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WA Rev Code § 19.290.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.050 - Reports to law enforcement—Records exempt from public disclosure—Private civil liability.

RCW 19.290.050 Reports to law enforcement—Records exempt from public disclosure—Private civil liability.(1) Upon request by any commissioned law enforcement officer of the state or any of its political subdivisions, every scrap metal business shall furnish a full, true, and correct transcript of the records from the purchase or receipt of private metal property, nonferrous metal property, and commercial metal property involving only a specified individual, vehicle, or item of private metal property, nonferrous metal property, or commercial metal property. This information may be transmitted within a specified time of not less than two business days to the applicable law enforcement agency electronically, by facsimile transmission, or by modem or similar device, or by delivery of computer disk subject to the requirements of, and approval by, the chief of police or the county's chief law enforcement officer.(2) Any records created or produced under this section are exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.(3) If the scrap metal business has good cause to believe that any private metal property, nonferrous metal property, or commercial metal property in his or her possession has been previously lost or stolen, the scrap metal business shall promptly report that fact to the applicable commissioned law enforcement officer of the state, the chief of police, or the county's chief law enforcement officer, together with the name of the owner, if known, and the date when and the name of the person from whom it was received.(4) Compliance with this section shall not give rise to or form the basis of private civil liability on the part of a scrap metal business or scrap metal recycler.[ 2013 c 322 § 8; 2008 c 233 § 5; 2007 c 377 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 19.290.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.060 - Stolen metal property—Preserving evidence.

RCW 19.290.060 Stolen metal property—Preserving evidence.(1) Following notification in writing from a commissioned law enforcement officer of the state or any of its political subdivisions that an item of private metal property, nonferrous metal property, or commercial metal property has been reported as stolen, a scrap metal business shall hold that property intact and safe from alteration, damage, or commingling, and shall place an identifying tag or other suitable identification upon the property. The scrap metal business shall hold the property for a period of time as directed by the applicable law enforcement agency up to a maximum of ten business days.(2) A commissioned law enforcement officer of the state or any of its political subdivisions shall not place on hold any item of private metal property, nonferrous metal property, or commercial metal property unless that law enforcement agency reasonably suspects that the property is a lost or stolen item. Any hold that is placed on the property must be removed within ten business days after the property on hold is determined not to be stolen or lost and the property must be returned to the owner or released.[ 2013 c 322 § 9; 2008 c 233 § 6; 2007 c 377 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 19.290.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.080 - Civil penalties.

RCW 19.290.080 Civil penalties.(1) Each violation of the requirements of this chapter that are not subject to the criminal penalties under RCW 19.290.070 shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.(2) Within two years of being convicted of a violation of any of the requirements of this chapter that are not subject to the criminal penalties under RCW 19.290.070, each subsequent violation shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars.[ 2007 c 377 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 19.290.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.090 - Exemptions from chapter.

RCW 19.290.090 Exemptions from chapter.The provisions of this chapter do not apply to transactions involving metal from the components of vehicles acquired by vehicle wreckers, hulk haulers, or scrap processors licensed under chapter 46.79 or 46.80 RCW, and acquired in accordance with those laws or transactions conducted by the following:(1) Motor vehicle dealers licensed under chapter 46.70 RCW;(2) Persons in the business of operating an automotive repair facility as defined under RCW 46.71.011; and(3) Persons in the business of buying or selling empty food and beverage containers, including metal food and beverage containers.[ 2013 c 322 § 11; 2008 c 233 § 8; 2007 c 377 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 19.290.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.100 - Scrap metal license—Penalties.

RCW 19.290.100 Scrap metal license—Penalties.(1) It is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of a scrap metal processor, scrap metal recycler, or scrap metal supplier without having first applied for and received a scrap metal license.(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a person or firm engaged in the unlawful activity described in this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.(b) A second or subsequent offense is a class C felony.[ 2013 c 322 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: "Sections 12 through 23 of this act take effect January 1, 2014." [ 2013 c 322 § 35.]Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: "The director of the department of licensing may take the necessary steps to ensure that sections 12 through 23 of this act are implemented on January 1, 2014." [ 2013 c 322 § 36.]
WA Rev Code § 19.290.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.110 - Scrap metal license—Application, renewal—Required information.

RCW 19.290.110 Scrap metal license—Application, renewal—Required information.Application for a scrap metal license or renewal of a scrap metal license shall be made on a form for this purpose, furnished by the department of licensing, and shall be signed by the license holder or his or her authorized agent and shall include the following information:(1) Name and address of the person, firm, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation under which name the business is to be conducted;(2) Names and residence address of all persons having an interest in the business or, if the owner is a corporation, the names and addresses of the officers thereof;(3) Certificate of approval of the chief executive officer or chief of police, or a designee, if the application is for a license within an incorporated city or town or, in any unincorporated area, the county legislative authority, the sheriff, or a designee, certifying that:(a) The applicant has an established place of business at the address shown on the application;(b) There are no known environmental, building code, zoning, or other land use regulation violations associated with the business being located at the address; and(c) In the case of a renewal of a scrap metal license, the applicant is in compliance with this chapter: PROVIDED, That an authorized representative of the department of licensing may make the certification described in this section in any instance;(4) Any other information that the department of licensing may require.[ 2013 c 322 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.120 - Scrap metal license application—Department of licensing to issue license—Display of certificate.

