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WA Rev Code § 20.01.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.120 - Vehicle license plates.

RCW 20.01.120 Vehicle license plates.The licensee shall prominently display license plates issued by the director on the front and back of any vehicle used by the licensee to transport upon public highways unprocessed agricultural products which he or she has not produced as a producer of such agricultural products. If the licensee operates more than one vehicle to transport unprocessed agricultural products on public highways he or she shall apply to the director for license plates for each such additional vehicle. Such additional license plates shall be issued to the licensee at the actual cost to the department for such license plates and necessary handling charges. Such license plates are not transferable to any other person and may be used only on the licensee's vehicle or vehicles. The display of such license plates on the vehicle or vehicles of a person whose license has been revoked, or the failure to surrender such license plates forthwith to the department after such revocation, shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.[ 2011 c 336 § 573; 1959 c 139 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.125 - Hay or straw—Certified vehicle tare and load weights—Violations.

RCW 20.01.125 Hay or straw—Certified vehicle tare and load weights—Violations.Every dealer and commission merchant dealing in hay or straw shall obtain a certified vehicle tare weight and a certified vehicle gross weight for each load hauled and shall furnish the consignor with a copy of such certified weight ticket within seventy-two hours after taking delivery. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any licensee to transport hay or straw which has been purchased by weight without having obtained a certified weight ticket from the first licensed public weighmaster which would be encountered on the ordinary route to the destination where the hay or straw is to be unloaded. If agreed upon in writing between a dealer or commission merchant and a grower or consigner, a certified vehicle tare weight and certified vehicle gross weight may be obtained from a hay or straw processing facility with a scale approved by the director.[ 2008 c 26 § 1; 1986 c 178 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 182 § 6; 1963 c 232 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.130 - Disposition of moneys.

RCW 20.01.130 Disposition of moneys.All fees and other moneys received by the department under this chapter shall be paid to the director and used solely for the purpose of carrying out this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. All civil fines received by the courts as the result of notices of infractions issued by the director shall be paid to the director, less any mandatory court costs and assessments.[ 2003 c 395 § 2; 1993 sp.s. c 24 § 929; 1986 c 178 § 8; 1973 c 142 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 182 § 7; 1959 c 139 § 13.]NOTES:Severability—Effective dates—1993 sp.s. c 24: See notes following RCW 28A.310.020.
WA Rev Code § 20.01.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.140 - Change in organization of firm to be reported.

RCW 20.01.140 Change in organization of firm to be reported.Any change in the organization of any firm, association, exchange, corporation, or partnership licensed under this chapter shall be reported to the director and the licensee's surety or sureties within thirty days.[ 2003 c 395 § 3; 1959 c 139 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.150 - Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Authority.

RCW 20.01.150 Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Authority.The director is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke a license or issue conditional or probationary orders in the manner prescribed herein, in any case in which he or she finds that there has been a failure and/or refusal to comply with the requirements of this chapter, rules or regulations adopted hereunder.[ 2011 c 336 § 574; 1959 c 139 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.160 - Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Procedure.

RCW 20.01.160 Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Procedure.In all proceedings for revocation, suspension, or denial of a license, or the issuance of a conditional or probationary order, the licensee or applicant shall be given an opportunity to be heard and may be represented by counsel. The director shall give the licensee or applicant twenty days' notice in writing and such notice shall specify the charges or reasons for the hearing for such revocation, suspension, denial or the issuance of a conditional or probationary order. The notice shall also state the date, time and place where such hearing is to be held. A copy of such notice shall be mailed to the licensee's surety. Such hearings shall be held in the city of Olympia, unless a different place is fixed by the director.[ 1959 c 139 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.170 - Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Subpoenas, witnesses, testimony, fees.

RCW 20.01.170 Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Subpoenas, witnesses, testimony, fees.The director may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses, and/or the production of books or documents, anywhere in the state. The licensee or applicant shall have opportunity to make his or her defense, and may have such subpoenas issued as he or she desires. Subpoenas shall be served in the same manner as in civil cases in the superior court. Witnesses shall testify under oath which may be administered by the director. Testimony shall be recorded and may be taken by deposition under such rules as the director may prescribe. Witnesses, except complaining witnesses, shall be entitled to fees for attendance and travel, as provided for in chapter 2.40 RCW, as enacted or hereafter amended.[ 2011 c 336 § 575; 1963 c 232 § 2; 1959 c 139 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.180 - Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Findings and conclusions—Record.

RCW 20.01.180 Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Findings and conclusions—Record.The director shall hear and determine the charges, make findings and conclusions upon the evidence produced, and file them in his or her office, together with a record of all of the evidence, and serve upon the accused a copy of such findings and conclusions.[ 2011 c 336 § 576; 1959 c 139 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.190 - Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Final action in writing—Appeal to superior court.

