investment in a fossil fuel generating resource that has been retired from service when: (a) The retirement is due to ordinary wear and tear, casualties, acts of God, acts of governmental authority, inability to procure or use fuel, termination or expiration of any ownership, or a operation agreement affecting such a fossil fuel generating resource; or (b) The commission finds that the retirement is in the public interest. (4) An electric utility that fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section must pay the administrative penalty established under RCW 19.405.090 (1), except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
RCW 19.72.070 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 72 / Section 070
RCW 19.72.070: Subrogation of surety.
Status: in_force

When any defendant, surety in a judgment or special bail or replevin or surety in a delivery bond or replevin bond, or any person being surety in any bond whatever, has been or shall be compelled to pay any judgment or any part thereof, or shall make any payment which is applied upon such judgment by reason of such suretyship, or when any sheriff or other officer or other surety upon his or her official bond shall be compelled to pay any judgment or any part thereof by reason of any default of such officer, except for failing to pay over money collected, or for wasting property levied upon, the judgment shall not be discharged by such payment, but shall remain in force for the use of the bail, surety, officer, or other person making such payment, and after the plaintiff is paid, so much of the judgment as remains unsatisfied may be prosecuted to execution for his or her use.
RCW 46.80.040 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 80 / Section 040
RCW 46.80.040: Issuance of license—Fee.
Status: in_force

The application, together with a fee of twenty-five dollars, and a surety bond as provided in RCW 46.80.070 , shall be forwarded to the department. Upon receipt of the application the department shall, if the application is in order, issue a vehicle wrecker's license authorizing the wrecker to do business as such and forward the fee to the state treasurer, to be deposited in the motor vehicle fund. Upon receiving the certificate the owner shall cause it to be prominently displayed in the place of business, where it may be inspected by an investigating officer at any time.No person or persons carrying on, conducting, or transacting business under any trade name shall be entitled to maintain any suit in any of the courts of this state until such person or persons have properly completed the registration as provided for in RCW 19.80.010 . Failure to complete this registration shall not impair the validity of any contract or act of such person or persons and shall not prevent such person or persons from defending any suit in any court of this state.
RCW 19.105.520 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 105 / Section 520
RCW 19.105.520: Unlawful to represent director's administrative approval as determination as to merits of resort—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Neither the fact that an application for registration nor the written disclosures required by this chapter have been filed, nor the fact that a camping resort contract offering has been effectively registered or exempted, constitutes a finding by the director that the offering or any document filed under this chapter is true, complete, and not misleading, nor does the fact mean that the director has determined in any way the merits or qualifications of or recommended or given approval to any person, camping resort operator, or camping resort contract transaction. (2) It is a gross misdemeanor to make or cause to be made to any prospective purchaser any representation inconsistent with this section.
RCW 19.255.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 255 / Section 020
RCW 19.255.020: Liability of processors, businesses, and vendors.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section: (a) "Account information" means: (i) The full, unencrypted magnetic stripe of a credit card or debit card; (ii) the full, unencrypted account information contained on an identification device as defined under RCW 19.300.010 ; or (iii) the unencrypted primary account number on a credit card or debit card or identification device, plus any of the following if not encrypted: Cardholder name, expiration date, or service code. (b) "Breach" has the same meaning as "breach of the security of the system" in RCW 19.255.010 . (c) "Business" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, organization, government entity, or any other legal or commercial entity that processes more than six million credit card and debit card transactions annually, and who provides, offers, or sells goods or services to persons who are residents of Washington. (d) "Credit card" has the same meaning as in RCW 9A.56.280 . (e) "Debit card" has the same meaning as in RCW 9A.56.280 and for the purposes of this section, includes a payroll debit card. (f) "Encrypted" means enciphered or encoded using standards reasonable for the breached business or processor taking into account the business or processor's size and the number of transactions processed annually. (g) "Financial institution" has the same meaning as in *RCW 30.22.040 . (h) "Processor" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, organization, government entity, or any other legal or commercial entity, other than a business as defined under this section, that directly processes or transmits account information for or on behalf of another person as part of a payment processing service. (i) "Service code" means the three or four digit number in the magnetic stripe or on a credit card or debit card that is used to specify acceptance requirements or to validate the card. (j) "Vendor" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, organization, government entity, or any other legal or commercial entity that manufactures and sells software or equipment that is designed to process, transmit, or store account information or that maintains account information that it does not own. (2) Processors, businesses, and vendors are not liable under this section if (a) the account information was encrypted at the time of the breach, or (b) the processor, business, or vendor was certified compliant with the payment card industry data security standards adopted by the payment card industry security standards council, and in force at the time of the breach. A processor, business, or vendor will be considered compliant, if its payment card industry data security compliance was validated by an annual security assessment, and if this assessment took place no more than one year prior to the time of the breach. For the purposes of this subsection (2), a processor, business, or vendor's security assessment of compliance is nonrevocable. The nonrevocability of a processor, business, or vendor's security assessment of compliance is only for the purpose of determining a processor, business, or vendor's liability under this subsection (2). (3)(a) If a processor or business fails to take reasonable care to guard against unauthorized access to account information that is in the possession or under the control of the business or processor, and the failure is found to be the proximate cause of a breach, the processor or business is liable to a financial institution for reimbursement of reasonable actual costs related to the reissuance of credit cards and debit cards that are incurred by the financial institution to mitigate potential current or future damages to its credit card and debit card holders that reside in the state of Washington as a consequence of the breach, even if the financial institution has not suffered a physical injury in connection with the breach. In any legal action brought pursuant to this subsection, the prevailing party is entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with the legal action. (b) A vendor, instead of a processor or business, is liable to a financial institution for the damages described in (a) of this subsection to the extent that the damages were proximately caused by the vendor's negligence and if the claim is not limited or foreclosed by another provision of law or by a contract to which the financial institution is a party. (4) Nothing in this section may be construed as preventing or foreclosing any entity responsible for handling account information on behalf of a business or processor from being made a party to an action under this section. (5) Nothing in this section may be construed as preventing or foreclosing a processor, business, or vendor from asserting any defense otherwise available to it in an action including, but not limited to, defenses of contract, or of contributory or comparative negligence. (6) In cases to which this section applies, the trier of fact shall determine the percentage of the total fault which is attributable to every entity which was the proximate cause of the claimant's damages. (7) The remedies under this section are cumulative and do not restrict any other right or remedy otherwise available under law, however a trier of fact may reduce damages awarded to a financial institution by any amount the financial institution recovers from a credit card company in connection with the breach, for costs associated with access card reissuance.
RCW 19.330.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 330 / Section 050
RCW 19.330.050: Notice of violation required.
Status: in_force

(1) No action may be brought under RCW 19.330.020 unless the person subject to RCW 19.330.020 received written notice of the alleged use of the stolen or misappropriated information technology from the owner or exclusive licensee of the information technology or the owner's agent and the person: (a) Failed to establish that its use of the information technology in question did not violate RCW 19.330.020 ; or (b) failed, within ninety days after receiving such a notice, to cease use of the owner's stolen or misappropriated information technology. However, if the person commences and thereafter proceeds diligently to replace the information technology with information technology whose use would not violate RCW 19.330.020 , such a period must be extended for an additional period of ninety days, not to exceed one hundred eighty days total. The information technology owner or the owner's agent may extend any period described in this section. (2) To satisfy the requirements of this section, written notice must, under penalty of perjury: (a) Identify the stolen or misappropriated information technology; (b) identify the lawful owner or exclusive licensee of the information technology; (c) identify the applicable law the person is alleged to be violating and state that the notifier has a reasonable belief that the person has acquired, appropriated, or used the information technology in question without authorization of the owner of the information technology or the owner's authorized licensee in violation of such applicable law; (d) to the extent known by the notifier, state the manner in which the information technology is being used by the defendant; (e) state the articles or products to which the information technology relates; and (f) specify the basis and the particular evidence upon which the notifier bases such an allegation. (3) The written notification must state, under penalty of perjury, that, after a reasonable and good faith investigation, the information in the notice is accurate based on the notifier's reasonable knowledge, information, and belief.
RCW 19.420.920 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 420 / Section 920
RCW 19.420.920: Transitional provision.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to a premerger notification filed on or after July 27, 2025.
RCW 19.77.080 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 77 / Section 080
RCW 19.77.080: Secretary of state must cancel certain registrations.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall cancel from the register: (1) Any registration concerning which the secretary of state shall receive a voluntary written request for cancellation thereof from the registrant; (2) All expired registrations not renewed under this chapter; (3) Any registration concerning which a court of competent jurisdiction has rendered a final judgment against the registrant, which has become unappealable, canceling the registration or finding that: (a) The registered trademark has been abandoned; (b) The registrant under this chapter or under a prior act is not the owner of the trademark; (c) The registration was granted contrary to the provisions of this chapter; (d) The registration was obtained fraudulently; (e) The registered trademark has become incapable of serving as a trademark; or (f) The registered trademark is so similar to a trademark registered by another person in the United States patent and trademark office, prior to the date of the filing of the application for registration by the registrant hereunder, and not abandoned, as to be likely to cause confusion or mistake or to deceive: PROVIDED, That such finding was made on petition of such other person and that should the registrant prove that he or she is the owner of a concurrent registration of the trademark in the United States patent and trademark office covering an area including this state, the registration hereunder shall not be canceled.
RCW 19.395.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 395 / Section 010
RCW 19.395.010: Requirements for financial institutions.
Status: in_force

(1) Any financial institution which issues payment cards shall list a phone number on its website for cardholders and merchants to report suspected incidents in which payment cards are used for fraud or payment cards have been stolen. (2) Any financial institution which issues payment cards shall have employees or contractors available during business hours to receive phone calls for the purpose of providing assistance to cardholders or merchants regarding suspected incidents in which payment cards are used for fraud or payment cards have been stolen. The use of an automated electronic or interactive voice response system may not substitute for the assistance of a live person for these types of suspected incidents. (3) As used in this section, "payment cards" has the meaning defined in RCW 9A.56.280 .
RCW 19.40.081 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 40 / Section 081
RCW 19.40.081: Defenses, liability, and protection of transferee.
Status: in_force

(1) A transfer or obligation is not voidable under RCW 19.40.041 (1) or 19.40.051 (1) against a person that took in good faith and for a reasonably equivalent value whether or not given to the debtor or against any subsequent transferee or obligee. (2) To the extent a transfer is avoidable in an action by a creditor under RCW 19.40.071 (1)(a), the following rules apply: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the creditor may recover judgment for the value of the asset transferred, as adjusted under subsection (c) of this section, or the amount necessary to satisfy the creditor's claim, whichever is less. The judgment may be entered against: (i) The first transferee of the asset or the person for whose benefit the transfer was made; or (ii) An immediate or mediate transferee of the first transferee, other than: (A) A good-faith transferee that took for value; or (B) An immediate or mediate good-faith transferee of a person described in (a)(ii)(A) of this subsection. (b) Recovery pursuant to RCW 19.40.071 (1)(a) or (2) or from the asset transferred or its proceeds, by levy or otherwise, is available only against a person described in (a)(i) or (ii) of this subsection. (3) If the judgment under subsection (2) of this section is based upon the value of the asset transferred, the judgment must be for an amount equal to the value of the asset at the time of the transfer, subject to adjustment as the equities may require. (4) Notwithstanding voidability of a transfer or an obligation under this chapter, a good-faith transferee or obligee is entitled, to the extent of the value given the debtor for the transfer or obligation, to: (a) A lien on or a right to retain an interest in the asset transferred; (b) Enforcement of an obligation incurred; or (c) A reduction in the amount of the liability on the judgment. (5) A transfer is not voidable under RCW 19.40.041 (1)(b) or 19.40.051 if the transfer results from: (a) Termination of a lease upon default by the debtor when the termination is pursuant to the lease and applicable law; or (b) Enforcement of a security interest in compliance with Article 9A of Title 62A RCW, other than acceptance of collateral in full or partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures. (6) A transfer is not voidable under RCW 19.40.051 (2): (a) To the extent the insider gave new value to or for the benefit of the debtor after the transfer was made, except to the extent the new value was secured by a valid lien; (b) If made in the ordinary course of business or financial affairs of the debtor and the insider; or (c) If made pursuant to a good faith effort to rehabilitate the debtor and the transfer secured present value given for that purpose as well as an antecedent debt of the debtor. (7) The following rules determine the burden of proving matters referred to in this section: (a) A party that seeks to invoke subsection (1), (4), (5), or (6) of this section has the burden of proving the applicability of that subsection. (b) Except as otherwise provided in (c) and (d) of this subsection, the creditor has the burden of proving each applicable element of subsection (2) or (3) of this section. (c) The transferee has the burden of proving the applicability to the transferee of subsection (2)(a)(ii)(A) or (B) of this subsection. (d) A party that seeks adjustment under subsection (3) of this section has the burden of proving the adjustment. (8) The standard of proof required to establish matters referred to in this section is preponderance of the evidence.
RCW 19.27.035 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27 / Section 035
RCW 19.27.035: Process for review.
Status: in_force

The building code council shall: (1)(a) By July 1, 2019, adopt a revised process for the review of proposed statewide amendments to the codes enumerated in RCW 19.27.031 ; and (b) Adopt a process for the review of proposed or enacted local amendments to the codes enumerated in RCW 19.27.031 as amended and adopted by the state building code council. (2) By December 31, 2019, adopt building code standards specific for tiny houses.
RCW 19.94.340 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 340
RCW 19.94.340: Sale of commodities—Measurement—Exceptions—Rules to assure good practice and accuracy.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, commodities in liquid form must be sold only by liquid measure or by weight, and, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, commodities not in liquid form shall be sold only by weight, by measure of length or area, or by count. (2) Liquid commodities may be sold by weight and commodities not in liquid form may be sold by count only if such methods provide accurate information as to the quantity of commodity sold. (3) The provisions of this section do not apply to: (a) Commodities sold for immediate consumption on the premises where sold; (b) Vegetables when sold by the head or bunch; (c) Commodities in containers standardized by a law of this state or by federal law; (d) Commodities in package form when there exists a general consumer usage to express the quantity in some other manner; (e) Concrete aggregates, concrete mixtures, and loose solid materials such as earth, soil, gravel, crushed stone, and the like, when sold by cubic measure; or (f) Unprocessed vegetable and animal fertilizer when sold by cubic measure. (4) When adopting rules under RCW 19.94.190 , the director may issue such rules as necessary to assure that amounts of commodity sold are in accordance with good commercial practice and provide accurate information to all interested parties.
RCW 19.144.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 144 / Section 010
RCW 19.144.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Adjustable rate mortgage" or "ARM" means a payment option ARM or a hybrid ARM (commonly known as a 2/28 or 3/27 loan). (2) "Application" means the same as in Regulation X, Real Estate Settlement Procedures, 24 C.F.R. Sec. 3500, as used in an application for a residential mortgage loan. (3) "Borrower" means any person who consults with or retains a person subject to this chapter in an effort to seek information about obtaining a residential mortgage loan, regardless of whether that person actually obtains such a loan. (4) "Department" means the department of financial institutions. (5) "Director" means the director of the department of financial institutions. (6) "Financial institution" means commercial banks and alien banks subject to regulation under Title 30A RCW, savings banks subject to regulation under Title 32 RCW, savings associations subject to regulation under Title 33 RCW, credit unions subject to regulation under chapter 31.12 RCW, consumer loan companies subject to regulation under chapter 31.04 RCW, and mortgage brokers and lenders subject to regulation under chapter 19.146 RCW. (7) "Fully indexed rate" means the index rate prevailing at the time a residential mortgage loan is made, plus the margin that will apply after the expiration of an introductory interest rate. (8) "Mortgage lending process" means the process through which a person seeks or obtains a residential mortgage loan or residential mortgage loan modification including, but not limited to, solicitation, application, or origination; negotiation of terms; third-party provider services; underwriting; signing and closing; and funding of the loan. Documents involved in the mortgage lending process include, but shall not be limited to, uniform residential loan applications or other loan applications, appraisal reports, settlement statements, supporting personal documentation for loan applications such as W-2 forms, verifications of income and employment, bank statements, tax returns, payroll stubs, and any required disclosures. (9) "Negative amortization" means an increase in the principal balance of a loan caused when the loan agreement allows the borrower to make payments less than the amount needed to pay all the interest that has accrued on the loan. The unpaid interest is added to the loan balance and becomes part of the principal. (10) "Person" means individuals, partnerships, associations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, trusts, corporations, and all other legal entities. (11) "Residential mortgage loan" means an extension of credit secured by residential real property located in this state upon which is constructed or intended to be constructed, a single-family dwelling or multiple-family dwelling of four or less units. It does not include a reverse mortgage or a borrower credit transaction that is secured by rental property. It does not include a bridge loan. It does not include loans to individuals making or acquiring a residential mortgage loan solely with his or her own funds for his or her own investment. For purposes of this subsection, a "bridge loan" is any temporary loan, having a maturity of one year or less, for the purpose of acquisition or construction of a dwelling intended to become the borrower's principal dwelling. (12) "Residential mortgage loan modification" means a change in one or more of a residential mortgage loan's terms or conditions. Changes to a residential mortgage loan's terms or conditions include, but are not limited to, forbearances; repayment plans; changes in interest rates, loan terms, or loan types; capitalizations of arrearages; or principal reductions. (13) "The interagency guidance on nontraditional mortgage product risks" means the guidance document issued in September 2006 by the office of the comptroller of the currency, the board of governors of the federal reserve system, the federal deposit insurance corporation, the office of thrift supervision, and the national credit union administration, and the guidance on nontraditional mortgage product risks released in November 2006 by the conference of state bank supervisors and the American association of residential mortgage regulators. (14) "The statement on subprime mortgage lending" means the guidance document issued in June 2007 by the office of the comptroller of the currency, the board of governors of the federal reserve system, the federal deposit insurance corporation, the office of thrift supervision, and the national credit union administration, and the statement on subprime mortgage lending released in July 2007 by the conference of state bank supervisors, the American association of residential mortgage regulators, and the national association of consumer credit administrators.
RCW 19.09.510 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 09 / Section 510
RCW 19.09.510: Charitable organization education program.
Status: in_force