RCW 19.290.120 Scrap metal license application—Department of licensing to issue license—Display of certificate.The application, together with the required fee, shall be forwarded to the department of licensing. Upon receipt of the application the department shall, if the application is in order, issue a scrap metal license authorizing the processor, recycler, or supplier to do business as such and forward the fee to the state treasurer. Upon receiving the certificate, the owner shall cause it to be prominently displayed in the place of business, where it may be inspected by an investigating officer at any time. Every license must be issued in the name of the applicant and the holder thereof may not allow any other person to use the license.[ 2013 c 322 § 14.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.130 - Scrap metal license—Surety bond—Action for recovery.

RCW 19.290.130 Scrap metal license—Surety bond—Action for recovery.Before issuing a scrap metal license to a scrap metal processor or scrap metal recycler, the department of licensing shall require the applicant to file with the department a surety bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars, running to the state of Washington, and executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state of Washington. The bond shall be approved as to form by the attorney general and conditioned upon the licensee conducting the business in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Except as prohibited elsewhere in this chapter, any person who has suffered loss or damage by reason of fraud or gross negligence, or an intentional or reckless violation of the terms of this chapter, or misrepresentation on the part of the scrap metal processor or recycler, may institute an action for recovery against the licensee and surety upon the bond. However, the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall in no event exceed the amount of the bond.[ 2013 c 322 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.140 - Scrap metal license—Renewal—Surrender of license.

RCW 19.290.140 Scrap metal license—Renewal—Surrender of license.A license issued on the scrap metal license application remains in force until suspended or revoked and may be renewed annually upon reapplication and upon payment of the required fee. A licensee who fails or neglects to renew the license before the assigned expiration date shall pay the fee for an original scrap metal license as provided in this chapter.Whenever a scrap metal processor, recycler, or supplier ceases to do business as such or the license has been suspended or revoked, the licensee shall immediately surrender the license to the department of licensing.[ 2013 c 322 § 16.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.150 - License plates—Fee.

RCW 19.290.150 License plates—Fee.The licensee shall obtain a special set of license plates in addition to the regular licenses and plates required for the operation of such vehicles. The special plates must be displayed on vehicles owned and/or operated by the licensee and used in the conduct of the business. The fee for these plates shall be five dollars for the original plates and two dollars for each additional set of plates bearing the same license number. A licensee with more than one licensed location in the state may use special plates bearing the same license number for vehicles operated out of any of the licensed locations.[ 2013 c 322 § 17.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.160 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 19.290.160 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.[ 2013 c 322 § 18.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.170 - Cancellation of scrap metal license—Refusal of issuance.

RCW 19.290.170 Cancellation of scrap metal license—Refusal of issuance.If a person whose scrap metal license has previously been canceled for cause by the department of licensing files an application for a license to conduct business as a scrap metal processor, recycler, or supplier, or if the department is of the opinion that the application is not filed in good faith or that the application is filed by some person as a subterfuge for the real person in interest whose license has previously been canceled for cause, the department may refuse to issue the person a license to conduct business as a scrap metal processor, recycler, or supplier.[ 2013 c 322 § 19.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.180 - Director of licensing authorized to adopt rules and regulations, set license and renewal fees.

RCW 19.290.180 Director of licensing authorized to adopt rules and regulations, set license and renewal fees.(1) The director of licensing is hereby authorized to adopt reasonable rules and regulations not in conflict with provisions hereof for the proper operation and enforcement of this chapter.(2) The director shall set all license and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086.[ 2013 c 322 § 20.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.190 - Inspection of licensed premises and records—Certificate of inspection.

RCW 19.290.190 Inspection of licensed premises and records—Certificate of inspection.The chiefs of police, the county sheriffs, and the Washington state patrol may make periodic inspection of the licensee's licensed premises and records provided for in this chapter during normal business hours, and furnish a certificate of inspection to the department of licensing in such manner as may be determined by the department. In any instance, an authorized representative of the department may make the inspection. Licensees are subject to unannounced periodic inspections, as described in this section.[ 2013 c 322 § 21.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.200 - State preemption.

