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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.030 - Business licensing service—Duties—Rules.

RCW 19.02.030
Business licensing service—Duties—Rules.
(1) There is located within the department a business licensing service.
(2) The duties of the business licensing service include:
(a) Developing and administering a computerized one-stop business licensing system capable of storing, retrieving, and exchanging license information with due regard to privacy statutes, as well as issuing and renewing business licenses in an efficient manner;
(b) Providing a license information service detailing requirements to establish or engage in business in this state;
(c) Providing for staggered business license renewal dates;
(d) Identifying types of licenses appropriate for inclusion in the business licensing system;
(e) Recommending in reports to the governor and the legislature the elimination, consolidation, or other modification of duplicative, ineffective, or inefficient licensing or inspection requirements; and
(f) Incorporating licenses into the business licensing system. Both the regulatory agency legally authorized to issue the license and the department must agree that the license will be issued through the *master license system in order for the license to be incorporated.
(3) The department may adopt under chapter 34.05 RCW such rules as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
[ 2013 c 144 § 17; 2013 c 111 § 3; 2011 c 298 § 5; 1999 c 240 § 5; 1993 c 142 § 4; 1982 c 182 § 3; 1979 c 158 § 76; 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 3.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: *(1) The term "master license system" changed to "business licensing system" by chapter 144, Laws of 2013.
(2) This section was amended by 2013 c 111 § 3 and by 2013 c 144 § 17, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.035 - Business licensing service to compile and distribute information—Scope.

RCW 19.02.035
Business licensing service to compile and distribute information—Scope.
(1) The business licensing service must compile information regarding the regulatory programs associated with each of the licenses obtainable under the business licensing system. This information must include, at a minimum, a listing of the statutes and administrative rules requiring the licenses and pertaining to the regulatory programs that are directly related to the licensure. For example, for pesticide dealers' licenses, the information must include the statutes and rules requiring licensing as well as those pertaining to the subject of registering or distributing pesticides.
(2) The business licensing service must provide information governed by this section to any person requesting it. Materials used by the business licensing service to describe its services must indicate that this information is available upon request.
[ 2013 c 144 § 18; 1982 c 182 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.050 - Participation of state agencies.

RCW 19.02.050
Participation of state agencies.
Each of the following agencies must fully participate in the implementation of this chapter:
(1) Department of agriculture;
(2) Secretary of state;
(3) Department of social and health services;
(4) Department of revenue;
(5) Department of fish and wildlife;
(6) Employment security department;
(7) Department of labor and industries;
(8) Liquor and cannabis board;
(9) Department of health;
(10) Department of licensing;
(11) Utilities and transportation commission;
(12) Board of accountancy;
(13) Department of archaeology and historic preservation;
(14) Department of children, youth, and families;
(15) Department of ecology;
(16) Department of financial institutions;
(17) Department of transportation;
(18) Gambling commission;
(19) Horse racing commission;
(20) Office of the insurance commissioner;
(21) State lottery;
(22) Student achievement council;
(23) Washington state patrol;
(24) Workforce training and education coordinating board; and
(25) Other agencies as determined by the governor.
[ 2018 c 58 § 33; 2013 c 111 § 1; 2011 c 298 § 6; 1997 c 391 § 11; 1994 c 264 § 8; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 317; 1985 c 466 § 38; 1979 c 158 § 78; 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.
Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Effective date—Severability—1985 c 466: See notes following RCW 43.31.125.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.055 - Agency duties—Information—Certification.

RCW 19.02.055
Agency duties—Information—Certification.
(1)(a) Each agency required to fully participate in the implementation of this chapter under RCW 19.02.050 must provide the department with the name of the agency's coordinator for the purposes of implementing the requirements of this section. Using a format designated by the department, each agency must provide the department with the following information:
(i) A listing of each business license issued by the agency;
(ii) A description of the persons and specific activities for which the license is required;
(iii) The time period for which the license is issued and any issuance, renewal, or reissuance requirements; and
(iv) Other information the department determines necessary to implement this section, including links to the licensing information, application, and instructions on the agency's website, if available.
(b) An agency that issues licenses in accordance with (i) national or federal mandates, requirements, or standards; or (ii) educational standards and an examination, may alternatively comply with this chapter by providing the department with a link to its licensing website, summary information about the licensing requirements or standards in a format or formats designated by the department, and a designated agency contact.
(2) In addition to the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, each agency, by November 1st of each year, beginning November 1, 2013, must provide the department with certification on a form designated by the department that all business licensing information submitted by the agency is complete and up-to-date. If an agency has not submitted all the business licensing information required under this section, the agency must instead submit a progress report and explanation to the department.
(3) The department must compile the information submitted by each agency, and submit an aggregate report to the governor and the economic development committees of the legislature by January 1st of each year, beginning January 1, 2014.
[ 2013 c 111 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.080 - Licensing fees—Disposition of.