RCW 20.01.190 Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Final action in writing—Appeal to superior court.The revocation, suspension or denial of a license, or the issuance of conditional or probationary orders, shall be in writing signed by the director, stating the grounds upon which such order is based and the aggrieved person shall have the right to appeal from such order within fifteen days after a copy thereof is served upon him or her, to the superior court of Thurston county or the county in which the hearing was held. A copy of such findings shall be mailed to the licensee's surety. In such appeal the entire record shall be certified by the director to the court, and the review on appeal shall be confined to the evidence adduced at the hearing before the director.[ 2011 c 336 § 577; 1959 c 139 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.200 - Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Appellate review.

RCW 20.01.200 Denial, suspension, revocation of licenses, probationary orders—Appellate review.Appellate review of the judgment of the superior court may be sought as provided in other civil cases.[ 1988 c 202 § 24; 1971 c 81 § 66; 1959 c 139 § 20.]NOTES:Severability—1988 c 202: See note following RCW 2.24.050.
WA Rev Code § 20.01.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.205 - License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 20.01.205 License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The director shall immediately suspend the license or certificate of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.[ 2011 c 103 § 22; 1997 c 58 § 855.]NOTES:Purpose—2011 c 103: See note following RCW 15.26.120.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 § 20.01.211 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.211 - Alternative bonding provision for certain dealers.

RCW 20.01.211 Alternative bonding provision for certain dealers.(1) In lieu of the bonding provision required by RCW 20.01.210, any dealer who buys, agrees to buy, or pays for the production or increase of any agricultural product by paying to the consignor at the time of obtaining possession or control of any agricultural product the full agreed price of the agricultural product may file a bond in an amount equal to the dealer's maximum monthly purchases, divided by twelve, but the minimum bond under this section shall be no less than ten thousand dollars.(2) Any dealer using the bonding provisions of this section shall file an affidavit with the director that sets forth the dealer's maximum monthly purchases from or payments to consignors. The affidavit shall be filed at the time of application and with each renewal.(3) Any dealer bonded under this section who is found to be in violation of this chapter shall be required to comply with the bonding requirements of RCW 20.01.210 for a minimum of two years.[ 2003 c 395 § 4; 1983 c 305 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 304 § 16.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 305: See note following RCW 20.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 20.01.212 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.212 - Livestock dealers bonded under federal law.

RCW 20.01.212 Livestock dealers bonded under federal law.If an applicant for a commission merchant's and/or dealer's license is bonded as a livestock dealer or packer under the provisions of the packers and stockyards act of 1921 (7 U.S.C. 181), as amended, on June 13, 1963, and acts as a commission merchant, packer, and/or a dealer only in livestock as defined in said packers and stockyards act of 1921 (7 U.S.C. 181), the director may accept such bond in lieu of the bond required in RCW 20.01.210 as good and sufficient and issue the applicant a license limited solely to dealing in livestock. A dealer buying and selling livestock who has furnished a bond as required by the packers and stockyards administration to cover acting as order buyer as well as dealer may also act as an order buyer for others under the provisions of this chapter, and all persons who act as order buyers of livestock shall license under this chapter as a livestock dealer: PROVIDED, That the applicant shall furnish the director with a bond approved by the United States secretary of agriculture. Such bond shall be in a minimum amount of ten thousand dollars. It shall be a violation for the licensee to act as a commission merchant and/or dealer in any other agricultural commodity without first having notified the director and furnishing him or her with a bond as required under the provisions of RCW 20.01.210, and failure to furnish the director with such bond shall be cause for the immediate suspension of the licensee's license, and revocation subject to a hearing.[ 2011 c 336 § 578; 1991 c 109 § 19; 1977 ex.s. c 304 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 182 § 9; 1963 c 232 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.214 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.214 - Appeal from rejected bond claim.

RCW 20.01.214 Appeal from rejected bond claim.Upon any bond claim being denied by the director the claimant must appeal such action to the superior court in the county where this claimant resides in this state or Thurston county, within sixty days after receipt of written notice of such rejection or such rejection shall become final and binding upon the claimant.[ 1971 ex.s. c 182 § 10; 1963 c 232 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.220 - Action on bond for fraud.

RCW 20.01.220 Action on bond for fraud.Any consignor of an agricultural product claiming to be injured by the fraud of any commission merchant and/or dealer or their agents may bring action upon said bond against principal, surety, and agent in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the damages caused by such fraud. Any consignor undertaking such an action shall name the director as a party.[ 1986 c 178 § 10; 1982 c 194 § 4; 1959 c 139 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.230 - Action on bond for failure to comply with chapter.