RCW 19.290.200 State preemption.The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of regulation of scrap metal processors, recyclers, or suppliers within the boundaries of the state. Any political subdivision in this state may enact or enforce only those laws and ordinances relating to the regulation of scrap metal processors, recyclers, or suppliers that are specifically authorized by state law and are consistent with this chapter. Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the authority of any political subdivision to impose generally applicable zoning, land use, permitting, general business licensing, environmental, and health and safety requirements or authorized business taxes upon scrap metal processors, recyclers, or suppliers within their jurisdictions. Local ordinances pertaining specifically to scrap metal processors, recyclers, or suppliers shall have the same or lesser penalty as provided for by state law. Local scrap metal laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of state law shall not be enacted and are hereby preempted and repealed, regardless of the code, charter, or home rule status of such political subdivision.[ 2013 c 322 § 22.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.210 - Subpoenas.

RCW 19.290.210 Subpoenas.(1) In addition to the powers granted in chapter 18.235 RCW, the department of licensing or its authorized agent may examine or subpoena any persons, books, papers, records, data, vehicles, or metal property bearing upon the investigation or proceeding under this chapter.(2) The persons subpoenaed may be required to testify and produce any books, papers, records, data, vehicles, or metal property that the director of licensing deems relevant or material to the inquiry.(3) The director of the department of licensing or an authorized agent may administer an oath to the person required to testify, and a person giving false testimony after the administration of the oath is guilty of perjury in the first degree under RCW 9A.72.020.(4)(a) Any authorized representative of the director of the department of licensing may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or the county where the subpoenaed records or documents are located, or in Thurston county. The application must:(i) State that an order is sought pursuant to this subsection;(ii) Adequately specify the records, documents, or testimony; and(iii) Declare under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawfully authorized purpose related to an investigation within the department's authority and that the subpoenaed documents or testimony are reasonably related to an investigation within the department's authority.(b) Where the application under this subsection is made to the satisfaction of the court, the court must issue an order approving the subpoena. An order under this subsection constitutes authority of law for the agency to subpoena the records or testimony.(c) Any authorized representative of the director of the department of licensing may seek approval and a court may issue an order under this subsection without prior notice to any person, including the person to whom the subpoena is directed and the person who is the subject of an investigation.(5) Any records created or produced under this section are exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.[ 2013 c 322 § 23.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2013 c 322 §§ 12-23: See notes following RCW 19.290.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.290.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.220 - Scrap theft alert system.

RCW 19.290.220 Scrap theft alert system.(1) Law enforcement agencies may register with the scrap theft alert system that is maintained and provided at no charge to users by the institute of scrap recycling industries, incorporated, or its successor organization, to receive alerts regarding thefts of private, nonferrous, or commercial metal property in the relevant geographic area.(2) Any business licensed under this chapter shall:(a) Sign up with the scrap theft alert system that is maintained and provided at no charge to users by the institute of scrap recycling industries, incorporated, or its successor organization, to receive alerts regarding thefts of private, nonferrous, or commercial metal property in the relevant geographic area;(b) Download the scrap metal theft alerts generated by the scrap theft alert system on a daily basis;(c) Use the alerts to identify potentially stolen commercial metal property, nonferrous metal property, and private metal property; and(d) Maintain for ninety days copies of any theft alerts received and downloaded pursuant to this section.[ 2013 c 322 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 19.290.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.240 - Chapter to be liberally construed.

RCW 19.290.240 Chapter to be liberally construed.The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that traffic in stolen private metal property or nonferrous metal property may be prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of processing, recycling, or supplying scrap metal in this state and reliable persons may be encouraged to engage in businesses of processing, recycling, or supplying scrap metal in this state.[ 2013 c 322 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 19.290.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.290 - Metal Property.|19.290.250 - No-buy list database program—Scrap metal business to determine if customer is listed.

RCW 19.290.250 No-buy list database program—Scrap metal business to determine if customer is listed.A scrap metal business shall, before completing any transaction under this chapter, determine whether such customer is listed in the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs no-buy list database program established and made available under RCW 43.43.885.[ 2013 c 322 § 32.]
WA Rev Code § 19.295.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.295 - Estate Distribution Documents.|19.295.005 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 19.295.005 Findings—Intent.The legislature finds the practice of using "living trusts" as a marketing tool by persons who are not authorized to practice law, who are not acting directly under the supervision of a person authorized to practice law, who are not a financial institution, or who are not properly credentialed and regulated professionals as specified under RCW 19.295.020 (5) and (6) for purposes of gathering information for the preparation of an estate distribution document to be a deceptive means of obtaining personal asset information and of developing and generating leads for sales to senior citizens. The legislature further finds that this practice endangers the financial security of consumers and may frustrate their estate planning objectives. Therefore, the legislature intends to prohibit the marketing of services related to preparation of estate distribution documents by persons who are not authorized to practice law or who are not a financial institution.This chapter is not intended to limit consumers from obtaining legitimate estate planning documents, including "living trusts," from those authorized to practice law; but is intended to prohibit persons not licensed to engage in the practice of law from the unscrupulous practice of marketing legal documents as a means of targeting senior citizens for financial exploitation.[ 2009 c 113 § 1; 2007 c 67 § 1.]