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WA Rev Code § 18.27.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.060 - Certificate of registration—Issuance, duration, renewal—Suspension.

RCW 18.27.060 Certificate of registration—Issuance, duration, renewal—Suspension.(1) A certificate of registration shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed on or before the expiration date. The department shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration upon compliance with the registration requirements of this chapter.(2) If the department approves an application, it shall issue a certificate of registration to the applicant.(3) If a contractor's surety bond or other security has an unsatisfied judgment against it or is canceled, or if the contractor's insurance policy is canceled, the contractor's registration shall be automatically suspended on the effective date of the impairment or cancellation. The department shall mail notice of the suspension to the contractor's address on the certificate of registration within two days after suspension using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed.(4) Renewal of registration is valid on the date the department receives the required fee and proof of bond and liability insurance, if sent by certified mail or other means requiring proof of delivery. The receipt or proof of delivery shall serve as the contractor's proof of renewed registration until he or she receives verification from the department.(5) The department shall immediately suspend the certificate of registration of a contractor who has been certified by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a visitation order as provided in RCW 74.20A.320. The certificate of registration shall not be reissued or renewed unless the person provides to the department a release from the department of social and health services stating that he or she is in compliance with the order and the person has continued to meet all other requirements for certification during the suspension.[ 2020 c 153 § 21; 2011 c 301 § 1; 2006 c 185 § 14; 2001 c 159 § 5. Prior: 1997 c 314 § 6; 1997 c 58 § 817; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 19; 1977 ex.s. c 61 § 1; 1963 c 77 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 153 §§ 21, 22, and 28: "Sections 21, 22, and 28 of this act take effect January 1, 2021." [ 2020 c 153 § 29.]Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.062 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.062 - Inspection by department—Subcontractor list—Certificate of registration.

RCW 18.27.062 Inspection by department—Subcontractor list—Certificate of registration.A contractor must maintain and have available for inspection by the department a list of all direct subcontractors and a copy of their certificate of registration.[ 2009 c 432 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.065 - Partnership or joint venture deemed registered, when.

RCW 18.27.065 Partnership or joint venture deemed registered, when.A partnership or joint venture shall be deemed registered under this chapter if any one of the general partners or venturers whose name appears in the name under which the partnership or venture does business is registered.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 16.]NOTES:Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.070 - Fees.

RCW 18.27.070 Fees.The department shall charge fees for issuance, renewal, and reinstatement of certificates of registration; and changes of name, address, or business structure. The department shall set the fees by rule.The entire amount of the fees are to be used solely to cover the full cost of issuing certificates, filing papers and notices, and administering and enforcing this chapter. The costs shall include reproduction, travel, per diem, and administrative and legal support costs.[ 1997 c 314 § 7; 1983 c 74 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 66 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 153 § 5; 1967 c 126 § 2; 1963 c 77 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 66: "This 1977 amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1977." [ 1977 ex.s. c 66 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.075 - Fees for issuing or renewing certificate of registration.

RCW 18.27.075 Fees for issuing or renewing certificate of registration.The department shall charge a fee of one hundred dollars for issuing or renewing a certificate of registration during the 2001-2003 biennium. The department shall revise this amount at least once every two years for the purpose of recognizing economic changes as reflected by the fiscal growth factor under chapter 43.135 RCW.[ 2001 c 159 § 14; 1983 c 74 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.080 - Registration prerequisite to suit.

RCW 18.27.080 Registration prerequisite to suit.No person engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of a contractor may bring or maintain any action in any court of this state for the collection of compensation for the performance of any work or for breach of any contract for which registration is required under this chapter without alleging and proving that he or she was a duly registered contractor and held a current and valid certificate of registration at the time he or she contracted for the performance of such work or entered into such contract. For the purposes of this section, the court shall not find a contractor in substantial compliance with the registration requirements of this chapter unless: (1) The department has on file the information required by RCW 18.27.030; (2) the contractor has at all times had in force a current bond or other security as required by RCW 18.27.040; and (3) the contractor has at all times had in force current insurance as required by RCW 18.27.050. In determining under this section whether a contractor is in substantial compliance with the registration requirements of this chapter, the court shall take into consideration the length of time during which the contractor did not hold a valid certificate of registration.[ 2011 c 336 § 474; 2007 c 436 § 5; 1988 c 285 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 118 § 3; 1963 c 77 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.102 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.102 - Unlawful advertising—Liability.

