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WA Rev Code § 64.36.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.050 - Timeshare offering—Duration of registration—Renewal—Amendment—Penalties.

RCW 64.36.050 Timeshare offering—Duration of registration—Renewal—Amendment—Penalties.(1) A timeshare offering is registered for a period of one year from the effective date of registration unless the director specifies a different period.(2) Registration of a timeshare offering may be renewed for additional periods of one year each, unless the director by rule specifies a different period, by filing a renewal application with the director no later than thirty days before the expiration of the period in subsection (1) of this section and paying the prescribed fees. A renewal application shall contain any information the director requires to indicate any material changes in the information contained in the original application.(3) If a material change in the condition of the promoter, the promoter's affiliates, the timeshare project, or the operation or management of the timeshare project occurs during any year, an amendment to the documents filed under RCW 64.36.030 shall be filed, along with the prescribed fees, as soon as reasonably possible and before any further sales occur.(4) The promoter shall keep the information in the written disclosures reasonably current at all times by amending the registration. If the promoter fails to amend and keep current the written disclosures or the registrations in instances of material change, the director may require compliance under RCW 64.36.100 and assess penalties.[ 1987 c 370 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.060 - Application for registration—Acceptance of disclosure documents—Waiver of information—Additional information.

RCW 64.36.060 Application for registration—Acceptance of disclosure documents—Waiver of information—Additional information.(1) In lieu of the documents required to be filed under RCW 64.36.030, the director may by rule accept:(a) Any disclosure document filed with agencies of the United States or any other state;(b) Any disclosure document compiled in accordance with any rule of any agency of the United States or any other state; or(c) Any documents submitted pursuant to registration of a timeshare offering under chapter 58.19 RCW before August 1, 1983.(2) The director may by rule waive disclosure of information which the director considers unnecessary for the protection of timeshare purchasers.(3) The director may by rule require the provision of any other information the director considers necessary to protect timeshare purchasers.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.070 - Registration as timeshare salesperson required—Exemption.

RCW 64.36.070 Registration as timeshare salesperson required—Exemption.Any individual offering timeshare units or timeshare interest reservations for the individual's own account or for the account of others shall be registered as a timeshare salesperson unless the timeshare offering is exempt from registration under RCW 64.36.020. Registration may be obtained by filing an application with the department of licensing on a form prescribed by the director. The director may require that the applicant demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the timeshare industry and this chapter. A timeshare salesperson who is licensed as a real estate broker or salesperson under chapter 18.85 RCW is exempt from the registration requirement of this section.[ 2002 c 226 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.081 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.081 - Fees.

RCW 64.36.081 Fees.(1) Applicants or registrants under this chapter shall pay fees determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086. These fees shall be prepaid and the director may establish fees for the following:(a) Processing an original application for registration of a timeshare offering, along with an additional fee for each interval registered or in the timeshare program;(b) Processing consolidations or adding additional inventory into the program;(c) Reviewing and granting exemptions;(d) Processing annual or periodic renewals;(e) Initially and annually processing and administering any required impound, trust, or escrow arrangement;(f) The review of advertising or promotional materials;(g) Registering persons in the business of selling promotional programs for use in timeshare offerings or sales presentations;(h) Registrations and renewal of registrations of salespersons;(i) The transfer of salespersons' permits to other promoters;(j) Administering and processing examinations for salespersons;(k) Conducting site inspections of registered projects and projects for which registration is pending.(2) The director may establish penalties for registrants in any situation where a registrant has failed to file an amendment to the registration or the disclosure document in a timely manner for material changes, as required in this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.[ 1987 c 370 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.085 - Inspections of projects—Identification of inspectors.

RCW 64.36.085 Inspections of projects—Identification of inspectors.(1) The director may require inspections of projects registered under this chapter and promoters and their agents shall cooperate by permitting staff of the department to conduct the inspections.(2) The director may perform "spot checks" or inspections of sales offices, during tours or sales presentations or normal business hours, for purposes of enforcing this chapter and determining compliance by the operator and salespersons in the sales, advertising, and promotional activities regulated under this chapter. These inspections or spot checks may be conducted during or at the time of sales presentations or during the hours during which sales are ordinarily scheduled.(3) The department employee making the inspections shall show identification upon request. It is a violation of this chapter for the operator or its sales representatives to refuse an inspection or refuse to cooperate with employees of the department conducting the inspection.[ 1987 c 370 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.090 - Disciplinary action against a timeshare salesperson's application, registration, or license—Unprofessional conduct.