RCW 20.01.230 Action on bond for failure to comply with chapter.The director or any consignor of an agricultural product may also bring action upon said bond against both principal and surety in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the damages caused by any failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted hereunder. Any consignor undertaking such an action shall name the director as a party.[ 1986 c 178 § 11; 1959 c 139 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.240 - Claims against commission merchant, dealer.

RCW 20.01.240 Claims against commission merchant, dealer.(1) Any consignor who believes he or she has a valid claim against the bond of a commission merchant or dealer shall file a claim with the director.(2) In the case of a claim against the bond of a commission merchant or dealer in hay or straw, default occurs when the licensee fails to make payment within thirty days of the date the licensee took possession of the hay or straw or at a date agreed to by both the consignor and commission merchant or dealer in written contract. In the case of a claim against a limited dealer in hay or straw, default occurs when the licensee fails to make payment upon taking possession of the hay or straw.(3) Upon the filing of a claim under this subsection against any commission merchant or dealer handling any agricultural product, the director may, after investigation, proceed to ascertain the names and addresses of all consignor creditors of such commission merchant and dealer, together with the amounts due and owing to them by such commission merchant and dealer, and shall request all such consignor creditors to file a verified statement of their respective claims with the director. Such request shall be addressed to each known consignor creditor at his or her last known address.(4) For claims against a bond that have been filed by consignors prior to the sixty-day deadline established in RCW 20.01.250, the director shall investigate the claims and, within thirty days of verifying the claims, demand payment for the valid claims by the licensee's surety. The director shall distribute the proceeds of the valid bond claims to the claimants on a pro rata basis within the limits of the claims and the availability of the bond proceeds. If a claim is filed after the sixty-day deadline established in RCW 20.01.250, the director may investigate the claim and may demand payment for a valid claim. The director shall distribute the proceeds of any such payment made by the surety to the claimant on a first-to-file, first-to-be-paid basis within the limits of the claim and the availability of any bond proceeds remaining after the pro rata distribution. All distributions made by the director under this subsection are subject to RCW 20.01.260.[ 2011 c 336 § 579; 2003 c 395 § 5; 1986 c 178 § 12; 1959 c 139 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.250 - Failure of consignor to file claim, time limitation.

RCW 20.01.250 Failure of consignor to file claim, time limitation.If a consignor creditor so addressed fails, refuses or neglects to file in the office of the director his or her verified claim as requested by the director within sixty days from the date of such request, the director shall thereupon be relieved of further duty or action hereunder on behalf of said consignor creditor.[ 2011 c 336 § 580; 1959 c 139 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.260 - Director not liable if circumstances prevent ascertainment of creditors—Demand on bond.

RCW 20.01.260 Director not liable if circumstances prevent ascertainment of creditors—Demand on bond.Where by reason of the absence of records, or other circumstances making it impossible or unreasonable for the director to ascertain the names and addresses of all said consignor creditors, the director after exerting due diligence and making reasonable inquiry to secure said information from all reasonable and available sources, may make demand on said bond on the basis of information then in his or her possession, and thereafter shall not be liable or responsible for claims or the handling of claims which may subsequently appear or be discovered.[ 2011 c 336 § 581; 1959 c 139 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.270 - Demand on bond after claims ascertained—Power of director to settle, compromise.

RCW 20.01.270 Demand on bond after claims ascertained—Power of director to settle, compromise.Upon ascertaining all claims and statements in the manner herein set forth, the director may then make demand upon the bond on behalf of those claimants whose statements have been filed, and shall have the power to settle or compromise said claims with the surety company on the bond, and is empowered in such cases to execute and deliver a release and discharge of the bond involved.[ 1959 c 139 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.280 - Action on bond after refusal to pay—New bond, failure to file.

RCW 20.01.280 Action on bond after refusal to pay—New bond, failure to file.Upon the refusal of the surety company to pay the demand the director may thereupon bring an action on the bond in behalf of said consignor creditors. Upon any action being commenced on said bond the director may require the filing of a new bond and immediately upon the recovery in any action on such bond such commission merchant and/or dealer shall file a new bond and upon failure to file the same within ten days in either case such failure shall constitute grounds for the suspension or revocation of his or her license.[ 2011 c 336 § 582; 1959 c 139 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 20.01.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 20 - Commission Merchants—Agricultural Products|Chapter 20.01 - Agricultural Products—Commission Merchants, Dealers, Brokers, Buyers, Agents.|20.01.300 - Verified complaints of consignor—Investigations.

RCW 20.01.300 Verified complaints of consignor—Investigations.For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter the director is authorized to receive verified complaints from any consignor against any commission merchant, dealer, broker, cash buyer, or agent or any person, assuming or attempting to act as such, and upon receipt of such verified complaint shall have full authority to make any and all necessary investigations relative to the said complaint.[ 1959 c 139 § 30.]