RCW 18.27.102 Unlawful advertising—Liability.When determining a violation of RCW 18.27.100, the director and administrative law judge shall hold responsible the person who purchased or offered to purchase the advertising.[ 1993 c 454 § 4; 1987 c 362 § 4.]NOTES:Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.104 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.104 - Unlawful advertising—Citations.

RCW 18.27.104 Unlawful advertising—Citations.(1) If, upon investigation, the director or the director's designee has probable cause to believe that a person holding a registration, an applicant for registration, or a person acting in the capacity of a contractor who is not otherwise exempted from this chapter, has violated RCW 18.27.100 by unlawfully advertising for work covered by this chapter, the department may issue a citation containing an order of correction. Such order shall require the violator to cease the unlawful advertising.(2) If the person to whom a citation is issued under subsection (1) of this section notifies the department in writing that he or she contests the citation, the department shall afford an opportunity for an adjudicative proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2007 c 436 § 7; 1997 c 314 § 10; 1989 c 175 § 61; 1987 c 362 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.110 - Building permits—Verification of registration required—Responsibilities of issuing entity—Penalties.

RCW 18.27.110 Building permits—Verification of registration required—Responsibilities of issuing entity—Penalties.(1) No city, town or county shall issue a construction building permit for work which is to be done by any contractor required to be registered under this chapter without verification that such contractor is currently registered as required by law. When such verification is made, nothing contained in this section is intended to be, nor shall be construed to create, or form the basis for any liability under this chapter on the part of any city, town or county, or its officers, employees or agents. However, failure to verify the contractor registration number results in liability to the city, town, or county to a penalty to be imposed according to *RCW 18.27.100(7)(a).(2) At the time of issuing the building permit, all cities, towns, or counties are responsible for:(a) Printing the contractor registration number on the building permit; and(b) Providing a written notice to the building permit applicant informing them of contractor registration laws and the potential risk and monetary liability to the homeowner for using an unregistered contractor.(3) If a building permit is obtained by an applicant or contractor who falsifies information to obtain an exemption provided under RCW 18.27.090, the building permit shall be forfeited.[ 1997 c 314 § 11; 1993 c 454 § 5; 1986 c 197 § 14; 1967 c 126 § 4.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 18.27.100 was amended by 2008 c 120 § 2, changing subsection (7)(a) to subsection (8)(a).Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.111 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.111 - Public works, contracts with unregistered contractors prohibited.

RCW 18.27.111 Public works, contracts with unregistered contractors prohibited.See RCW 39.06.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.117 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.117 - Violations relating to mobile/manufactured homes.

RCW 18.27.117 Violations relating to mobile/manufactured homes.The legislature finds that setting up and siting mobile/manufactured homes must be done properly for the health, safety, and enjoyment of the occupants. Therefore, when any of the following cause a health and safety risk to the occupants of a mobile/manufactured home, or severely hinder the use and enjoyment of the mobile/manufactured home, a violation of RCW 19.86.020 shall have occurred:(1) The mobile/manufactured home has been improperly installed by a contractor registered under chapter 18.27 RCW, or a mobile/manufactured dealer or manufacturer licensed under chapter 46.70 RCW;(2) A warranty given under chapter 18.27 RCW or chapter 46.70 RCW has not been fulfilled by the person or business giving the warranty; and(3) A bonding company that issues a bond under chapter 18.27 RCW or chapter 46.70 RCW does not reasonably and professionally investigate and resolve claims made by injured parties.[ 1997 c 314 § 13; 1987 c 313 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.120 - List of registered contractors—Availability, fee.