RCW 19.02.080
Licensing fees—Disposition of.
All fees collected under the system must be deposited with the state treasurer. Upon issuance or renewal of the business license or supplemental licenses, the department must distribute the fees, except for fees covered under RCW 19.02.210 and for fees covered under RCW 19.80.075, to the appropriate accounts under the applicable statutes for those agencies' licenses.
[ 2013 c 144 § 21; 1992 c 107 § 3; 1982 c 182 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1992 c 107: See note following RCW 19.02.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.085 - Licensing fees—Business license delinquency fee—Rate—Disposition.

RCW 19.02.085
Licensing fees—Business license delinquency fee—Rate—Disposition.
(1) To encourage timely renewal by applicants, a business license delinquency fee is imposed on licensees who fail to renew by the business license expiration date. The business license delinquency fee must be the lesser of $150 or 50 percent of a base comprised of the licensee's renewal fee minus corporate licensing taxes, corporation annual report fee, and any interest fees or penalties charged for late taxes or corporate renewals. The business license delinquency fee must be added to the renewal fee and paid by the licensee before a business license is renewed. The delinquency fee must be deposited in the business license account.
(2) The department must waive or cancel the business license delinquency fee imposed in subsection (1) of this section only if:
(a) The department determines that the licensee failed to renew a license by the business license expiration date due to an undisputable error or failure by the department; or
(b) The licensee requests the waiver and has timely renewed all business licenses and paid the applicable business license fees for a period of 24 months immediately preceding the period covered by the renewal application for which the waiver is being requested.
(c) For purposes of this subsection, an error or failure is undisputable if the department is satisfied, beyond any doubt, that the error or failure occurred.
[ 2023 c 258 § 1; 2020 c 139 § 3; 2013 c 144 § 22; 1992 c 107 § 5; 1989 c 170 § 1; 1982 c 182 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1992 c 107: See note following RCW 19.02.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.090 - Business license—Expiration date—Prorated fees—Conditions of renewal.

RCW 19.02.090
Business license—Expiration date—Prorated fees—Conditions of renewal.
(1) The department must assign an expiration date for each business license. All renewable licenses endorsed on that business license must expire on that date. License fees must be prorated to accommodate the staggering of expiration dates.
(2) All renewable licenses endorsed on a business license must be renewed by the department under conditions originally imposed unless a regulatory agency advises the department of conditions or denials to be imposed before the endorsement is renewed.
[ 2013 c 144 § 23; 1982 c 182 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.100 - Business license—Issuance or renewal—Denial.

RCW 19.02.100
Business license—Issuance or renewal—Denial.
(1) The department may refuse to issue or renew a business license to any person if:
(a) The person does not have a valid tax registration, if required by a regulatory agency;
(b) The person is a corporation delinquent in fees or penalties owing to the secretary of state or is not validly registered under Title 23B RCW, chapter 18.100 RCW, Title 24 RCW, or any other statute now or hereafter adopted which gives corporate or business licensing responsibilities to the secretary of state if the person is required to be so registered and the regulatory agency having the authority to approve the issuance or renewal of the license requires, as a condition of such approval, that the person be so registered or not delinquent in fees or penalties owing to the secretary of state; or
(c) The person has not submitted the sum of all fees and deposits required for the requested individual license endorsements, any outstanding business license delinquency fee, or other fees and penalties to be collected through the system.
(2) Nothing in this section prevents registration by the state of a business for taxation purposes, or an employer for the purpose of paying an employee of that employer industrial insurance or unemployment insurance benefits.
[ 2013 c 144 § 24; 2011 c 298 § 9; 1997 c 58 § 865; 1991 c 72 § 8; 1982 c 182 § 10.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.110 - Business license—System to include additional licenses.

