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WA Rev Code § 19.182.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.182 - Fair Credit Reporting Act.|19.182.900 - Short title—1993 c 476.

RCW 19.182.900 Short title—1993 c 476.This chapter shall be known as the Fair Credit Reporting Act.[ 1993 c 476 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 19.182.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.182 - Fair Credit Reporting Act.|19.182.902 - Effective date—1993 c 476.

RCW 19.182.902 Effective date—1993 c 476.This act takes effect January 1, 1994.[ 1993 c 476 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 19.184.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.184 - Wheelchairs.|19.184.020 - Warranty—Implied.

RCW 19.184.020 Warranty—Implied.A manufacturer who sells a wheelchair to a consumer, either directly or through a wheelchair dealer, shall furnish the consumer with an express warranty for the wheelchair. The duration of the express warranty must be for at least one year after the first delivery of the wheelchair to the consumer. If the manufacturer fails to furnish an express warranty as required under this section, the wheelchair is covered by an implied warranty as if the manufacturer had furnished an express warranty to the consumer as required under this section.[ 1995 c 14 § 2; 1994 c 104 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 19.184.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.184 - Wheelchairs.|19.184.040 - Rights or remedies not limited.

RCW 19.184.040 Rights or remedies not limited.This chapter does not limit rights or remedies available under other law to a consumer.[ 1994 c 104 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 19.184.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.184 - Wheelchairs.|19.184.050 - Consumer waiver void.

RCW 19.184.050 Consumer waiver void.A waiver by a consumer of rights under this section is void.[ 1994 c 104 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 19.184.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.184 - Wheelchairs.|19.184.060 - Action for damages—Pecuniary loss doubled—Costs, disbursements, attorneys' fees, equitable relief.

RCW 19.184.060 Action for damages—Pecuniary loss doubled—Costs, disbursements, attorneys' fees, equitable relief.In addition to pursuing another remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover damages caused by a violation of this chapter. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in an action under this section twice the amount of pecuniary loss, together with costs, disbursements, reasonable attorneys' fees, and equitable relief that the court determines is appropriate.[ 1994 c 104 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 19.186.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.186 - Roofing and Siding Contractors and Salespersons.|19.186.005 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 19.186.005 Findings—Intent.The legislature finds that many homeowners are solicited by siding and roofing contractors to purchase home improvements. Some contractors misrepresent the financing terms or the cost of the improvements, preventing the homeowner from making an informed decision about whether the improvements are affordable. The result is that many homeowners face financial hardship including the loss of their homes through foreclosure. The legislature declares that this is a matter of public interest. It is the intent of the legislature to establish rules of business practice for roofing and siding contractors to promote honesty and fair dealing with homeowners.[ 1994 c 285 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 19.186.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.186 - Roofing and Siding Contractors and Salespersons.|19.186.020 - Written contract—Requirements—Right to rescind—Notice.

RCW 19.186.020 Written contract—Requirements—Right to rescind—Notice.A roofing or siding contract shall be in writing. A copy of the contract shall be given to the homeowner at the time the homeowner signs the contract. The contract shall be typed or printed legibly and contain the following provisions:(1) An itemized list of all work to be performed;(2) The grade, quality, or brand name of materials to be used;(3) The dollar amount of the contract;(4) The name and address of the roofing or siding salesperson;(5) The name, address, and contractor's registration number of the roofing or siding contractor;(6) A statement as to whether all or part of the work is to be subcontracted to another person;(7) The contract shall require the homeowner to disclose whether he or she intends to obtain a loan in order to pay for all or part of the amount due under the contract;(8) If the customer indicates that he or she intends to obtain a loan to pay for a portion of the roofing or siding contract, the homeowner shall have the right to rescind the contract within three business days of receiving truth-in-lending disclosures or three business days of receiving written notification that the loan application was denied, whichever date is later; and(9) The contract shall provide the following notice in ten-point boldface type in capital letters:"CUSTOMER'S RIGHT TO CANCELIF YOU HAVE INDICATED IN THIS CONTRACT THAT YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN A LOAN TO PAY FOR ALL OR PART OF THE WORK SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE YOUR MIND AND CANCEL THIS CONTRACT WITHIN THREE DAYS OF THE DATE WHEN THE LENDER PROVIDES YOU WITH YOUR TRUTH-IN-LENDING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR THE DATE WHEN YOU RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR LOAN WAS DENIED.BE SURE THAT ALL PROMISES MADE BY YOUR CONTRACTOR ARE PUT IN WRITING BEFORE YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT."[ 1994 c 285 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 19.186.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.186 - Roofing and Siding Contractors and Salespersons.|19.186.030 - Waiting period to begin work if customer obtaining loan—Effect.