RCW 64.36.090 Disciplinary action against a timeshare salesperson's application, registration, or license—Unprofessional conduct.The director may take disciplinary action against a timeshare salesperson's registration or application for registration or a salesperson's license under chapter 18.85 RCW who is selling under this chapter, if the director finds that the applicant or registrant has committed unprofessional conduct as described in RCW 18.235.130. In addition, the director may take disciplinary action if the applicant or registrant:(1) Has filed an application for registration as a timeshare salesperson or as a licensee under chapter 18.85 RCW which, as of its effective date, is incomplete in any material respect;(2) Has violated or failed to comply with any provision of this chapter or a predecessor act or any rule or order issued under this chapter or a predecessor act;(3) Is permanently or temporarily enjoined by any court or administrative order from engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice involving any aspect of the timeshare business;(4) Has engaged in dishonest or unethical practices in the timeshare, real estate, or camp resort business;(5) Is insolvent either in the sense that the individual's liabilities exceed his or her assets or in the sense that the individual cannot meet his or her obligations as they mature; or(6) Has not complied with any condition imposed by the director or is not qualified on the basis of such factors as training, experience, or knowledge of the timeshare business or this chapter.[ 2002 c 86 § 298; 1987 c 370 § 9; 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 9.]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 § 64.36.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.100 - Disciplinary action—Unprofessional conduct—Other conduct, acts, or conditions.

RCW 64.36.100 Disciplinary action—Unprofessional conduct—Other conduct, acts, or conditions.The director may deny or take disciplinary action against any timeshare application or registration if the director finds that the applicant or registrant has engaged in unprofessional conduct as described in RCW 18.235.130. In addition, the director may deny or take disciplinary action based on the following conduct, acts, or conditions:(1) The application, written disclosure, or registration is incomplete;(2) The activities of the promoter include, or would include, activities which are unlawful or in violation of a law, rule, or ordinance in this state or another jurisdiction;(3) The timeshare offering has worked or tended to work a fraud on purchasers, or would likely be adverse to the interests or the economic or physical welfare of purchasers;(4) The protections and security arrangements to ensure future quiet enjoyment required under RCW 64.36.130 have not been provided as required by the director for the protection of purchasers; or(5) The operating budget proposed by the promoter or promoter-controlled association appears inadequate to meet operating costs or funding of reserve accounts or fees for a consultant to determine adequacy have not been paid by the promoter.[ 2002 c 86 § 299; 1987 c 370 § 10; 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 10.]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 § 64.36.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.110 - Requirements of transfer of promoter's interest—Notice to purchaser.

RCW 64.36.110 Requirements of transfer of promoter's interest—Notice to purchaser.A promoter shall not sell, lease, assign, or otherwise transfer the promoter's interest in the timeshare program unless the transferee agrees in writing to honor the timeshare purchaser's right to use and occupy the timeshare unit, honor the purchaser's right to cancel, and comply with this chapter. In the event of a transfer, each timeshare purchaser whose contract may be affected shall be given written notice of the transfer when the transfer is made.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.120 - Good faith required—Provision relieving person from duty prohibited—Out-of-state jurisdiction or venue designation void.

RCW 64.36.120 Good faith required—Provision relieving person from duty prohibited—Out-of-state jurisdiction or venue designation void.(1) The parties to a timeshare agreement shall deal with each other in good faith.(2) A timeshare promoter shall not require any timeshare purchaser to agree to a release, assignment, novation, waiver, or any other provision which relieves any person from a duty imposed by this chapter.(3) Any provision in a timeshare contract or agreement which designates jurisdiction or venue in a forum outside this state is void with respect to any cause of action which is enforceable in this state.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.130 - Impoundment of proceeds from sales authorized—Establishment of trusts, escrows, etc.

RCW 64.36.130 Impoundment of proceeds from sales authorized—Establishment of trusts, escrows, etc.(1) The director may by rule require as a condition of registration under this chapter that the proceeds from the sale of the timeshares be impounded until the promoter receives an amount established by the director. The director may by rule determine the conditions of any impoundment required under this section, including the release of moneys for promotional purposes.(2) The director, in lieu of or in addition to requiring impoundment under subsection (1) of this section, may require that the registrant establish trusts, escrows, or any other similar arrangement that assures the timeshare purchaser quiet enjoyment of the timeshare unit.(3) Impounding will not be required for those timeshare offerors who are able to convey fee simple title, along with title insurance: PROVIDED, That no other facilities are promised in the offering.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.150 - Disclosure document to prospective purchasers—Cancellation and refund—Voidable agreement.

RCW 64.36.150 Disclosure document to prospective purchasers—Cancellation and refund—Voidable agreement.The promoter or any person offering timeshare interest shall provide a prospective purchaser with a copy of the disclosure document described in RCW 64.36.140 before the execution of any agreement for the purchase of a timeshare. A purchaser may, for seven days following execution of an agreement to purchase a timeshare, cancel the agreement and receive a refund of any consideration paid by providing written notice of the cancellation to the promoter or the promoter's agent either by mail or hand delivery. If the purchaser does not receive the disclosure document, the agreement is voidable by the purchaser until the purchaser receives the document and for seven days thereafter.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.160 - Application of liability provisions.

RCW 64.36.160 Application of liability provisions.No provision of this chapter imposing any liability applies to any act or omission in good faith in conformity with any rule, form, or order of the director, notwithstanding that the rule, form, or order may later be amended or rescinded or determined by judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.170 - Noncompliance—Unfair practice under chapter 19.86 RCW.

RCW 64.36.170 Noncompliance—Unfair practice under chapter 19.86 RCW.Any failure to comply with this chapter constitutes an unfair and deceptive trade practice under chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.185 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.185 - Director's powers—Employment of outside persons for advice on project operating budget—Reimbursement by promoter—Notice and hearing.