RCW 19.02.110
Business license—System to include additional licenses.
(1) In addition to the licenses processed under the business licensing system prior to April 1, 1982, on July 1, 1982, use of the business licensing system is expanded as provided by this section.
(2) Applications for the following must be filed with the business licensing service and must be processed, and renewals must be issued, under the business licensing system:
(a) Nursery dealer's licenses required by chapter 15.13 RCW;
(b) Seed dealer's licenses required by chapter 15.49 RCW;
(c) Pesticide dealer's licenses required by chapter 15.58 RCW;
(d) Shopkeeper's licenses required by chapter 18.64 RCW;
(e) Egg dealer's licenses required by chapter 69.25 RCW; and
(f) Cannabis-infused edible endorsements required by chapter 69.07 RCW.
[ 2022 c 16 § 23; 2017 c 138 § 3; 2013 c 144 § 25; 2007 c 52 § 1; 2000 c 171 § 43; 1988 c 5 § 3; 1982 c 182 § 11.]
NOTES:
Intent—Finding—2022 c 16: See note following RCW 69.50.101.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.210 - Business license account.

RCW 19.02.210
Business license account.
The business license account is created in the state treasury. Unless otherwise indicated in RCW 19.02.075, all receipts from handling and business license delinquency fees must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation beginning in fiscal year 1993. Expenditures from the account may be used only to administer the business licensing service program. During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, moneys from the business license account may be used for operations of the department of revenue. During the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the business license account to the state general fund.
[ 2023 c 475 § 921; 2016 sp.s. c 36 § 916; 2013 c 144 § 27; 1992 c 107 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 475: See note following RCW 16.76.030.
Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 18.20.430.
Effective dates—1992 c 107: See note following RCW 19.02.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.300 - Contract to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers, credentials, and documents—Issuance in conjunction with license applications.

RCW 19.02.300
Contract to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers, credentials, and documents—Issuance in conjunction with license applications.
(1) The director may contract with the federal internal revenue service, or other appropriate federal agency, to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers, or other federal credentials or documents, at specified offices and locations of the agency in conjunction with any application for state licenses under this chapter.
(2) To the extent permitted by any contract entered under subsection (1) of this section, the department may contract, under chapter 39.34 RCW, with any agency of state or local government which is participating in the master licensing program to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers, or other federal credentials or documents, in conjunction with applications for state licenses under this chapter.
[ 1997 c 51 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—1997 c 51: "The legislature intends to simplify the process of registering and licensing businesses in this state by authorizing state agencies to provide consolidated forms, instructions, service locations, and other operations whenever coordination of these functions would benefit individual businesses and the business community of this state. To further this goal, agencies participating in the master business license program should be able to contract with the federal internal revenue service, or other appropriate federal agency, to issue a conditional federal employer identification number, or other federal credentials or documents, at the same time that a business applies for registration or licensing with any state agency." [ 1997 c 51 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.310 - Performance-based grant program.

RCW 19.02.310
Performance-based grant program.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department may administer a performance-based grant program that provides funding assistance to public agencies that issue business licenses and that wish to join with the department's business licensing service.
(2) The department may determine among interested grant applicants the order and the amount of the grant. In making grant determinations, consideration must be given, but not limited to, the following criteria: Readiness of the public agency to participate; the number of renewable licenses; and the reduced regulatory impact to businesses subject to licensure relative to the overall investment required by the department.
(3) The department must invite and encourage participation by all Washington city and county governments having interests or responsibilities relating to business licensing.
(4) The total amount of grants provided under this section may not exceed seven hundred fifty thousand dollars in any one fiscal year.
(5) The source of funds for this grant program is the business license account.
[ 2013 c 144 § 28; 2005 c 201 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.320 - Employment of minors.

