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WA Rev Code § 18.11.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.205 - Director—Authority to impose administrative fines.

RCW 18.11.205 Director—Authority to impose administrative fines.The director shall impose and collect the administrative fines authorized by this chapter. Any administrative fine imposed under this chapter or the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter may be appealed under chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act. Assessment of an administrative fine shall not preclude the initiation of any disciplinary, civil, or criminal action for the same or similar violations.[ 1986 c 324 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.210 - Newspaper advertisements—Name and license number required—Penalty.

RCW 18.11.210 Newspaper advertisements—Name and license number required—Penalty.All newspaper advertising regarding auctions that is purchased by an auctioneer or an auction company licensed under this chapter shall include the auctioneer's or auction company's name and license number. Any auctioneer or auction company that violates this section is subject to an administrative fine of one hundred dollars per violation.[ 1986 c 324 § 19; 1984 c 189 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.220 - Rights of clients.

RCW 18.11.220 Rights of clients.The client of an auctioneer or auction company has a right to (1) an accounting for any money that the auctioneer or auction company receives from the sale of the client's goods, (2) payment of all money due to the client within twenty-one calendar days unless the parties have mutually agreed in writing to another time of payment, and (3) bring an action against the surety bond or other security filed in lieu of the surety bond for any violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.[ 1987 c 336 § 3; 1986 c 324 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.230 - Trust account required for client funds.

RCW 18.11.230 Trust account required for client funds.Auction proceeds due to a client that are received by the auctioneer or auction company and not paid to the client within twenty-four hours of the sale shall be deposited no later than the next business day by the auctioneer or auction company in a trust account for clients in a bank, savings and loan association, mutual savings bank, or licensed escrow agent located in the state. The auctioneer or auction company shall draw on the trust account only to pay proceeds to clients, or such other persons who are legally entitled to such proceeds, and to obtain the sums due to the auctioneer or auction company for services as set out in the written contract required under RCW 18.11.130. Funds in the trust account shall not be subject to the debt of the auctioneer or auction company and shall not be used for personal reasons or other business reasons.[ 1987 c 336 § 4; 1986 c 324 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.240 - Bidding—Prohibited practices—Penalty.

RCW 18.11.240 Bidding—Prohibited practices—Penalty.The following requirements shall apply to bidding at auctions:(1) An auctioneer conducting an auction and an auction company where an auction is being held shall not bid on or offer to buy any goods or real property at the auction unless the auctioneer or the auction company discloses the name of the person on whose behalf the bid or offer is being made.(2) An auctioneer and an auction company shall not use any method of bidding at an auction that will allow goods or real property to be purchased in an undisclosed manner on behalf of the auctioneer or auction company.(3) At a public auction conducted or supervised by an auctioneer or auction company, the auctioneer or auction company shall not fictitiously raise any bid, knowingly permit any person to make a fictitious bid, or employ or use another person to act as a bidder or buyer.(4) All goods or real property offered for sale at an auction shall be subject to a reserve or a confirmation from the owner or consignor unless otherwise indicated by the auctioneer or auction company. Except as provided in this subsection, an auctioneer or auction company shall not use any method of bidding at an auction that allows the auctioneer or auction company to avoid selling any property offered for sale at auction.(5) A licensee who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to an administrative fine in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars for each violation.[ 1986 c 324 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.250 - Limitation on real estate auctions.

RCW 18.11.250 Limitation on real estate auctions.Auctioneers and auction companies may call for bids on real estate but only persons licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW may perform activities regulated under that chapter.[ 1986 c 324 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.260 - Application of Consumer Protection Act.

RCW 18.11.260 Application of Consumer Protection Act.A violation of this chapter is hereby declared to affect the public interest and to offend public policy. Any violation, act, or practice by an auctioneer or auction company which is unfair or deceptive, shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of RCW 19.86.020. The remedies and sanctions provided in this section shall not preclude application of other available remedies and sanctions.[ 1986 c 324 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.280 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.11.280 Uniform regulation of business and professions act.The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 2002 c 86 § 212.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.11.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.290 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.11.290 Military training or experience.An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 351 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.901 - Short title.

RCW 18.11.901 Short title.This chapter may be known and cited as the "auctioneer registration act."[ 1986 c 324 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.11.903 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers.|18.11.903 - Effective date—1986 c 324.

RCW 18.11.903 Effective date—1986 c 324.This act shall take effect on July 1, 1986.[ 1986 c 324 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 18.16.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians.|18.16.010 - Intent.

