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WA Rev Code § 18.08.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.440 - Powers under RCW 18.235.110—Grounds.

RCW 18.08.440 Powers under RCW 18.235.110—Grounds.The board shall have the power to impose any action listed under RCW 18.235.110 upon the following grounds:(1) Offering to pay, paying, or accepting, either directly or indirectly, any substantial gift, bribe, or other consideration to influence the award of professional work;(2) Being willfully untruthful or deceptive in any professional report, statement, or testimony;(3) Having a financial interest in the bidding for or the performance of a contract to supply labor or materials for or to construct a project for which employed or retained as an architect except with the consent of the client or employer after disclosure of such facts; or allowing an interest in any business to affect a decision regarding architectural work for which retained, employed, or called upon to perform;(4) Signing or permitting a seal to be affixed to any drawings or specifications that were not prepared or reviewed by the architect or under the architect's personal supervision by persons subject to the architect's direction and control; or(5) Willfully evading or trying to evade any law, ordinance, code, or regulation governing construction of buildings.[ 2002 c 86 § 204; 1985 c 37 § 15.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.08.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.460 - Violation of chapter—Penalties—Enforcement—Injunctions—Persons who may initiate proceedings.

RCW 18.08.460 Violation of chapter—Penalties—Enforcement—Injunctions—Persons who may initiate proceedings.(1) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated under it is guilty of a misdemeanor and may also be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for each offense.(2) It shall be the duty of all officers in the state or any political subdivision thereof to enforce this chapter. Any public officer may initiate an action before the board to enforce the provisions of this chapter.(3) The board may apply for relief by injunction without bond to restrain a person from committing any act that is prohibited by this chapter. In such proceedings, it is not necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof. The members of the board shall not be personally liable for their actions in any such proceeding or in any other proceeding instituted by the board under this chapter. The board in any proper case shall cause prosecution to be instituted in any county or counties where any violation of this chapter occurs, and shall aid the prosecution of the violator.(4) No person practicing architecture is entitled to maintain a proceeding in any court of this state relating to services in the practice of architecture unless it is alleged and proved that the person was registered or authorized under this chapter to practice or offer to practice architecture at the time the architecture services were offered or provided.[ 2003 c 53 § 123; 1985 c 37 § 17.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 18.08.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.480 - Certificate of registration or authorization suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.08.480 Certificate of registration or authorization suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The board shall immediately suspend the certificate of registration or certificate of authorization to practice architecture 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 or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate shall be automatic upon the board's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the individual is in compliance with the order.[ 1997 c 58 § 813.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
WA Rev Code § 18.08.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.490 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.08.490 Uniform regulation of business and professions act.The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 2002 c 86 § 205.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.08.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.500 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.08.500 Military training or experience.An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 351 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.08.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.08 - Architects.|18.08.510 - Registration and authorization fee—Building code council account.

RCW 18.08.510 Registration and authorization fee—Building code council account.(1) There is imposed a fee of six dollars and fifty cents on each certificate of registration, renewal of a certificate of registration, certificate of authorization, and renewal of a certificate of authorization, issued by the director. The director must collect this fee and must quarterly remit moneys collected under this subsection to the state treasury.(2) The fee established by subsection (1) of this section is in addition to other fees authorized by this chapter and prescribed by the director under RCW 43.24.086.(3) All moneys collected under subsection (1) of this section must be deposited into the building code council account in the state treasury.[ 2018 c 207 § 10.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 207 §§ 9 and 10: "Sections 9 and 10 of this act take effect October 1, 2018." [ 2018 c 207 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.050 - Definitions.

RCW 18.11.050 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Auctioneer" means an individual who calls bids at an auction.(2) "Auction" means a transaction conducted by means of exchanges between an auctioneer and the members of his or her audience, constituting a series of invitations for offers for the purchase of goods or real property made by the auctioneer, offers by members of the audience, and the acceptance of the highest or most favorable offer.(3) "Auction mart" means any fixed or established place designed, intended, or used for the conduct of auctions.(4) "Auction company" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other legal or commercial entity that sells or offers to sell goods or real estate at auction or arranges, sponsors, or manages auctions. The term "auction company" shall exclude any sole proprietorship owned by an auctioneer licensed under this chapter whose gross annual sales do not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars.(5) "Department" means the department of licensing.(6) "Director" means the director of licensing.(7) "Person" means an individual, partnership, association, corporation, or any other form of business enterprise.(8) "Goods" mean wares, chattels, merchandise, or personal property owned or consigned, which may be lawfully kept or offered for sale.(9) "License" means state authority to operate as an auctioneer or auction company, which authority is conferred by issuance of a certificate of registration subject to annual renewal.(10) "Licensee" means an auctioneer or auction company registered under this chapter.[ 1986 c 324 § 2; 1982 c 205 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.060 - Administration of chapter—Fees.