RCW 19.02.320
Employment of minors.
A person seeking a work permit for the employment of minors under RCW 49.12.121 is not required to complete an entirely new *master application if there are no changes to any other information submitted on the most recent *master application. The person need only complete the parts of a new *master application that identify the employer seeking the minor work permit, including address and contact information, and that indicate the employer plans to employ one or more minors, the duties to be performed by minors, and the estimated number of hours to be worked by minors.
[ 2013 c 156 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The term "master application" was changed to "business license application" by chapter 144, Laws of 2013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.800 - Business license system—Certain business or professional activity licenses exempt.

RCW 19.02.800
Business license system—Certain business or professional activity licenses exempt.
Except as provided in RCW 43.07.200, the provisions of this chapter regarding the processing of license applications and renewals under the business licensing system do not apply to those business or professional activities that are licensed or regulated under chapter 31.04, 31.12, or 31.13 RCW or under Title *30, 32, 33, or 48 RCW.
[ 2013 c 144 § 29; 2011 c 298 § 10; 2000 c 171 § 44; 1982 c 182 § 17.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Title 30 RCW was recodified and/or repealed pursuant to 2014 c 37, effective January 5, 2015.
Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.890 - Short title.

RCW 19.02.890
Short title.
This chapter may be known and cited as the business licensing service act.
[ 2013 c 144 § 30; 1982 c 182 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.02 - Business License Center Act. › 19.02.920 - Construction.

RCW 19.02.920
Construction.
The rule of strict construction shall have no application to this chapter and it shall be liberally construed in order to carry out its purposes.
[ 1982 c 182 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.06 - Blind Made Products—Services. › 19.06.010 - Labels—Contents—Requirements—Prohibited acts.

RCW 19.06.010
Labels—Contents—Requirements—Prohibited acts.
Products made by blind persons and sold or distributed in this state as blind made may bear a label affixed directly to the product reading "MADE BY THE BLIND" and shall show the distributor's or manufacturer's name. Any product bearing such label shall have been made by blind people to the extent of at least seventy-five percent of the labor hours required for its manufacture. No other label, trade name or sales device tending to create the impression that a product is made by blind persons shall be used in connection with the sale or distribution of such product unless the product shall have been made by blind people to the extent of at least seventy-five percent of the labor hours required for its manufacture.
[ 2009 c 549 § 1009; 1961 c 56 § 1; 1959 c 100 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.06 - Blind Made Products—Services. › 19.06.020 - Governmental agencies shall purchase goods and services—Conditions.

RCW 19.06.020
Governmental agencies shall purchase goods and services—Conditions.
Any board, commission, officer, employee or other person or persons of the state, or any county, city, town, school district or other agency, political subdivision or taxing district of the state, whose duty it is to purchase materials, supplies, goods, wares, merchandise or produce, or to procure services, for the use of any department or institution within the state, shall make such purchases and procure such services whenever available, from any nonprofit agency for the blind located within the state which manufactures or distributes blind made products: PROVIDED, That the goods and services made by or offered by such agencies shall be equal in quality and price to those available from other sources.
[ 1961 c 56 § 4; 1959 c 100 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.06 - Blind Made Products—Services. › 19.06.030 - Advertising limitations.

RCW 19.06.030
Advertising limitations.
No advertising of blind made products shall refer to any product which is not blind made, nor shall any such advertising contain or refer to names or pictures of any blind persons or otherwise exploit the blind.
[ 1961 c 56 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.010 - Purpose.

RCW 19.09.010
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Provide citizens of the state of Washington with information relating to any entity that solicits funds from the public for public charitable purposes in order to prevent (a) deceptive and dishonest practices in the conduct of soliciting funds for or in the name of charity; and (b) improper use of contributions intended for charitable purposes;
(2) Improve the transparency and accountability of organizations that solicit funds from the public for charitable purposes; and
(3) Develop and operate educational programs or partnerships for charitable organizations, board members, and the general public that help build public confidence and trust in organizations that solicit funds from the public for charitable purposes.
[ 2011 c 199 § 1; 2007 c 471 § 1; 1986 c 230 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 13 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.062 - Fees—Charitable organizations—Commercial fund-raisers.