RCW 18.16.010 Intent.The legislature recognizes that the practices of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics involve the use of tools and chemicals which may be dangerous when mixed or applied improperly, and therefore finds it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate those practices in this state.[ 2015 c 62 § 13; 2002 c 111 § 1; 1984 c 208 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 111: "This act takes effect June 1, 2003." [ 2002 c 111 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 18.16.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians.|18.16.030 - Director—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.16.030 Director—Powers and duties.In addition to any other duties imposed by law, including RCW 18.235.030 and 18.235.040, the director shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To set all license, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086;(2) To adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter;(3) To prepare and administer or approve the preparation and administration of licensing examinations;(4) To establish minimum safety and sanitation standards for schools, instructors, cosmetologists, barbers, hair designers, manicurists, estheticians, master estheticians, salons/shops, personal services, and mobile units;(5) To establish curricula for the training of students and apprentices under this chapter;(6) To maintain the official department record of applicants and licensees;(7) To establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure;(8) To set license expiration dates and renewal periods for all licenses consistent with this chapter; and(9) To make information available to the department of revenue to assist in collecting taxes from persons required to be licensed under this chapter.[ 2019 c 442 § 7; 2015 c 62 § 2; 2013 c 187 § 2; 2008 c 20 § 2; 2004 c 51 § 7. Prior: 2002 c 111 § 3; 2002 c 86 § 213; 1991 c 324 § 2; 1984 c 208 § 7.]NOTES:Notice of chapter 51, Laws of 2004—Effective date—2004 c 51: See notes following RCW 18.16.060.Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.16.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians.|18.16.070 - Licensing—Persons to whom chapter inapplicable.

RCW 18.16.070 Licensing—Persons to whom chapter inapplicable.This chapter shall not apply to persons licensed under other laws of this state who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice and shall not be construed to require a license for students enrolled in a school or an apprentice engaged in a state-approved apprenticeship program as defined in RCW 18.16.020.[ 2003 c 400 § 3; 1984 c 208 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2003 c 400: See note following RCW 18.16.280.
WA Rev Code § 18.16.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians.|18.16.080 - Licensing—Other persons to whom chapter inapplicable.

RCW 18.16.080 Licensing—Other persons to whom chapter inapplicable.Nothing in this chapter prohibits any person authorized under the laws of this state from performing any service for which the person may be licensed, nor prohibits any person from performing services as an electrologist if that person has been otherwise certified, registered, or trained as an electrologist.This chapter does not apply to persons employed in the care or treatment of patients in hospitals or employed in the care of residents of nursing homes and similar residential care facilities.[ 1984 c 208 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 18.16.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians.|18.16.090 - Examinations.

RCW 18.16.090 Examinations.Examinations for licensure under this chapter shall be conducted at such times and places as the director determines appropriate. Examinations shall consist of tests designed to reasonably measure the applicant's knowledge of safe and sanitary practices and may also include the applicant's knowledge of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The director may establish by rule a performance examination in addition to any other examination. The director shall establish by rule the minimum passing score for all examinations and the requirements for reexamination of applicants who fail the examination or examinations. The director may allow an independent person to conduct the examinations at the expense of the applicants.The director shall take steps to ensure that after completion of the required course or apprenticeship program, applicants may promptly take the examination and receive the results of the examination.[ 2003 c 400 § 4; 2002 c 111 § 6; 1991 c 324 § 5; 1984 c 208 § 10.]NOTES:Effective date—2003 c 400: See note following RCW 18.16.280.Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.16.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians.|18.16.100 - Issuance of licenses—Requirements.

RCW 18.16.100 Issuance of licenses—Requirements.(1) Upon completion of an application approved by the department and payment of the proper fee, the director shall issue the appropriate license to any person who:(a) Is at least seventeen years of age or older;(b)(i) Has completed and graduated from a school licensed under this chapter in a curriculum approved by the director consisting of the hours of training required under this chapter for a school curriculum, or has met the requirements in RCW 18.16.020 or 18.16.130; or(ii) Has successfully completed a state-approved apprenticeship program consisting of the hours of training required under this chapter for the apprentice training curriculum; and(c) Has received a passing grade on the appropriate licensing examination approved or administered by the director.(2) A person currently licensed under this chapter may qualify for examination and licensure, after the required examination is passed, in another category if he or she has completed the crossover training course.(3) Upon completion of an application approved by the department, certification of insurance, and payment of the proper fee, the director shall issue a location license to the applicant.(4) The director may consult with the state board of health and the department of labor and industries in establishing training, apprenticeship, and examination requirements.[ 2008 c 20 § 5; 2003 c 400 § 5; 2002 c 111 § 7; 1991 c 324 § 6; 1984 c 208 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2003 c 400: See note following RCW 18.16.280.Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.16.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians.|18.16.110 - Issuance of licenses—Renewals—Reinstatement—Duplicates.