RCW 18.11.060 Administration of chapter—Fees.This chapter shall be administered under chapter 43.24 RCW. The director shall set registration and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086. If an auctioneer or auction company does not renew a license before it expires, the renewal shall be subject to payment of a penalty fee.[ 1986 c 324 § 3; 1982 c 205 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.070 - License required—Exceptions.

RCW 18.11.070 License required—Exceptions.(1) It is unlawful for any person to act as an auctioneer or for an auction company to engage in any business in this state without a license.(2) This chapter does not apply to:(a) An auction of goods conducted by an individual who personally owns those goods and who did not acquire those goods for resale;(b) An auction conducted by or under the direction of a public authority;(c) An auction held under judicial order in the settlement of a decedent's estate;(d) An auction which is required by law to be at auction;(e) An auction conducted by or on behalf of a political organization or a charitable corporation or association if the person conducting the sale receives no compensation;(f) An auction of livestock or agricultural products which is conducted under chapter 16.65 or 20.01 RCW. Auctions not regulated under chapter 16.65 or 20.01 RCW shall be fully subject to the provisions of this chapter;(g) An auction held under chapter 19.150 RCW;(h) An auction of an abandoned vehicle under chapter 46.55 RCW; or(i) An auction of fur pelts conducted by any cooperative association organized under chapter 23.86 RCW or its wholly owned subsidiary. In order to qualify for this exemption, the fur pelts must be from members of the association. However, the association, without loss of the exemption, may auction pelts that it purchased from nonmembers for the purpose of completing lots or orders, so long as the purchased pelts do not exceed fifteen percent of the total pelts auctioned.[ 1999 c 398 § 1; 1989 c 307 § 43; 1988 c 240 § 19; 1986 c 324 § 4; 1982 c 205 § 6.]NOTES:Legislative finding—1989 c 307: See note following RCW 23.86.007.Application—1989 c 307: See RCW 23.86.900.
WA Rev Code § 18.11.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.075 - Secondhand property, when exempt.

RCW 18.11.075 Secondhand property, when exempt.The department of licensing may exempt, by rule, secondhand property bought or received on consignment or sold at an auction conducted by a licensed auctioneer or auction company from RCW 19.60.050 or 19.60.055.[ 1993 c 348 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.085 - Auctioneer certificate of registration—Requirements.

RCW 18.11.085 Auctioneer certificate of registration—Requirements.Every individual, before acting as an auctioneer, shall obtain an auctioneer certificate of registration. To be licensed as an auctioneer, an individual shall meet all of the following requirements:(1) Be at least eighteen years of age or sponsored by a licensed auctioneer.(2) File with the department a completed application on a form prescribed by the director.(3) Be registered with the department of revenue pursuant to RCW 82.32.030.(4) Pay the auctioneer registration fee required under the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.(5) Except as otherwise provided under RCW 18.11.121, file with the department an auctioneer surety bond in the amount and form required by RCW 18.11.121 and the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.(6) Have no disqualifications under RCW 18.11.160 or 18.235.130.[ 2019 c 442 § 1; 2002 c 86 § 206; 1987 c 336 § 1; 1986 c 324 § 5.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.11.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.095 - Auction company certificate of registration—Requirements.

RCW 18.11.095 Auction company certificate of registration—Requirements.Every person, before operating an auction company as defined in RCW 18.11.050, shall obtain an auction company certificate of registration.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, to be licensed as an auction company, a person shall meet all of the following requirements:(a) File with the department a completed application on a form prescribed by the director.(b) Sign a notarized statement included on the application form that all auctioneers hired by the auction company to do business in the state shall be properly registered under this chapter.(c) Be registered with the department of revenue pursuant to RCW 82.32.030 and, if an ownership entity other than sole proprietor or general partnership, be registered with the secretary of state.(d) Pay the auction company registration fee required under the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.(e) File with the department an auction company surety bond in the amount and form required by RCW 18.11.121 and the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.(f) Have no disqualifications under RCW 18.11.160 or 18.235.130.(2) An auction company shall not be charged a license fee if it is a sole proprietorship or a partnership owned by an auctioneer or auctioneers, each of whom is licensed under this chapter, and if it has in effect a surety bond or bonds or other security approved by the director in the amount that would otherwise be required for an auction company to be granted or to retain a license under RCW 18.11.121.[ 2019 c 442 § 2; 2002 c 86 § 207; 1987 c 336 § 5; 1986 c 324 § 6.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.11.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.100 - Nonresident auctioneers and auction companies.