RCW 19.09.062
Fees—Charitable organizations—Commercial fund-raisers.
The secretary of state must collect the following fees in accordance with this chapter:
(1) For an application for registration as a charitable organization, a fee of sixty dollars. Twenty dollars of this fee must be deposited in the state general fund and the remaining forty dollars must be deposited in the charitable organization education account under RCW 19.09.530;
(2) For an annual renewal of registration as a charitable organization, a fee of forty dollars. Ten dollars of this fee must be deposited in the state general fund and the remaining thirty dollars must be deposited in the charitable organization education account under RCW 19.09.530;
(3) For an application for registration as a commercial fund-raiser, a fee of three hundred dollars. Two hundred fifty dollars of this fee must be deposited in the state general fund and the remaining fifty dollars must be deposited in the charitable organization education account under RCW 19.09.530;
(4) For an annual renewal of registration as a commercial fund-raiser, a fee of two hundred twenty-five dollars. One hundred seventy-five dollars of this fee must be deposited in the state general fund and the remaining fifty dollars must be deposited in the charitable organization education account under RCW 19.09.530;
(5) For a registration of a commercial fund-raiser service contract, a fee of twenty dollars. Ten dollars of this fee must be deposited in the state general fund and the remaining ten dollars must be deposited in the charitable organization education account under RCW 19.09.530.
[ 2011 c 199 § 4; 2010 1st sp.s. c 29 § 11.]
NOTES:
Intent—2010 1st sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 24.06.450.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.065 - Charitable organizations and commercial fund-raisers—Registration required—Public record—Registration not endorsement.

RCW 19.09.065
Charitable organizations and commercial fund-raisers—Registration required—Public record—Registration not endorsement.
(1) All charitable organizations and commercial fund-raisers must register with the secretary prior to conducting any solicitations.
(2) Failure to register as required by this chapter is a violation of this chapter.
(3) Information provided to the secretary pursuant to this chapter is a public record except as provided by law. Social security numbers and financial account numbers are not public information.
(4) Registration must not be considered or be represented as an endorsement by the secretary or the state of Washington.
[ 2011 c 199 § 5; 1993 c 471 § 2; 1986 c 230 § 3; 1983 c 265 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.068 - Application for registration—When registered—Incomplete application—Failure to pay filing fee.

RCW 19.09.068
Application for registration—When registered—Incomplete application—Failure to pay filing fee.
(1) Entities are deemed registered under RCW 19.09.075 or 19.09.079 twenty days after receipt of the registration or renewal form by the secretary and may thereafter solicit contributions from the general public.
(2) If the secretary determines that the application for initial registration or renewal is incomplete, the secretary will notify the applicant of the information necessary to complete the application. The secretary may hold the application up to thirty days to allow the applicant time to provide additional information. If the applicant fails to provide complete information as requested by the secretary, the applicant will be deemed unregistered and must cease all solicitations as defined by this chapter.
(3) If an applicant fails to pay a required fee for any filing, the secretary will notify the applicant of the necessary fee to complete the application. The secretary may hold the application up to thirty days to allow the applicant time to submit the required payment. If the applicant fails to provide the required payment as requested by the secretary, the applicant will be deemed unregistered and must cease all solicitations as defined by this chapter.
[ 2011 c 199 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.071 - Application for registration—Solicitation report—Violation.

RCW 19.09.071
Application for registration—Solicitation report—Violation.
Charitable organizations must ensure that the financial information included in the solicitation report fairly represents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the organization as of, and for, the period presented to the secretary for filing. If the financial information submitted to the secretary is incorrect in any material way, it is a violation of this chapter and the charitable organization may be subject to penalties as provided under RCW 19.09.279.
[ 2011 c 199 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.079 - Commercial fund-raisers—Application for registration or renewal—Contents—Fee.