The secretary may, in conjunction with the attorney general, develop and operate an education program for charitable organizations, their board members, and the general public. To the extent practicable, the secretary shall consult with the nonprofit and charitable sector and the charitable advisory council created in RCW 19.09.550 to develop curriculum and other materials intended to educate charitable organizations, their board members, and the general public.
RCW 19.105.420 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 105 / Section 420
RCW 19.105.420: Resort contracts—Registration, duration—Renewal, amendment—Renewal of prior permits.
Status: in_force

A registration of camping resort contracts shall be effective for a period of one year and may, upon application, be renewed for successive periods of one year each, unless the director prescribes a shorter period for a permit or registration. A camping resort contract registration shall be amended if there is to be an increase in inventory or consolidation to the number of camping resort contracts registered, or in instances in which new contract forms are to be offered. Consolidations, new contract forms, the adding of resorts to the program, or amendments for material changes shall become effective in the manner provided by RCW 19.105.330 . The written disclosures required to be furnished prospective purchasers under RCW 19.105.370 shall be supplemented by amendment request in writing as necessary to keep the required information reasonably current and reflective of material changes. Amendments shall be filed with the director as provided in RCW 19.105.360 . The foregoing notwithstanding, however, the camping resort operator or registrant shall file an amendment to the registration disclosing any event which will have a material effect on the conduct of the operation of the camping resort, the financial condition of the camping resort, or the future availability of the camping resort properties to purchasers. The amendment shall be filed within thirty days following the event. The amendment shall be treated as an original application for registration, except that until the director has acted upon the application for amendment the applicant's registration shall continue to be deemed effective for the purposes of RCW 19.105.310 . Any permit to sell camping resort memberships issued prior to November 1, 1982, shall be deemed a camping resort registration subject to the renewal provisions of this chapter upon the anniversary date of the issuance of the original permit.
RCW 19.85.011 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 85 / Section 011
RCW 19.85.011: Finding.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that administrative rules adopted by state agencies can have a disproportionate impact on the state's small businesses because of the size of those businesses. This disproportionate impact reduces competition, innovation, employment, and new employment opportunities, and threatens the very existence of some small businesses. The legislature therefore enacts the Regulatory Fairness Act with the intent of reducing the disproportionate impact of state administrative rules on small business.
RCW 19.420.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 420 / Section 050
RCW 19.420.050: Civil penalty.
Status: in_force

The attorney general may seek imposition of a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day of noncompliance on a person that fails to comply with RCW 19.420.020 (1), (2), or (3). A civil penalty imposed under this section is subject to procedural requirements applicable to the attorney general, including the requirements of due process.
RCW 19.425.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 425 / Section 010
RCW 19.425.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Authorized repair provider" means an individual or business that is unaffiliated with an original equipment manufacturer and that has an arrangement with the original equipment manufacturer to use the original equipment manufacturer's trade name, service mark, or other proprietary identifier for the purpose of offering the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of equipment under the name of the original equipment manufacturer, or that has an arrangement with the original equipment manufacturer under which the individual or business offers the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of equipment on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer. An original equipment manufacturer who offers the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of its own equipment shall be considered an authorized repair provider with respect to such products. (2) "Authorized third-party provider" means an individual or business that is unaffiliated with an original equipment manufacturer and that has an arrangement with the original equipment manufacturer to use the original equipment manufacturer's trade name, service mark, or other proprietary identifier for the purpose of distributing documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, or tools. (3) "Diagnosis" means the process of identifying the issue or issues that cause the equipment to not be in fully working order. (4) "Documentation" means any manual, diagram, maintenance procedures, functional and wiring diagrams, reporting output, service code description, circuit board schematics, security code, password, training material, troubleshooting information, list of required tools, parts list, or other guidance or information that enables a person to service or update their equipment. (5) "Embedded software" means programmable instructions provided on firmware delivered with an electronic component of equipment or with any part for the purpose of restoring or improving operation of the equipment or part and includes all relevant patches and fixes that the original equipment manufacturer makes to equipment or to any part for the purpose of restoring or improving the equipment or part. (6) "Equipment" means mobility devices designed for people with physical disabilities including, but not limited to, power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and power assist devices for manual wheelchairs. (7) "Fair and reasonable terms and costs" means each of the following, as applicable: (a)(i) For parts, at costs and terms that are equivalent to the most fair and reasonable costs and terms under which the original equipment manufacturer offers the part to an authorized repair provider, accounting for any discount, rebate, convenient and timely means of delivery, means of enabling fully restored and updated functionality, rights of use, or other incentive or preference the original equipment manufacturer offers to an authorized repair provider, and is not conditioned on or imposing a substantial obligation to use or restrict the use of the part to service equipment sold, leased, or otherwise supplied by the original equipment manufacturer; (ii) For documentation, including any relevant updates, that the documentation is made available at no charge, except that, when the documentation is requested in physical printed form, a charge may be included for the reasonable actual costs of preparing and sending the copy; (iii) For tools, that the tools are made available by the original equipment manufacturer at no charge and without imposing impediments to access or use of the tools to service and enable full functionality of the equipment, or in a manner that impairs the efficient and cost-effective performance of any such services, except that, when a tool is requested in physical form, a charge may be included for the reasonable, actual costs of preparing and sending the tool; (b) If an original equipment manufacturer does not use an authorized repair provider, "fair and reasonable terms and costs" means at a price that reflects the actual cost to the original equipment manufacturer to prepare and deliver the part, tool, or documentation, exclusive of any research and development costs incurred. (8) "Firmware" means a software program or set of instructions programmed on equipment or a part to allow equipment or a part to communicate with itself or with other computer hardware. (9) "Independent repair provider" means an individual or business that engages in the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of equipment in this state without an arrangement with the original equipment manufacturer of such equipment as described in subsection (1) of this section or an affiliation with an authorized repair provider for such equipment. "Independent repair provider" also means an original equipment manufacturer or an original equipment manufacturer's authorized repair provider that engages in the services of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of equipment that is not manufactured by or on behalf of, sold by, or supplied by such original equipment manufacturer. (10) "Maintenance" means any act necessary to keep currently working equipment in fully working order. (11) "Manual wheelchair" means a wheeled mobility device that is a chair that can either be propelled by the user or pushed by another person. (12) "Mobility scooter" means an electric personal transporter that is used as a mobility aid for people who need assistance with walking or getting around. (13) "Original equipment manufacturer" means an individual or business that, in the normal course of business, is engaged in the business of selling, leasing, or otherwise supplying new equipment manufactured by or on behalf of itself, to any individual or business. (14) "Owner" means an individual or business that owns or leases equipment purchased or used in this state. (15) "Part" means any replacement part, either new or used, or its equivalent, which is generally available or used by an original equipment manufacturer or an authorized repair provider for purposes of effecting the services of maintenance or repair of equipment manufactured or sold by the original equipment manufacturer. (16) "Power assist device" means a motorized attachment that can be added to a manual wheelchair to help the user propel the wheelchair with less effort. (17) "Power wheelchair" means a motorized wheeled device designed for use by a person with a physical disability. (18) "Repair" means any act needed to restore equipment to fully working order. (19) "Service" or "services" means diagnosis, maintenance, or repair services performed on equipment or a part. (20) "Tools" means any software program, hardware implement, or other apparatus, used for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of equipment or parts, including software or other mechanism that provides, programs, or pairs a new part; calibrates functionality; or performs any other function required to bring the equipment or part back to fully functional condition, including any updates. (21) "Trade secret" has the same meaning as defined in 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1839, as that section existed on January 1, 2017.
RCW 19.48.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 48 / Section 030
RCW 19.48.030: Liability for loss of valuables when safe or vault furnished—Limitation.
Status: in_force

Whenever the proprietor, keeper, owner, operator, lessee, or manager of any hotel, lodging house or inn shall provide a safe or vault for the safekeeping of any money, bank notes, jewelry, precious stones, ornaments, railroad mileage books or tickets, negotiable securities or other valuable papers, bullion, or other valuable property of small compass belonging to the guests, boarders or lodgers of such hotel, lodging house or inn, and shall notify the guests, boarders or lodgers thereof by posting a notice in three or more public and conspicuous places in the office, elevators, public rooms, elevator lobbies, public corridors, halls or entrances, or in the public parlors of such hotel, lodging house or inn, stating the fact that such safe or vault is provided in which such property may be deposited; and if such guests, boarders or lodgers shall neglect to deliver such property to the person in charge of such office, for deposit in the safe or vault, the proprietor, keeper, owner, operator, lessee or manager, whether individual, partnership or corporation, of such hotel, lodging house or inn shall not be liable for any loss or destruction of any such property, or any damage thereto, sustained by such guests, boarders or lodgers, by negligence of such proprietor, keeper, owner, operator, lessee or manager, or his, her, their or its employees, or by fire, theft, burglary, or any other cause whatsoever; but no proprietor, keeper, owner, operator, lessee or manager of any hotel, lodging house or inn, shall be obliged to receive property on deposit for safekeeping exceeding one thousand dollars in value; and if such guests, boarders or lodgers shall deliver such property to the person in charge of said office for deposit in such safe or vault, said proprietor, keeper, owner, operator, lessee, or manager, shall not be liable for the loss or destruction thereof, or damage thereto, sustained by such guests, boarders or lodgers in any such hotel, lodging house, or inn, exceeding the sum of one thousand dollars, notwithstanding said property may be of greater value, unless by special arrangement in writing with such proprietor, keeper, owner, operator, lessee or manager: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That in case of such deposit of such property, the proprietor, keeper, owner, operator, lessee or manager of such hotel, lodging house, or inn, shall in no event be liable for loss or destruction thereof, or damage thereto, unless caused by the theft or gross negligence of such proprietor, keeper, owner, operator, lessee, or manager, of his, her, their, or its agents, servants or employees.
RCW 19.108.900 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 108 / Section 900
RCW 19.108.900: Effect of chapter on other law.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter displaces conflicting tort, restitutionary, and other law of this state pertaining to civil liability for misappropriation of a trade secret. (2) This chapter does not affect: (a) Contractual or other civil liability or relief that is not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret; or (b) Criminal liability for misappropriation of a trade secret.
RCW 19.16.245 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 16 / Section 245
RCW 19.16.245: Financial statement.
Status: in_force

No licensee shall receive any money from any debtor as a result of the collection of any claim until he, she, or it shall have submitted a financial statement showing the assets and liabilities of the licensee truly reflecting that the licensee's net worth is not less than the sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars, in cash or its equivalent, of which not less than five thousand dollars shall be deposited in a bank, available for the use of the licensee's business. Any money so collected shall be subject to the provisions of RCW 19.16.430 (2). The financial statement shall be sworn to by the licensee, if the licensee is an individual, or by a partner, officer, or manager in its behalf if the licensee is a partnership, corporation, or unincorporated association. The information contained in the financial statement shall be confidential and not a public record, but is admissible in evidence at any hearing held, or in any action instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter: PROVIDED, That this section shall not apply to those persons holding a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter on July 16, 1973.
RCW 19.16.280 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 16 / Section 280
RCW 19.16.280: Board created—Composition of board—Qualification of members.
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a board to be known and designated as the "Washington state collection agency board." The board shall consist of five members, one of whom shall be the director and the other four shall be appointed by the governor. The director may delegate his or her duties as a board member to a designee from his or her department. The director or his or her designee shall be the executive officer of the board and its chair. At least two but no more than two members of the board shall be licensees hereunder. Each of the licensee members of the board shall be actively engaged in the collection agency business at the time of his or her appointment and must continue to be so engaged and continue to be licensed under this chapter during the term of his or her appointment or he or she will be deemed to have resigned his or her position: PROVIDED, That no individual may be a licensee member of the board unless he or she has been actively engaged as either an owner or executive employee or a combination of both of a collection agency business in this state for a period of not less than five years immediately prior to his or her appointment. No board member shall be employed by or have any interest in, directly or indirectly, as owner, partner, officer, director, agent, stockholder, or attorney, any collection agency in which any other board member is employed by or has such an interest. No member of the board other than the director or his or her designee shall hold any other elective or appointive state or federal office.
RCW 19.410.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 410 / Section 010
RCW 19.410.010: Pilot program.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to amounts appropriated for this purpose, the psilocybin therapy services pilot program is established within, and administered by, the University of Washington department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. No later than January 1, 2025, the University of Washington department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences must implement this section. (2) The pilot program must: (a) Offer psilocybin therapy services through pathways approved by the federal food and drug administration, to populations including first responders and veterans who are: (i) 21 years of age or older; and (ii) Experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, or substance use disorders; (b) Offer psilocybin therapy services facilitated by: (i) An advanced social worker, independent clinical social worker, or mental health counselor licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW; (ii) A physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW; or (iii) A psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW as defined in RCW 71.05.020 ; (c) Ensure psilocybin therapy services are safe, accessible, and affordable; (d) Require an initial assessment to understand participant goals and expectations, and assess the participant's history for any concerns that require further intervention or information before receiving psilocybin therapy services, and an integration session after receiving psilocybin therapy services; and (e) Use outreach and engagement strategies to include participants from communities or demographic groups that are more likely to be historically marginalized and less likely to be included in research and clinical trials represented by race, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, or geographic location.
RCW 19.260.080 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 260 / Section 080
RCW 19.260.080: Electric storage water heaters.
Status: in_force