RCW 19.186.030 Waiting period to begin work if customer obtaining loan—Effect.If the customer indicates that he or she intends to obtain a loan to pay for all or part of the cost of the roofing or siding contract, the roofing or siding contractor shall not begin work until after the homeowner's rescission rights provided in RCW 19.186.020(9) have expired. If the roofing or siding contractor commences work under the contract before the homeowner's rescission rights have expired, the roofing or siding contractor or salesperson shall be prohibited from enforcing terms of the contract, including claims for labor or materials, in a court of law and shall terminate any security interest or statutory lien created under the transaction within twenty days of receiving written rescission of the contract from the customer.[ 1994 c 285 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 19.186.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.186 - Roofing and Siding Contractors and Salespersons.|19.186.040 - Liability of contract purchaser or assignee—Notice.

RCW 19.186.040 Liability of contract purchaser or assignee—Notice.A person who purchases or is otherwise assigned a roofing or siding contract shall be subject to all claims and defenses with respect to the contract that the homeowner could assert against the siding or roofing contractor or salesperson. A person who sells or otherwise assigns a roofing or siding contract shall include a prominent notice of the potential liability under this section.[ 1994 c 285 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 19.186.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.186 - Roofing and Siding Contractors and Salespersons.|19.186.050 - Violation—Consumer protection act.

RCW 19.186.050 Violation—Consumer protection act.The legislature finds and declares that a violation of this chapter substantially affects the public interest and is an unfair and deceptive act or practice and unfair method of competition in the conduct of trade or commerce as set forth under chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 1994 c 285 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 19.186.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.186 - Roofing and Siding Contractors and Salespersons.|19.186.060 - Liability for failure to comply with chapter.

RCW 19.186.060 Liability for failure to comply with chapter.A roofing or siding contractor or salesperson who fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter shall be liable to the homeowner for any actual damages sustained by the person as a result of the failure. Nothing in this section shall limit any cause of action or remedy available under RCW 19.186.050 or chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 1994 c 285 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 19.188.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.188 - Electronic Media Violence.|19.188.010 - Finding.

RCW 19.188.010 Finding.The legislature finds that, to the extent that electronic media, including television, motion pictures, video games, and entertainment uses of virtual reality are conducive to increased violent behaviors, especially in children, the state has a duty to protect the public health and safety.Many parents, educators, and others are concerned about protecting children and youth from the negative influences of the media, and want more information about media content and more control over media contact with their children.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 801.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
WA Rev Code § 19.188.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.188 - Electronic Media Violence.|19.188.020 - Television time/channel locks.

RCW 19.188.020 Television time/channel locks.All new televisions sold in this state after January 1, 1995, shall be equipped with a time/channel lock or shall be sold with an offer to the customer to purchase a channel blocking device, or other device that enables a person to regulate a child's access to unwanted television programming. All cable television companies shall make available to all customers at the company's cost the opportunity to purchase a channel blocking device, or other device that enables a person to regulate a child's access to unwanted television programming. The commercial television sellers and cable television companies shall offer time/channel locks to their customers, when these devices are available. Notice of this availability shall be clearly made to all existing customers and to all new customers at the time of their signing up for service.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 803.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
WA Rev Code § 19.188.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.188 - Electronic Media Violence.|19.188.030 - Library access policies.

