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WA Rev Code § 18.86.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.020 - Agency relationship.

RCW 18.86.020 Agency relationship.(1) A broker who performs real estate brokerage services for a buyer is a buyer's agent unless the:(a) Broker's firm has appointed the broker to represent the seller pursuant to a written agency agreement between the firm and the seller, in which case the broker is a seller's agent;(b) Broker has entered into a subagency agreement with the seller's agent's firm, in which case the broker is a seller's agent;(c) Broker's firm has appointed the broker to represent the seller pursuant to a written agency agreement between the firm and the seller, and the broker's firm has appointed the broker to represent the buyer pursuant to a written agency agreement between the firm and the buyer, in which case the broker is a dual agent;(d) Broker is the seller or one of the sellers; or(e) Parties agree otherwise in writing after the broker has complied with RCW 18.86.030(1)(f).(2) In a transaction in which different brokers affiliated with the same firm represent different parties, the firm's designated broker and any managing broker responsible for the supervision of both brokers, is a dual agent, and must obtain the written consent of both parties as required under RCW 18.86.060. In such case, each of the brokers shall solely represent the party with whom the broker has an agency relationship, unless all parties agree in writing that the broker is a dual agent.(3) A broker may work with a party in separate transactions pursuant to different relationships, including, but not limited to, representing a party in one transaction and at the same time not representing that party in a different transaction involving that party, if the broker complies with this chapter in establishing the relationships for each transaction.[ 2013 c 58 § 2; 1997 c 217 § 1; 1996 c 179 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6 and 8: "Sections 1 through 6 and 8 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect immediately [April 25, 1997]." [ 1997 c 217 § 9.]Real estate agency pamphlet—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6: See note following RCW 18.86.120.
WA Rev Code § 18.86.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.030 - Duties of broker.

RCW 18.86.030 Duties of broker.(1) Regardless of whether a broker is an agent, the broker owes to all parties to whom the broker renders real estate brokerage services the following duties, which may not be waived:(a) To exercise reasonable skill and care;(b) To deal honestly and in good faith;(c) To present all written offers, written notices and other written communications to and from either party in a timely manner, regardless of whether the property is subject to an existing contract for sale or the buyer is already a party to an existing contract to purchase;(d) To disclose all existing material facts known by the broker and not apparent or readily ascertainable to a party; provided that this subsection shall not be construed to imply any duty to investigate matters that the broker has not agreed to investigate;(e) To account in a timely manner for all money and property received from or on behalf of either party;(f) To provide a pamphlet on the law of real estate agency in the form prescribed in RCW 18.86.120 to all parties to whom the broker renders real estate brokerage services, before the party signs an agency agreement with the broker, signs an offer in a real estate transaction handled by the broker, consents to dual agency, or waives any rights, under RCW 18.86.020(1)(e), 18.86.040(1)(e), 18.86.050(1)(e), or 18.86.060(2) (e) or (f), whichever occurs earliest; and(g) To disclose in writing to all parties to whom the broker renders real estate brokerage services, before the party signs an offer in a real estate transaction handled by the broker, whether the broker represents the buyer, the seller, both parties, or neither party. The disclosure shall be set forth in a separate paragraph entitled "Agency Disclosure" in the agreement between the buyer and seller or in a separate writing entitled "Agency Disclosure."(2) Unless otherwise agreed, a broker owes no duty to conduct an independent inspection of the property or to conduct an independent investigation of either party's financial condition, and owes no duty to independently verify the accuracy or completeness of any statement made by either party or by any source reasonably believed by the broker to be reliable.[ 2013 c 58 § 3; 1996 c 179 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.86.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.031 - Violation of licensing law.

RCW 18.86.031 Violation of licensing law.A violation of RCW 18.86.030 is a violation of RCW 18.85.361.[ 2013 c 58 § 4; 1996 c 179 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 18.86.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.040 - Seller's agent—Duties.

