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WA Rev Code § 19.09.276 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.276 - Waiver of rule-set penalties—Notice by organization seeking relief—Investigation.

RCW 19.09.276 Waiver of rule-set penalties—Notice by organization seeking relief—Investigation.The secretary may waive penalties that have been set by rule and assessed by the secretary due from a registered entity previously in good standing that would otherwise be penalized. An entity desiring to seek relief under this section must, within fifteen days of discovery of the missed filing or lapse by its officers, directors, or other persons responsible for the missed filing or lapse, notify the secretary in writing. The notification must include the name and mailing address of the organization, the organization's officer to whom correspondence should be sent, and a statement under oath by a responsible officer of the organization, setting forth the nature of the missed filing or lapse, the circumstances giving rise to the missed filing or lapse, and the relief sought. Upon receipt of the notice, the secretary shall investigate the circumstances of the missed filing or lapse. If the secretary is satisfied that sufficient exigent or mitigating circumstances exist, that the entity has demonstrated good faith and a reasonable attempt to comply with the applicable charitable solicitation statute of this state, the secretary may issue an order allowing relief from the penalty. If the secretary determines the request does not comply with the requirements for relief, the secretary shall deny the relief and state the reasons for the denial. Notwithstanding chapter 34.05 RCW, a denial of relief by the secretary is not reviewable.[ 2011 c 199 § 20; 1994 c 287 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.277 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.277 - Violations—Attorney general—Cease and desist order—Temporary order.

RCW 19.09.277 Violations—Attorney general—Cease and desist order—Temporary order.If it appears to the attorney general that an entity has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, the attorney general may, in the attorney general's discretion, issue an order directing the entity to cease and desist from continuing the act or practice. Reasonable notice of and opportunity for a hearing shall be given. The attorney general may issue a temporary order pending the hearing, which shall remain in effect until ten days after the hearing is held and which shall become final if the entity to whom the notice is addressed does not request a hearing within fifteen days after the receipt of the notice.[ 2011 c 199 § 21; 1993 c 471 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.279 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.279 - Violations—Secretary of state—Penalty—Hearing—Recovery in superior court.

RCW 19.09.279 Violations—Secretary of state—Penalty—Hearing—Recovery in superior court.(1) The secretary may assess against any entity that violates this chapter, or any rule adopted under this chapter, a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation.(2) The entity must be afforded the opportunity for a hearing, upon request made to the secretary within thirty days after the date of issuance of the notice of assessment. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.(3) If any entity fails to pay an assessment after it has become a final and unappealable order, or after the court has entered final judgment in favor of the state, the attorney general may recover the amount assessed by action in the appropriate superior court. In such action, the validity and appropriateness of the final order imposing the penalty shall not be subject to review.[ 2011 c 199 § 22; 2002 c 74 § 3; 1993 c 471 § 21.]NOTES:Captions not law—2002 c 74: See note following RCW 19.09.020.
WA Rev Code § 19.09.305 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.305 - Service on secretary when registrant not found—Procedure—Fee—Costs.

RCW 19.09.305 Service on secretary when registrant not found—Procedure—Fee—Costs.When an entity registered under this chapter, or its president, treasurer, or comparable officers, cannot be found after reasonably diligent effort, the secretary of state must be an agent of such entity upon whom process may be served. Service on the secretary must be made by delivering to the secretary or the secretary's designee duplicate copies of such process, and a filing fee to be established by rule of the secretary. Thereupon, the secretary must immediately cause one of the copies to be forwarded to the registrant at the most current address shown in the secretary's files. Any service on the secretary must be returnable in not less than thirty days.Any fee under this section may be taxable as costs in the action.The secretary must maintain a record of all process served on the secretary under this section, and must record the date of service and the secretary's action.Nothing in this section limits or affects the right to serve process required or permitted to be served on a registrant in any other manner now or hereafter permitted by law.[ 2011 c 199 § 23; 1993 c 471 § 16; 1983 c 265 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.315 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.315 - Forms and procedures—Filing of financial statement—Publications—Fee.

RCW 19.09.315 Forms and procedures—Filing of financial statement—Publications—Fee.(1) The secretary may establish, by rule, standard forms and procedures for the efficient administration of this chapter.(2) The secretary may provide by rule for the filing of a financial statement by registered entities.(3) The secretary may issue such publications, reports, or information from the records as may be useful to the solicited public and charitable organizations. To defray the costs of any such publication, the secretary is authorized to charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of preparing, printing, and distributing such publications, in accordance with RCW 43.07.130.[ 2011 c 199 § 24; 1993 c 471 § 17; 1983 c 265 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.340 - Violations deemed unfair practice under chapter 19.86 RCW—Application of chapter 9.04 RCW—Procedure.

