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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.265 - Inactive licenses.

RCW 18.85.265
Inactive licenses.
(1) Any license issued under this chapter and not otherwise revoked is deemed "inactive" at any time it is delivered to the director. Until reissued under this chapter, the holder of an inactive license is prohibited from conducting real estate brokerage services.
(2) An inactive license may be renewed on the same terms and conditions as an active license, except that a person with an inactive license need not comply with the education requirements of RCW 18.85.101(1)(c) or 18.85.211. Failure to renew shall result in cancellation in the same manner as an active license.
(3) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon completion of an application as provided by the director and upon compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. If a holder has an inactive license for more than three years, the holder must show proof of successfully completing a thirty clock hour course in real estate within one year before the application for active status. Holders employed by the state and conducting real estate transactions on behalf of the state are exempt from this course requirement.
(4) The provisions of this chapter relating to the denial, suspension, and revocation of a license are applicable to an inactive license as well as an active license, except that when proceedings to suspend or revoke an inactive license have been initiated, the license shall remain inactive until the proceedings have been completed.
[ 2008 c 23 § 28; 1994 c 291 § 3; 1988 c 205 § 4. Prior: 1987 c 514 § 1; 1987 c 332 § 17; 1985 c 162 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 8. Formerly RCW 18.85.215.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 291: See note following RCW 18.85.101.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.275 - Designated broker or managing broker—Authority and duties.

RCW 18.85.275
Designated broker or managing broker—Authority and duties.
(1) The designated broker or managing broker shall supervise the conduct of brokers and managing brokers for compliance with this chapter, chapter 18.235 RCW, and RCW 18.86.030.
(2) Listings, transactions, management agreements, and other contracts relating to providing brokerage services are property of the real estate firm. Brokers shall timely deliver to their appointed managing broker all funds and records required to be held or maintained by the real estate firm. A managing broker is responsible for such funds and records only after they are received from the broker. A managing broker shall timely deliver to the designated broker all funds and records required to be held or maintained by the real estate firm. The designated broker is responsible for such funds and records only after they are received from the managing broker or broker.
(3) The designated broker may delegate by written agreement the duties of safe handling of client funds, maintenance of trust accounts, and transaction and trust account records, along with supervision of brokers, to a managing broker licensed to the firm. The designated broker shall maintain a record of the firm's managing brokers and delegations to managing brokers.
(4) The designated broker or the designated broker's delegate has the authority to amend, modify, bind, create, rescind, terminate, or release real estate brokerage service contracts on behalf of the real estate firm. The designated broker has the authority to accept new or transferred licensees to represent the real estate firm.
(5) A broker who supervises or exercises right of control over other brokers in the performance of real estate brokerage services must be licensed as a managing broker.
(6) During the first two years of a broker's licensure, a managing broker must provide a heightened level of supervision as provided by rule of the director.
[ 2008 c 23 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.291 - Brokers and managing brokers—Termination of affiliation with firm—Notice.

RCW 18.85.291
Brokers and managing brokers—Termination of affiliation with firm—Notice.
The licenses of a real estate broker and managing broker shall be kept at all times by their firm and when real estate brokers or managing brokers cease to represent the firm, their licenses shall cease to be in force. Brokers and managing brokers must submit written notification to the designated broker for their firm when they terminate affiliation with their firm. The firm, through the designated broker, shall give notice to the director and such notice shall be accompanied by and include the surrender of the broker's or managing broker's license. Failure of any designated broker for the firm to promptly notify the director of a broker's or managing broker's termination after demand by the affected broker or managing broker shall be grounds for disciplinary action against the firm and designated broker. Upon application of the broker or managing broker, and the payment of a fee as prescribed by the director by rule, the director shall issue a new license for the unexpired term, if the broker or managing broker is otherwise entitled thereto. When the firm terminates a broker's or managing broker's services for a violation of this chapter, or chapter 18.86 or 18.235 RCW, the firm shall immediately file a written statement of the facts in reference thereto with the director.
[ 2008 c 23 § 40; 1987 c 332 § 14; 1953 c 235 § 14; 1947 c 203 § 7; 1943 c 118 § 7; 1941 c 252 § 26; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-49. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 21. Formerly RCW 18.85.320.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.301 - Sharing commissions.