RCW 19.188.030 Library access policies.The legislature finds that, as a matter of public health and safety, access by minors to violent videos and violent video games is the responsibility of parents and guardians.Public libraries, with the exception of university, college, and community college libraries, shall establish policies on minors' access to violent videos and violent video games. Libraries shall make their policies known to the public in their communities.Each library system shall formulate its own policies, and may, in its discretion, include public hearings, consultation with community networks as defined under chapter 70.190 RCW, or consultation with the Washington library association in the development of its policies.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 806.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
WA Rev Code § 19.188.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.188 - Electronic Media Violence.|19.188.040 - Video game rating system—Video game retailers shall post signs—Location—Information.

RCW 19.188.040 Video game rating system—Video game retailers shall post signs—Location—Information.(1) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section.(a) "Video game" means an object or device that stores recorded data or instructions, receives data or instructions generated by a person who uses it, and, by processing the data or instructions, creates an interactive game capable of being played, viewed, or experienced on or through a computer, gaming system, console, or other technology.(b) "Video game retailer" means a person who sells or rents video games to the public.(c) "Point of sale" means the location in the retail establishment at which a transaction occurs resulting in the sale or rental of a video game.(2) Every video game retailer shall post signs providing information to consumers about the existence of a nationally recognized video game rating system, or notifying consumers that a rating system is available, to aid in the selection of a game if such a rating system is in existence.(3) The signs shall be posted within the retail establishment in prominent areas near the video game displays and points of sale. The signs and lettering shall be clearly visible to consumers at these locations.(4) A video game retailer shall make available to consumers, upon request, information that explains the video game rating system.[ 2005 c 230 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 19.190.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.190 - Commercial Electronic Mail.|19.190.020 - Unpermitted or misleading electronic mail—Prohibition.

RCW 19.190.020 Unpermitted or misleading electronic mail—Prohibition.(1) No person may initiate the transmission, conspire with another to initiate the transmission, or assist the transmission, of a commercial electronic mail message from a computer located in Washington or to an electronic mail address that the sender knows, or has reason to know, is held by a Washington resident that:(a) Uses a third party's internet domain name without permission of the third party, or otherwise misrepresents or obscures any information in identifying the point of origin or the transmission path of a commercial electronic mail message; or(b) Contains false or misleading information in the subject line.(2) For purposes of this section, a person knows that the intended recipient of a commercial electronic mail message is a Washington resident if that information is available, upon request, from the registrant of the internet domain name contained in the recipient's electronic mail address.[ 1999 c 289 § 2; 1998 c 149 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 19.190.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.190 - Commercial Electronic Mail.|19.190.030 - Unpermitted or misleading electronic mail—Violation of consumer protection act.

RCW 19.190.030 Unpermitted or misleading electronic mail—Violation of consumer protection act.(1) It is a violation of the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW, to conspire with another person to initiate the transmission or to initiate the transmission of a commercial electronic mail message that:(a) Uses a third party's internet domain name without permission of the third party, or otherwise misrepresents or obscures any information in identifying the point of origin or the transmission path of a commercial electronic mail message; or(b) Contains false or misleading information in the subject line.(2) It is a violation of the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW, to assist in the transmission of a commercial electronic mail message, when the person providing the assistance knows, or consciously avoids knowing, that the initiator of the commercial electronic mail message is engaged, or intends to engage, in any act or practice that violates the consumer protection act.(3) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 1999 c 289 § 3; 1998 c 149 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 19.190.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.190 - Commercial Electronic Mail.|19.190.040 - Violations—Damages.

RCW 19.190.040 Violations—Damages.(1) Damages to the recipient of a commercial electronic mail message or a commercial electronic text message sent in violation of this chapter are five hundred dollars, or actual damages, whichever is greater.(2) Damages to an interactive computer service resulting from a violation of this chapter are one thousand dollars, or actual damages, whichever is greater.[ 2003 c 137 § 5; 1998 c 149 § 5.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 137: See note following RCW 19.190.060.
WA Rev Code § 19.190.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.190 - Commercial Electronic Mail.|19.190.050 - Blocking of commercial electronic mail by interactive computer service—Immunity from liability.

