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WA Rev Code § 18.27.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.240 - Notice—Contents.

RCW 18.27.240 Notice—Contents.The form of the notice of infraction issued under this chapter shall include the following:(1) A statement that the notice represents a determination that the infraction has been committed by the contractor named in the notice and that the determination shall be final unless contested as provided in this chapter;(2) A statement that the infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment shall not be imposed as a sanction;(3) A statement of the violation which necessitated issuance of the infraction;(4) A statement of penalty involved if the infraction is established;(5) A statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice and the procedures necessary to exercise these options;(6) A statement that at any hearing to contest the notice of infraction the state has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the infraction was committed; and that the contractor may subpoena witnesses, including the compliance inspector of the department who issued and served the notice of infraction;(7) A statement that at any hearing to contest the notice of infraction against an unregistered contractor, the unregistered contractor has the burden of proving that the infraction did not occur;(8) A statement that the contractor must respond to the notice of infraction in one of the ways provided in this chapter; and(9) A statement that a contractor's failure to timely select one of the options for responding to the notice of infraction after receiving a statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice of infraction and the procedures necessary to exercise these options is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine or imprisonment in jail.[ 2007 c 436 § 13; 2006 c 270 § 8; 1986 c 197 § 4; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.250 - Notice—Filing—Administrative hearing—Appeal.

RCW 18.27.250 Notice—Filing—Administrative hearing—Appeal.A violation designated as an infraction under this chapter shall be heard and determined by an administrative law judge of the office of administrative hearings. If a party desires to contest the notice of infraction, the party shall file a notice of appeal with the department specifying the grounds of the appeal within thirty days of service of the infraction in a manner provided by this chapter. The appeal must be accompanied by a certified check for two hundred dollars or ten percent of the penalty amount, whichever is less, but in no event less than one hundred dollars, which shall be returned to the assessed party if the decision of the department is not sustained following the final decision in the appeal. If the final decision sustains the decision of the department, the department must apply the amount of the check to the payment of the expenses of the appeal, including costs charged by the office of administrative hearings. The administrative law judge shall conduct hearings in these cases at locations in the county where the infraction occurred.[ 2014 c 190 § 1; 2011 c 15 § 1; 2007 c 436 § 14; 1986 c 197 § 5; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2014 c 190: See note following RCW 19.28.131.Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.260 - Notice—Determination infraction committed.

RCW 18.27.260 Notice—Determination infraction committed.Unless contested in accordance with this chapter, the notice of infraction represents a determination that the contractor to whom the notice was issued committed the infraction.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.270 - Notice—Response—Failure to respond, appear, pay penalties, or register.

RCW 18.27.270 Notice—Response—Failure to respond, appear, pay penalties, or register.(1) A contractor who is issued a notice of infraction shall respond within thirty days of the date of issuance of the notice of infraction.(2) If the contractor named in the notice of infraction does not elect to contest the notice of infraction, then the contractor shall pay to the department, by check or money order, the amount of the penalty prescribed for the infraction. When a response which does not contest the notice of infraction is received by the department with the appropriate penalty, the department shall make the appropriate entry in its records.(3) If the contractor named in the notice of infraction elects to contest the notice of infraction, the contractor shall respond by filing an appeal to the department in the manner specified in RCW 18.27.250.(4) If any contractor issued a notice of infraction fails to respond within the prescribed response period, the contractor shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and prosecuted in the county where the infraction occurred.(5) After final determination by an administrative law judge that an infraction has been committed, a contractor who fails to pay a monetary penalty within thirty days, that is not waived pursuant to RCW 18.27.340(2), and who fails to file an appeal pursuant to RCW 18.27.310(4), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be prosecuted in the county where the infraction occurred.(6) A contractor who fails to pay a monetary penalty within thirty days after exhausting appellate remedies pursuant to RCW 18.27.310(4), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be prosecuted in the county where the infraction occurred.(7) If a contractor who is issued a notice of infraction is a contractor who has failed to register as a contractor under this chapter, the contractor is subject to a monetary penalty per infraction as provided in the schedule of penalties established by the department, and each day the person works without becoming registered is a separate infraction.[ 2011 c 15 § 2; 2007 c 436 § 15; 2000 c 171 § 9; 1997 c 314 § 16; 1986 c 197 § 6; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.290 - Notice—Penalty for contractor failing to respond.

RCW 18.27.290 Notice—Penalty for contractor failing to respond.It is a gross misdemeanor for a contractor who has been personally served with a notice of infraction to willfully fail to respond to a notice of infraction as provided in this chapter, regardless of the ultimate disposition of the infraction.[ 2007 c 436 § 16; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 11.]NOTES:Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.300 - Representation by attorney, attorney general.

RCW 18.27.300 Representation by attorney, attorney general.A contractor subject to proceedings under this chapter may appear or be represented by counsel. The department shall be represented by the attorney general in administrative proceedings and any subsequent appeals under this chapter.[ 1986 c 197 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.310 - Infraction—Administrative hearing—Procedure—Burden of proof—Order—Appeal.

