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WA Rev Code § 19.100.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.190 - Unfair or deceptive acts—Suits for damages—Violations of other acts, use in evidence.

RCW 19.100.190 Unfair or deceptive acts—Suits for damages—Violations of other acts, use in evidence.(1) The commission of any unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition prohibited by RCW 19.100.180 as now or hereafter amended shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the provisions of chapter 19.86 RCW.(2) Any person who sells or offers to sell a franchise in violation of this chapter shall be liable to the franchisee or subfranchisor who may sue at law or in equity for damages caused thereby for rescission or other relief as the court may deem appropriate. In the case of a violation of RCW 19.100.170 rescission is not available to the plaintiff if the defendant proves that the plaintiff knew the facts concerning the untruth or omission or that the defendant exercised reasonable care and did not know or if he or she had exercised reasonable care would not have known of the untruth or omission.(3) The suit authorized under subsection (2) of this section may be brought to recover the actual damages sustained by the plaintiff and the court may in its discretion increase the award of damages to an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages sustained: PROVIDED, That the prevailing party may in the discretion of the court recover the costs of said action including a reasonable attorneys' fee.(4) Any person who becomes liable to make payments under this section may recover contributions as in cases of contracts from any persons who, if sued separately, would have been liable to make the same payment.(5) A final judgment, order, or decree heretofore or hereafter rendered against a person in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings under the United States anti-trust laws, under the federal trade commission act, under the Washington state consumer protection act, or this chapter shall be regarded as evidence against such persons in any action brought by any party against such person under subsections (1) and (2) of this section as to all matters which said judgment or decree would be an estoppel between the parties thereto.[ 2011 c 336 § 563; 1972 ex.s. c 116 § 11; 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.200 - Pendency of other proceedings tolls limitation of action.

RCW 19.100.200 Pendency of other proceedings tolls limitation of action.The pendency of any civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings against a person brought by the federal or Washington state governments or any of their agencies under the anti-trust laws, the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Consumer Protection Act, or any federal or state act related to anti-trust laws or to franchising, or under this chapter shall toll the limitation of this action if the action is then instituted within one year after the final judgment or order in such proceedings: PROVIDED, That said limitation of actions shall in any case toll the law so long as there is actual concealment on the part of the person.[ 1972 ex.s. c 116 § 12; 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.210 - Violations—Injunctions—Assurance of discontinuance—Civil and criminal penalties—Chapter nonexclusive.

RCW 19.100.210 Violations—Injunctions—Assurance of discontinuance—Civil and criminal penalties—Chapter nonexclusive.(1) The attorney general or director may bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent the doing of any act herein prohibited or declared to be unlawful. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or writ of mandamus shall be granted and a receiver or conservator may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant's assets. The prevailing party may in the discretion of the court recover the costs of such action including a reasonable attorneys' fee.(2) Every person who shall violate the terms of any injunction issued as in this chapter provided shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars.(3) Every person who violates RCW 19.100.020, 19.100.080, 19.100.150, and 19.100.170 shall forfeit a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars for each violation.(4) For the purpose of this section the superior court issuing an injunction shall retain jurisdiction and the cause shall be continued and in such cases the attorney general or director acting in the name of the state may petition for the recovery of civil penalties.(5) In the enforcement of this chapter, the attorney general or director may accept an assurance of discontinuance with the provisions of this chapter from any person deemed by the attorney general or director in violation hereof. Any such assurance shall be in writing, shall state that the person giving such assurance does not admit to any violation of this chapter or to any facts alleged by the attorney general or director, and shall be filed with and subject to the approval of the superior court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his or her principal place of business, or in Thurston county. Proof of failure to comply with the assurance of discontinuance shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this chapter.(6) Any person who willfully violates any provision of this chapter or who willfully violates any rule adopted or order issued under this chapter is guilty of a class B felony and shall upon conviction be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than ten years or both, but no person may be imprisoned for the violation of any rule or order if he or she proves that he or she had no knowledge of the rule or order. No indictment or information may be returned under this chapter more than five years after the alleged violation.(7) Nothing in this chapter limits the power of the state to punish any person for any conduct which constitutes a crime by statute or at common law.[ 2003 c 53 § 151; 1980 c 63 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 13 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 116 § 13; 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 21.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 19.100.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.220 - Exceptions or exemptions—Burden of proof—Waivers of compliance void—Settlement release or waiver—Chapter as fundamental policy.

RCW 19.100.220 Exceptions or exemptions—Burden of proof—Waivers of compliance void—Settlement release or waiver—Chapter as fundamental policy.(1) In any proceeding under this chapter, the burden of proving an exception from a definition or an exemption from registration is upon the person claiming it.(2) Any agreement, condition, stipulation or provision, including a choice of law provision, purporting to bind any person to waive compliance with any provision of this chapter or any rule or order hereunder is void. A release or waiver executed by any person pursuant to a negotiated settlement in connection with a bona fide dispute between a franchisee and a franchisor, arising after their franchise agreement has taken effect, in which the person giving the release or waiver is represented by independent legal counsel, is not an agreement prohibited by this subsection.(3) This chapter represents a fundamental policy of the state of Washington.[ 1991 c 226 s 13; 1972 ex.s. c 116 s 14; 1971 ex.s. c 252 s 22.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.230 - Referral of evidence to attorney general or prosecuting attorney.