RCW 18.86.040 Seller's agent—Duties.(1) Unless additional duties are agreed to in writing signed by a seller's agent, the duties of a seller's agent are limited to those set forth in RCW 18.86.030 and the following, which may not be waived except as expressly set forth in (e) of this subsection:(a) To be loyal to the seller by taking no action that is adverse or detrimental to the seller's interest in a transaction;(b) To timely disclose to the seller any conflicts of interest;(c) To advise the seller to seek expert advice on matters relating to the transaction that are beyond the agent's expertise;(d) Not to disclose any confidential information from or about the seller, except under subpoena or court order, even after termination of the agency relationship; and(e) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing after the seller's agent has complied with RCW 18.86.030(1)(f), to make a good faith and continuous effort to find a buyer for the property; except that a seller's agent is not obligated to seek additional offers to purchase the property while the property is subject to an existing contract for sale.(2)(a) The showing of properties not owned by the seller to prospective buyers or the listing of competing properties for sale by a seller's agent does not in and of itself breach the duty of loyalty to the seller or create a conflict of interest.(b) The representation of more than one seller by different brokers affiliated with the same firm in competing transactions involving the same buyer does not in and of itself breach the duty of loyalty to the sellers or create a conflict of interest.[ 2013 c 58 § 5; 1997 c 217 § 2; 1996 c 179 § 4.]NOTES:Real estate agency pamphlet—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6: See note following RCW 18.86.120.Effective date—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6 and 8: See note following RCW 18.86.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.86.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.050 - Buyer's agent—Duties.

RCW 18.86.050 Buyer's agent—Duties.(1) Unless additional duties are agreed to in writing signed by a buyer's agent, the duties of a buyer's agent are limited to those set forth in RCW 18.86.030 and the following, which may not be waived except as expressly set forth in (e) of this subsection:(a) To be loyal to the buyer by taking no action that is adverse or detrimental to the buyer's interest in a transaction;(b) To timely disclose to the buyer any conflicts of interest;(c) To advise the buyer to seek expert advice on matters relating to the transaction that are beyond the agent's expertise;(d) Not to disclose any confidential information from or about the buyer, except under subpoena or court order, even after termination of the agency relationship; and(e) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing after the buyer's agent has complied with RCW 18.86.030(1)(f), to make a good faith and continuous effort to find a property for the buyer; except that a buyer's agent is not obligated to: (i) Seek additional properties to purchase while the buyer is a party to an existing contract to purchase; or (ii) show properties as to which there is no written agreement to pay compensation to the buyer's agent.(2)(a) The showing of property in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers by a buyer's agent does not in and of itself breach the duty of loyalty to the buyer or create a conflict of interest.(b) The representation of more than one buyer by different brokers affiliated with the same firm in competing transactions involving the same property does not in and of itself breach the duty of loyalty to the buyer or create a conflict of interest.[ 2013 c 58 § 6; 1997 c 217 § 3; 1996 c 179 § 5.]NOTES:Real estate agency pamphlet—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6: See note following RCW 18.86.120.Effective date—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6 and 8: See note following RCW 18.86.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.86.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.070 - Duration of agency relationship.

RCW 18.86.070 Duration of agency relationship.(1) The agency relationships set forth in this chapter commence at the time that the broker undertakes to provide real estate brokerage services to a principal and continue until the earliest of the following:(a) Completion of performance by the broker;(b) Expiration of the term agreed upon by the parties;(c) Termination of the relationship by mutual agreement of the parties; or(d) Termination of the relationship by notice from either party to the other. However, such a termination does not affect the contractual rights of either party.(2) Except as otherwise agreed to in writing, a broker owes no further duty after termination of the agency relationship, other than the duties of:(a) Accounting for all moneys and property received during the relationship; and(b) Not disclosing confidential information.[ 2013 c 58 § 8; 1997 c 217 § 5; 1996 c 179 § 7.]NOTES:Real estate agency pamphlet—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6: See note following RCW 18.86.120.Effective date—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6 and 8: See note following RCW 18.86.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.86.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.080 - Compensation.