RCW 18.27.120 List of registered contractors—Availability, fee.(1) The department shall compile a list of all contractors registered under this chapter and update the list at least bimonthly. The list shall be considered as public record information and shall be available to the public upon request: PROVIDED, That the department may charge a reasonable fee under RCW 42.56.120.(2) The department shall inform any person, firm, or corporation, if a contractor is registered, and if a contractor is bonded or insured, without charge except for a reasonable fee under RCW 42.56.120 for copies made.[ 2005 c 274 § 221; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 20; 1973 1st ex.s. c 153 § 7; 1972 ex.s. c 118 § 5.]NOTES:Fees, generally: RCW 18.27.070.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.125 - Rules.

RCW 18.27.125 Rules.The director shall adopt rules in compliance with chapter 34.05 RCW to effect the purposes of this chapter.[ 1986 c 197 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.130 - Chapter exclusive—Certain authority of cities and towns not limited or abridged.

RCW 18.27.130 Chapter exclusive—Certain authority of cities and towns not limited or abridged.The provisions of this chapter relating to the registration or licensing of any person, firm, or corporation, including the requirement of a bond with the state of Washington named as obligee therein and the collection of a fee therefor, shall be exclusive and no political subdivision of the state of Washington shall require or issue any registrations, licenses, or bonds nor charge any fee for the same or a similar purpose: PROVIDED, That nothing herein shall limit or abridge the authority of any city or town to levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee levied upon all businesses, or to levy a tax based upon gross business conducted by any firm within said city: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That nothing herein shall limit the authority of any city or town with respect to contractors not required to be registered under this chapter.[ 1972 ex.s. c 118 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.140 - Purpose.

RCW 18.27.140 Purpose.It is the purpose of this chapter to afford protection to the public including all persons, firms, and corporations furnishing labor, materials, or equipment to a contractor from unreliable, fraudulent, financially irresponsible, or incompetent contractors.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 21; 1973 1st ex.s. c 161 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.200 - Violation—Infraction.

RCW 18.27.200 Violation—Infraction.(1) It is a violation of this chapter and an infraction for any contractor to:(a) Advertise, offer to do work, submit a bid, or perform any work as a contractor without being registered as required by this chapter;(b) Advertise, offer to do work, submit a bid, or perform any work as a contractor when the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked;(c) Transfer a valid registration to an unregistered contractor or allow an unregistered contractor to work under a registration issued to another contractor;(d) If the contractor is a [plumbing] contractor as defined in RCW 18.106.010, violate RCW 18.106.320; or(e) Subcontract to, or use, an unregistered contractor.(2) Each day that a contractor works without being registered as required by this chapter, works while the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked, or works under a registration issued to another contractor is a separate infraction. Each worksite at which a contractor works without being registered as required by this chapter, works while the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked, or works under a registration issued to another contractor is a separate infraction.[ 2007 c 436 § 9; 2002 c 82 § 6; 1997 c 314 § 14; 1993 c 454 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 1.]NOTES:Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: "Sections 1 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1984." [ 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 24.]Prohibited acts—Criminal penalties: RCW 18.27.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.205 - Violations or infractions—Penalties—Subject to RCW 39.12.055.

RCW 18.27.205 Violations or infractions—Penalties—Subject to RCW 39.12.055.A contractor found to have committed an infraction or violation under this chapter for performing work as an unregistered contractor shall, in addition to any penalties under this chapter, be subject to the penalties in RCW 39.12.055.[ 2008 c 120 § 4.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—2008 c 120: See notes following RCW 18.27.030.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.210 - Violations—Investigations—Evidence.