RCW 64.36.185 Director's powers—Employment of outside persons for advice on project operating budget—Reimbursement by promoter—Notice and hearing.(1) If it appears that the operating budget of a project fails to adequately provide for funding of reserve accounts, the director may employ outside professionals or consultants to provide advice or to develop an alternative budget. The promoter shall pay or reimburse the department for the costs incurred for such professional opinions.(2) Before employing consultants under this section, the director shall provide the applicant with written notice and an opportunity for a hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 1987 c 370 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 64.36.195 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.195 - Assurances of discontinuance—Violation of assurance constitutes unprofessional conduct.

RCW 64.36.195 Assurances of discontinuance—Violation of assurance constitutes unprofessional conduct.The director or persons to whom the director delegates such powers may enter into assurances of discontinuance in lieu of issuing a statement of charges or a cease and desist order or conducting a hearing under this chapter. The assurances shall consist of a statement of the law in question and an agreement to not violate the stated provision. The applicant or registrant shall not be required to admit to any violation of the law, nor shall the assurance be construed as such an admission. Violation or breaching of an assurance under this section shall constitute unprofessional conduct for which disciplinary action may be taken under RCW 18.235.110 and 18.235.130.[ 2002 c 86 § 300; 1987 c 370 § 7.]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 § 64.36.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.200 - Cease and desist order—Notification—Hearing.

RCW 64.36.200 Cease and desist order—Notification—Hearing.(1) The director may order any person to cease and desist from an act or practice if it appears that the person is violating or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or order issued under this chapter.(2) Upon the entry of the temporary order to cease and desist, the director shall promptly notify the recipient of the order that it has been entered and the reasons therefor and that if requested in writing by such person within fifteen days after service of the director's notification, the matter will be scheduled for hearing which shall be held within a reasonable time and in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. The temporary order shall remain in effect until ten days after the hearing is held.(3) If a person does not request a hearing, the order shall become final.(4) Unlicensed timeshare activity is subject to RCW 18.235.150.[ 2002 c 86 § 301; 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 19.]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 § 64.36.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.210 - Unlawful acts—Penalties.

RCW 64.36.210 Unlawful acts—Penalties.(1) It is unlawful for any person in connection with the offer, sale, or lease of any timeshare in the state:(a) To make any untrue or misleading statement of a material fact, or to omit a material fact;(b) To employ any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud;(c) To engage in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person;(d) To file, or cause to be filed, with the director any document which contains any untrue or misleading information; or(e) To violate any rule or order of the director.(2)(a) Any person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.(b) No indictment or information for a felony may be returned under this chapter more than five years after the alleged violation.[ 2003 c 53 § 290; 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 20.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 64.36.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.220 - Injunction, restraining order, writ of mandamus—Costs and attorney's fees—Penalties—Appointment of receiver or conservator.

RCW 64.36.220 Injunction, restraining order, writ of mandamus—Costs and attorney's fees—Penalties—Appointment of receiver or conservator.(1) The attorney general, in the name of the state or the director, may bring an action to enjoin any person from violating any provision of this chapter. Upon a proper showing, the superior court shall grant a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or writ of mandamus. The court may make any additional orders or judgments which may be necessary to restore to any person any interest in any money or property, real or personal, which may have been acquired by means of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful under this chapter. The prevailing party may recover costs of the action, including a reasonable attorney's fee.(2) The superior court issuing an injunction shall retain jurisdiction. Any person who violates the terms of an injunction shall pay a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars.(3) The attorney general, in the name of the state or the director, may apply to the superior court to appoint a receiver or conservator for any person, or the assets of any person, who is subject to a cease and desist order, permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or writ of mandamus.(4) Proceedings for injunctions for unlicensed timeshare activity must be conducted under the provisions of RCW 18.235.150.[ 2002 c 86 § 302; 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 21.]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 § 64.36.225 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.225 - Liability of registrant or applicant for costs of proceedings.

RCW 64.36.225 Liability of registrant or applicant for costs of proceedings.A registrant or applicant against whom an administrative or legal proceeding authorized under this chapter has been filed, shall be liable for and reimburse to the state of Washington by payment into the business and professions account created in RCW 43.24.150, all administrative and legal costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by the department in issuing and conducting administrative or legal proceedings that result in a final legal or administrative determination of any type or degree, in favor of the department or the state of Washington.[ 2005 c 25 § 4; 1987 c 370 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 25: See note following RCW 43.24.150.
WA Rev Code § 64.36.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 64 - Real Property and Conveyances|Chapter 64.36 - Timeshare Regulation.|64.36.240 - Liability for violation of chapter.

RCW 64.36.240 Liability for violation of chapter.Any person who offers, sells, or materially aids in such offer or sale of a timeshare in violation of this chapter is liable to the person buying the timeshare who may sue either at law or in equity to recover the consideration paid for the timeshare, together with interest at ten percent per annum from date of payment and costs upon the tender of the timeshare, or for damages if the person no longer owns the timeshare.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 22 § 23.]