RCW 19.100.230 Referral of evidence to attorney general or prosecuting attorney.The director may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this chapter or any rule or order hereunder to the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney who may in his or her discretion with or without such a reference institute the appropriate criminal proceeding under this chapter.[ 2011 c 336 § 564; 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.240 - Fees.

RCW 19.100.240 Fees.The director shall charge and collect fees fixed by this section. All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury and shall not be refundable except as herein provided:(1) The fee for filing an application for registration on the sale of franchise under RCW 19.100.040 is six hundred dollars;(2) The fee for filing an application for renewal of a registration under RCW 19.100.070 is one hundred dollars;(3) The fee for filing an amendment to the application filed under RCW 19.100.040 is one hundred dollars;(4) The fee for registration of a franchise broker shall be fifty dollars for original registration and twenty-five dollars for each annual renewal;(5) The fee for filing a notice of claim of exemption is one hundred dollars for the original filing and one hundred dollars for each annual renewal.[ 1991 c 226 § 14; 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.242 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.242 - Investigations by director.

RCW 19.100.242 Investigations by director.The director, in the director's discretion, may: (1) Annually, or more frequently, make such public or private investigations within or without this state as the director deems necessary to determine whether any registration should be granted, denied, revoked, or suspended, or whether any person 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.[ 1979 ex.s. c 13 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.243 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.243 - Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.

RCW 19.100.243 Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.(1) The director or authorized assistants may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or the county where the subpoenaed documents, records, or evidence are located, or in Thurston county. The application must:(a) State that an order is sought under this section;(b) Adequately specify the documents, records, evidence, or testimony; and(c) Include a declaration made under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawfully authorized purpose related to an investigation within the department's authority and that the subpoenaed documents, records, evidence, or testimony are reasonably related to an investigation within the department's authority.(2) When an application under this section is made to the satisfaction of the court, the court must issue an order approving the subpoena. An order under this subsection constitutes authority of law for the agency to subpoena the documents, records, evidence, or testimony.(3) The director or authorized assistants may seek approval and a court may issue an order under this section without prior notice to any person, including the person to whom the subpoena is directed and the person who is the subject of an investigation. An application for court approval is subject to the fee and process set forth in RCW 36.18.012(3).[ 2011 c 93 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2011 c 93: See note following RCW 18.44.425.
WA Rev Code § 19.100.245 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.245 - Investigatory powers—Proceedings for contempt.

RCW 19.100.245 Investigatory powers—Proceedings for contempt.For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the director or any officer designated by the director 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 director deems relevant or material to the inquiry.In case of wilful failure on the part of a person to comply with a subpoena lawfully issued by the director, or on the refusal of a witness to testify to matters regarding which the witness may be lawfully interrogated, the superior court of any county, on application of the director and after satisfactory evidence of wilful 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.[ 1979 ex.s. c 13 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.248 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.248 - Cease and desist orders.

RCW 19.100.248 Cease and desist orders.If it appears to the director that a person 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 director may, in the director's discretion, issue an order directing the person to cease and desist from continuing the act or practice. Reasonable notice of and opportunity for a hearing shall be given. The director 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 person to whom notice is addressed does not request a hearing within twenty calendar days after the receipt of the notice.[ 2012 c 121 § 10; 1979 ex.s. c 13 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.250 - Powers of director as to rules, forms, orders and defining terms—Interpretive opinions.

RCW 19.100.250 Powers of director as to rules, forms, orders and defining terms—Interpretive opinions.The director may from time to time make, amend, and rescind such rules, forms, and orders as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter including rules and forms governing applications and reports and defining any terms whether or not used in this chapter insofar as the definitions are consistent with this chapter. The director in his or her discretion may honor requests from interested persons for interpretive opinions.[ 2011 c 336 § 565; 1972 ex.s. c 116 § 15; 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.252 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.252 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of franchise broker by director.