(1) An electric storage water heater, if manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, may not be installed, sold, or offered for sale, lease, or rent in the state unless it complies with the following design requirement: (a) The product must have a modular demand response communications port compliant with: (i) The March 2018 version of the ANSI/CTA–2045-A communication interface standard, or equivalent and (ii) the March 2018 version of the ANSI/CTA-2045-A application layer requirements. (b) The interface standard and application layer requirements required in this subsection are the versions established in March 2018, unless the department adopts by rule a later version. (2) The department may by rule establish a later effective date or suspend enforcement of the requirements of subsection (1) of this section if the department determines that such a delay or suspension is in the public interest. (3) Private customer information, and proprietary customer information, collected, stored, conveyed, transmitted, or retrieved by an electric storage water heater equipped with a modular demand response communications port required under this section or rules adopted under this chapter is subject to the provisions of RCW 19.29A.100 and 19.29A.110 . (4) An electric utility supplying electricity to a building in which an electric storage water heater that meets the design requirements established in this section has been installed may not, without first having obtained in writing the customer's affirmative consent to participating in a program that allows such alteration, alter, or require the utility customer to alter, the usage of electricity or water relating to the electric storage water heater on the basis of information collected by the electric storage water heater or any associated device.
RCW 19.240.090 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 090
RCW 19.240.090: Value of gift certificate held in trust by issuer—Bankruptcy.
Status: in_force

(1) A gift certificate constitutes value held in trust by the issuer of the gift certificate on behalf of the beneficiary of the gift certificate. The value represented by the gift certificate belongs to the beneficiary, or to the legal representative of the beneficiary to the extent provided by law, and not to the issuer. (2) An issuer of a gift certificate who is in bankruptcy shall continue to honor a gift certificate issued before the date of the bankruptcy filing on the grounds that the value of the gift certificate constitutes trust property of the beneficiary. (3) The terms of a gift certificate may not make its redemption or other use invalid in the event of a bankruptcy. (4) This section does not require, unless otherwise required by law, the issuer of a gift certificate to: (a) Redeem a gift certificate for cash; (b) Replace a lost or stolen gift certificate; or (c) Maintain a separate account for the funds used to purchase the gift certificate. (5) This section does not create an interest in favor of the beneficiary of the gift certificate in any specific property of the issuer. (6) This section does not create a fiduciary or quasi-fiduciary relationship between the beneficiary of the gift certificates and the issuer unless otherwise provided by law. (7) The issuer of a gift certificate has no obligation to pay interest on the value of a gift certificate held in trust under this section, unless otherwise provided by law.
RCW 19.290.150 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 290 / Section 150
RCW 19.290.150: License plates—Fee.
Status: in_force

The licensee shall obtain a special set of license plates in addition to the regular licenses and plates required for the operation of such vehicles. The special plates must be displayed on vehicles owned and/or operated by the licensee and used in the conduct of the business. The fee for these plates shall be five dollars for the original plates and two dollars for each additional set of plates bearing the same license number. A licensee with more than one licensed location in the state may use special plates bearing the same license number for vehicles operated out of any of the licensed locations.
RCW 19.100.110 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 100 / Section 110
RCW 19.100.110: Advertisements—False or misleading—Notice—Procedure.
Status: in_force

No person shall publish in this state any advertisement concerning a franchise subject to the registration requirements of this chapter after the director finds that the advertisement contains any statements that are false or misleading or omits to make any statement necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading and so notifies the person in writing. Such notification may be given summarily without notice or hearing. At any time after the issuance of a notification under this section the person desiring to use the advertisement may in writing request the order be rescinded. Upon receipt of such a written request, the matter shall be set down for hearing to commence within fifteen days after such receipt unless the person making the request consents to a later date. After such hearing, which shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, the director shall determine whether to affirm and to continue or to rescind such order and the director shall have all powers granted under such act.No shareholder of a corporation organized as a professional corporation may sell or transfer his or her shares in such corporation except to the trustee of a qualified trust or another individual who is eligible to be a shareholder of such corporation. Any transfer of shares in violation of this section shall be void. However, nothing in this section prohibits the transfer of shares of a professional corporation by operation of law or court decree.
RCW 19.182.210 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 182 / Section 210
RCW 19.182.210: Information furnished to a governmental agency.
Status: in_force

A consumer reporting agency may furnish to a governmental agency a consumer's name, address, former address, places of employment, or former places of employment.
RCW 19.194.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 194 / Section 030
RCW 19.194.030: Prohibited acts—Gross misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

It is a gross misdemeanor under chapter 9A.20 RCW for: (1) Any person to remove, alter, or obliterate any manufacturer's make, model, or serial number, personal identification number, or identifying marks engraved or etched upon the computer hardware that is received as a trade-in or in exchange on the purchase of other computer hardware of greater value. In addition a retailer shall not accept any computer hardware as a trade-in or in exchange on the purchase of other computer hardware of greater value where the manufacturer's make, model, or serial number, personal identification number, or identifying marks engraved or etched upon the computer hardware has been removed, altered, or obliterated; (2) Any person to knowingly make, cause, or allow to be made any false entry or misstatement of any material matter in any book, record, or writing required to be kept under this chapter; or (3) Any person to knowingly violate any other provision of this chapter.
RCW 19.30.110 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 30 / Section 110
RCW 19.30.110: Farm labor contractor—Duties.
Status: in_force

Every person acting as a farm labor contractor shall: (1) Carry a current farm labor contractor's license at all times and exhibit it to all persons with whom the contractor intends to deal in the capacity of a farm labor contractor prior to so dealing. (2) Disclose to every person with whom he or she deals in the capacity of a farm labor contractor the amount of his or her bond and the existence and amount of any claims against the bond. (3) File at the United States post office serving the address of the contractor, as noted on the face of the farm labor contractor's license, a correct change of address immediately upon each occasion the contractor permanently moves his or her address, and notify the director within ten days after an address change is made. (4) Promptly when due, pay or distribute to the individuals entitled thereto all moneys or other things of value entrusted to the contractor by any third person for such purpose. (5) Comply with the terms and provisions of all legal and valid agreements and contracts entered into between the contractor in the capacity of a farm labor contractor and third persons. (6) File information regarding work offers with the nearest employment service office, such information to include wages and work to be performed and any other information prescribed by the director. (7) On a form prescribed by the director, furnish to each worker, at the time of hiring, recruiting, soliciting, or supplying, whichever occurs first, a written statement in English and any other language common to workers who are not fluent or literate in English that contains a description of: (a) The compensation to be paid and the method of computing the rate of compensation; (b) The terms and conditions of any bonus offered, including the manner of determining when the bonus is earned; (c) The terms and conditions of any loan made to the worker; (d) The conditions of any transportation, housing, board, health, and day care services or any other employee benefit to be provided by the farm labor contractor or by his or her agents, and the costs to be charged for each of them; (e) The terms and conditions of employment, including the approximate length of season or period of employment and the approximate starting and ending dates thereof, and the crops on which and kinds of activities in which the worker may be employed; (f) The terms and conditions under which the worker is furnished clothing or equipment; (g) The place of employment; (h) The name and address of the owner of all operations, or the owner's agent, where the worker will be working as a result of being recruited, solicited, supplied, or employed by the farm labor contractor; (i) The existence of a labor dispute at the worksite; (j) The name and address of the farm labor contractor; (k) The existence of any arrangements with any owner or agent of any establishment at the place of employment under which the farm labor contractor is to receive a fee or any other benefit resulting from any sales by such establishment to the workers; and (l) The name and address of the surety on the contractor's bond and the workers' right to claim against the bond. (8) Furnish to the worker each time the worker receives a compensation payment from the farm labor contractor, a written statement itemizing the total payment and the amount and purpose of each deduction therefrom, hours worked, rate of pay, and pieces done if the work is done on a piece rate basis, and if the work is done under the Service Contract Act (41 U.S.C. Secs. 351 through 401) or related federal or state law, a written statement of any applicable prevailing wage. (9) With respect to each worker recruited, solicited, employed, supplied, or hired by the farm labor contractor: (a) Make, keep, and preserve for three years a record of the following information: (i) The basis on which wages are paid; (ii) The number of piecework units earned, if paid on a piecework basis; (iii) The number of hours worked; (iv) The total pay period earnings; (v) The specific sums withheld and the purpose of each sum withheld; and (vi) The net pay; and (b) Provide to any other farm labor contractor and to any user of farm labor for whom he or she recruits, solicits, supplies, hires, or employs workers copies of all records, with respect to each such worker, which the contractor is required by this chapter to make, keep, and preserve. The recipient of such records shall keep them for a period of three years from the end of the period of employment. When necessary to administer this chapter, the director may require that any farm labor contractor provide the director with certified copies of his or her payroll records for any payment period. The recordkeeping requirements of this chapter shall be met if either the farm labor contractor or any user of the contractor's services makes, keeps, and preserves for the requisite time period the records required under this section, and so long as each worker receives the written statements specified in subsection (8) of this section.
RCW 19.27A.160 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27A / Section 160
RCW 19.27A.160: Residential and nonresidential construction—Energy consumption reduction—Council report.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, residential and nonresidential construction permitted under the 2031 state energy code must achieve a seventy percent reduction in annual net energy consumption, using the adopted 2006 Washington state energy code as a baseline. (2) The council shall adopt state energy codes from 2013 through 2031 that incrementally move towards achieving the seventy percent reduction in annual net energy consumption as specified in subsection (1) of this section. The council shall report its progress by December 31, 2012, and every three years thereafter. If the council determines that economic, technological, or process factors would significantly impede adoption of or compliance with this subsection, the council may defer the implementation of the proposed energy code update and shall report its findings to the legislature by December 31st of the year prior to the year in which those codes would otherwise be enacted.
RCW 19.94.570 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 570
RCW 19.94.570: Electric vehicle supply equipment interoperability standards.
Status: in_force

(1) Interoperability standards provide safeguards to consumers and support access to electric vehicle supply equipment. In order for Washington to have reliable, accessible, and competitive markets for electric vehicle supply equipment that are necessary for the movement of goods and people by electric vehicles, interoperability standards that align with national and international best practices or standards are necessary. (2) By January 1, 2023, the department, in consultation with the department of commerce and the Washington utilities and transportation commission, must adopt rules establishing requirements for all electric vehicle service providers to, at a minimum, meet and maintain nonproprietary interoperability standards for publicly available level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment and direct current fast charger electric vehicle supply equipment and may review and, if necessary, amend the rules every two years, to maintain consistency with evolving technology. The requirements shall not provide that any charging provider must purchase or license proprietary technology or software from any other company, and shall not require that companies maintain interoperability agreements with other companies. (3) For the purpose of this section, "interoperability" means the ability of hardware, software, or a communications network provided by one party, vendor, or service provider to interact with or exchange and make use of information, including payment information, between hardware, software, or a communications network provided by a different party, vendor, or service provider. (4) The requirements of this section shall not apply to publicly available electric vehicle supply equipment provided by a manufacturer of electric vehicles for the exclusive use by vehicles it manufactures.
RCW 19.310.120 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 310 / Section 120
RCW 19.310.120: Prima facie evidence of fraud—Violations—Penalty—Cure for violations.
Status: in_force

(1) Failure to fulfill the requirements under RCW 19.310.040 constitutes prima facie evidence that the exchange facilitator intended to defraud a client who suffered a subsequent loss of the asset entrusted to the exchange facilitator. (2) A person who engages in business as an exchange facilitator and who knowingly violates RCW 19.310.100 (1) through (9) or fails to comply with the requirements under RCW 19.310.040 is guilty of a class B felony under chapter 9A.20 RCW. However, an exchange facilitator is not guilty of a class B felony for failure to comply with the requirements under RCW 19.310.040 if: (a) Failure to comply is due to the cancellation or amendment of the fidelity bond by the bond issuer; and (b) the exchange facilitator: (i) Within thirty days, takes all reasonable steps to comply with the requirements under RCW 19.310.040 ; and (ii) Deposits any new exchange funds into a qualified escrow account or qualified trust until a fidelity bond is obtained that meets the requirements under RCW 19.310.040 (1)(a)(i).
RCW 19.98.130 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 98 / Section 130
RCW 19.98.130: Termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of dealer agreement—Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) Except where a grounds for termination or nonrenewal of a dealer agreement or a substantial change in a dealer's competitive circumstances are contained in subsection (2)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), or (f) of this section, a supplier shall give a dealer ninety days' written notice of the supplier's intent to terminate, cancel, or not renew a dealer agreement or substantially change the dealer's competitive circumstances. The notice shall state all reasons constituting good cause for termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal and shall provide, except for termination pursuant to subsection (2)(a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) of this section, that the dealer has sixty days in which to cure any claimed deficiency. If the deficiency is rectified within sixty days, the notice shall be void. The contractual terms of the dealer agreement shall not expire or the dealer's competitive circumstances shall not be substantially changed without the written consent of the dealer prior to the expiration of at least ninety days following such notice. (2) As used in RCW 19.98.100 through 19.98.150 and 19.98.911 , a termination by a supplier of a dealer agreement shall be with good cause when the dealer: (a) Has transferred a controlling ownership interest in the dealership without the supplier's consent; (b) Has made a material misrepresentation to the supplier; (c) Has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or has had an involuntary petition in bankruptcy filed against the dealer which has not been discharged within sixty days after the filing, is in default under the provisions of a security agreement in effect with the supplier, or is insolvent or in receivership; (d) Has been convicted of a crime, punishable for a term of imprisonment for one year or more; (e) Has failed to operate in the normal course of business for ten consecutive business days or has terminated the business; (f) Has relocated the dealer's place of business without supplier's consent; (g) Has consistently engaged in business practices that are detrimental to the consumer or supplier by way of excessive pricing, misleading advertising, or failure to provide service and replacement parts or perform warranty obligations; (h) Has inadequately represented the supplier over a measured period causing lack of performance in sales, service, or warranty areas and failed to achieve market penetration at levels consistent with similarly situated dealerships in the state based on available record information; (i) Has consistently failed to meet building and housekeeping requirements or failed to provide adequate sales, service, or parts personnel commensurate with the dealer agreement; (j) Has consistently failed to comply with the applicable licensing laws pertaining to the products and services being represented for and on supplier's behalf; or (k) Has consistently failed to comply with the terms of the dealer agreement. (3)(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, before the termination or nonrenewal of a dealer agreement based upon a supplier's claim that the dealer has failed to meet reasonable marketing criteria or market penetration, the supplier shall provide written notice of its intention at least one year in advance. (b) Upon the end of the one-year period established in this subsection (3), the supplier may terminate or elect not to renew the dealer agreement only upon written notice specifying the reasons for determining that the dealer failed to meet reasonable marketing criteria or market penetration. The notice must specify that termination or nonrenewal is effective one hundred eighty days from the date of the notice.
RCW 19.230.300 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 230 / Section 300
RCW 19.230.300: Criminal penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) A person that intentionally makes a false statement, misrepresentation, or false certification in a record filed or required to be maintained under this chapter or that intentionally makes a false entry or omits a material entry in that record is guilty of a class C felony under chapter 9A.20 RCW. (2) A person that knowingly engages in an activity for which a license is required under this chapter without being licensed under this chapter and who receives more than five hundred dollars in compensation within a thirty-day period from this activity is guilty of a gross misdemeanor under chapter 9A.20 RCW. (3) A person that knowingly engages in an activity for which a license is required under this chapter without being licensed under this chapter and who receives no more than five hundred dollars in compensation within a thirty-day period from this activity is guilty of a misdemeanor under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
RCW 19.174.070 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 174 / Section 070
RCW 19.174.070: Exceptions.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to an automated teller machine or night deposit facility that is: (1) Located inside of a building, unless it is a freestanding installation that exists for the sole purpose of providing an enclosure for the automated teller machine or night deposit facility; (2) Located inside a building, except to the extent a transaction can be conducted from outside the building; or (3) Located in an area, including an access area, building, enclosed space, or parking area that is not controlled by the operator.
RCW 19.158.090 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 158 / Section 090
RCW 19.158.090: Injunctive relief—Other applicable law.
Status: in_force