RCW 18.86.080 Compensation.(1) In any real estate transaction, a firm's compensation may be paid by the seller, the buyer, a third party, or by sharing the compensation between firms.(2) An agreement to pay or payment of compensation does not establish an agency relationship between the party who paid the compensation and the broker.(3) A seller may agree that a seller's agent's firm may share with another firm the compensation paid by the seller.(4) A buyer may agree that a buyer's agent's firm may share with another firm the compensation paid by the buyer.(5) A firm may be compensated by more than one party for real estate brokerage services in a real estate transaction, if those parties consent in writing at or before the time of signing an offer in the transaction.(6) A firm may receive compensation based on the purchase price without breaching any duty to the buyer or seller.(7) Nothing contained in this chapter negates the requirement that an agreement authorizing or employing a broker to sell or purchase real estate for compensation or a commission be in writing and signed by the seller or buyer.[ 2013 c 58 § 9; 1997 c 217 § 6; 1996 c 179 § 8.]NOTES:Real estate agency pamphlet—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6: See note following RCW 18.86.120.Effective date—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6 and 8: See note following RCW 18.86.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.86.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.090 - Vicarious liability.

RCW 18.86.090 Vicarious liability.(1) A principal is not liable for an act, error, or omission by an agent or subagent of the principal arising out of an agency relationship:(a) Unless the principal participated in or authorized the act, error, or omission; or(b) Except to the extent that: (i) The principal benefited from the act, error, or omission; and (ii) the court determines that it is highly probable that the claimant would be unable to enforce a judgment against the agent or subagent.(2) A broker is not liable for an act, error, or omission of a subagent under this chapter, unless that broker participated in or authorized the act, error or omission. This subsection does not limit the liability of a firm for an act, error, or omission by a broker licensed to the firm.[ 2013 c 58 § 10; 1996 c 179 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.86.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.100 - Imputed knowledge and notice.

RCW 18.86.100 Imputed knowledge and notice.(1) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, a principal does not have knowledge or notice of any facts known by an agent or subagent of the principal that are not actually known by the principal.(2) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, a broker does not have knowledge or notice of any facts known by a subagent that are not actually known by the broker. This subsection does not limit the knowledge imputed to the designated broker or any managing broker responsible for the supervision of the broker of any facts known by the broker.[ 2013 c 58 § 11; 1996 c 179 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.86.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.110 - Application.

RCW 18.86.110 Application.The duties under this chapter are statutory duties and not fiduciary duties. This chapter supersedes the fiduciary duties of an agent to a principal under the common law. The common law continues to apply to the parties in all other respects. This chapter does not affect the duties of a broker while engaging in the authorized or unauthorized practice of law as determined by the courts of this state. This chapter shall be construed broadly.[ 2013 c 58 § 12; 1996 c 179 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.86.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.900 - Effective date—1996 c 179.

RCW 18.86.900 Effective date—1996 c 179.This chapter shall take effect on January 1, 1997. This chapter does not apply to an agency relationship entered into before January 1, 1997, unless the principal and agent agree in writing that this chapter will, as of January 1, 1997, apply to such agency relationship.[ 1996 c 179 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.86.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships.|18.86.902 - Effective date—1996 c 179.

RCW 18.86.902 Effective date—1996 c 179.This act shall take effect January 1, 1997.[ 1996 c 179 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 18.88A.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants.|18.88A.030 - Scope of practice—Nursing home employment—Voluntary certification—Rules.

RCW 18.88A.030 Scope of practice—Nursing home employment—Voluntary certification—Rules.(1)(a) A nursing assistant may assist in the care of individuals as delegated by and under the direction and supervision of a licensed (registered) nurse or licensed practical nurse.(b) A health care facility shall not assign a nursing assistant-registered to provide care until the nursing assistant-registered has demonstrated skills necessary to perform competently all assigned duties and responsibilities.(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to confer on a nursing assistant the authority to administer medication unless delegated as a specific nursing task pursuant to this chapter or to practice as a licensed (registered) nurse or licensed practical nurse as defined in chapter 18.79 RCW.(2)(a) A nursing assistant employed in a nursing home must have successfully obtained certification through: (i) An approved training program and the competency evaluation within a period of time determined in rule by the commission; or (ii) alternative training and the competency evaluation prior to employment.(b) Certification is voluntary for nursing assistants working in health care facilities other than nursing homes unless otherwise required by state or federal law or regulation.(3) The commission may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.[ 2021 c 203 § 16; 2010 c 169 § 4; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 52; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 709; 1991 c 16 § 3; 1989 c 300 § 5; 1988 c 267 § 3. Formerly RCW 18.52B.030.]NOTES:Effective date—Retroactive application—2021 c 203: See notes following RCW 43.43.832.Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.88A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants.|18.88A.040 - Registration and certification.