RCW 19.09.079
Commercial fund-raisers—Application for registration or renewal—Contents—Fee.
An application for registration and renewal as a commercial fund-raiser must be submitted on the form approved by the secretary and must contain:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the commercial fund-raising entity;
(2) The name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of the owner(s) and principal officer(s) of the commercial fund-raising entity;
(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the individual responsible for the activities of the commercial fund-raising entity in Washington;
(4) The names of the three officers or employees receiving the greatest amount of compensation from the commercial fund-raising entity;
(5) The name and address of the entity that prepares, reviews, or audits the financial statement of the organization;
(6) A solicitation report of the commercial fund-raising entity for the preceding, completed accounting year, including:
(a) The types of fund-raising services conducted;
(b) The names of charitable organizations required to register under RCW 19.09.075 for whom fund-raising services have been performed;
(c) The total value of contributions received on behalf of charitable organizations required to register under RCW 19.09.075 by the commercial fund-raiser, affiliate of the commercial fund-raiser, or any entity retained by the commercial fund-raiser; and
(d) The amount of money disbursed to charitable organizations for charitable purposes, net of fund-raising costs paid by the charitable organization as stipulated in any agreement between charitable organizations and the commercial fund-raiser;
(7) The name, address, and telephone number of any other commercial fund-raiser that was retained in the conduct of providing fund-raising services;
(8) An irrevocable appointment of the secretary to receive service of process in noncriminal proceedings as provided in RCW 19.09.305; and
(9) Such other information the secretary deems necessary by rule.
The application must be signed by an officer or owner of the commercial fund-raiser and must be submitted with a nonrefundable fee established in RCW 19.09.062.
Commercial fund-raisers required to register and renew under this chapter must file a notice of change of information within thirty days of any change in the information contained in subsections (1) through (7) and (9) of this section.
[ 2011 c 199 § 10; 2010 1st sp.s. c 29 § 13; 2007 c 471 § 5; 1993 c 471 § 5; 1986 c 230 § 7; 1983 c 265 § 15.]
NOTES:
Intent—2010 1st sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 24.06.450.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.081 - Application requirements—Exemptions.

RCW 19.09.081
Application requirements—Exemptions.
The application requirements of RCW 19.09.075 do not apply to:
(1) Any charitable organization raising less than fifty thousand dollars in any accounting year when all the activities of the organization, including all fund-raising activities, are carried on by persons who are unpaid for their services and no part of the charitable organization's assets or income inures to the benefit of or is paid to any officer, director, member, or trustee of the organization, other than as part of a charitable class benefited by the charitable organization.
(2) Appeals for funds on behalf of a specific individual named in the solicitation, but only if all of the proceeds of the solicitation are given to or expended for the direct benefit of that individual.
[ 2011 c 199 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.191 - Commercial fund-raisers—Surety bond.

RCW 19.09.191
Commercial fund-raisers—Surety bond.
(1) Every commercial fund-raiser must execute a surety bond if it:
(a) Directly or indirectly receives contributions from the public on behalf of any charitable organization;
(b) Is compensated based upon funds raised or to be raised, number of solicitations made or to be made, or any other similar method;
(c) Incurs or is authorized to incur expenses on behalf of the charitable organization; or
(d) Has not been registered with the secretary as a commercial fund-raiser for the preceding accounting year.
(2) The surety bond must be executed as principal in the amount prescribed by the secretary in rule. The issuer of the surety bond must be licensed to do business in this state, and must promptly notify the secretary when claims or payments are made against the bond or when the bond is canceled. The bond must be filed with the secretary in the form prescribed by the secretary. The bond must run to the state and to any person who may have a cause of action against the obligor of said bond for any malfeasance, misfeasance, or deceptive practice in the conduct of solicitations.
The secretary may also provide by rule for the reduction and reinstatement of the bond required by this section.
[ 2011 c 199 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.200 - Books, records, and contracts.

RCW 19.09.200
Books, records, and contracts.
(1) All entities required to register pursuant to this chapter must maintain accurate, current, and readily available books and records at their usual business locations until at least three years have elapsed following the effective period to which they relate. The books and records must contain, at a minimum, documentation supporting the information contained in the solicitation report and written authorization or authorizations required in RCW 19.09.100.
(2) All contracts between commercial fund-raisers and charitable organizations must be in writing, and true and correct copies of such contracts or records thereof must be kept on file in the various offices of the charitable organization and the commercial fund-raiser for a three-year period. Such records and contracts shall be available for inspection and examination by the secretary of state, attorney general, or by the county prosecuting attorney. A copy of such contract or record must be submitted by the charitable organization or commercial fund-raiser, within ten days, following receipt of a written demand from the secretary of state, attorney general, or county prosecutor.
[ 2011 c 199 § 15; 1993 c 471 § 11; 1986 c 230 § 12; 1982 c 227 § 9; 1973 1st ex.s. c 13 § 20.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.210 - Records requests.