The director of the department of licensing may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this chapter or of any rule or order hereunder to the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney, who may in his or her discretion, with or without such a reference, in addition to any other action they might commence, bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice herein prohibited or declared unlawful: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with chapters 9.04 and 19.86 RCW and the powers and duties of the attorney general and the prosecuting attorney as they may appear in chapters 9.04 and 19.86 RCW shall apply against all persons subject to this chapter.
RCW 19.108.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 108 / Section 010
RCW 19.108.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Improper means" includes theft, bribery, misrepresentation, breach or inducement of a breach of a duty to maintain secrecy, or espionage through electronic or other means; (2) "Misappropriation" means: (a) Acquisition of a trade secret of another by a person who knows or has reason to know that the trade secret was acquired by improper means; or (b) Disclosure or use of a trade secret of another without express or implied consent by a person who: (i) Used improper means to acquire knowledge of the trade secret; or (ii) At the time of disclosure or use, knew or had reason to know that his or her knowledge of the trade secret was (A) derived from or through a person who had utilized improper means to acquire it, (B) acquired under circumstances giving rise to a duty to maintain its secrecy or limit its use, or (C) derived from or through a person who owed a duty to the person seeking relief to maintain its secrecy or limit its use; or (iii) Before a material change of his or her position, knew or had reason to know that it was a trade secret and that knowledge of it had been acquired by accident or mistake. (3) "Person" means a natural person, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal or commercial entity. (4) "Trade secret" means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process that: (a) Derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (b) Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
RCW 19.72.090 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 72 / Section 090
RCW 19.72.090: Default by surety—Indemnity.
Status: in_force

No surety or his or her representative shall confess judgment or suffer judgment by default in any case where he or she is notified that there is a valid defense, if the principal will enter himself or herself defendant to the action and tender to the surety or his or her representatives good security to indemnify him or her, to be approved by the court.
RCW 19.28.281 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 28 / Section 281
RCW 19.28.281: Electric vehicle infrastructure—Rule adoption.
Status: in_force

The director shall adopt by rule standards for the installation of electric vehicle infrastructure, including all wires and equipment that convey electric current and any equipment to be operated by electric current, in, on, or about buildings or structures. The rules must be consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540 .
RCW 19.122.027 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 122 / Section 027
RCW 19.122.027: One-number locator services—Single statewide toll-free telephone number—Web-based platform.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission must establish a single statewide toll-free telephone number to be used for referring excavators to the appropriate one-number locator service. The one-number locator service shall maintain a web-based platform that provides the same services as the toll-free telephone number online. The web-based platform must meet the requirements outlined in RCW 19.122.030 (1) and (2). The web-based platform must be free of charge to those requesting location of underground facilities and operated in the same manner as the toll-free telephone number. The one-number locator service must require that an excavator provide a work-to-begin date in the notice. The one-number locator service must allow an option for the submission of a notice that generates multiple unique and individual excavation confirmation codes in accordance with RCW 19.122.030 (1). This notice option does not alter any duties, obligations, or liabilities of excavators or facility operators. (2) The commission, in consultation with the entity administering the one-number locator service, must establish minimum standards and best management practices for one-number locator services. (3) One-number locator services must be operated by nongovernmental agencies. (4) All facility operators within a one-number locator service area must subscribe to the service. (5) Failure to subscribe to a one-number locator service constitutes willful intent to avoid compliance with this chapter.
RCW 19.158.160 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 158 / Section 160
RCW 19.158.160: Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in RCW 19.158.150 , any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter or who knowingly, directly or indirectly employs any device, scheme or artifice to deceive in connection with the offer or sale by any commercial telephone solicitor is guilty of the following: (a) If the value of a transaction made in violation of RCW 19.158.040 (1) is less than fifty dollars, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor; (b) If the value of a transaction made in violation of RCW 19.158.040 (1) is fifty dollars or more, then the person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor; and (c) If the value of a transaction made in violation of RCW 19.158.040 (1) is two hundred fifty dollars or more, then the person is guilty of a class C felony. (2) When any series of transactions which constitute a violation of this section would, when considered separately, constitute a series of misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors because of the value of the transactions, and the series of transactions are part of a common scheme or plan, the transactions may be aggregated in one count and the sum of the value of all the transactions shall be the value considered in determining whether the violations are to be punished as a class C felony or a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 19.150.900 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 150 / Section 900
RCW 19.150.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the "Washington self-service storage facility act."
RCW 19.105.910 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 105 / Section 910
RCW 19.105.910: Construction—Chapter as cumulative and nonexclusive.
Status: in_force

Except as specifically provided in RCW 19.105.510 , the provisions of this chapter are cumulative and nonexclusive and do not affect any other remedy available at law.
RCW 19.225.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 225 / Section 020
RCW 19.225.020: Service of process.
Status: in_force

By acting as an athlete agent in this state, a nonresident individual appoints the secretary of state as the individual's agent for service of process in any civil action in this state related to acting as an athlete agent in this state.
RCW 19.16.390 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 16 / Section 390
RCW 19.16.390: Personal service of process outside state.
Status: in_force

Personal service of any process in an action under this chapter may be made upon any person outside the state if such person has engaged in conduct in violation of this chapter which has had the impact in this state which this chapter reprehends. Such persons shall be deemed to have thereby submitted themselves to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state within the meaning of RCW 4.28.180 and 4.28.185 . A holder of an out-of-state collection agency license is deemed to have appointed the director or the director's designee to be the licensee's true and lawful agent upon whom may be served any legal process against that licensee arising or growing out of any violation of this chapter.
RCW 19.16.200 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 16 / Section 200
RCW 19.16.200: Action on bond, cash deposit or securities.
Status: in_force

In addition to all other legal remedies, an action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction upon the bond or cash deposit or security in lieu thereof, required by RCW 19.16.190 , by any person to whom the licensee fails to account and pay as set forth in such bond or by any client or customer of the licensee who has been damaged by failure of the licensee to comply with all agreements entered into with such client or customer: PROVIDED, That the aggregate liability of the surety to all such clients or customers shall in no event exceed the sum of such bond. An action upon such bond or security shall be commenced by serving and filing of the complaint within one year from the date of the cancellation of the bond or, in the case of a cash deposit or other security deposited in lieu of the surety bond, within one year of the date of expiration or revocation of license: PROVIDED, That no action shall be maintained upon such bond or such cash deposit or other security for any claim which has been barred by any nonclaim statute or statute of limitations of this state. Two copies of the complaint shall be served by registered or certified mail upon the director at the time the suit is started. Such service shall constitute service on the surety. The director shall transmit one of said copies of the complaint served on him or her to the surety within forty-eight hours after it shall have been received. The director shall maintain a record, available for public inspection, of all suits commenced under this chapter upon surety bonds, or the cash or other security deposited in lieu thereof. In the event of a judgment being entered against the deposit or security referred to in RCW 19.16.190 (2), the director shall, upon receipt of a certified copy of a final judgment, pay said judgment from the amount of the deposit or security.Any vessel designed for the purpose of carrying as its cargo liquefied natural or liquefied petroleum gas shall adhere to the provisions of RCW 88.16.190 (2) as though it were an oil tanker.
RCW 19.138.1701 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 138 / Section 1701
RCW 19.138.1701: Reimbursement of appropriated funds—Fees.
Status: in_force

Any state funds appropriated to the department of licensing for implementation of chapter 237, Laws of 1994 for the biennium ending June 30, 1995, shall be reimbursed by June 30, 1997, by an assessment of fees sufficient to cover all costs of implementing chapter 237, Laws of 1994.
RCW 19.230.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 230 / Section 010
RCW 19.230.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Affiliate" means any person who directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, another person. (2) "Annual assessment due date" means the date specified in rule by the director upon which the annual assessment is due. (3) "Applicant" means a person that files an application for a license under this chapter, including the applicant's proposed responsible individual and executive officers, and persons in control of the applicant. (4) "Authorized delegate" means a person a licensee designates to provide money services on behalf of the licensee. A person that is exempt from licensing under this chapter cannot have an authorized delegate. (5) "Board director" means a natural person who is a member of the applicant's or licensee's board of directors if the applicant is a corporation or limited liability company, or a partner if the applicant or licensee is a partnership. (6) "Closed loop prepaid access" means prepaid access that can only be redeemed for a limited universe of goods, intangibles, services, or other items provided by the issuer of the prepaid access, its affiliates, or others involved in transactions functionally related to the issuer or its affiliates. (7) "Control" means: (a) Ownership of, or the power to vote, directly or indirectly, at least twenty-five percent of a class of voting securities or voting interests of a licensee or applicant, or person in control of a licensee or applicant; (b) Power to elect a majority of executive officers, managers, directors, trustees, or other persons exercising managerial authority of a licensee or applicant, or person in control of a licensee or applicant; or (c) Power to exercise directly or indirectly, a controlling influence over the management or policies of a licensee or applicant, or person in control of a licensee or applicant. (8) "Currency exchange" means exchanging the money of one government for money of another government, or holding oneself out as able to exchange the money of one government for money of another government. The following persons are not considered currency exchangers: (a) Affiliated businesses that engage in currency exchange for a business purpose other than currency exchange; (b) A person who provides currency exchange services for a person acting primarily for a business, commercial, agricultural, or investment purpose when the currency exchange is incidental to the transaction; (c) A person who deals in coins or a person who deals in money whose value is primarily determined because it is rare, old, or collectible; and (d) A person who in the regular course of business chooses to accept from a customer the currency of a country other than the United States in order to complete the sale of a good or service other than currency exchange, that may include cash back to the customer, and does not otherwise trade in currencies or transmit money for compensation or gain. (9) "Currency exchanger" means a person that is engaged in currency exchange. (10) "Director" means the director of financial institutions. (11) "Executive officer" means a president, chairperson of the executive committee, chief financial officer, responsible individual, or other individual who performs similar functions. (12) "Financial institution" means any person doing business under the laws of any state or the United States relating to commercial banks, bank holding companies, savings banks, savings and loan associations, trust companies, or credit unions. (13) "Licensee" means a person licensed under this chapter. "Licensee" also means any person, whether located within or outside of this state, who fails to obtain a license required by this chapter. (14) "Material litigation" means litigation that according to generally accepted accounting principles is significant to an applicant's or a licensee's financial health and would be required to be disclosed in the applicant's or licensee's annual audited financial statements, report to shareholders, or similar records. (15) "Mobile location" means a vehicle or movable facility where money services are provided. (16) "Money" means a medium of exchange that is authorized or adopted by the United States or a foreign government or other recognized medium of exchange. "Money" includes a monetary unit of account established by an intergovernmental organization or by agreement between two or more governments. (17) "Money services" means money transmission or currency exchange. (18) "Money transmission" means receiving money or its equivalent value (equivalent value includes virtual currency) to transmit, deliver, or instruct to be delivered to another location, inside or outside the United States, by any means including but not limited to by wire, facsimile, or electronic transfer. "Money transmission" includes selling, issuing, or acting as an intermediary for open loop prepaid access and payment instruments, but not closed loop prepaid access. "Money transmission" does not include: The provision solely of connection services to the internet, telecommunications services, or network access; units of value that are issued in affinity or rewards programs that cannot be redeemed for either money or virtual currencies; and units of value that are used solely within online gaming platforms that have no market or application outside of the gaming platforms. (19) "Money transmitter" means a person that is engaged in money transmission. (20) "Open loop prepaid access" means prepaid access redeemable at multiple, unaffiliated merchants or service providers, or automated teller machines. (21) "Outstanding money transmission" means the value of all money transmissions reported to the licensee for which the money transmitter has received money or its equivalent value from the customer for transmission, but has not yet completed the money transmission by delivering the money or monetary value to the person designated by the customer. (22) "Payment instrument" means a check, draft, money order, or traveler's check for the transmission or payment of money or its equivalent value, whether or not negotiable. "Payment instrument" does not include a credit card voucher, letter of credit, or instrument that is redeemable by the issuer in goods or services. (23) "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture; government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; public corporation; or any other legal or commercial entity. (24) "Prepaid access" means access to money that has been paid in advance and can be retrieved or transferred through an electronic device or vehicle, such as a card, code, electronic serial number, mobile identification number, or personal identification number. (25) "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. (26) "Responsible individual" means an individual who is employed by a licensee and has principal managerial authority over the provision of money services by the licensee in this state. (27) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (28) "Tangible net worth" means the physical worth of a licensee, calculated by taking a licensee's assets and subtracting its liabilities and its intangible assets, such as copyrights, patents, intellectual property, and goodwill. (29) "Unsafe or unsound practice" means a practice or conduct by a licensee or an authorized delegate which creates the likelihood of material loss, insolvency, or dissipation of the licensee's assets, or otherwise materially prejudices the financial condition of the licensee or the interests of its customers. (30) "Virtual currency" means a digital representation of value used as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, or a store of value, but does not have legal tender status as recognized by the United States government. "Virtual currency" does not include the software or protocols governing the transfer of the digital representation of value or other uses of virtual distributed ledger systems to verify ownership or authenticity in a digital capacity when the virtual currency is not used as a medium of exchange.
RCW 19.146.903 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 146 / Section 903
RCW 19.146.903: Effective dates—1994 c 33.
Status: in_force

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [March 21, 1994], except section 5 of this act which shall take effect June 1, 1994.
RCW 19.118.095 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 118 / Section 095
RCW 19.118.095: Arbitration decision—Compliance—Accomplishment—Dispute—Failure—Fine—Costs—Attorneys' fees.
Status: in_force

(1) Compliance with an arbitration board decision under this chapter must be accomplished at a time, place, and in a manner to be determined by the mutual agreement of the consumer and manufacturer. (a) The consumer shall make the motor vehicle available to the manufacturer free of damage other than that related to any nonconformity, defect, or condition to which a warranty applied, or that can reasonably be expected in the use of the vehicle for ordinary or reasonably intended purposes and in consideration of the miles traveled by the vehicle. Any insurance claims or settlement proceeds for repair of damage to the vehicle due to fire, theft, vandalism, or collision must be assigned to the manufacturer or, at the consumer's option, the repair must be completed before return of the vehicle to the manufacturer. The consumer may not remove any equipment or option that was included in the original purchase or lease of the vehicle or that is otherwise included in the repurchase or replacement award. In removing any equipment not included in the original purchase or lease, the consumer shall exercise reasonable care to avoid further damage to the vehicle but is not required to return the vehicle to original condition. (b) At the time of compliance with an arbitration board decision that awards repurchase, the manufacturer shall make full payment to the consumers and either the lessor or lienholder, or both, or provide verification to the consumer of prior payment to either the lessor or lienholder, or both. At the time of compliance with an arbitration board decision that awards replacement, the manufacturer shall provide the replacement vehicle together with any refund of incidental costs. (c) At any time before compliance a party may request the attorney general to resolve disputes regarding compliance with the arbitration board decision including but not limited to time and place for compliance, condition of the vehicle to be returned, clarification or recalculation of refund amounts under the award, or a determination if an offered vehicle is reasonably equivalent to the vehicle being replaced. The attorney general may resolve the dispute or refer compliance-related disputes to the board pursuant to RCW 19.118.160 for a compliance dispute hearing and decision. In resolving compliance disputes the attorney general or board may not review, alter, or otherwise change the findings of a decision or extend the time for compliance beyond the time necessary to resolve the dispute. (d) Failure of the consumer to make the vehicle available within sixty calendar days in response to a manufacturer's unconditional tender of compliance is considered a rejection of the arbitration decision by the consumer, except as provided in (c) of this subsection or subsection (2) of this section. (2) If, at the end of the forty calendar day period, neither compliance with nor a petition to appeal the board's decision has occurred, the attorney general may impose a fine of up to one thousand dollars per day until compliance occurs or a maximum penalty of one hundred thousand dollars accrues unless the manufacturer can provide clear and convincing evidence that any delay or failure was beyond its control or was acceptable to the consumer as evidenced by a written statement signed by the consumer. If the manufacturer fails to provide the evidence or fails to pay the fine, the attorney general may initiate proceedings against the manufacturer for failure to pay any fine that accrues until compliance with the board's decision occurs or the maximum penalty of one hundred thousand dollars results. If the attorney general prevails in an enforcement action regarding any fine imposed under this subsection, the attorney general is entitled to reasonable costs and attorneys' fees. Fines and recovered costs and fees shall be returned to the new motor vehicle arbitration account.
RCW 19.290.235 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 290 / Section 235
RCW 19.290.235: Construction—Practices prohibited.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize licensed scrap metal businesses to purchase or sell junk vehicles or major component parts as defined in RCW 46.79.010 .
RCW 19.225.905 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 225 / Section 905
RCW 19.225.905: Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.
Status: in_force