RCW 18.11.100 Nonresident auctioneers and auction companies.(1) Nonresident auctioneers and auction companies are required to comply with the provisions of this chapter, chapter 18.235 RCW, and the rules of the department as a condition of conducting business in the state.(2) The application of a nonresident under this chapter shall constitute the appointment of the secretary of state as the applicant's agent upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding against the applicant arising out of a transaction or operation connected with or incidental to the business of an auctioneer or an auction company.[ 2002 c 86 § 208; 1986 c 324 § 7; 1985 c 7 § 9; 1982 c 205 § 8.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.11.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.130 - Written contract required—Penalty.

RCW 18.11.130 Written contract required—Penalty.No goods or real estate shall be sold at auction until the auctioneer or auction company has entered into a written contract or agreement with the owner or consignor in duplicate which contains the terms and conditions upon which the licensee receives or accepts the property for sale at auction.A person who violates this section shall be subject to an administrative fine in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars for each violation.[ 1986 c 324 § 9; 1982 c 205 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.140 - Written records required—Penalty.

RCW 18.11.140 Written records required—Penalty.Every person engaged in the business of selling goods or real estate at auction shall keep written records for a period of three years available for inspection which indicate clearly the name and address of the owner or consignor of the goods or real estate, the terms of acceptance and sale, and a copy of the signed written contract required by RCW 18.11.130. A person who violates this section shall be subject to an administrative fine in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars for each violation.[ 1986 c 324 § 10; 1982 c 205 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.150 - Display of certificate of registration or renewal card required—Penalty.

RCW 18.11.150 Display of certificate of registration or renewal card required—Penalty.All auctioneers and auction companies shall have their certificates of registration prominently displayed in their offices and the current renewal card or a facsimile available on demand at all auctions conducted or supervised by the licensee.A person who violates this section shall be subject to an administrative fine in a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars for each violation.[ 1986 c 324 § 11; 1982 c 205 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.160 - License—Prohibition on issuance—Disciplinary action—License suspension.

RCW 18.11.160 License—Prohibition on issuance—Disciplinary action—License suspension.(1) Except as provided in RCW 9.97.020, no license shall be issued by the department to any person who has been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, extortion, criminal conspiracy, fraud, theft, receiving stolen goods, unlawful issuance of checks or drafts, or other similar offense, or to any partnership of which the person is a member, or to any association or corporation of which the person is an officer or in which as a stockholder the person has or exercises a controlling interest either directly or indirectly.(2) In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the director has the authority to take disciplinary action for any of the following conduct, acts, or conditions:(a) Underreporting to the department of sales figures so that the auctioneer or auction company surety bond is in a lower amount than required by law;(b) Nonpayment of an administrative fine prior to renewal of a license; and(c) Any other violations of this chapter.(3) The department shall immediately suspend the license 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 shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.[ 2016 c 81 § 8; 2002 c 86 § 209; 1997 c 58 § 814; 1986 c 324 § 12; 1982 c 205 § 14.]NOTES:Finding—Conflict with federal requirements—2016 c 81: See notes following RCW 9.97.010.Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
WA Rev Code § 18.11.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.170 - Unauthorized practice—Penalties.

RCW 18.11.170 Unauthorized practice—Penalties.Any auctioneer and any auction company that conducts business within this state without a license or after the suspension or revocation of his or her license shall be fined by the department five hundred dollars for the first offense and one thousand dollars for the second or subsequent offense.[ 1986 c 324 § 13; 1982 c 205 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.180 - Compensation of nonlicensed person—Penalties.

RCW 18.11.180 Compensation of nonlicensed person—Penalties.It shall be unlawful for a licensed auctioneer or licensed auction company to pay compensation in money or otherwise to anyone not licensed under this chapter to render any service or to do any act forbidden under this chapter to be rendered or performed except by licensees. The department may fine any person who violates this section five hundred dollars for the first offense and one thousand dollars for the second or subsequent offense. Furthermore, the violation of this section by any licensee shall be, in the discretion of the department, sufficient cause for taking any actions listed under RCW 18.235.110.[ 2002 c 86 § 210; 1986 c 324 § 14; 1982 c 205 § 16.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.11.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.190 - Actions for compensation for services.

RCW 18.11.190 Actions for compensation for services.No action or suit may be instituted in any court of this state by any person, partnership, association, or corporation not licensed as an auctioneer and as an auction company to recover compensation for an act done or service rendered which is prohibited under this chapter.[ 1986 c 324 § 15; 1982 c 205 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.200 - Director—Authority to adopt rules.

RCW 18.11.200 Director—Authority to adopt rules.The director shall adopt rules for the purpose of carrying out and developing this chapter, including rules governing the conduct of inspections.[ 2002 c 86 § 211; 1986 c 324 § 16; 1982 c 205 § 18.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.