RCW 19.09.210
Records requests.
Upon the request of the secretary of state, attorney general, or the county prosecutor, any entity subject to this chapter must submit a financial statement and all requested records containing, but not limited to, the following information:
(1) The gross amount of the contributions pledged and the gross amount collected.
(2) The amount thereof, given or to be given to charitable purposes represented together with details as to the manner of distribution as may be required.
(3) The aggregate amount paid and to be paid for the expenses of such solicitation.
(4) The amounts paid to and to be paid to commercial fund-raisers or charitable organizations.
(5) Copies of any annual or periodic reports furnished by the charitable organization or commercial fund-raiser of its activities during or for the same accounting period.
[ 2011 c 199 § 16; 2007 c 471 § 9; 1993 c 471 § 12; 1986 c 230 § 13; 1983 c 265 § 10; 1982 c 227 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 222 § 10; 1975 1st ex.s. c 219 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 13 § 21.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.230 - Use of the name, symbol, statement, or emblem of another entity—Filing.

RCW 19.09.230
Use of the name, symbol, statement, or emblem of another entity—Filing.
No entity subject to this chapter may:
(1) Use an identical or deceptively similar name, symbol, statement, or emblem so closely related or similar that its use would confuse or mislead the public, of any other entity for the purpose of soliciting contributions from persons in this state without the written consent of such other entity. Written consent may be deemed to have been given by anyone who is a director, trustee, or other authorized officer of that entity.
(2) A copy of the written consent must be retained on file by the charitable organization or commercial fund-raiser and made available to the secretary, attorney general, or county prosecutor upon demand. The secretary may revoke or deny an application for registration that violates this section.
(3) An entity may be deemed to have used the name of another entity for the purpose of soliciting contributions if such latter entity's name is listed on any stationery, advertisement, brochure, or correspondence of the entity or if such name is listed or represented to anyone who has contributed to, sponsored, or endorsed the entity, or its activities.
This section does not apply to a foundation or other charitable organization that is organized, operated, or controlled by or in connection with a registered public charity, including any governmental agency or unit, from which it derives its name.
[ 2011 c 199 § 17; 1994 c 287 § 3; 1993 c 471 § 13; 1986 c 230 § 14; 1982 c 227 § 11; 1973 1st ex.s. c 13 § 23.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.271 - Failure to register—Late filing fee—Notice to attorney general.

RCW 19.09.271
Failure to register—Late filing fee—Notice to attorney general.
(1) If the secretary or attorney general determines that any entity is soliciting in this state, directly or indirectly, by any means, and has not registered with the secretary as required by this chapter, the secretary may notify the charitable organization or commercial fund-raiser of its registration requirements by postal or electronic means.
(2) The secretary may notify the attorney general of any entity liable for late filing fees under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) Any entity who, after notification by the secretary, fails to properly register under this chapter is subject to a late filing fee in an amount to be established by rule by the end of the first business day following the issuance of the notice. The late filing fee is in addition to any other filing fee provided by this chapter.
(4) If the secretary or attorney general determines that any entity is soliciting in this state, directly or indirectly, by any means, and the entity has not registered with the secretary as required by this chapter, the secretary, after five days notice sent by postal or electronic means to the charitable organization or commercial fund-raiser, may publish a press release in newspapers or on the internet, a notice to the public regarding the entity's unregistered status.
[ 2011 c 199 § 18; 1993 c 471 § 8; 1986 c 230 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations. › 19.09.275 - Violations—Penalties.

RCW 19.09.275
Violations—Penalties.
(1) Any entity who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter or who knowingly gives false or incorrect information to the secretary, attorney general, or county prosecuting attorney in filing statements required by this chapter, whether or not such statement or report is verified is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(2) Any entity who violates any provisions of this chapter or who gives false or incorrect information to the secretary, attorney general, or county prosecuting attorney in filing statements required by this chapter, whether or not such statement or report is verified, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 2011 c 199 § 19; 2003 c 53 § 142; 1993 c 471 § 15; 1986 c 230 § 18; 1983 c 265 § 11; 1982 c 227 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 222 § 14.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]