RCW 18.85.301
Sharing commissions.
(1) Except under subsection (4) of this section, it is unlawful for any licensed firm, broker, or managing broker to pay any part of the licensee's commission or other compensation to any person who performs real estate brokerage services and who is not a licensed firm, real estate broker, or managing broker in any state of the United States or its possessions or any foreign jurisdiction with a real estate regulatory program.
(2) Except under subsection (4) of this section, it is unlawful for any licensed real estate firm to pay any part of the firm's commission from brokerage services or other compensation to a real estate broker or managing broker not licensed to do business for the firm.
(3) Except under subsection (4) of this section, it is unlawful for licensed brokers or managing brokers to pay any part of their commission from brokerage services or other compensation to any person, whether licensed or not, except through the firm's designated broker.
(4) A commission may be shared with a manufactured housing retailer, licensed under chapter 46.70 RCW, on the sale of personal property manufactured housing sold in conjunction with the sale or lease of land.
[ 2008 c 23 § 41; 1998 c 46 § 3; 1997 c 322 § 20; 1953 c 235 § 15; 1943 c 118 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8340-47. Formerly RCW 18.85.330.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.311 - Distribution of interest from brokers' trust accounts.

RCW 18.85.311
Distribution of interest from brokers' trust accounts.
Remittances received by the state treasurer pursuant to RCW 18.85.285 shall be divided between the housing trust fund created by RCW 43.185A.130, which shall receive seventy-five percent and the real estate education program account created by RCW 18.85.321, which shall receive twenty-five percent.
[ 2023 c 275 § 14; 2008 c 23 § 38; 1993 c 50 § 3; 1987 c 513 § 9. Formerly RCW 18.85.315.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 c 50: See note following RCW 18.85.061.
Effective date—Severability—1987 c 513: See notes following RCW 18.85.285.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.321 - Real estate education program account.

RCW 18.85.321
Real estate education program account.
The real estate education program account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All moneys received for credit to this account pursuant to RCW 18.85.311 and all moneys derived from fines imposed under this chapter shall be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be made only upon the authorization of the director or a duly authorized representative of the director, and may be used only for the purposes of carrying out the director's programs for education of real estate licensees, others in the real estate industry, and members of the public as described in RCW 18.85.041(6). All expenses and costs relating to the implementation or administration of, or payment of contract fees or charges for, the director's real estate education programs may be paid from this account. The account is subject to appropriation under chapter 43.88 RCW.
[ 2008 c 23 § 39; 1997 c 322 § 19; 1993 c 50 § 4. Formerly RCW 18.85.317.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 c 50: See note following RCW 18.85.061.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.331 - License required—Prerequisite to suit for commission.

RCW 18.85.331
License required—Prerequisite to suit for commission.
It is unlawful for any person to act as a real estate broker, managing broker, or real estate firm without first obtaining a license therefor, and otherwise complying with the provisions of this chapter.
No suit or action shall be brought for the collection of compensation as a real estate broker, real estate firm, managing broker, or designated broker, without alleging and proving that the plaintiff was a duly licensed real estate broker, managing broker, or real estate firm before the time of offering to perform any real estate transaction or procuring any promise or contract for the payment of compensation for any contemplated real estate transaction.
[ 2008 c 23 § 15; 1997 c 322 § 6; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 9; 1951 c 222 § 8. Formerly: (i) 1941 c 252 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-29. (ii) 1941 c 252 § 25; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-48. Formerly RCW 18.85.100.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.351 - License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.85.351
License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
The director shall immediately suspend the license of any broker or managing broker who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as an individual who is not in compliance with a support order or a visitation order. If the individual has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license is automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the individual is in compliance with the order.
[ 2008 c 23 § 31; 1997 c 58 § 826. Formerly RCW 18.85.227.]
NOTES:
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 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.370 - Disciplinary action—Director's delegation of authority.

