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WA Rev Code § 19.116.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.116 - Motor Vehicle Subleasing or Transfer.|19.116.120 - Penalties in addition to other remedies or penalties.

RCW 19.116.120 Penalties in addition to other remedies or penalties.The penalties under this chapter are in addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by law for the conduct proscribed by this chapter.[ 1990 c 44 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 19.118.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.005 - Legislative intent.

RCW 19.118.005 Legislative intent.The legislature recognizes that a new motor vehicle is a major consumer purchase and that a defective motor vehicle is likely to create hardship for, or may cause injury to, the consumer. The legislature further recognizes that good cooperation and communication between a manufacturer and a new motor vehicle dealer will considerably increase the likelihood that a new motor vehicle will be repaired within a reasonable number of attempts. It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that the consumer is made aware of his or her rights under this chapter and is not refused information, documents, or service that would otherwise obstruct the exercise of his or her rights.In enacting these comprehensive measures, it is the intent of the legislature to create the proper blend of private and public remedies necessary to enforce this chapter, such that a manufacturer will be sufficiently induced to take necessary steps to improve quality control at the time of production or provide better warranty service for the new motor vehicles that it sells in this state.[ 1987 c 344 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 19.118.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.010 - Motor vehicle manufacturers—Express warranties—Service and repair facilities.

RCW 19.118.010 Motor vehicle manufacturers—Express warranties—Service and repair facilities.Every manufacturer of motor vehicles sold in this state and for which the manufacturer has made an express warranty shall maintain in this state sufficient service and repair facilities reasonably close to all areas in which its motor vehicles are sold to carry out the terms of the warranties or designate and authorize in this state as service and repair facilities independent repair or service facilities reasonably close to all areas in which its motor vehicles are sold to carry out the terms of the warranties. As a means of complying with this section, a manufacturer may enter into warranty service contracts with independent service and repair facilities.[ 1983 c 240 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 19.118.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.070 - Remedies.

RCW 19.118.070 Remedies.The remedies provided under this chapter are cumulative and are in addition to any other remedies provided by law.[ 1983 c 240 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 19.118.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.100 - Trial de novo—Posting security—Recovery.

RCW 19.118.100 Trial de novo—Posting security—Recovery.(1) The consumer or the manufacturer may request a trial de novo of the arbitration decision, including a rejection, in superior court.(2) If the manufacturer appeals, the court may require the manufacturer to post security for the consumer's financial loss due to the passage of time for review.(3) If the consumer prevails, recovery shall include the monetary value of the award, attorneys' fees and costs incurred in the superior court action, and, if the board awarded the consumer replacement or repurchase of the vehicle and the manufacturer did not comply, continuing damages in the amount of twenty-five dollars per day for all days beyond the forty calendar day period following the manufacturer's receipt of the consumer's acceptance of the board's decision in which the manufacturer did not provide the consumer with the free use of a comparable loaner replacement motor vehicle. If it is determined by the court that the party that appealed acted without good cause in bringing the appeal or brought the appeal solely for the purpose of harassment, the court may triple, but at least shall double, the amount of the total award.[ 1989 c 347 § 6; 1987 c 344 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 19.118.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.110 - Arbitration fee—New motor vehicle arbitration account—Report by attorney general.