Chapter 13, Laws of 2016 sp. sess. modifies, limits, or supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7003(b).
RCW 19.09.915 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 09 / Section 915
RCW 19.09.915: Effective date—1993 c 471.
Status: in_force

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993.
RCW 19.30.150 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 30 / Section 150
RCW 19.30.150: Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter, or who causes or induces another to violate any provisions of this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or both.
RCW 19.166.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 166 / Section 010
RCW 19.166.010: Intent.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature to: (1) Promote the health, safety, and welfare of international student exchange visitors in Washington in accordance with uniform national standards; (2) Promote quality education and living experiences for international student exchange visitors living in Washington; (3) Promote international awareness among Washington residents, by encouraging Washington residents to interact with international student exchange visitors; (4) Encourage public confidence in international student exchange visitor placement organizations operating in Washington; (5) Encourage and assist with compliance with United States information agency regulations and nationally established standards; and (6) Promote the existence and quality of international student visitor exchange programs operating in Washington.
RCW 19.94.410 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 410
RCW 19.94.410: Butter, margarine to be sold by weight.
Status: in_force

Butter, oleomargarine, and margarine offered for sale must be sold by weight.
RCW 19.28.201 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 28 / Section 201
RCW 19.28.201: Examination—Times—Certification of results—Contents—Fees.
Status: in_force

The department, in coordination with the board, shall prepare an examination to be administered to applicants for master journey level electrician, journey level electrician, master specialty electrician, and specialty electrician certificates of competency. The department, with the consent of the board, may enter into a contract with a professional testing agency to develop, administer, and score electrician certification examinations. The department may set the examination fee by contract with the professional testing agency. The department must, at least four times annually, administer the examination to persons eligible to take it under RCW 19.28.191 . The fee must cover, but not exceed, the costs of preparing and administering the examination. The department must certify the results of the examination upon the terms and after such a period of time as the department, in cooperation with the board, deems necessary and proper. (1)(a) The master electrician's certificates of competency examinations must include questions from the following categories to ensure proper safety and protection for the general public: (i) Safety; (ii) the state electrical code; and (iii) electrical theory. (b) A person may take the master electrician examination as many times as necessary without limit. All applicants must, before taking the examination, pay the required examination fee to the agency administering the examination. (2) The journey level electrician and specialty electrician examinations shall be constructed to determine: (a) Whether the applicant possesses varied general knowledge of the technical information and practical procedures that are identified with the status of journey level electrician or specialty electrician; and (b) Whether the applicant is sufficiently familiar with the applicable electrical codes and the rules of the department pertaining to electrical installations and electricians. A person may take the examination as many times as necessary without limit. All applicants must, before taking the examination, pay the required examination fee to the agency administering the examination.
RCW 19.122.100 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 122 / Section 100
RCW 19.122.100: Violation of RCW 19.122.090—Affirmative defense.
Status: in_force

If charged with a violation of RCW 19.122.090 , an equipment operator is deemed to have established an affirmative defense to such charges if: (1) The equipment operator was provided an excavation confirmation code; (2) The excavation was performed in an emergency situation; (3) The equipment operator was provided a false confirmation code by an identifiable third party; or (4) Notice of the excavation was not required under this chapter.
RCW 19.146.210 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 146 / Section 210
RCW 19.146.210: License—Requirements for issuance—Denial—Validity—Surrender—Interim license—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall issue and deliver a mortgage broker license to an applicant if, after investigation, the director makes the following findings: (a) The applicant has paid the required license fees; (b) The applicant has complied with RCW 19.146.205 ; (c) Neither the applicant, any of its principals, or the designated broker have had a license issued under this chapter or any similar state statute suspended or revoked within five years of the filing of the present application; (d) Neither the applicant, any of its principals, or the designated broker have been convicted of a gross misdemeanor involving dishonesty or financial misconduct or a felony within seven years of the filing of the present application; (e) The designated broker: (i) Has at least two years of experience in the residential mortgage loan industry; and (ii) has passed a written examination whose content shall be established by rule of the director; (f) The applicant, its principals, and the designated broker have demonstrated financial responsibility, character, and general fitness such as to command the confidence of the community and to warrant a belief that the business will be operated honestly, fairly, and efficiently within the purposes of this chapter; (g) Neither the applicant, any of its principals, or the designated broker have been found to be in violation of this chapter or rules; and (h) Neither the applicant, any of its principals, nor the designated broker have provided unlicensed residential mortgage loan modification services in this state in the five years prior to the filing of the present application. (2) If the director does not find the conditions of subsection (1) of this section have been met, the director shall not issue the license. The director shall notify the applicant of the denial and return to the applicant the bond or approved alternative and any remaining portion of the license fee that exceeds the department's actual cost to investigate the license. (3) A license issued pursuant to this section expires on the date one year from the date of issuance which, for license renewal purposes, is also the renewal date. The director shall adopt rules establishing the process for renewal of licenses. (4) A licensee may surrender a license by delivering to the director written notice of surrender, but the surrender does not affect the licensee's civil or criminal liability or any administrative actions arising from acts or omissions occurring before such surrender. (5) To prevent undue delay in the issuance of a license and to facilitate the business of a mortgage broker, an interim license with a fixed date of expiration may be issued when the director determines that the mortgage broker has substantially fulfilled the requirements for licensing as defined by rule.
RCW 19.373.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 373 / Section 020
RCW 19.373.020: Consumer health data privacy policy.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, beginning March 31, 2024, a regulated entity and a small business shall maintain a consumer health data privacy policy that clearly and conspicuously discloses: (i) The categories of consumer health data collected and the purpose for which the data is collected, including how the data will be used; (ii) The categories of sources from which the consumer health data is collected; (iii) The categories of consumer health data that is shared; (iv) A list of the categories of third parties and specific affiliates with whom the regulated entity or the small business shares the consumer health data; and (v) How a consumer can exercise the rights provided in RCW 19.373.040 . (b) A regulated entity and a small business shall prominently publish a link to its consumer health data privacy policy on its homepage. (c) A regulated entity or a small business may not collect, use, or share additional categories of consumer health data not disclosed in the consumer health data privacy policy without first disclosing the additional categories and obtaining the consumer's affirmative consent prior to the collection, use, or sharing of such consumer health data. (d) A regulated entity or a small business may not collect, use, or share consumer health data for additional purposes not disclosed in the consumer health data privacy policy without first disclosing the additional purposes and obtaining the consumer's affirmative consent prior to the collection, use, or sharing of such consumer health data. (e) It is a violation of this chapter for a regulated entity or a small business to contract with a processor to process consumer health data in a manner that is inconsistent with the regulated entity's or the small business's consumer health data privacy policy. (2) A small business must comply with this section beginning June 30, 2024.
RCW 19.02.800 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 02 / Section 800
RCW 19.02.800: Business license system—Certain business or professional activity licenses exempt.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in RCW 43.07.200 , the provisions of this chapter regarding the processing of license applications and renewals under the business licensing system do not apply to those business or professional activities that are licensed or regulated under chapter 31.04 , 31.12, or 31.13 RCW or under Title *30, 32, 33, or 48 RCW.
RCW 19.182.005 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 182 / Section 005
RCW 19.182.005: Findings—Declaration.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares that consumers have a vital interest in establishing and maintaining creditworthiness. The legislature further finds that an elaborate mechanism using credit reports has developed for investigating and evaluating a consumer's creditworthiness, credit capacity, and general reputation and character. As such, credit reports are used for evaluating credit card, loan, mortgage, and small business financing applications, as well as for decisions regarding employment and the rental or leasing of dwellings. Moreover, financial institutions and other creditors depend upon fair and accurate credit reports to efficiently and accurately evaluate creditworthiness. Unfair or inaccurate reports undermine both public and creditor confidences in the reliability of credit granting systems. Therefore, this chapter is necessary to assure accurate credit data collection, maintenance, and reporting on the citizens of the state. It is the policy of the state that credit reporting agencies maintain accurate credit reports, resolve disputed reports promptly and fairly, and adopt reasonable procedures to promote consumer confidentiality and the proper use of credit data in accordance with this chapter.
RCW 19.240.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 240 / Section 030
RCW 19.240.030: Expiration date allowed, when.
Status: in_force

(1) It is lawful to issue, and to enforce against the bearer, a gift certificate containing an expiration date if: (a) The gift certificate is issued pursuant to an awards or loyalty program for the gift certificate. (b) The gift certificate is donated to a charitable organization without any money or other thing of value being given in exchange for the gift certificate if the gift certificate is used by a charitable organization solely to provide charitable services. (2) The expiration date must be disclosed clearly and legibly on any gift certificate described in subsection (1) of this section.
RCW 19.158.100 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 158 / Section 100
RCW 19.158.100: Requiring payment by credit card prohibited.
Status: in_force

It is a violation of this chapter for a commercial telephone solicitor to require that payment be by credit card authorization or otherwise to announce a preference for that method of payment over any other for unfair or deceptive reasons.
RCW 19.385.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 385 / Section 020
RCW 19.385.020: Provider disclosures—Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person providing broadband internet access service in Washington state shall publicly disclose accurate information regarding the network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of its broadband internet access services sufficient to enable consumers to make informed choices regarding the purchase and use of such services and entrepreneurs and other small businesses to develop, market, and maintain internet offerings. The disclosure must be made via a publicly available, easily accessible website. (2) A person engaged in the provision of broadband internet access service in Washington state, insofar as the person is so engaged, may not: (a) Block lawful content, applications, services, or nonharmful devices, subject to reasonable network management; (b) Impair or degrade lawful internet traffic on the basis of internet content, application, or service, or use of a nonharmful device, subject to reasonable network management; or (c) Engage in paid prioritization. (3) Nothing in this chapter: (a) Supersedes any obligation or authorization a provider of broadband internet access service may have to address the needs of emergency communications or law enforcement, public safety, or national security authorities, consistent with or as permitted by applicable law, or limits the provider's ability to do so; or (b) Prohibits reasonable efforts by a provider of broadband internet access service to address copyright infringement or other unlawful activity. (4) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a)(i) "Broadband internet access service" means a mass-market retail service by wire or radio that provides the capability to transmit data to and receive data from all or substantially all internet endpoints, including any capabilities that are incidental to and enable the operation of the communications service, but excluding dial-up internet access service. (ii) "Broadband internet access service" also encompasses any service that the federal communications commission finds to be providing a functional equivalent of the service described in (a)(i) of this subsection, or that is used to evade the protections set forth in this section. (b) "Edge provider" means any individual or entity that provides any content, application, or service over the internet, and any individual or entity that provides a device used for accessing any content, application, or service over the internet. (c) "End user" means any individual or entity that uses a broadband internet access service. (d)(i) "Paid prioritization" means the management of a broadband provider's network to directly or indirectly favor some traffic over other traffic, including through the use of techniques such as traffic shaping, prioritization, resource reservation, or other forms of preferential traffic management, either: (A) In exchange for consideration, monetary or otherwise, from a third party; or (B) To benefit an affiliated entity. (ii) "Paid prioritization" does not include the provision of tiered internet access service or offerings to a retail end user. (e) "Reasonable network management" means a practice that has a primarily technical network management justification, but does not include other business practices. A network management practice is reasonable if it is primarily used for and tailored to achieving a legitimate network management purpose, taking into account the particular network architecture and technology of the broadband internet access service. (f) "Tiered internet access service" means offering end users a choice between different packages of service with clearly advertised speeds, prices, terms, and conditions; for example, a ten megabit service for one price and a fifty megabit service for a different price.
RCW 19.390.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 390 / Section 010
RCW 19.390.010: Intent.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that competition beneficial to consumers in health care markets across Washington remains vigorous and robust. The legislature supports that intent through this chapter, which provides the attorney general with notice of all material health care transactions in this state so that the attorney general has the information necessary to determine whether an investigation under the consumer protection act is warranted for potential anticompetitive conduct and consumer harm. This chapter is intended to supplement the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust improvements act, Title 15 U.S.C. Sec. 18a, by requiring notice of transactions not reportable under Hart-Scott-Rodino reporting thresholds and by providing the attorney general with a copy of any filings made pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino act.
RCW 19.94.530 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 530
RCW 19.94.530: Proof of existence of weighing or measuring instrument or device presumed proof of regular use.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, proof of the existence of a weighing or measuring instrument or device in or about any building, enclosure, stand, or vehicle in which or from which it is shown that buying or selling is commonly carried on, shall, in the absence of conclusive evidence to the contrary, be presumptive proof of the regular use of such weighing or measuring instrument or device for commercial purposes and of such use by the person in charge of such building, enclosure, stand or vehicle.
RCW 19.05.070 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 05 / Section 070
RCW 19.05.070: Labor and industries—Compliance with employer administrative duties.
Status: in_force

(1) Covered employers shall comply with employer administrative duties provided under this chapter. (2) If a complainant files a complaint with the department alleging any administrative violation, the department shall investigate the complaint and: (a) If the complaint is filed before January 1, 2030, offer technical assistance to the employer to bring them into compliance. Civil penalties may not be assessed before January 1, 2030; (b) If the complaint is filed on or after January 1, 2030, educate the employer on how to come into compliance and, if necessary and as provided in this section, enforce penalties for willful violations. (3) The department may not investigate any alleged violation of rights that occurred more than three years before the date that the complainant filed the complaint. (4)(a) If the department finds an employer administrative violation, the department must first provide an educational letter outlining the violations and provide 90 days for the employer to remedy the violations. The employer may ask for an extension for good cause. The department may extend the period by providing written notice to the employee and the employer, specifying the duration of the extension. If the employer fails to remedy the violation within 90 days, the department may issue a citation and notice of assessment with a civil penalty. (b) Except as provided otherwise in this chapter, the maximum penalty for a first-time willful violation is $100 and $250 for a second willful violation. For the purposes of this section, "willful" means a knowing and intentional action that is neither accidental nor the result of a bona fide dispute. For each subsequent willful violation, the employer is subject to a maximum penalty amount of $500 for each violation. (c) The department may not assess a civil penalty if the employer reasonably relied on: (i) A rule related to any of the requirements of this chapter; (ii) a written order, ruling, approval, opinion, advice, determination, or interpretation of the director of the department; or (iii) an interpretive or administrative policy issued by the department and filed pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. In accordance with the department's retention schedule obligations under chapter 40.14 RCW, the department shall maintain a complete and accurate record of all written orders, rulings, approvals, opinions, advice, determinations, and interpretations for purposes of determining whether an employer is immune from civil penalties under (b) of this subsection. (5) The department may, at any time, waive or reduce a civil penalty assessed under this section if the director of the department determines that the employer has taken corrective action to resolve the violation. (6) The department shall deposit all civil penalties paid under this section in the supplemental pension fund established under RCW 51.44.033 .
RCW 19.112.100 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 112 / Section 100
RCW 19.112.100: Methyl tertiary-butyl ether.
Status: in_force

Methyl tertiary-butyl ether may not be intentionally added to any gasoline, motor fuel, or clean fuel produced for sale or use in the state of Washington after December 31, 2003. In no event may methyl tertiary-butyl ether be knowingly mixed in gasoline above fifteen one-hundredths of one percent by volume.
RCW 19.36.130 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 36 / Section 130
RCW 19.36.130: Notice required.
Status: in_force