RCW 19.190.050 Blocking of commercial electronic mail by interactive computer service—Immunity from liability.(1) An interactive computer service may, upon its own initiative, block the receipt or transmission through its service of any commercial electronic mail that it reasonably believes is, or will be, sent in violation of this chapter.(2) No interactive computer service may be held liable for any action voluntarily taken in good faith to block the receipt or transmission through its service of any commercial electronic mail which it reasonably believes is, or will be, sent in violation of this chapter.[ 1998 c 149 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 19.190.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.190 - Commercial Electronic Mail.|19.190.060 - Commercial electronic text message—Prohibition on initiation or assistance—Violation of consumer protection act.

RCW 19.190.060 Commercial electronic text message—Prohibition on initiation or assistance—Violation of consumer protection act.(1) No person conducting business in the state may initiate or assist in the transmission of an electronic commercial text message to a telephone number assigned to a Washington resident for cellular telephone or pager service that is equipped with short message capability or any similar capability allowing the transmission of text messages.(2) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this section are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this section is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 2003 c 137 § 3.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 137: "The legislature recognizes that the number of unsolicited commercial text messages sent to cellular telephones and pagers is increasing. This practice is raising serious concerns on the part of cellular telephone and pager subscribers. These unsolicited messages often result in costs to the cellular telephone and pager subscribers in that they pay for use when a message is received through their devices. The limited memory of these devices can be exhausted by unwanted text messages resulting in the inability to receive necessary and expected messages.The legislature intents [intends] to limit the practice of sending unsolicited commercial text messages to cellular telephone or pager numbers in Washington." [ 2003 c 137 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 19.190.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.190 - Commercial Electronic Mail.|19.190.070 - Commercial electronic text message—When allowed.

RCW 19.190.070 Commercial electronic text message—When allowed.(1) It is not a violation of RCW 19.190.060 if:(a) The commercial electronic text message is transmitted at the direction of a person offering cellular telephone or pager service to the person's existing subscriber at no cost to the subscriber unless the subscriber has indicated that he or she is not willing to receive further commercial text messages from the person; or(b) The unsolicited commercial electronic text message is transmitted by a person to a subscriber and the subscriber has clearly and affirmatively consented in advance to receive these text messages.(2) No person offering cellular or pager service may be held liable for serving merely as an intermediary between the sender and the recipient of a commercial electronic text message sent in violation of this chapter unless the person is assisting in the transmission of the commercial electronic text message.[ 2003 c 137 § 4.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 137: See note following RCW 19.190.060.
WA Rev Code § 19.190.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.190 - Commercial Electronic Mail.|19.190.080 - Personally identifying information—Violation of chapter.

RCW 19.190.080 Personally identifying information—Violation of chapter.It is a violation of this chapter to solicit, request, or take any action to induce a person to provide personally identifying information by means of a web page, electronic mail message, or otherwise using the internet by representing oneself, either directly or by implication, to be another person, without the authority or approval of such other person.[ 2005 c 378 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—2005 c 378: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2005 c 378 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 19.190.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.190 - Commercial Electronic Mail.|19.190.090 - Civil actions.

RCW 19.190.090 Civil actions.(1) A person who is injured under this chapter may bring a civil action in the superior court to enjoin further violations, and to seek up to five hundred dollars per violation, or actual damages, whichever is greater. A person who seeks damages under this subsection may only bring an action against a person or entity that directly violates RCW 19.190.080.(2) A person engaged in the business of providing internet access service to the public, an owner of a web page, or trademark owner who is adversely affected by reason of a violation of RCW 19.190.080, may bring an action against a person who violates RCW 19.190.080 to:(a) Enjoin further violations of RCW 19.190.080; and(b) Recover the greater of actual damages or five thousand dollars per violation of RCW 19.190.080.(3) In an action under subsection (2) of this section, a court may increase the damages up to three times the damages allowed by subsection (2) of this section if the defendant has engaged in a pattern and practice of violating this section. The court may award costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to a prevailing party.[ 2005 c 378 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—2005 c 378: See note following RCW 19.190.080.
WA Rev Code § 19.190.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.190 - Commercial Electronic Mail.|19.190.100 - Violation—Consumer protection act.

RCW 19.190.100 Violation—Consumer protection act.The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business, and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 2005 c 378 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—2005 c 378: See note following RCW 19.190.080.