RCW 18.27.210 Violations—Investigations—Evidence.(1) The director shall appoint compliance inspectors to investigate alleged or apparent violations of this chapter.(a) The director, or authorized compliance inspector, upon presentation of appropriate credentials, may inspect and investigate jobsites at which a contractor had bid or presently is working to determine whether the contractor is registered in accordance with this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter or whether there is a violation of this chapter.(b) Upon request of the compliance inspector of the department, a contractor or an employee of the contractor shall provide information identifying the contractor.(c) The director or the director's authorized representative may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to any jobsite at which a contractor is presently working. The court may, upon such an application, issue a search warrant for the purpose requested. The costs for obtaining the search warrant must be added to the penalty for a violation of this chapter if such a violation becomes final.(2) If the employee of an unregistered contractor is cited by a compliance inspector, that employee is cited as the agent of the employer-contractor, and issuance of the infraction to the employee is notice to the employer-contractor that the contractor is in violation of this chapter. An employee who is cited by a compliance inspector shall not be liable for any of the alleged violations contained in the citation unless the employee is also the contractor.[ 2007 c 436 § 10; 1993 c 454 § 8; 1987 c 419 § 2; 1986 c 197 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 2.]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 § 18.27.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.215 - Authority of director—Evidence.

RCW 18.27.215 Authority of director—Evidence.If he or she has reason to believe there has been a violation of this chapter, the director and the director's authorized representatives may issue subpoenas to enforce the production and examination of any of the following, whether written or electronic: A listing of the contractors working on the property; contracts between the contractor and any suppliers or subcontractors; and any other information necessary to enforce this chapter. The subpoena may be issued only if a contractor fails to provide the above information when requested by the department. The superior court has the power to enforce such a subpoena by proper proceedings. This section applies to registered and unregistered contractors.[ 2007 c 436 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.220 - Investigations—Penalty for failure to identify contractor.

RCW 18.27.220 Investigations—Penalty for failure to identify contractor.Wilful refusal to provide information identifying a contractor as required by RCW 18.27.210 is a misdemeanor.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
WA Rev Code § 18.27.225 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.225 - Violations—Restraining orders—Injunctions.

RCW 18.27.225 Violations—Restraining orders—Injunctions.(1) If, upon inspection or investigation, the director or authorized compliance inspector reasonably believes that a contractor has failed to register in accordance with this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, the director shall issue an order immediately restraining further construction work at the jobsite by the contractor. The order shall describe the specific violation that necessitated issuance of the restraining order. The contractor or representative to whom the restraining order is directed may request a hearing before an administrative law judge, such hearing to be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. A request for hearing shall not stay the effect of the restraining order.(2) In addition to and after having invoked the powers of restraint vested in the director as provided in subsection (1) of this section, the director, through the attorney general, may petition the superior court of the state of Washington to enjoin any activity in violation of this chapter. A prima facie case for issuance of an injunction shall be established by affidavits and supporting documentation demonstrating that a restraining order was served upon the contractor and that the contractor continued to work after service of the order. Upon the filing of the petition, the superior court shall have jurisdiction to grant injunctive or other appropriate relief, pending the outcome of enforcement proceedings under this chapter, or to enforce restraining orders issued by the director. If the contractor fails to comply with any court order, the director shall request the attorney general to petition the superior court for an order holding the contractor in contempt of court and for any other appropriate relief.[ 1987 c 419 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.27.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.|18.27.230 - Notice of infraction—Service.

RCW 18.27.230 Notice of infraction—Service.The department may issue a notice of infraction if the department reasonably believes that the contractor has committed an infraction under this chapter. A notice of infraction issued under this section shall be personally served on the contractor named in the notice by the department's compliance inspectors or service can be made using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed directed to the contractor named in the notice of infraction at the contractor's last known address of record. If the contractor named in the notice of infraction is a firm or corporation, the notice may be personally served on any employee of the firm or corporation. If a notice of infraction is personally served upon an employee of a firm or corporation, the department shall send a copy of the notice using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the contractor if the department is able to obtain the contractor's address.[ 2011 c 301 § 2; 2007 c 436 § 12; 1997 c 314 § 15; 1993 c 454 § 9; 1986 c 197 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 3.]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.