RCW 19.118.110 Arbitration fee—New motor vehicle arbitration account—Report by attorney general.If the new motor vehicle will be registered in the state of Washington, a three-dollar arbitration fee shall be collected by either the new motor vehicle dealer or vehicle lessor from the consumer upon execution of a retail sale or lease agreement. The fee shall be forwarded to the department of licensing at the time of title application for deposit in the new motor vehicle arbitration account hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account shall be used for the purposes of this chapter, subject to appropriation. During the 1995-97 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer moneys from the account to the extent that the moneys are not necessary for the purposes of this chapter.At the end of each fiscal year, the attorney general shall prepare a report listing the annual revenue generated and the expenses incurred in implementing and operating the arbitration program under this chapter.During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the new motor vehicle arbitration account to the state general fund.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 951; 2008 c 93 § 1; 1995 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 910; 1995 c 254 § 7; 1989 c 347 § 7; 1987 c 344 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.41.455.Severability—1995 2nd sp.s. c 18: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1995 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 926.]Effective date—1995 2nd sp.s. c 18: "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. Section 807 of this act shall take effect immediately [June 16, 1995]. The remainder of the act shall take effect July 1, 1995." [ 1995 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 927.]Effective date—Severability—1995 c 254: See notes following RCW 19.118.021.
WA Rev Code § 19.118.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.120 - Application of consumer protection act.

RCW 19.118.120 Application of consumer protection act.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.[ 2009 c 351 § 8; 1987 c 344 § 10.]NOTES:Application—2009 c 351: See note following RCW 19.118.021.
WA Rev Code § 19.118.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.130 - Waivers, limitations, disclaimers—Void.

RCW 19.118.130 Waivers, limitations, disclaimers—Void.Any agreement entered into by a consumer for the purchase of a new motor vehicle that waives, limits, or disclaims the rights set forth in RCW 19.118.021 through 19.118.140 shall be void as contrary to public policy. Said rights shall extend to a subsequent transferee of such new motor vehicle.[ 1987 c 344 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 19.118.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.140 - Other rights and remedies not precluded.

RCW 19.118.140 Other rights and remedies not precluded.Nothing in this chapter limits the consumer from pursuing other rights or remedies under any other law.[ 1987 c 344 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 19.118.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.150 - Informal dispute resolution settlement procedure.

RCW 19.118.150 Informal dispute resolution settlement procedure.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.[ 1989 c 347 § 8; 1987 c 344 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 19.118.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.160 - Arbitration program—When established by attorney general.

RCW 19.118.160 Arbitration program—When established by attorney general.If the attorney general is unable to contract with one or more entities to conduct arbitrations, the attorney general shall establish an arbitration program and conduct arbitrations under the procedures and standards established in this chapter.[ 2009 c 351 § 9; 1989 c 347 § 9; 1987 c 344 § 15.]NOTES:Application—2009 c 351: See note following RCW 19.118.021.
WA Rev Code § 19.118.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.170 - History of vehicle—Availability to owner.

RCW 19.118.170 History of vehicle—Availability to owner.Notwithstanding RCW 46.12.635, the department of licensing shall make available to the registered owner all title history information regarding the vehicle upon request of the registered owner and receipt of a statement that he or she is investigating or pursuing rights under this chapter.[ 2011 c 171 § 6; 1995 c 254 § 9.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.Effective date—Severability—1995 c 254: See notes following RCW 19.118.021.
WA Rev Code § 19.118.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.900 - Effective dates—1987 c 344.

RCW 19.118.900 Effective dates—1987 c 344.(1) Section 9 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect June 1, 1987.(2) Sections 2 through 8, 10 through 12, and 14 through 16 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1988, except that the attorney general may take such actions as are necessary to ensure the new motor vehicle arbitration boards are established and operational.[ 1987 c 344 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 19.118.904 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.118 - Motor Vehicle Warranties.|19.118.904 - Effective date—1989 c 347.

RCW 19.118.904 Effective date—1989 c 347.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 June 1, 1989.[ 1989 c 347 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 19.120.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.120 - Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act.|19.120.020 - Sale of franchise to third party.

RCW 19.120.020 Sale of franchise to third party.Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, a motor fuel refiner-supplier shall not absolutely prohibit or unreasonably withhold its consent to any sale, assignment, or other transfer of the motor fuel franchise by a motor fuel retailer to a third party without fairly compensating the motor fuel retailer for the fair market value, at the time of expiration of the franchise, of the motor fuel retailer's inventory, supplies, equipment, and furnishings purchased from the motor fuel refiner-supplier, and good will, exclusive of personalized materials which have no value to the motor fuel refiner-supplier, and inventory, supplies, equipment, and furnishings not reasonably required in the conduct of the franchise business. A motor fuel refiner-supplier may offset against amounts owed to a motor fuel retailer under this section any amounts owed by the motor fuel retailer to the motor fuel refiner-supplier.[ 1986 c 320 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 19.120.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.120 - Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act.|19.120.030 - Sale of franchise to corporation.