RCW 18.85.370
Disciplinary action—Director's delegation of authority.
The director may authorize one or more assistants to perform the director's duties with reference to disciplinary action.
[ 2008 c 23 § 33; 1988 c 205 § 6; 1987 c 332 § 10; 1957 c 52 § 45. Prior: 1945 c 111 § 9, part; 1941 c 252 § 20, part; 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 14, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-43, part. Formerly RCW 18.85.240.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.380 - Disciplinary action—Hearing—Conduct of.

RCW 18.85.380
Disciplinary action—Hearing—Conduct of.
The hearing officer shall cause a transcript of all adjudicative proceedings to be kept by a reporter and shall upon request after completion thereof, furnish a copy of the transcript to the licensed person or applicant accused in the proceedings at the expense of the licensee or applicant. The hearing officer shall certify the transcript of proceedings to be true and correct. If the director finds that the statement or accusation is not proved by a fair preponderance of evidence, the director shall notify the licensee or applicant and the person making the accusation and shall dismiss the case.
[ 2008 c 23 § 34; 2002 c 86 § 231; 1987 c 332 § 12; 1951 c 222 § 24. Formerly RCW 18.85.261.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.390 - Disciplinary action—Order—Appeal.

RCW 18.85.390
Disciplinary action—Order—Appeal.
If the director decides, after an adjudicative hearing, that the evidence supports the accusation by a preponderance of evidence, the director may impose sanctions authorized under RCW 18.85.041. In such event the director shall enter an order to that effect and shall file the same in the director's office and immediately mail a copy to the affected party at the address of record with the department. Upon instituting appeal in the superior court, the appellant shall give a cash bond to the state of Washington, which bond shall be filed with the clerk of the court, in the sum of one thousand dollars to be approved by the judge of said court, conditioned to pay all costs that may be awarded against an appellant in the event of an adverse decision, the bond and notice to be filed within thirty days from the date of the director's decision.
[ 2008 c 23 § 35; 2002 c 86 § 232; 1989 c 175 § 66; 1988 c 205 § 8; 1987 c 332 § 13; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 20; 1951 c 222 § 25. Formerly RCW 18.85.271.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.401 - Appeal—Transcript—Cost.

RCW 18.85.401
Appeal—Transcript—Cost.
The director shall prepare at appellant's expense and shall certify a transcript of the whole record of all matters involved in the appeal, which the director shall deliver to the court in which the appeal is pending. The appellant is notified of the filing of the transcript and the cost thereof and shall within fifteen days thereafter pay the cost of said transcript. If the cost is not paid in full within fifteen days the appeal is dismissed.
[ 2008 c 23 § 36; 1997 c 322 § 18; 1951 c 222 § 26. Formerly RCW 18.85.281.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.411 - Violations—Penalty.

RCW 18.85.411
Violations—Penalty.
Any person acting as a real estate broker, managing broker, or real estate firm, without a license, or violating any of the provisions of this chapter, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2008 c 23 § 42; 1997 c 322 § 21; 1951 c 222 § 20; 1941 c 252 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-46. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 17. Formerly RCW 18.85.340.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.420 - Attorney general as legal advisor.

RCW 18.85.420
Attorney general as legal advisor.
The attorney general shall give the director opinions upon all questions of law relating to the construction or interpretation of this chapter, or arising in the administration thereof, that may be submitted to the director, and shall act as attorney for the director in all actions and proceedings brought by or against the director under or pursuant to any provisions of this chapter.
[ 2008 c 23 § 43; 1997 c 322 § 23; 1941 c 252 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-32. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 8. Formerly RCW 18.85.345.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.430 - Enforcement provisions.