If a notice complying with RCW 19.36.140 , is not given simultaneously with or before a credit agreement is made, RCW 19.36.100 through 19.36.140 and 19.36.900 shall not apply to the credit agreement. Notice, once given to a debtor, shall be effective as to all subsequent credit agreements and effective against the debtor, and its guarantors, successors, and assigns.Each association shall within thirty days after its incorporation, adopt for its government and management, a code of bylaws, not inconsistent with this chapter. A majority vote of the members or shares of stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, or the written assent of a majority of the members or of stockholders representing a majority of all the shares of stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, is necessary to adopt such bylaws and is effectual to repeal or amend any bylaws or to adopt additional bylaws. The power to repeal and amend the bylaws, and adopt new bylaws, may, by a similar vote, or similar written assent, be delegated to the board of directors, which authority may, by a similar vote, or similar written assent, be revoked.
RCW 19.190.110 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 190 / Section 110
RCW 19.190.110: Intent—Preemption of local laws.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that this chapter is a matter of statewide concern. This chapter supersedes and preempts all rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, and other laws adopted by a city, county, city and county, municipality, or local agency regarding the practices covered by this chapter and notices to consumers from computer software providers regarding information collection.
RCW 19.02.100 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 02 / Section 100
RCW 19.02.100: Business license—Issuance or renewal—Denial.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may refuse to issue or renew a business license to any person if: (a) The person does not have a valid tax registration, if required by a regulatory agency; (b) The person is a corporation delinquent in fees or penalties owing to the secretary of state or is not validly registered under Title 23B RCW, chapter 18.100 RCW, Title 24 RCW, or any other statute now or hereafter adopted which gives corporate or business licensing responsibilities to the secretary of state if the person is required to be so registered and the regulatory agency having the authority to approve the issuance or renewal of the license requires, as a condition of such approval, that the person be so registered or not delinquent in fees or penalties owing to the secretary of state; or (c) The person has not submitted the sum of all fees and deposits required for the requested individual license endorsements, any outstanding business license delinquency fee, or other fees and penalties to be collected through the system. (2) Nothing in this section prevents registration by the state of a business for taxation purposes, or an employer for the purpose of paying an employee of that employer industrial insurance or unemployment insurance benefits.
RCW 19.192.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 192 / Section 020
RCW 19.192.020: Verification of identity by merchant/retailer—Prohibition on verification void.
Status: in_force

(1) Any provision of a contract between a merchant or retailer and a credit or debit card issuer, financial institution, or other person that prohibits the merchant or retailer from verifying the identity of a customer who offers to pay for goods or services with a credit or debit card by requiring or requesting that the customer present additional identification is void for violation of public policy. (2) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as: (a) Compelling merchants or retailers to verify identification; or (b) interfering with the ability of the owner or manager of a retail store or chain to make and enforce its own policies regarding verification of identification.
RCW 19.112.180 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 112 / Section 180
RCW 19.112.180: Goals under RCW 19.112.170—Report—Executive request legislation.
Status: in_force

(1) If either or both of the goals in RCW 19.112.170 are not achieved by November 30, 2008, the director shall monitor the state's diesel and gasoline fuel supply until such time as those goals, or either of them, is met. (2) The director shall report to the governor and the legislature regarding the goals in RCW 19.112.170 by November 30th of the year in which a goal is met. (3) Following notification under this section that a goal has been met, the governor shall prepare executive request legislation repealing RCW 19.112.110 or 19.112.120 , or both, as applicable.
RCW 19.230.240 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 230 / Section 240
RCW 19.230.240: Suspension and revocation of authorized delegates.
Status: in_force

(1) The director may issue an order to suspend, revoke, or condition the designation of an authorized delegate, impose civil penalties, require payment of restitution to damaged parties, require affirmative actions as are necessary to comply with this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, or remove from office or prohibit from participation in the affairs of the authorized delegate or licensee, or both, any executive officer, person in control, or employee of the authorized delegate if the director finds that: (a) The authorized delegate violated this chapter or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter; (b) The authorized delegate does not cooperate with an examination, investigation, or subpoena lawfully issued by the director or the director's designee; (c) The authorized delegate engaged in fraud, intentional misrepresentation, or gross negligence; (d) The authorized delegate is convicted of a violation of a state or federal money laundering or terrorism statute; (e) The competence, experience, character, or general fitness of the authorized delegate or a person in control of the authorized delegate indicates that it is not in the public interest to permit the authorized delegate to provide money services; (f) The authorized delegate engaged in or is engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice, or unfair and deceptive act or practice; or (g) The authorized delegate, or any of its executive officers or other persons in control of the authorized delegate, are listed or become listed on the specially designated nationals and blocked persons list prepared by the United States department of the treasury as a potential threat to commit terrorist acts or to finance terrorist acts. (2) In determining whether an authorized delegate is engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice, the director may consider the size and condition of the authorized delegate's provision of money services, the magnitude of the loss or potential loss to consumers or others, the gravity of the violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, any action against the authorized delegate taken by another state or the federal government, and the previous conduct of the authorized delegate.
RCW 19.186.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 186 / Section 010
RCW 19.186.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Roofing or siding contract" means an agreement between a roofing or siding contractor or salesperson and a homeowner that includes, in part, an agreement to install, repair or replace residential roofing or siding for a total cost including labor and materials in excess of one thousand dollars. This chapter does not apply to the following contracts: (a) Residential remodel or repair contracts where the cost specified for roofing or siding is less than twenty percent of the total contract price; (b) Contracts where the roofing or siding is part of a contract to build a new dwelling or an addition that provides additional living space; (c) Contracts for emergency repairs made necessary by a natural disaster such as an earthquake, windstorm, or hurricane, or after a fire in the dwelling; (d) Homes being prepared for resale; or (e) Roofing or siding contracts in which the homeowner was not directly solicited by a roofing or siding contractor or salesperson. If a roofing or siding contractor or roofing or siding salesperson generally does business by soliciting, it shall be a rebuttable presumption that any roofing or siding contract entered into with a homeowner shall have been the result of a solicitation. (2) "Roofing or siding contractor" means a person who owns or operates a contracting business that purports to install, repair, or replace or subcontracts to install, repair, or replace residential roofing or siding. (3) "Roofing or siding salesperson" means a person who solicits, negotiates, executes, or otherwise endeavors to procure a contract with a homeowner to install, repair, or replace residential roofing or siding on behalf of a roofing or siding contractor. (4) "Residential roofing or siding" means roofing or siding installation, repair or replacement for an existing single-family dwelling or multiple-family dwelling of four or less units, provided that this does not apply to a residence under construction. (5) "Person" includes an individual, corporation, company, partnership, joint venture, or a business entity. (6) "Siding" means material used to cover the exterior walls of a residential dwelling, excluding paint application. (7)(a) "Solicit" means to initiate contact with the homeowner for the purpose of selling or installing roofing or siding by one of the following methods: (i) Door-to-door contact; (ii) Telephone contact; (iii) Flyers left at a residence; or (iv) Other promotional advertisements which offer gifts, cash, or services if the homeowner contacts the roofing or siding contractor or salesperson, except for newspaper advertisements which offer a seasonal discount. (b) "Solicit" does not include: (i) Calls made in response to a request or inquiry by the homeowner; or (ii) Calls made to homeowners who have prior business or personal contact with the residential roofing or siding contractor or salesperson.
RCW 19.178.140 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 178 / Section 140
RCW 19.178.140: State preemption.
Status: in_force

The state of Washington fully occupies and preempts the entire field of regulating going out of business sales.
RCW 19.108.920 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 108 / Section 920
RCW 19.108.920: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the uniform trade secrets act.
RCW 19.100.248 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 100 / Section 248
RCW 19.100.248: Cease and desist orders.
Status: in_force

If it appears to the director that a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, the director may, in the director's discretion, issue an order directing the person to cease and desist from continuing the act or practice. Reasonable notice of and opportunity for a hearing shall be given. The director may issue a temporary order pending the hearing, which shall remain in effect until ten days after the hearing is held and which shall become final if the person to whom notice is addressed does not request a hearing within twenty calendar days after the receipt of the notice.
RCW 19.150.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 150 / Section 020
RCW 19.150.020: Lien on personal property.
Status: in_force

The owner of a self-service storage facility and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns have a lien upon all personal property located at a self-service storage facility for rent, labor, late fees, and costs of the sale, present or future, incurred pursuant to the rental agreement, and for expenses necessary for the preservation, sale, or disposition of personal property subject to this chapter. The lien may be enforced consistent with this chapter. However, any lien on a motor vehicle or boat which has attached and is set forth in the documents of title to the motor vehicle or boat shall have priority over any lien created pursuant to this chapter.
RCW 19.29.040 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 29 / Section 040
RCW 19.29.040: Enforcement by director of labor and industries—Change of rules—Violation.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the director of labor and industries of Washington to enforce all the provisions and rules of this chapter and the director is hereby empowered upon hearing to amend, alter and change any and all rules herein contained, or any part thereof, and to supplement the same by additional rules and requirements, after first giving reasonable public notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard to all affected thereby: PROVIDED, That no rule amending, altering or changing any rule supplementary to the rules herein contained shall provide a less measure of safety than that provided by the rule amended, altered or changed. A violation of any rule herein contained or of any rule or requirement made by the director of labor and industries which it is hereby permitted to make shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
RCW 19.178.900 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 178 / Section 900
RCW 19.178.900: Application of chapter—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter shall apply only to persons who engage in the retail sale of merchandise in their regular course of business. (2) This chapter does not apply to: (a) Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public officers, such as county sheriffs; (b) Bulk transfers as defined in *RCW 62A.6-102 ; or (c) Moving sales, except for RCW 19.178.100 (5). (3) Going out of business sales of perishable merchandise or merchandise damaged by fire, smoke, or water are exempt from the requirement that the notice of the sale be recorded at least fourteen days before the beginning date of the sale.
RCW 19.31.040 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 31 / Section 040
RCW 19.31.040: Contract between agency and applicant—Contents—Notice.
Status: reserved

An employment agency shall provide each applicant with a copy of the contract between the applicant and employment agency which shall have printed on it or attached to it a copy of RCW 19.31.170 as now or hereafter amended. Such contract shall contain the following: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the employment agency; (2) Trade name if any; (3) The date of the contract; (4) The name of the applicant; (5) The amount of the fee to be charged the applicant, or the method of computation of the fee, and the time and method of payments: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That if the provisions of the contract come within the definition of a "retail installment transaction", as defined in RCW 63.14.010 , the contract shall conform to the requirements of chapter 63.14 RCW, as now or hereafter amended; (6) A notice in eight-point boldface type or larger directly above the space reserved in the contract for the signature of the buyer. The caption, "NOTICE TO APPLICANT — READ BEFORE SIGNING" shall precede the body of the notice and shall be in ten-point boldface type or larger. The notice shall read as follows: "This is a contract. If you accept employment with any employer through [name of employment agency] you will be liable for the payment of the fee as set out above. Do not sign this contract before you read it or if any spaces intended for the agreed terms are left blank. You must be given a copy of this contract at the time you sign it." The notice for an employment listing service shall read as follows: "This is a contract. You understand [the employment listing service] provides information on bona fide job listings but does not guarantee you will be offered a job. You also understand you are liable for the payment of the fee when you receive the list or referral. Do not sign this contract before you read it or if any spaces intended for the agreed terms are left blank. You must be given a copy of this contract at the time you sign it." The notice for an employment directory shall read as follows if the directory is sold in person: "This is a contract. You understand [the employment directory] provides information on possible employers along with general employment, industry, and geographical information to assist you, but does not list actual job openings or guarantee you will obtain employment through its services. You also understand you are liable for the payment of the fee when you receive the directory. Do not sign this contract before you read it or if any spaces intended for the agreed terms are left blank. You must be given a copy of this contract at the time you sign it." A verbal notice for an employment directory shall be as follows before accepting a fee if the directory is sold over the telephone: "You understand [the employment directory] provides information on possible employers along with general employment, industry, and geographical information to assist you, but does not list actual job openings or guarantee you will obtain employment through its services. You also understand you are liable for the payment of the fee when you order the directory." A copy of the contract must be sent to all applicants ordering by telephone and must specify the following information: (a) Name, address, and phone number of employment directory; (b) Name, address, and phone number of applicant; (c) Date of order; (d) Date verbal notice was read to applicant along with a printed statement to read as follows: "On [date verbal notice was read] and prior to placing this order the following statement was read to you: "You understand [the employment directory] provides information on possible employers along with general employment, industry, and geographical information to assist you, but does not list actual job openings or guarantee you will be offered a job. You also understand you are liable for the payment of the fee when you order the directory."; and (e) Signature of employment directory representative.
RCW 19.146.235 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 146 / Section 235
RCW 19.146.235: Director's authority to conduct investigations and examinations—Rules—Penalty.
Status: in_force

The director or a designee has authority to conduct investigations and examinations as provided in this section. (1) For the purposes of investigating violations or complaints arising under this chapter, the director or his or her designee may make an investigation of the operations of any mortgage broker or loan originator as often as necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (2) Every mortgage broker shall make available to the director or a designee its books and records relating to its operations. (a) For the purpose of examinations, the director or his or her designee may have access to such books and records during normal business hours and interview the officers, principals, loan originators, employees, independent contractors, and agents of the licensee concerning their business. (b) For the purposes of investigating violations or complaints arising under this chapter, the director may at any time, either personally or by a designee, investigate the business, including but not limited to the books, accounts, records, and files used therein, of every licensee and of every person engaged in the business of mortgage brokering, whether such a person acts or claims to act under, or without the authority of, this chapter. (c) The director or designated person may direct, subpoena, or order the attendance of and examine under oath all persons whose testimony may be required about the loans or the business or subject matter of any such examination or investigation, and may direct, subpoena, or order such person to produce books, accounts, records, files, and any other documents the director or designated person deems relevant to the inquiry. (3) The director may visit, either personally or by designee, the licensee's place or places of business to conduct an examination. The scope of the examination is limited to documents and information necessary to determine compliance with this chapter and attendant rules. In general, the examination scope may include: (a) A review for trust accounting compliance; (b) Loan file review to determine the mortgage broker's compliance with this chapter and applicable federal regulations covering the business of mortgage brokering and lending; (c) Interviews for the purpose of understanding business and solicitation practices, transactional events, disclosure compliance, complaint resolution, or determining specific compliance with this chapter and the attendant rules; and (d) A review of general business books and records, including employee records, for the purpose of determining specific compliance with this chapter and the attendant rules. (4) The purpose of an examination is to make certain that licensees are conducting business in compliance with the law. Therefore, protocols for examination findings and corrective action directed from an examination must be established by rule of the director. To accomplish this purpose, these protocols must include the following: (a) A reporting mechanism from the director to the licensee; (b) A process for clear notification of violations and an opportunity for response by the licensee; and (c) The criteria by which the frequency of examinations will be determined. (5) If the examination findings clearly identify the need to expand the scope of the examination, the director or a designee, upon five days' written notification to the licensee with an explanation of the need, may: (a) Expand the examination review to locations other than the examined location regardless of the number of years a location has held a license; or (b) Expand the time period of the examination beyond the five-year period of licensing, provided the expansion of time does not exceed a date certain identified in the written notification in this subsection. (6) The director or a designee may consider reports made by independent certified professionals for the mortgage broker covering the same general subject matter as the examination. The director or a designee may incorporate all or part of the report in the report of the examination. (7) The director may retain attorneys, accountants, or other professionals and specialists as examiners, auditors, or investigators to conduct or assist in the conduct of examinations or investigations. The cost of these services for investigations only must be billed in accordance with RCW 19.146.228 . (8) The director may establish by rule travel costs for examination of out-of-state entities. (9)(a) No person subject to examination or investigation under this chapter may knowingly withhold, abstract, remove, mutilate, destroy, or secrete any books, records, computer records, or other information. (b) A person who commits an act under (a) of this subsection is guilty of a class B felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 (1)(b) or punishable by a fine of not more than twenty thousand dollars, or both.
RCW 19.230.080 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 230 / Section 080
RCW 19.230.080: Currency exchange license required.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not engage in the business of currency exchange or advertise, solicit, or hold itself out as able to engage in currency exchange for which the person receives revenue equal to or greater than five percent of total revenues, unless the person is: (a) Licensed to provide currency exchange under this chapter; (b) Licensed for money transmission under this chapter; or (c) An authorized delegate of a person licensed under this chapter. (2) A license under this chapter is not transferable or assignable.
RCW 19.134.090 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 134 / Section 090
RCW 19.134.090: Required communication—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise required by law, a consumer reporting agency, creditor, or collection agency that knows a consumer is represented by a credit services organization and also has knowledge of, or can readily ascertain, the credit services organization's name and address shall communicate with the credit services organization unless either of the following circumstances apply: (a) The credit services organization fails to respond within 30 days to a communication from a consumer reporting agency, creditor, or collection agency; or (b) The consumer expressly directs the consumer reporting agency, creditor, or collection agency not to communicate with the credit services organization. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a consumer reporting agency, creditor, or collection agency shall not be required to communicate with a credit services organization concerning an account that is subject to a dispute if any of the following apply: (a) The account subject to the dispute has been paid, settled, or otherwise resolved and has been reported as paid, settled, or otherwise resolved on the consumer's credit report; (b) The account subject to the dispute has been removed from the consumer's credit report; (c) The debt collector has provided to the credit services organization or to the consumer the verification information or documentation described in 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1692(g)(b) regarding the account subject to dispute; (d) The debt collector is a debt buyer as defined in RCW 19.16.100 and has provided to the credit services organization or to the consumer the information or documentation described in RCW 19.16.260 (2) (a) and (b) regarding the account subject to the dispute; (e) The consumer reporting agency, creditor, or collection agency reasonably determines that the dispute is frivolous or irrelevant pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Secs. 1681(i)(3) or 1681s-2(a)(1)(f).
RCW 19.36.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 36 / Section 010
RCW 19.36.010: Contracts, etc., void unless in writing.
Status: in_force