RCW 19.120.030 Sale of franchise to corporation.Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, no motor fuel refiner-supplier may prohibit or prevent the sale, assignment, or other transfer of the motor fuel franchise to a corporation in which the motor fuel retailer has and maintains a controlling interest if the motor fuel retailer offers in writing personally to guarantee the performance of the obligations under the motor fuel franchise.[ 1986 c 320 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 19.120.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.120 - Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act.|19.120.040 - Franchise considered personal property—Designated successor in interest.

RCW 19.120.040 Franchise considered personal property—Designated successor in interest.Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, the interest of a motor fuel retailer under such an agreement shall be considered personal property and shall devolve on the death of the motor fuel retailer to a designated successor in interest of the retailer, limited to the retailer's spouse, adult child, or adult stepchild or, if no successor in interest is designated, to the retailer's spouse, if any. The designation shall be made, witnessed in writing by at least two persons, and delivered to the motor fuel refiner-supplier during the term of the franchise. The designation may be revised at any time by the motor fuel retailer and shall be substantially in the following form:"I (motor fuel retailer name) at the . . . . . . service station located at . . . . . ., in the City of . . . . . ., Washington, designate . . . . . . as my successor in interest under RCW 19.120.030 and . . . . . . as my alternate successor if the originally designated successor is unable or unwilling so to act.I so specify this . . . . day of . . . . . ., (year) . . . ."The motor fuel refiner-supplier shall assist the designated successor in interest temporarily in the day-to-day operation of the service station to insure continued operation of the service station.[ 2016 c 202 § 22; 1986 c 320 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 19.120.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.120 - Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act.|19.120.050 - Purchase of real estate and improvements owned by refiner-supplier—Retailer given right of first refusal—Notice to retailer.

RCW 19.120.050 Purchase of real estate and improvements owned by refiner-supplier—Retailer given right of first refusal—Notice to retailer.Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, the motor fuel retailer shall be given the right of first refusal to purchase the real estate and/or improvements owned by the refiner-supplier at the franchise location, and at least thirty days' advance notice within which to exercise this right, prior to any sale thereof to any other buyer.[ 1986 c 320 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 19.120.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.120 - Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act.|19.120.060 - Refiner-suppliers—Prohibited conduct.

RCW 19.120.060 Refiner-suppliers—Prohibited conduct.Notwithstanding the terms of any motor fuel franchise, no motor fuel refiner-supplier may:(1) Require any motor fuel retailer to meet mandatory minimum sales volume requirements for fuel or other products unless the refiner-supplier proves that its price to the motor fuel retailer has been sufficiently low to enable the motor fuel retailer reasonably to meet the mandatory minimum;(2) Alter, or require the motor fuel retailer to consent to the alteration of, any provision of the motor fuel franchise during its effective term without mutual consent of the motor fuel retailer;(3) Interfere with any motor fuel retailer's right to assistance of counsel on any matter or to join or be active in any trade association; and(4) Set or compel, directly or indirectly, the retail price at which the motor fuel retailer sells motor fuel or other products to the public.[ 1986 c 320 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 19.120.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.120 - Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act.|19.120.070 - Offers, sales, or purchases of franchises—Unlawful acts.

RCW 19.120.070 Offers, sales, or purchases of franchises—Unlawful acts.It is unlawful for any person in connection with the offer, sale, or purchase of any motor fuel franchise directly or indirectly:(1) To sell or offer to sell a motor fuel franchise in this state by means of any written or oral communication which includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made in light of the circumstances under which they were made not misleading.(2) To employ any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud.(3) To engage in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person.[ 1986 c 320 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 19.120.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.120 - Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act.|19.120.080 - Refiner-supplier and retailer relationship—Rights and prohibitions.