RCW 19.09.340 Violations deemed unfair practice under chapter 19.86 RCW—Application of chapter 9.04 RCW—Procedure.(1) 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.(2) The secretary may refer such evidence, as may be available, concerning violations of this chapter to the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein the alleged violation arose. In addition to any other action they might commence, the attorney general or the county prosecuting attorney may bring an action in the name of the state, with or without such reference, against any entity to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice prohibited by this chapter: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with chapters 9.04 and 19.86 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, and the powers and duties of the attorney general and the prosecuting attorney as they may appear in the aforementioned chapters, shall apply against all entities subject to this chapter.[ 2011 c 199 § 25; 1983 c 265 § 12; 1982 c 227 § 13; 1973 1st ex.s. c 13 § 34.]NOTES:Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
WA Rev Code § 19.09.355 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.355 - Moneys to be transmitted to general fund.

RCW 19.09.355 Moneys to be transmitted to general fund.Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all fees and other moneys received by the secretary of state under this chapter must be transmitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the state general fund.[ 2011 c 199 § 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 29 § 15; 1983 c 265 § 18.]NOTES:Intent—2010 1st sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 24.03.405.
WA Rev Code § 19.09.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.400 - Attorney general—Investigations—Publication of information.

RCW 19.09.400 Attorney general—Investigations—Publication of information.The attorney general, in the attorney general's discretion, may:(1) Annually, or more frequently, make such public or private investigations within or without this state as the attorney general deems necessary to determine whether any registration should be granted, denied, revoked, or suspended, or whether any entity has violated or is about to violate a provision of this chapter or any rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, or to aid in the enforcement of this chapter or in the prescribing of rules and forms under this chapter; and(2) Publish information concerning a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter.[ 2011 c 199 § 27; 1993 c 471 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.410 - Attorney general—Investigations—Powers—Superior court may compel.

RCW 19.09.410 Attorney general—Investigations—Powers—Superior court may compel.For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the attorney general or any officer designated by the attorney general may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the attorney general deems relevant or material to the inquiry.In case of willful failure on the part of a person to comply with a subpoena lawfully issued by the attorney general or on the refusal of a witness to testify to matters regarding which the witness may be lawfully interrogated, the superior court of a county, on application of the attorney general and after satisfactory evidence of willful disobedience, may compel obedience by proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of a subpoena issued from the court or a refusal to testify therein.[ 1993 c 471 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.420 - Copies of information for attorney general.

RCW 19.09.420 Copies of information for attorney general.The secretary shall provide the attorney general with copies of or direct electronic access to all registrations, reports, or other information filed under this chapter.[ 1993 c 471 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.430 - Administrative procedure act to govern administration.

RCW 19.09.430 Administrative procedure act to govern administration.The administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, wherever applicable governs the rights, remedies, and procedures respecting the administration of this chapter.[ 2011 c 199 § 28; 1993 c 471 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.440 - Annual report by secretary of state.

RCW 19.09.440 Annual report by secretary of state.(1) Annually, the secretary of state shall publish a report indicating:(a) For each charitable organization registered under RCW 19.09.075 the percentage relationship between (i) the total amount of money applied to charitable purposes; and (ii) the dollar value of total expenditures, including the total amount of money applied to charitable purposes, fund-raising costs, and administrative expenses;(b) For each commercial fund-raiser registered under RCW 19.09.079 the percentage relationship between (i) the amount of money disbursed to charitable organizations for charitable purposes; and (ii) the total value of contributions received on behalf of charitable organizations by the commercial fund-raiser; and(c) Such other information as the secretary of state deems appropriate.(2) The secretary of state may use the latest information obtained pursuant to RCW 19.09.075, 19.09.079, or otherwise under chapter 19.09 RCW to prepare the report.[ 2007 c 471 § 10; 1993 c 471 § 42.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.510 - Charitable organization education program.

RCW 19.09.510 Charitable organization education program.The secretary may, in conjunction with the attorney general, develop and operate an education program for charitable organizations, their board members, and the general public. To the extent practicable, the secretary shall consult with the nonprofit and charitable sector and the charitable advisory council created in RCW 19.09.550 to develop curriculum and other materials intended to educate charitable organizations, their board members, and the general public.[ 2007 c 471 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.530 - Charitable organization education account.

RCW 19.09.530 Charitable organization education account.The charitable organization education account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the portion of fees designated in RCW 19.09.062 must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the charitable organization education program authorized in RCW 19.09.510.[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 29 § 16; 2007 c 471 § 14.]NOTES:Intent—2010 1st sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 24.03.405.
WA Rev Code § 19.09.541 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.541 - Tiered financial reporting requirements.