In the following cases, specified in this section, any agreement, contract, and promise shall be void, unless such agreement, contract, or promise, or some note or memorandum thereof, be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith, or by some person thereunto by him or her lawfully authorized, that is to say: (1) Every agreement that by its terms is not to be performed in one year from the making thereof; (2) every special promise to answer for the debt, default, or misdoings of another person; (3) every agreement, promise, or undertaking made upon consideration of marriage, except mutual promises to marry; (4) every special promise made by an executor or administrator to answer damages out of his or her own estate; (5) an agreement authorizing or employing an agent or broker to sell or purchase real estate for compensation or a commission.This chapter may be cited as "The Fish Marketing Act".
RCW 19.260.030 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 260 / Section 030
RCW 19.260.030: Application of chapter.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter applies to the following types of new products sold, offered for sale, or installed in the state: (a) Hot water dispensers and mini-tank electric water heaters; (b) Bottle-type water dispensers and point-of-use water dispensers; (c) Portable electric spas; (d) Tub spout diverters; (e) Commercial hot food holding cabinets; (f) Air compressors; (g) Commercial fryers, commercial dishwashers, and commercial steam cookers; (h) Computers and computer monitors; (i) Faucets; (j) High CRI fluorescent lamps; (k) Portable air conditioners; (l) Residential ventilating fans; (m) Showerheads; (n) Spray sprinkler bodies; (o) Urinals and water closets; (p) Water coolers; (q) General service lamps; (r) Electric storage water heaters; (s) Air purifiers other than industrial air purifiers; (t) Commercial ovens; and (u) Electric vehicle supply equipment. (2) This chapter applies equally to products whether they are sold, offered for sale, or installed as stand-alone products or as components of other products. (3) This chapter does not apply to: (a) New products manufactured in the state and sold outside the state; (b) New products manufactured outside the state and sold at wholesale inside the state for final retail sale and installation outside the state; (c) Products installed in mobile manufactured homes at the time of construction; or (d) Products designed expressly for installation and use in recreational vehicles.
RCW 19.25.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 25 / Section 020
RCW 19.25.020: Reproduction of sound without consent of owner unlawful—Fine and penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits an offense if the person: (a) Knowingly reproduces for sale or causes to be transferred any recording with intent to sell it or cause it to be sold or use it or cause it to be used for commercial advantage or private financial gain without the consent of the owner; (b) Transports within this state, for commercial advantage or private financial gain, a recording with the knowledge that the sounds have been reproduced or transferred without the consent of the owner; or (c) Advertises, offers for sale, sells, or rents, or causes the sale, resale, or rental of or possesses for one or more of these purposes any recording that the person knows has been reproduced or transferred without the consent of the owner. (2)(a) An offense under this section is a class B felony punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars, imprisonment for not more than ten years, or both if: (i) The offense involves at least one thousand unauthorized recordings during a one hundred eighty-day period; or (ii) The defendant has been previously convicted under this section. (b) An offense under this section is a class C felony punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both, if the offense involves more than one hundred but less than one thousand unauthorized recordings during a one hundred eighty-day period. (c) Any other offense under this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars, imprisonment for up to three hundred sixty-four days, or both. (3) This section does not affect the rights and remedies of a party in private litigation. (4) This section applies only to recordings that were initially fixed before February 15, 1972.
RCW 19.385.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 385 / Section 010
RCW 19.385.010: Unfair or deceptive act and unfair method of competition—Enforced by attorney general.
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 19.28.121 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 28 / Section 121
RCW 19.28.121: Board—Request for ruling—Fee—Costs.
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity desiring a decision of the board pursuant to RCW 19.28.111 shall, in writing, notify the director of such desire and shall accompany the notice with a certified check payable to the department in the sum of two hundred dollars. The notice shall specify the ruling or interpretation desired and the contention of the person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity as to the proper interpretation or application on the question on which a decision is desired. If the board determines that the contention of the applicant for a decision was proper, the two hundred dollars shall be returned to the applicant; otherwise it shall be used in paying the expenses and per diem of the members of the board in connection with the matter. Any portion of the two hundred dollars not used in paying the per diem and expenses of the board in the case shall be paid into the electrical license fund.
RCW 19.415.005 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 415 / Section 005
RCW 19.415.005: Findings—Intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that: (a) Consumer access to affordable and reliable products that contain digital electronics, including computers, cell phones, appliances, and other nonexempted consumer products, is essential to overcome digital inequities in Washington state and that broader distribution of the information, parts, and tools necessary to repair digital electronic products will shorten repair times, lengthen the useful lives of digital electronic products, and lower costs for consumers; (b) Consumers increasingly rely on these products to conduct personal and professional business daily. Many modern consumer products contain digital components, such as microprocessors and microchips, which can create barriers to repairs. In some United States' households, everything from the coffee maker, to the washing machine, vacuum, thermostat, or doorbell may have a digital component as technology has evolved and smart products have increased in popularity; (c) The need for more accessible and affordable repair options is felt more acutely among specific sectors of the population, notably Washington residents in rural areas and people who earn low incomes. Original manufacturer shops or authorized repair providers are often located in urban areas requiring consumers to travel long distances for repair or be without products for periods of time; (d) Small, independent businesses play a vital role in Washington's economy. Providing access to information, parts, and tools is essential in contributing to a competitive repair market, allowing small repair shop employees to repair products more safely; (e) Certain electronic products are comprised of precious metals that are finite, and unnecessary early disposal can be avoided with greater accessibility to proper and affordable repair; and (f) Other states such as Minnesota, New York, California, and Colorado have enacted right to repair legislation, recognizing the need to increase access to the documentation, tools, and parts necessary to facilitate multiple repair options for all kinds of consumer products with digital electronics. (2) Therefore, the legislature intends to broaden access to the information and tools necessary to repair digital electronic products, including computers, cell phones, appliances, and other nonexempted products in a safe, secure, reliable, and sustainable manner, thereby increasing access to appropriate and affordable digital electronic products, supporting small businesses and jobs, and making it easier for all residents of Washington state to connect digitally.
RCW 19.86.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 86 / Section 020
RCW 19.86.020: Unfair competition, practices, declared unlawful.
Status: in_force

Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful.
RCW 19.27A.045 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 27A / Section 045
RCW 19.27A.045: Maintaining energy code for residential structures.
Status: in_force

(1) The state building code council shall maintain the state energy code for residential structures in a status which is consistent with the state's interest as set forth in section 1, chapter 2, Laws of 1990. In maintaining the Washington state energy code for residential structures, beginning in 1996 the council shall review the Washington state energy code every three years. After January 1, 1996, by rule adopted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, RCW 19.27.031 , and RCW 19.27.032 , 19.27.033 , and 19.27.034 , the council may amend any provisions of the Washington state energy code to increase the energy efficiency of newly constructed residential buildings. Decisions to amend the Washington state energy code for residential structures shall be made prior to December 1st of any year and shall not take effect before the end of the regular legislative session in the next year. (2) When amending a code under this section, the state building code council shall not in any way prohibit, penalize, or discourage the use of gas for any form of heating, or for uses related to any appliance or equipment, in any building.
RCW 19.40.051 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 40 / Section 051
RCW 19.40.051: Transfers voidable as to present creditors.
Status: in_force

(1) A transfer made or obligation incurred by a debtor is voidable as to a creditor whose claim arose before the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred if the debtor made the transfer or incurred the obligation without receiving a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the transfer or obligation and the debtor was insolvent at that time or the debtor became insolvent as a result of the transfer or obligation. (2) A transfer made by a debtor is voidable as to a creditor whose claim arose before the transfer was made if the transfer was made to an insider for an antecedent debt, the debtor was insolvent at that time, and the insider had reasonable cause to believe that the debtor was insolvent. (3) Subject to RCW 19.40.021 (2), a creditor making a claim for relief under subsection (1) or (2) of this section has the burden of proving the elements of the claim for relief by a preponderance of the evidence.
RCW 19.138.130 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 138 / Section 130
RCW 19.138.130: Unprofessional conduct—Grounds—Registration—Revocation and reinstatement—Support order, noncompliance.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130 , the director may take disciplinary action based on the following conduct, acts, or conditions if the applicant or registrant: (a) Was previously the holder of a registration issued under this chapter, and the registration was revoked for cause and never reissued by the director, or the registration was suspended for cause and the terms of the suspension have not been fulfilled; (b) Suffers a judgment in a civil action involving willful fraud, misrepresentation, or conversion; (c) Has violated this chapter or failed to comply with a rule adopted by the director under this chapter; or (d) Has failed to display the registration as provided in this chapter. (2) If the seller of travel is found in violation of this chapter or in violation of the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW, by the entry of a judgment or by settlement of a claim, the director may revoke the registration of the seller of travel, and the director may reinstate the registration at the director's discretion. (3) 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 19.420.900 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 420 / Section 900
RCW 19.420.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the uniform antitrust premerger notification act.
RCW 19.16.320 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 16 / Section 320
RCW 19.16.320: Board—Territorial scope of operations.
Status: in_force

The board may meet, function and exercise its powers and perform its duties at any place within the state.
RCW 19.146.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 146 / Section 020
RCW 19.146.020: Exemptions from chapter.
Status: in_force

(1) The following are exempt from all provisions of this chapter: (a) Any person doing business under the laws of the state of Washington or the United States, and any federally insured depository institution doing business under the laws of any other state, relating to commercial banks, bank holding companies, savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, credit unions, insurance companies, or real estate investment trusts as defined in 26 U.S.C. Sec. 856 and the affiliates, subsidiaries, and service corporations thereof; (b) Any person doing business under the consumer loan act is exempt from this chapter only for that business conducted under the authority and coverage of the consumer loan act; (c) An attorney licensed to practice law in this state. However, (i) all mortgage broker or loan originator services must be performed by the attorney while engaged in the practice of law; (ii) all mortgage broker or loan originator services must be performed under a business that is publicly identified and operated as a law practice; and (iii) all funds associated with the transaction and received by the attorney must be deposited in, maintained in, and disbursed from a trust account to the extent required by rules enacted by the Washington supreme court regulating the conduct of attorneys; (d) Any person doing any act under order of any court, except for a person subject to an injunction to comply with any provision of this chapter or any order of the director issued under this chapter; (e) A real estate broker or salesperson licensed by the state who obtains financing for a real estate transaction involving a bona fide sale of real estate in the performance of his or her duties as a real estate broker and who receives only the customary real estate broker's or salesperson's commission in connection with the transaction; (f) The United States of America, the state of Washington, any other state, and any Washington city, county, or other political subdivision, and any agency, division, or corporate instrumentality of any of the entities in this subsection (1)(f); (g) A real estate broker who provides only information regarding rates, terms, and lenders in connection with a CLI system, who receives a fee for providing such information, who conforms to all rules of the director with respect to the providing of such service, and who discloses on a form approved by the director that to obtain a loan the borrower must deal directly with a mortgage broker or lender. However, a real estate broker shall not be exempt if he or she does any of the following: (i) Holds himself or herself out as able to obtain a loan from a lender; (ii) Accepts a loan application, or submits a loan application to a lender; (iii) Accepts any deposit for third-party services or any loan fees from a borrower, whether such fees are paid before, upon, or after the closing of the loan; (iv) Negotiates rates or terms with a lender on behalf of a borrower; or (v) Provides the disclosure required by RCW 19.146.030 (1); (h) Registered mortgage loan originators, or any individual required to be registered; (i) A manufactured or modular home retailer employee who performs purely administrative or clerical tasks and who receives only the customary salary or commission from the employer in connection with the transaction; and (j) Nonprofit housing organizations brokering residential mortgage loans under housing programs that are funded in whole or in part by federal or state programs if the primary purpose of the programs is to assist low-income borrowers with purchasing, repairing, or otherwise providing housing for low-income Washington state residents. (2) Any person otherwise exempted from the licensing provisions of this chapter may voluntarily submit an application to the director for a mortgage broker's license. The director shall review such application and may grant or deny licenses to such applicants upon the same grounds and with the same fees as may be applicable to persons required to be licensed under this chapter. (a) Upon receipt of a license under this subsection, the licensee is required to continue to maintain a valid license, is subject to all provisions of this chapter, and has no further right to claim exemption from the provisions of this chapter except as provided in (b) of this subsection. (b) Any licensee under this subsection who would otherwise be exempted from the requirements of licensing by this section may apply to the director for exemption from licensing. The director shall adopt rules for reviewing such applications and shall grant exemptions from licensing to applications which are consistent with those rules and consistent with the other provisions of this chapter.
RCW 19.230.900 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 230 / Section 900
RCW 19.230.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the uniform money services act.
RCW 19.300.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 300 / Section 020
RCW 19.300.020: Identity theft or fraud—Penalty.
Status: in_force

A person that intentionally scans another person's identification device remotely, without that person's prior knowledge and prior consent, for the purpose of fraud, identity theft, or for any other illegal purpose, shall be guilty of a class C felony.
RCW 19.94.575 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 94 / Section 575
RCW 19.94.575: Electric vehicle service providers operating one or more publicly available level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment or direct current fast charger electric vehicle supply equipment.
Status: in_force