RCW 18.16.110 Issuance of licenses—Renewals—Reinstatement—Duplicates.(1) The director shall issue the appropriate license to any applicant who meets the requirements as outlined in this chapter.(2) Except as provided in RCW 18.16.260:(a) Failure to renew a license by its expiration date subjects the holder to a penalty fee and payment of each year's renewal fee, at the current rate; and(b) A person whose license has not been renewed within one year after its expiration date shall have the license canceled and shall be required to submit an application, pay the license fee, meet current licensing requirements, and pass any applicable examination or examinations, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter, before the license may be reinstated.(3) In lieu of the requirements of subsection (2)(a) of this section, a license placed on inactive status under RCW 18.16.290 may be reinstated to good standing upon receipt by the department of: (a) Payment of a renewal fee, without penalty, for a two-year license commencing on the date the license is reinstated; and (b) if the license was on inactive status during any time that the board finds that a health or other requirement applicable to the license has changed, evidence showing that the holder of the license has successfully completed, from a school licensed under RCW 18.16.140, at least the number of curriculum clock hours of instruction that the board deems necessary for a licensee to be brought current with respect to such changes, but in no case may the number of hours required under this subsection exceed four hours per year that the license was on inactive status.(4) Nothing in this section authorizes a person whose license has expired or is on inactive status to engage in a practice prohibited under RCW 18.16.060 until the license is renewed or reinstated.(5) Upon request and payment of an additional fee to be established by rule by the director, the director shall issue a duplicate license to an applicant.[ 2004 c 51 § 3; 2002 c 111 § 8; 1991 c 324 § 7; 1984 c 208 § 12.]NOTES:Notice of chapter 51, Laws of 2004—Effective date—2004 c 51: See notes following RCW 18.16.060.Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.16.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians.|18.16.130 - Issuance of licenses—Persons licensed in other jurisdictions.

RCW 18.16.130 Issuance of licenses—Persons licensed in other jurisdictions.(1) Any person who is properly licensed in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country shall be eligible for examination if the applicant submits the approved application and fee and provides proof to the director that he or she is currently licensed in good standing as a cosmetologist, hair designer, barber, manicurist, esthetician, master esthetician, instructor, or the equivalent in that jurisdiction. Upon passage of the required examinations the appropriate license will be issued.(2)(a) The director shall, upon passage of the required examinations, issue a license as master esthetician to an applicant who submits the approved application and fee and provides proof to the director that the applicant is currently licensed in good standing in esthetics in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country and holds a diplomate of the comite international d'esthetique et de cosmetologie diploma, or an international therapy examination council diploma, or a certified credential awarded by the national coalition of estheticians, manufacturers/distributors & associations.(b) The director may upon passage of the required examinations, issue a master esthetician license to an applicant that is currently licensed in esthetics in any other state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country and submits an approved application and fee and provides proof to the director that he or she is licensed in good standing and:(i) The licensing state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country has licensure requirements that the director determines are substantially equivalent to a master esthetician license in this state; or(ii) The applicant has certification or a diploma or other credentials that the director determines has licensure requirements that are substantially equivalent to the degree listed in (a) of this subsection.[ 2015 c 62 § 5; 2013 c 187 § 5; 1991 c 324 § 10; 1984 c 208 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.16.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians.|18.16.140 - School licenses—Application—Approved security—Issuance—Changes in application information—Changes in controlling interest—Posting of licenses.

RCW 18.16.140 School licenses—Application—Approved security—Issuance—Changes in application information—Changes in controlling interest—Posting of licenses.(1) Any person wishing to operate a school shall, before opening such a school, pay the license fee and file with the director for approval a license application containing the following information:(a) The names and addresses of all owners, managers, and instructors;(b) A copy of the school's curriculum satisfying the curriculum requirements established by the director;(c) A sample copy of the school's catalog, brochure, enrollment contract, and cancellation and refund policies that will be used or distributed by the school to students and the public;(d) A surety bond in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars, or ten percent of the annual gross tuition collected by the school, whichever is greater. The approved security shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars and shall run to the state of Washington for the protection of unearned prepaid student tuition. The school shall attest to its gross tuition at least annually on forms provided by the department. When a new school license is being applied for, the applicant will estimate its annual gross tuition to establish a bond amount. This subsection shall not apply to community colleges and vocational technical schools.Upon approval of the application and documents, the director shall issue a license to operate a school.(2) Changes to the information provided by schools shall be submitted to the department within fifteen days of the implementation date.(3) A change involving the controlling interest of the school requires a new license application and fee. The new application shall include all required documentation, proof of ownership change, and be approved prior to a license being issued.(4) School and instructor licenses issued by the department shall be posted in the reception area of the school.[ 2002 c 111 § 9; 1991 c 324 § 11; 1987 c 445 § 1; 1984 c 208 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.16.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians.|18.16.150 - Schools—Compliance with chapter.

RCW 18.16.150 Schools—Compliance with chapter.Schools shall be audited and inspected by the director or the director's designee for compliance with this chapter at least once a year. If the director determines that a licensed school is not maintaining the standards required according to this chapter, written notice thereof shall be given to the school. A school which fails to correct these conditions to the satisfaction of the director within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties imposed under RCW 18.235.110.[ 2002 c 86 § 215; 1997 c 178 § 1; 1991 c 324 § 12; 1984 c 208 § 8.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.