RCW 19.120.080 Refiner-supplier and retailer relationship—Rights and prohibitions.Without limiting the other provisions of this chapter, the following specific rights and prohibitions shall govern the relation between the motor fuel refiner-supplier and the motor fuel retailers:(1) The parties shall deal with each other in good faith.(2) For the purposes of this chapter and without limiting its general application, it shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice or an unfair method of competition and therefore unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person to:(a) Require a motor fuel retailer to purchase or lease goods or services of the motor fuel refiner-supplier or from approved sources of supply unless and to the extent that the motor fuel refiner-supplier satisfies the burden of proving that such restrictive purchasing agreements are reasonably necessary for a lawful purpose justified on business grounds, and do not substantially affect competition: PROVIDED, That this provision shall not apply to the initial inventory of the motor fuel franchise. In determining whether a requirement to purchase or lease goods or services constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice or an unfair method of competition the courts shall be guided by the decisions of the courts of the United States interpreting and applying the anti-trust laws of the United States.(b) Discriminate between motor fuel retailers in the charges offered or made for royalties, goods, services, equipment, rentals, advertising services, or in any other business dealing, unless and to the extent that the motor fuel refiner-supplier satisfies the burden of proving that any classification of or discrimination between motor fuel retailers is reasonable, is based on motor fuel franchises granted at materially different times and such discrimination is reasonably related to such difference in time or on other proper and justifiable distinctions considering the purposes of this chapter, and is not arbitrary.(c) Sell, rent, or offer to sell to a motor fuel retailer any product or service for more than a fair and reasonable price.(d) Require a motor fuel retailer to assent to a release, assignment, novation, or waiver which would relieve any person from liability imposed by this chapter.[ 2000 c 171 § 72; 1986 c 320 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 19.120.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.120 - Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act.|19.120.090 - Action for damages, rescission, or other relief.

RCW 19.120.090 Action for damages, rescission, or other relief.(1) Any person who sells or offers to sell a motor fuel franchise in violation of this chapter shall be liable to the motor fuel retailer or motor fuel refiner-supplier who may sue at law or in equity for damages caused thereby for rescission or other relief as the court may deem appropriate. In the case of a violation of RCW 19.120.070 rescission is not available to the plaintiff if the defendant proves that the plaintiff knew the facts concerning the untruth or omission or that the defendant exercised reasonable care and did not know or if he or she had exercised reasonable care would not have known of the untruth or omission.(2) The suit authorized under subsection (1) of this section may be brought to recover the actual damages sustained by the plaintiff: PROVIDED, That the prevailing party may in the discretion of the court recover the costs of said action including a reasonable attorneys' fee.(3) Any person who becomes liable to make payments under this section may recover contributions as in cases of contracts from any persons who, if sued separately, would have been liable to make the same payment.(4) A final judgment, order, or decree heretofore or hereafter rendered against a person in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings under the United States anti-trust laws, under the federal trade commission act, or this chapter shall be regarded as evidence against such persons in any action brought by any party against such person under subsection (1) of this section as to all matters which said judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties thereto.[ 2011 c 336 § 567; 1986 c 320 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 19.120.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.120 - Gasoline Dealer Bill of Rights Act.|19.120.100 - Limitation period tolled.

RCW 19.120.100 Limitation period tolled.The pendency of any civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings against a person brought by the federal or Washington state governments or any of their agencies under the anti-trust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act, or any federal or state act related to anti-trust laws or to franchising, or under this chapter shall toll the limitation of this action if the action is then instituted within one year after the final judgment or order in such proceedings: PROVIDED, That said limitation of actions shall in any case toll the law so long as there is actual concealment on the part of the person.[ 1986 c 320 § 11.]