RCW 18.85.430
Enforcement provisions.
The director may refer a complaint for violation of any section of this chapter before any court of competent jurisdiction.
The prosecuting attorney of each county shall prosecute any violation of the provisions of this chapter that occurs in the prosecuting attorney's county, and if the prosecuting attorney fails to act, the director may request the attorney general to take action in lieu of the prosecuting attorney.
Process issued by the director shall extend to all parts of the state, and may be served by any person authorized to serve process of courts of record, or may be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the licensee's last business address of record in the office of the director.
Whenever the director believes from evidence satisfactory to the director that a person has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, or any order, license, decision, demand or requirement, or any part or provision thereof, the director may bring an action, in the superior court in the county wherein the person resides, to enjoin that person from continuing the violation or engaging therein or doing any act or acts in furtherance thereof. In this action an order or judgment may be entered awarding a preliminary or final injunction as may be proper.
The director may petition the superior court in any county in this state for the immediate appointment of a receiver to take over, operate or close any real estate office in this state which is found, upon inspection of its books and records to be operating in violation of the provisions of this chapter, pending a hearing.
[ 2008 c 23 § 44; 1997 c 322 § 24; 1967 c 22 § 2; 1957 c 52 § 48; 1953 c 235 § 16. Prior: (i) 1941 c 252 § 21, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-44, part. (ii) 1947 c 203 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-45. Formerly RCW 18.85.350.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.440 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.85.440
Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 86 § 233. Formerly RCW 18.85.550.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.451 - Fee assessed.

RCW 18.85.451
Fee assessed. (Expires September 30, 2025.)
(1) A fee of ten dollars is created and shall be assessed on each real estate broker and managing broker's original license and upon each renewal of a license with an expiration date after October 1, 1999, including renewals of inactive licenses.
(2) This section expires September 30, 2025.
[ 2015 c 175 § 1; 2010 c 156 § 1; 2008 c 23 § 45; 2005 c 185 § 1; 1999 c 192 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.85.520.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 156: "This act takes effect July 1, 2010." [ 2010 c 156 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.461 - Washington real estate research account—Creation.

RCW 18.85.461
Washington real estate research account—Creation. (Expires September 30, 2025.)
(1) The Washington real estate research account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the fee under RCW 18.85.451 shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of RCW 18.85.471.
(2) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer moneys from the real estate research account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
(3) This section expires September 30, 2025.
[ 2016 sp.s. c 36 § 915; 2015 c 175 § 2; 2010 c 156 § 2; 2008 c 23 § 46; 2005 c 185 § 2; 1999 c 192 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.85.530.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 18.20.430.
Effective date—2010 c 156: See note following RCW 18.85.451.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.471 - Real estate research center—Purpose.

RCW 18.85.471
Real estate research center—Purpose. (Expires September 30, 2025.)
(1) The purpose of a real estate research center in Washington state is to provide credible research, value-added information, education services, and project-oriented research to real estate licensees, real estate consumers, real estate service providers, institutional customers, public agencies, and communities in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest region. The center may:
(a) Conduct studies and research on affordable housing and strategies to meet the affordable housing needs of the state;
(b) Conduct studies in all areas directly or indirectly related to real estate and urban or rural economics and economically isolated communities;
(c) Disseminate findings and results of real estate research conducted at or by the center or elsewhere, using a variety of dissemination media;
(d) Supply research results and educational expertise to the Washington state real estate commission to support its regulatory functions, as requested;
(e) Prepare information of interest to real estate consumers and make the information available to the general public, universities, or colleges, and appropriate state agencies;
(f) Encourage economic growth and development within the state of Washington;
(g) Support the professional development and continuing education of real estate licensees in Washington;
(h) Study and recommend changes in state statutes relating to real estate; and
(i) Develop a vacancy rate standard for low-income housing in the state.
(2) The director shall establish a memorandum of understanding with an institution of higher learning that establishes a real estate research center for the purposes under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) This section expires September 30, 2025.
[ 2015 c 175 § 3; 2010 c 156 § 3; 2005 c 185 § 3; 2002 c 294 § 5; 1999 c 192 § 3. Formerly RCW 18.85.540.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 156: See note following RCW 18.85.451.
Findings—2002 c 294: See note following RCW 36.18.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.481 - Changes in licensing categories—Effect on status of proceedings, existing rules, forms, and licenses.