RCW 18.27.310 Infraction—Administrative hearing—Procedure—Burden of proof—Order—Appeal.(1) The administrative law judge shall conduct contractors' notice of infraction cases pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.(2) The burden of proof is on the department to establish the commission of the infraction by a preponderance of the evidence, unless the infraction is issued against an unregistered contractor in which case the burden of proof is on the contractor. The notice of infraction shall be dismissed if the appellant establishes that, at the time the advertising occurred, offer or bid was made, or work was performed, the appellant was registered by the department, without suspension, or was exempt from registration.(3) After consideration of the evidence and argument, the administrative law judge shall determine whether the infraction was committed. If it has not been established that the infraction was committed, an order dismissing the notice shall be entered in the record of the proceedings. If it has been established that the infraction was committed, the administrative law judge shall issue findings of fact and conclusions of law in its decision and order determining whether the infraction was committed.(4) An appeal from the administrative law judge's determination or order shall be to the superior court. The decision of the superior court is subject only to discretionary review pursuant to Rule 2.3 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure.[ 2007 c 436 § 17; 2001 c 159 § 10; 1993 c 454 § 10; 1986 c 197 § 8; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 9.]NOTES:Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.320 - Infraction—Dismissal, when.

RCW 18.27.320 Infraction—Dismissal, when.The administrative law judge shall dismiss the notice of infraction at any time upon written notification from the department that the contractor named in the notice of infraction was registered, without suspension, at the time the work was performed.[ 2001 c 159 § 11; 1993 c 454 § 11; 1986 c 197 § 9; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 13.]NOTES:Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.340 - Infraction—Monetary penalty.

RCW 18.27.340 Infraction—Monetary penalty.(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, a contractor found to have committed an infraction under RCW 18.27.200 shall be assessed a monetary penalty of not less than two hundred dollars and not more than five thousand dollars.(2) The director may waive collection in favor of payment of restitution to a consumer complainant.(3) A contractor found to have committed an infraction under RCW 18.27.200 for failure to register shall be assessed a fine of not less than one thousand dollars, nor more than five thousand dollars. The director may reduce the penalty for failure to register, but in no case below five hundred dollars, if the person becomes registered within ten days of receiving a notice of infraction and the notice of infraction is for a first offense.(4) Monetary penalties collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund.[ 1997 c 314 § 17; 1986 c 197 § 10; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.350 - Violations—Consumer Protection Act.

RCW 18.27.350 Violations—Consumer Protection Act.The consumers of this state have a right to be protected from unfair or deceptive acts or practices when they enter into contracts with contractors. The fact that a contractor is found to have committed a misdemeanor or infraction under this chapter shall be deemed to affect the public interest and shall constitute a violation of chapter 19.86 RCW. The surety bond shall not be liable for monetary penalties or violations of chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 1986 c 197 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.380 - Consumer/contractor awareness of chapter.

RCW 18.27.380 Consumer/contractor awareness of chapter.(1) The department shall use reasonable means, including working cooperatively with construction industry, financial institution, local government, consumer, media, and other interested organizations and individuals, to increase:(a) Consumer awareness of the requirements of this chapter and the methods available to consumers to protect themselves against loss; and(b) Contractor awareness of the obligations imposed on contractors by this chapter.(2) The department shall accomplish the tasks listed in this section within existing resources, including but not limited to fees charged under RCW 18.27.075.[ 2001 c 159 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.385 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.385 - Marketing campaign.

RCW 18.27.385 Marketing campaign.The department shall create an expanded social marketing campaign using currently available materials and newly created materials as needed. This campaign should be aimed at consumers and warn them of the risks and potential consequences of hiring unregistered contractors or otherwise assisting in the furtherance of the underground economy. The campaign may include: Providing public service announcements and other similar materials, made available in English as well as other languages, to the media and to community groups; providing information on violations and penalties; and encouraging legitimate contractors and the public to report fraud.[ 2008 c 120 § 12.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—2008 c 120: See notes following RCW 18.27.030.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.390 - Finding—Unregistered contractors enforcement team.

RCW 18.27.390 Finding—Unregistered contractors enforcement team.(1) The legislature finds that it is contrary to public policy to allow unregistered contractors to continue doing business illegally.(2) The department of labor and industries, the employment security department, and the department of revenue shall establish an unregistered contractors enforcement team. The team shall develop a written plan to coordinate the activities of the participating agencies to enforce the state's contractor registration laws and rules and other state laws and rules deemed appropriate by the team. In developing the plan, the team shall seek the input and advice of interested stakeholders who support the work of the team.(3) The director or the director's designee shall call the initial meeting of the unregistered contractors enforcement team by September 1, 2001. The team shall complete the plan and forward it to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature and to the departments that contribute members to the team by December 1, 2001.(4) The department of labor and industries, the employment security department, and the department of revenue shall accomplish the tasks listed in this section within existing resources, including but not limited to fees charged under RCW 18.27.075.[ 2001 c 159 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.400 - Deposit of moneys from chapter.