RCW 19.100.252 Denial, suspension, or revocation of franchise broker by director.The director may by order deny, suspend, or revoke registration of any franchise broker if the director finds that the order is in the public interest and that the applicant or registrant, or any partner, officer, or director of the applicant or registrant:(1) Has filed an application for registration as a franchise broker under RCW 19.100.140 which, as of its effective date, or as of any date after filing in the case of an order denying effectiveness, was incomplete in any material respect or contained any statement which was, in the light of the circumstances under which it was made, false or misleading with respect to any material fact;(2) Has willfully violated or willfully failed to comply with any provision of this chapter;(3) Has been convicted, within the past five years of any misdemeanor involving a franchise, or any felony involving moral turpitude;(4) Is permanently or temporarily enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction from engaging in or continuing any aspect of the franchise industry;(5) Is the subject of an order of the director denying, suspending, or revoking registration as a franchise broker;(6) Has engaged in dishonest or unethical practices in the franchise industry;(7) Is insolvent, either in the sense that his or her liabilities exceed his or her assets or in the sense that he or she cannot meet his or her obligations as they mature.The director may by order summarily postpone or suspend registration pending final determination of any proceeding under this section.[ 1991 c 226 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.255 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of exemption by director.

RCW 19.100.255 Denial, suspension, or revocation of exemption by director.The director may by order deny, suspend, or revoke any exemption from registration otherwise available under RCW 19.100.030 for the offer or sale of the franchise if he or she finds that the order is in the public interest and that:(1) Any provision of this chapter or any rule or order or condition lawfully imposed under this chapter has been violated or is about to be violated in connection with the offering by the franchisor, any partner, officer, or director of a franchisor, or any person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions or any person directly or indirectly controlled by the franchisor, or any franchise broker offering or selling the offering;(2) The franchise offering is the subject of a permanent or temporary injunction of a court of competent jurisdiction entered under any federal or state act applicable to the offering; but (a) the director may not enter an order of revocation or suspension under this subsection more than one year from the date of the injunction relied on, and (b) the director may not enter an order under this subsection on the basis of an injunction unless that injunction was based on facts that currently constitute a ground for an order under this section;(3) The franchisor's enterprise or method of business includes or would include activities which are illegal where performed;(4) The offering has worked or tended to work or would tend to work a fraud on purchasers;(5) The franchisor has failed to pay the required filing fee for a claim of exemption but the director may enter only a denial order under this subsection and shall vacate such order when the deficiency has been corrected;(6) The franchisor has made a claim of exemption which is incomplete in a material respect or contains any statement which in the light of the circumstances under which it was made is false or misleading with respect to any material fact.[ 1991 c 226 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.260 - Applicability of administrative procedure act.

RCW 19.100.260 Applicability of administrative procedure act.The administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, shall wherever applicable herein govern the rights, remedies, and procedures respecting the administration of this chapter.[ 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.270 - Administrator of securities.

RCW 19.100.270 Administrator of securities.The director shall appoint a competent person to administer this chapter who shall be designated administrator of securities. The director shall delegate to the administrator such powers, subject to the authority of the director, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The administrator shall hold office at the pleasure of the director.[ 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.900 - Chapter applicable to existing and future franchises and contracts.

RCW 19.100.900 Chapter applicable to existing and future franchises and contracts.The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all franchises and contracts existing between franchisors and franchisees and to all future franchises and contracts.[ 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.910 - Chapter cumulative and nonexclusive.

RCW 19.100.910 Chapter cumulative and nonexclusive.The provisions of this chapter shall be cumulative and nonexclusive and shall not affect any other remedy available at law.[ 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.920 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.920 - Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 252.

RCW 19.100.920 Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 252.This act shall become effective May 1, 1972: PROVIDED, That the director is authorized and empowered to undertake and perform duties and conduct activities necessary for the implementation of this act prior to that date.[ 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 30.]
WA Rev Code § 19.100.940 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.100 - Franchise Investment Protection.|19.100.940 - Short title.

RCW 19.100.940 Short title.This chapter shall be known and designated as the "Franchise Investment Protection Act".[ 1971 ex.s. c 252 § 32.]
WA Rev Code § 19.105.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.105 - Camping Resorts.|19.105.310 - Unlawful to offer or sell contract unless contract registered—Exemptions.

RCW 19.105.310 Unlawful to offer or sell contract unless contract registered—Exemptions.Except in transactions exempt under RCW 19.105.325, it is unlawful for any person to market, offer, or sell a camping resort contract in this state or to a Washington state resident unless the camping resort contract is registered and the operator or registrant has received a permit to market the registered contracts under this chapter.[ 2005 c 112 § 1; 1988 c 159 § 2; 1982 c 69 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 19.105.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.105 - Camping Resorts.|19.105.325 - Exemptions from chapter.

RCW 19.105.325 Exemptions from chapter.(1) The following transactions are exempt from registration under this chapter:(a) An offer or sale by a government or governmental agency;(b) A bona fide pledge of a camping resort contract; and(c) Offerings and dispositions of up to three resale camping resort contracts by purchasers thereof on their own behalf or by third parties brokering on behalf of purchasers, other than resale contracts forfeited by or placed into an operator's sale inventory. All other sales of resale camping resort contracts by any person or business requires registration under this chapter.(2) The director may, by rule or order, exempt any person, wholly or partially, from any or all requirements of this chapter if the director finds the requirements are not necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.[ 2005 c 112 § 2; 1988 c 159 § 4.]