RCW 18.88A.040 Registration and certification.(1) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a nursing assistant-registered by use of any title or description without being registered by the department pursuant to this chapter.(2) After October 1, 1990, no person may by use of any title or description, practice or represent himself or herself as a nursing assistant-certified without applying for certification, meeting the qualifications, and being certified by the department pursuant to this chapter.(3) After July 1, 2013, no person may practice, or represent himself or herself by any title or description, as a medication assistant without a medication assistant endorsement issued under RCW 18.88A.082.[ 2012 c 208 § 4; 1991 c 16 § 4; 1989 c 300 § 6; 1988 c 267 § 4. Formerly RCW 18.52B.040.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 208 §§ 2-10: See note following RCW 18.88A.020.Findings—Rules—2012 c 208: See notes following RCW 18.88A.082.
WA Rev Code § 18.88A.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants.|18.88A.050 - Powers of secretary.

RCW 18.88A.050 Powers of secretary.In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:(1) Set all nursing assistant certification, registration, medication assistant endorsement, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and to collect and deposit all such fees in the health professions account established under RCW 43.70.320;(2) Establish forms, procedures, and the competency evaluation necessary to administer this chapter;(3) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement this chapter;(4) Issue a nursing assistant registration to any applicant who has met the requirements for registration;(5) After January 1, 1990, issue a nursing assistant certificate to any applicant who has met the training, competency evaluation, and conduct requirements for certification under this chapter;(6) Issue a medication assistant endorsement to any applicant who has met the requirements of RCW 18.88A.082;(7) Maintain the official record for the department of all applicants and persons with registrations, certificates, and medication assistant endorsements under this chapter;(8) Exercise disciplinary authority as authorized in chapter 18.130 RCW;(9) Deny registration to any applicant who fails to meet requirement for registration as a nursing assistant;(10) Deny certification to applicants who do not meet the training, competency evaluation, and conduct requirements for certification as a nursing assistant; and(11) Deny medication assistant endorsement to applicants who do not meet the requirements of RCW 18.88A.082.[ 2012 c 208 § 5; 2010 c 169 § 5; 1991 c 16 § 6; (1991 c 3 § 222 repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 11 § 2); 1989 c 300 § 7; 1988 c 267 § 6. Formerly RCW 18.52B.060.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 208 §§ 2-10: See note following RCW 18.88A.020.Findings—Rules—2012 c 208: See notes following RCW 18.88A.082.Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.88A.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants.|18.88A.060 - Commission—Powers.

RCW 18.88A.060 Commission—Powers.In addition to any other authority provided by law, the commission may:(1) Determine minimum nursing assistant education requirements and approve training programs;(2) Approve education and training programs and examinations for medication assistants as provided in RCW 18.88A.082;(3) Define the prescriber-ordered treatments a medication assistant is authorized to perform under RCW 18.88A.082;(4) Prepare, grade, and administer, or determine the nature of, and supervise the grading and administration of, the competency evaluation for applicants for nursing assistant certification, using the same competency evaluation for all applicants, whether qualifying to take the competency evaluation under an approved training program or alternative training;(5) Establish forms and procedures for evaluation of an applicant's alternative training under criteria adopted pursuant to RCW 18.88A.087;(6) Define and approve any experience requirement for nursing assistant certification;(7) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency evaluation program for nursing assistants; and(8) Adopt rules to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter.[ 2012 c 208 § 6; 2010 c 169 § 6; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 710; 1991 c 16 § 8; 1989 c 300 § 8; 1988 c 267 § 7. Formerly RCW 18.52B.070.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 208 §§ 2-10: See note following RCW 18.88A.020.Findings—Rules—2012 c 208: See notes following RCW 18.88A.082.Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.88A.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants.|18.88A.080 - Registration requirements.

RCW 18.88A.080 Registration requirements.(1) The secretary shall issue a registration to any applicant who pays any applicable fees and submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, address, and other information as determined by the secretary, provided there are no grounds for denial of registration or issuance of a conditional registration under this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW.(2) Applicants must file an application with the commission for registration within three days of employment.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 711; 1991 c 16 § 10; (1991 c 3 § 224 repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 11 § 2); 1989 c 300 § 10; 1988 c 267 § 10. Formerly RCW 18.52B.100.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.