(1) This section applies to all electric vehicle service providers operating one or more publicly available level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment or direct current fast charger electric vehicle supply equipment installed in Washington. If an electric vehicle service provider also operates electric vehicle supply equipment that is not available to the public, the requirements of this section apply only to that electric vehicle service provider's publicly available level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment or direct current fast charger electric vehicle supply equipment installed in Washington. (2) By January 1, 2023, electric vehicle service providers must report inventory and payment method information to the national renewable energy laboratory, alternative fuels data center. The information must be reported, at a minimum, annually and must include, but is not limited to: (a) Electric vehicle service provider information; (b) Electric vehicle supply equipment inventory for both active and retired, decommissioned, or removed electric vehicle supply equipment in Washington; (c) Electric vehicle supply equipment payment method information. (3) The department may adopt additional reporting requirements to support compliance with chapter 238, Laws of 2021.
RCW 19.225.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 225 / Section 010
RCW 19.225.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter: (1) "Agency contract" means an agreement in which a student athlete authorizes a person to negotiate or solicit on behalf of the athlete a professional-sports-services contract or an endorsement contract. (2)(a) "Athlete agent" means an individual who: (i) Directly or indirectly, recruits or solicits a student athlete to enter into an agency contract or, for compensation, procures employment or offers, promises, attempts, or negotiates to obtain employment for a student athlete as a professional athlete or member of a professional sports team or organization; (ii) For compensation or in anticipation of compensation related to a student athlete's participation in athletics: (A) Serves the athlete in an advisory capacity on a matter related to finances, business pursuits, or career management decisions, unless the individual is an employee of an educational institution acting exclusively as an employee of the institution for the benefit of the institution; or (B) Manages the business affairs of the athlete by providing assistance with bills, payments, contracts, or taxes; or (iii) In anticipation of representing a student athlete for a purpose related to the athlete's participation in athletics: (A) Gives consideration to the student athlete or another person; (B) Serves the athlete in an advisory capacity on a matter related to finances, business pursuits, or career management decisions; or (C) Manages the business affairs of the athlete by providing assistance with bills, payments, contracts, or taxes. (b) "Athlete agent" does not include an individual who: (i) Acts solely on behalf of a professional sports team or organization; or (ii) Is a licensed, registered, or certified professional and offers or provides services to a student athlete customarily provided by members of the profession, unless the individual: (A) Also recruits or solicits the athlete to enter into an agency contract; (B) Also, for compensation, procures employment or offers, promises, attempts, or negotiates to obtain employment for the athlete as a professional athlete or member of a professional sports team or organization; or (C) Receives consideration for providing the services calculated using a different method than for an individual who is not a student athlete. (3) "Athletic director" means the individual responsible for administering the overall athletic program of an educational institution or, if an educational institution has separately administered athletic programs for male students and female students, the athletic program for males or the athletic program for females, as appropriate. (4) "Contact" means a communication, direct or indirect, between an athlete agent and a student athlete, to recruit or solicit the student athlete to enter into an agency contract. (5) "Educational institution" includes a public or private elementary school, secondary school, technical or vocational school, community college, college, and university. (6) "Endorsement contract" means an agreement under which a student athlete is employed or receives consideration to use on behalf of the other party any value that the student athlete may have because of publicity, reputation, following, or fame obtained because of athletic ability or performance. (7) "Enrolled" means registered for courses and attending athletic practice or class. "Enrolls" has a corresponding meaning. (8) "Intercollegiate sport" means a sport played at the collegiate level for which eligibility requirements for participation by a student athlete are established by a national association that promotes or regulates collegiate athletics. (9) "Interscholastic sport" means a sport played between educational institutions that are not community colleges, colleges, or universities. (10) "Licensed, registered, or certified professional" means an individual licensed, registered, or certified as an attorney, dealer in securities, financial planner, insurance agent, real estate broker or sales agent, tax consultant, accountant, or member of a profession, other than that of athlete agent, who is licensed, registered, or certified by the state or a nationally recognized organization that licenses, registers, or certifies members of the profession on the basis of experience, education, or testing. (11) "Person" means an individual, estate, business or nonprofit entity, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. (12) "Professional-sports-services contract" means an agreement under which an individual is employed as a professional athlete or agrees to render services as a player on a professional sports team or with a professional sports organization. (13) "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. (14) "Recruit or solicit" means the attempt to influence the choice of an athlete agent by a student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, a parent or guardian of the athlete. The term does not include giving advice on the selection of a particular athlete agent in a family, coaching, or social situation unless the individual giving the advice does so because of the receipt or anticipated receipt of an economic benefit, directly or indirectly, from the athlete agent. (15) "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. (16) "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (17) "Student athlete" means an individual who is eligible to attend an educational institution and engages in, is eligible to engage in, or may be eligible in the future to engage in, any interscholastic or intercollegiate sport. The term does not include an individual permanently ineligible to participate in a particular interscholastic or intercollegiate sport for that sport.
RCW 19.390.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 390 / Section 020
RCW 19.390.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Acquisition" means an agreement, arrangement, or activity the consummation of which results in a person acquiring directly or indirectly the control of another person, and includes the acquisition of voting securities and noncorporate interests, such as assets, capital stock, membership interests, or equity interests. (2) "Carrier" means the same as in RCW 48.43.005 . (3) "Contracting affiliation" means the formation of a relationship between two or more entities that permits the entities to negotiate jointly with carriers or third-party administrators over rates for professional medical services, or for one entity to negotiate on behalf of the other entity with carriers or third-party administrators over rates for professional medical services. "Contracting affiliation" does not include arrangements among entities under common ownership. (4) "Health care services" means medical, surgical, chiropractic, hospital, optometric, podiatric, pharmaceutical, ambulance, mental health, substance use disorder, therapeutic, preventative, diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative, palliative, custodial, and any other services relating to the prevention, cure, or treatment of illness, injury, or disease. (5) "Health care services revenue" means the total revenue received for health care services in the previous twelve months. (6) "Health maintenance organization" means an organization receiving a certificate of registration pursuant to chapter 48.46 RCW which provides comprehensive health care services to enrolled participants of such organization on a group practice per capita prepayment basis or on a prepaid individual practice plan, except for an enrolled participant's responsibility for copayments and deductibles, either directly or through contractual or other arrangements with other institutions, entities, or persons, and which qualifies as a health maintenance organization pursuant to RCW 48.46.030 and 48.46.040 . (7) "Hospital" means a facility licensed under chapter 70.41 or 71.12 RCW. (8) "Hospital system" means: (a) A parent corporation of one or more hospitals and any entity affiliated with such parent corporation through ownership or control; or (b) A hospital and any entity affiliated with such hospital through ownership. (9) "Merger" means a consolidation of two or more organizations, including two or more organizations joining through a common parent organization or two or more organizations forming a new organization, but does not include a corporate reorganization. (10) "Person" means, where applicable, natural persons, corporations, trusts, and partnerships. (11) "Provider" means a natural person who practices a profession identified in RCW 18.130.040 . (12) "Provider organization" means a corporation, partnership, business trust, association, or organized group of persons, whether incorporated or not, which is in the business of health care delivery or management and that represents seven or more health care providers in contracting with carriers or third-party administrators for the payments of health care services. A "provider organization" includes physician organizations, physician-hospital organizations, independent practice associations, provider networks, and accountable care organizations. (13) "Third-party administrator" means an entity that administers payments for health care services on behalf of a client in exchange for an administrative fee.
RCW 19.270.010 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 270 / Section 010
RCW 19.270.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Advertisement" means a communication, the primary purpose of which is the commercial promotion of a commercial product or service, including a communication on an internet website that is operated for a commercial purpose. (2) "Computer software" means a sequence of instructions written in any programming language that is executed on a computer. "Computer software" does not include computer software that is a web page, or are data components of web pages that are not executable independently of the web page. (3) "Damage" means any significant impairment to the integrity or availability of data, computer software, a system, or information. (4) "Deceptive" means: (a) A materially false or fraudulent statement; or (b) a statement or description that omits or misrepresents material information in order to deceive an owner or operator. (5) "Execute" means the performance of the functions or the carrying out of the instructions of the computer software. (6) "Internet" means the global information system that is logically linked together by a globally unique address space based on the internet protocol (IP), or its subsequent extensions, and that is able to support communications using the transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) suite, or its subsequent extensions, or other IP-compatible protocols, and that provides, uses, or makes accessible, either publicly or privately, high level services layered on the communications and related infrastructure described in this subsection. (7) "Owner or operator" means the owner or lessee of a computer, or someone using such computer with the owner's or lessee's authorization. "Owner or operator" does not include any person who owns a computer before the first retail sale of such computer. (8) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other organization, or any combination thereof. (9) "Personally identifiable information" means any of the following with respect to an individual who is an owner or operator: (a) First name or first initial in combination with last name; (b) A home or other physical address including street name; (c) An electronic mail address; (d) A credit or debit card number, bank account number, or a password or access code associated with a credit or debit card or bank account; (e) Social security number, tax identification number, driver's license number, passport number, or any other government-issued identification number; or (f) Any of the following information in a form that personally identifies an owner or operator: (i) Account balances; (ii) Overdraft history; or (iii) Payment history. (10) "Procure" means to knowingly, or with conscious avoidance of knowledge, pay or provide other consideration to, or induce, another person to transmit on one's behalf. (11) "Transmit" means to knowingly, or with conscious avoidance of knowledge, transfer, send, or make available computer software, or any component thereof, via the internet or any other medium, including local area networks of computers, other nonwire transmission, and disc or other data storage device. "Transmit" does not include any action by a person providing: (a) The internet connection, telephone connection, or other means of transmission capability through which the software was made available; (b) The storage or hosting of the software program or a web page through which the software was made available, unless the person providing the storage or hosting services knows or reasonably should know there is or will be a violation of this chapter, and participates in or ratifies the actions constituting the violation; or (c) An information location tool, such as a directory, index reference, pointer, or hypertext link, through which the user of the computer located the software, unless such person receives a direct economic benefit from the execution of such software on the computer.
RCW 19.174.080 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 174 / Section 080
RCW 19.174.080: Chapter supersedes local government actions.
Status: in_force

This chapter supersedes and preempts all rules, regulations, codes, statutes, or ordinances of all cities, counties, municipalities, and local agencies regarding customer safety at automated teller machines or night deposit facilities located in this state.
RCW 19.265.050 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 265 / Section 050
RCW 19.265.050: Facilitators—Unlawful activities.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for a facilitator of a refund anticipation loan to engage in any of the following activities: (1) Misrepresent a material factor or condition of a refund anticipation loan; (2) Fail to process the application for a refund anticipation loan promptly after the consumer applies for the loan; (3) Engage in any dishonest, fraudulent, unfair, unconscionable, or unethical practice or conduct in connection with a refund anticipation loan; (4) Arrange for a creditor to take a security interest in any property of the consumer other than the proceeds of the consumer's tax refund and the account into which that tax refund is deposited to secure payment of the loan; and (5) Offer a refund anticipation loan that, including any refund anticipation loan fee or any other fee related to the loan or tax preparation, exceeds the amount of the anticipated tax refund.
RCW 19.118.150 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 118 / Section 150
RCW 19.118.150: Informal dispute resolution settlement procedure.
Status: in_force

If a manufacturer has established an informal dispute resolution settlement procedure which substantially complies with the applicable provision of Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations Part 703, as from time to time amended, a consumer may choose to first submit a dispute under this chapter to the informal dispute resolution settlement procedure.
RCW 19.98.190 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 98 / Section 190
RCW 19.98.190: Civil action—Award.
Status: in_force

(1) In the event that the supplier fails to make payment in accordance with the terms of RCW 19.98.170 or violates any other provisions of RCW 19.98.170 or 19.98.180 , a dealer may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain payment of a warranty claim submitted to a supplier. (2) In the event that the court finds that the supplier has failed to make payment in accordance with the terms of RCW 19.98.170 or has violated any other provisions of RCW 19.98.170 or 19.98.180 , the court shall award the dealer costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
RCW 19.110.110 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 110 / Section 110
RCW 19.110.110: Business opportunity contract—Content—Cancellation period.
Status: in_force

(1) Every business opportunity contract shall be in writing and shall be dated and signed by the purchaser. (2) The seller shall provide the purchaser with a copy of the completed contract at the time the purchaser signs the contract. (3) The seller may not receive any consideration before the purchaser signs a business opportunity contract. (4) The contract shall include the following notifications, in ten point type, immediately above the space for the purchaser's signature: (a) "Do not sign this contract if any of the spaces for agreed terms are blank." (b) "Do not sign this contract unless you received a written disclosure document from the seller at least forty-eight hours before signing." (c) "You are entitled to a copy of this contract at the time you sign it." (d) "You have seven days exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, and holidays to cancel this contract for any reason by sending written notice to the seller by certified mail, return receipt requested. Notice of cancellation should be mailed to: . . . . (seller's name and business street address) The notice must be postmarked before midnight of the seventh day exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, and holidays after you sign the contract. The seller shall return all deposits and payments within ten days after receipt of your cancellation notice. You must make available to the seller all equipment, products, and supplies provided by the seller within ten days after receipt of all refunded deposits and payments."
RCW 19.60.105 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 60 / Section 105
RCW 19.60.105: Automated kiosks.
Status: in_force

For a secondhand dealer to utilize an automated kiosk to purchase secondhand property in this state, the automated kiosk must have the capability to: (1) Collect all information required under RCW 19.60.020 (1); (2) Connect with a live customer service representative that can remotely verify the identity of the person engaged in the transaction; (3) Compare the secondhand property purchased against a state or federal database of stolen items using the serial number, International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), the mobile equipment identifier (MEID), or other unique identifying number assigned to the device by the manufacturer; and (4) Securely store all secondhand property purchased.
RCW 19.186.020 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 186 / Section 020
RCW 19.186.020: Written contract—Requirements—Right to rescind—Notice.
Status: in_force

A roofing or siding contract shall be in writing. A copy of the contract shall be given to the homeowner at the time the homeowner signs the contract. The contract shall be typed or printed legibly and contain the following provisions: (1) An itemized list of all work to be performed; (2) The grade, quality, or brand name of materials to be used; (3) The dollar amount of the contract; (4) The name and address of the roofing or siding salesperson; (5) The name, address, and contractor's registration number of the roofing or siding contractor; (6) A statement as to whether all or part of the work is to be subcontracted to another person; (7) The contract shall require the homeowner to disclose whether he or she intends to obtain a loan in order to pay for all or part of the amount due under the contract; (8) If the customer indicates that he or she intends to obtain a loan to pay for a portion of the roofing or siding contract, the homeowner shall have the right to rescind the contract within three business days of receiving truth-in-lending disclosures or three business days of receiving written notification that the loan application was denied, whichever date is later; and (9) The contract shall provide the following notice in ten-point boldface type in capital letters: " CUSTOMER'S RIGHT TO CANCEL IF YOU HAVE INDICATED IN THIS CONTRACT THAT YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN A LOAN TO PAY FOR ALL OR PART OF THE WORK SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE YOUR MIND AND CANCEL THIS CONTRACT WITHIN THREE DAYS OF THE DATE WHEN THE LENDER PROVIDES YOU WITH YOUR TRUTH-IN-LENDING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR THE DATE WHEN YOU RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR LOAN WAS DENIED. BE SURE THAT ALL PROMISES MADE BY YOUR CONTRACTOR ARE PUT IN WRITING BEFORE YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT."
RCW 19.31.100 — Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 31 / Section 100
RCW 19.31.100: Application—Contents—Filing—Qualifications of applicants and licensees—Waiver—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Every applicant for an employment agency's license or a renewal thereof shall file with the director a written application stating the name and address of the applicant; the street and number of the building in which the business of the employment agency is to be conducted; the name of the person who is to have the general management of the office; the name under which the business of the office is to be carried on; whether or not the applicant is pecuniarily interested in the business to be carried on under the license; shall be signed by the applicant and sworn to before a notary public; and shall identify anyone holding over twenty percent interest in the agency. If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall state the names and addresses of the officers and directors of the corporation, and shall be signed and sworn to by the president and secretary thereof. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall also state the names and addresses of all partners therein, and shall be signed and sworn to by all of them. The application shall also state whether or not the applicant is, at the time of making the application, or has at any previous time been engaged in or interested in or employed by anyone engaged in the business of an employment agency. (2) The application shall require a certification that no officer or holder of more than twenty percent interest in the business has been convicted of a felony within ten years of the application which directly relates to the business for which the license is sought, or had any judgment entered against such person in any civil action involving fraud, misrepresentation, or conversion. (3) All applications for employment agency licenses shall be accompanied by a copy of the form of contract and fee schedule to be used between the employment agency and the applicant. (4) No license to operate an employment agency in this state shall be issued, transferred, renewed, or remain in effect, unless the person who has or is to have the general management of the office has qualified pursuant to this section. The director may, for good cause shown, waive the requirement imposed by this section for a period not to exceed one hundred and twenty days. Persons who have been previously licensed or who have operated to the satisfaction of the director for at least one year prior to September 21, 1977 as a general manager shall be entitled to operate for up to one year from such date before being required to qualify under this section. In order to qualify, such person shall, through testing procedures developed by the director, show that such person has a knowledge of this law, pertinent labor laws, and laws against discrimination in employment in this state and of the United States. Said examination shall be given at least once each quarter and a fee for such examination shall be established by the director. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude any one natural person from being designated as the person who is to have the general management of up to three offices operated by any one licensee. While employment directories may at the director's discretion be required to show that the person has a knowledge of this chapter, employment directories are exempt from testing on pertinent labor laws, and laws against discrimination in employment in this state and of the United States. (5) Employment directories shall register with the department and meet all applicable requirements of this chapter but shall not be required to be licensed by the department or pay a licensing fee.