RCW 18.27.400 Deposit of moneys from chapter.All moneys, except fines and penalties, received or collected under the terms of this chapter must be deposited into the construction registration inspection account. All fines and penalties received or collected under the terms of this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 11 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 51.44.190.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.800 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.800 - Report—2009 c 432.

RCW 18.27.800 Report—2009 c 432.The department of labor and industries, the employment security department, and the department of revenue shall coordinate and report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1st of each year on the effectiveness of efforts implemented since July 1, 2008, to address the underground economy. The agencies shall use benchmarks and measures established by the institute for public policy and other measures it determines appropriate.[ 2009 c 432 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.28.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.28 - Debt Adjusting.|18.28.080 - Fees for debt adjusting services—Limitations—Requirements.

RCW 18.28.080 Fees for debt adjusting services—Limitations—Requirements.(1) By contract a debt adjuster may charge a reasonable fee for debt adjusting services. The total fee for debt adjusting services, including, but not limited to, any fee charged by a financial institution or a third-party account administrator, may not exceed fifteen percent of the total debt listed by the debtor on the contract. The fee retained by the debt adjuster from any one payment made by or on behalf of the debtor may not exceed fifteen percent of the payment not including fair share contributions to a nonprofit debt adjuster. The debt adjuster may make an initial charge of up to twenty-five dollars which shall be considered part of the total fee. If an initial charge is made, no additional fee may be retained which will bring the total fee retained to date to more than fifteen percent of the total payments made to date. No fee whatsoever shall be applied against rent and utility payments for housing.In the event of cancellation or default on performance of the contract by the debtor prior to its successful completion, the debt adjuster may collect in addition to fees previously received, six percent of that portion of the remaining indebtedness listed on said contract which was due when the contract was entered into, but not to exceed twenty-five dollars.(2) A debt adjuster shall not be entitled to retain any fee until notifying all creditors listed by the debtor that the debtor has engaged the debt adjuster in a program of debt adjusting.(3) The department of financial institutions has authority to enforce compliance with this section.[ 2015 c 167 § 2; 2012 c 56 § 2; 1999 c 151 § 102; 1979 c 156 § 4; 1967 ex.s. c 141 § 2; 1967 c 201 § 8.]NOTES:Information—Report—2012 c 56: See note following RCW 19.230.350.Part headings not law—Effective date—1999 c 151: See notes following RCW 18.28.010.Effective date—Severability—1979 c 156: See notes following RCW 18.28.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.28.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.28 - Debt Adjusting.|18.28.090 - Excess charges—Contract void—Return of payments.

RCW 18.28.090 Excess charges—Contract void—Return of payments.If a debt adjuster contracts for, receives or makes any charge in excess of the maximums permitted by this chapter, except as the result of an accidental and bona fide error, the debt adjuster's contract with the debtor shall be void and the debt adjuster shall return to the debtor the amount of all payments received from the debtor or on the debtor's behalf and not distributed to creditors.[ 1999 c 151 § 103; 1967 c 201 § 9.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Effective date—1999 c 151: See notes following RCW 18.28.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.28.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.28 - Debt Adjusting.|18.28.100 - Contract requirements.

RCW 18.28.100 Contract requirements.Every contract between a debt adjuster and a debtor shall:(1) List every debt to be handled with the creditor's name and disclose the approximate total of all known debts;(2) Provide in precise terms payments reasonably within the ability of the debtor to pay;(3) Disclose in precise terms the rate and amount of all of the debt adjuster's charges and fees;(4) Disclose the approximate number and amount of installments required to pay the debts in full;(5) Disclose the name and address of the debt adjuster and of the debtor;(6) Provide that the debt adjuster shall notify the debtor, in writing, within five days of notification to the debt adjuster by a creditor that the creditor refuses to accept payment pursuant to the contract between the debt adjuster and the debtor;(7) Contain the following notice in ten point boldface type or larger directly above the space reserved in the contract for the signature of the buyer: NOTICE TO DEBTOR:(a) Do not sign this contract before you read it or if any spaces intended for the agreed terms are left blank.(b) You are entitled to a copy of this contract at the time you sign it.(c) You may cancel this contract within three days of signing by sending notice of cancellation by certified mail return receipt requested to the debt adjuster at his or her address shown on the contract, which notice shall be posted not later than midnight of the third day (excluding Sundays and holidays) following your signing of the contract; and(8) Contain such other and further provisions or disclosures as are necessary for the protection of the debtor and the proper conduct of business by the debt adjuster.[ 1999 c 151 § 104; 1979 c 156 § 5; 1967 c 201 § 10.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Effective date—1999 c 151: See notes following RCW 18.28.010.Effective date—Severability—1979 c 156: See notes following RCW 18.28.010.