RCW 19.09.541 Tiered financial reporting requirements.The secretary is authorized to adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, that establish a set of tiered financial reporting requirements for charitable organizations required to register with the secretary pursuant to this chapter. Rules adopted under this section must include, but not be limited to, substantially the following:(1) Tier one. Charitable organizations with one million dollars or less in annual gross revenue averaged over the three preceding, completed accounting years must meet the financial reporting requirements specified in RCW 19.09.075.(2) Tier two. Charitable organizations with more than one million dollars and up to three million dollars in annual gross revenue averaged over the three preceding, completed accounting years must, in addition to the reporting requirements in RCW 19.09.075, make one of the following financial reporting requirements available to the public upon request, or accessible to the public on the internet:(a) The federal financial reporting form (990, 990PF, 990EZ, 990T) the organization normally files with the IRS which must be prepared by a certified public accountant or other professional who normally prepares such forms in the ordinary course of their business; or(b) An audited financial statement prepared by an independent certified public accountant for the preceding accounting year.(3) Tier three. Charitable organizations with more than three million dollars in annual gross revenue averaged over the three preceding, completed accounting years must, in addition to the reporting requirements in RCW 19.09.075, obtain an independent, third-party audit of its financial records for the preceding accounting year. This audit report must be made available in paper form to the public upon request or accessible to the public on the internet.(4) The secretary may waive a tiered reporting requirement as prescribed in rule.[ 2011 c 199 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.550 - Charitable advisory council.

RCW 19.09.550 Charitable advisory council.(1) The secretary is authorized to create a charitable advisory council to consist of at least eleven, but not more than twenty-one, members. Members of a charitable advisory council shall:(a) Be appointed by the secretary, with all members serving at the pleasure of the secretary and all terms expiring no later than the term of the appointing secretary;(b) Represent a broad range of charities by size, purpose, geographic region of the state, and general expertise in the management and leadership of charitable organizations; and (c) Annually vote to elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.(2) The secretary shall not compensate members of the charitable advisory council but may provide reimbursement to members for expenses that are incurred in the conduct of their official duties.(3) The charitable advisory council shall advise the secretary in determining training and educational needs of charitable organizations and model policies related to governance and administration of charitable organizations in accordance with fiduciary principles, assist the secretary in identifying emerging issues and trends affecting charitable organizations, and advise the secretary on other related issues at the request of the secretary.[ 2007 c 471 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.560 - Reciprocal agreements with other states.

RCW 19.09.560 Reciprocal agreements with other states.(1) The secretary may enter into reciprocal agreements with the appropriate authority of any other state for the purpose of exchanging information with respect to charitable organizations and commercial fund-raisers.(2) Pursuant to such agreements the secretary may:(a) Accept information filed by a charitable organization or commercial fund-raisers with the appropriate authority of another state in lieu of the information required to be filed in accordance with this chapter, if the information is substantially similar to the information required under this chapter; and(b) Grant exemptions from the requirements for the filing of annual registration statements with the office to charitable organizations organized under the laws of another state having their principal place of business outside this state whose funds are derived principally from sources outside this state and that have been exempted from the filing of registration statements by the statute under whose laws they are organized if such a state has a statute similar in substance to this chapter.(3) The secretary may adopt rules relating to reciprocal agreements consistent with this section.[ 2007 c 471 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.912 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.912 - Effective date—1983 c 265.

RCW 19.09.912 Effective date—1983 c 265.With the exception of section 19 of this act, this act shall take effect January 1, 1984.[ 1983 c 265 § 21.]NOTES:Reviser's note: "Section 19 of this act" is an uncodified appropriation section.
WA Rev Code § 19.09.913 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.913 - Effective date—1986 c 230.

RCW 19.09.913 Effective date—1986 c 230.This act shall take effect on January 1, 1987.[ 1986 c 230 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.915 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.915 - Effective date—1993 c 471.

RCW 19.09.915 Effective date—1993 c 471.This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993.[ 1993 c 471 § 44.]
WA Rev Code § 19.09.916 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.|19.09.916 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 19.09.916 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.[ 2009 c 521 § 51.]
WA Rev Code § 19.16.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.16 - Collection Agencies.|19.16.110 - License required.

RCW 19.16.110 License required.No person shall act, assume to act, or advertise as a collection agency or out-of-state collection agency as defined in this chapter, except as authorized by this chapter, without first having applied for and obtained a license from the director.Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to require a regular employee of a collection agency or out-of-state collection agency duly licensed under this chapter to procure a collection agency license.[ 1994 c 195 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 253 § 2.]