RCW 18.85.481
Changes in licensing categories—Effect on status of proceedings, existing rules, forms, and licenses.
(1) The changes made by chapter 23, Laws of 2008 regarding the licensing categories do not affect the status of a complaint, investigation, or other proceeding. A rule or form adopted by the director before July 1, 2010, remains in effect as a rule or form of the department until amended or changed.
(2) After July 1, 2010, a salesperson's license is continued in effect but is recognized by the department as a broker's license; and associate broker's, branch manager's, and designated broker's licenses are continued in effect but are recognized by the department as managing broker's licenses. All licensees are required to take a transition course by the licensee's first renewal date after July 1, 2010. The department shall approve the transition course for continuing education credit. All licenses retain their renewal dates established prior to July 1, 2010. New licenses may be issued after completion of the transition course and at the time of the licensee's first renewal date after July 1, 2010.
[ 2008 c 23 § 48.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.490 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.85.490
Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 351 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.930 - Effective date—2008 c 23.

RCW 18.85.930
Effective date—2008 c 23.
This act takes effect July 1, 2010.
[ 2008 c 23 § 51.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships. › 18.86.031 - Violation of licensing law.

RCW 18.86.031
Violation of licensing law.
A violation of RCW 18.86.030 is a violation of RCW 18.85.361.
[ 2013 c 58 § 4; 1996 c 179 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships. › 18.86.070 - Duration of agency relationship.

RCW 18.86.070
Duration of agency relationship. (Effective until January 1, 2024.)
(1) The agency relationships set forth in this chapter commence at the time that the broker undertakes to provide real estate brokerage services to a principal and continue until the earliest of the following:
(a) Completion of performance by the broker;
(b) Expiration of the term agreed upon by the parties;
(c) Termination of the relationship by mutual agreement of the parties; or
(d) Termination of the relationship by notice from either party to the other. However, such a termination does not affect the contractual rights of either party.
(2) Except as otherwise agreed to in writing, a broker owes no further duty after termination of the agency relationship, other than the duties of:
(a) Accounting for all moneys and property received during the relationship; and
(b) Not disclosing confidential information.
[ 2013 c 58 § 8; 1997 c 217 § 5; 1996 c 179 § 7.]
NOTES:
Real estate agency pamphlet—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6: See note following RCW 18.86.120.
Effective date—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6 and 8: See note following RCW 18.86.020.
(1) The agency relationships established pursuant to this chapter continue until the earliest of the following:
(a) Completion of performance by the broker;
(b) Expiration of the term agreed upon by the parties;
(c) Termination of the relationship by mutual agreement of the parties; or
(d) Termination of the relationship by notice from either party to the other. However, such a termination does not otherwise affect the contractual rights of either party.
(2) Except as otherwise agreed to in writing, a broker owes no further duty after termination of the agency relationship, other than the duty:
(a) To account for all moneys and property received during the relationship; and
(b) To not disclose confidential information.
[ 2023 c 318 § 7; 2013 c 58 § 8; 1997 c 217 § 5; 1996 c 179 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 318: See note following RCW 18.86.010.
Real estate agency pamphlet—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6: See note following RCW 18.86.120.
Effective date—1997 c 217 §§ 1-6 and 8: See note following RCW 18.86.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships. › 18.86.090 - Vicarious liability.

RCW 18.86.090
Vicarious liability. (Effective until January 1, 2024.)
(1) A principal is not liable for an act, error, or omission by an agent or subagent of the principal arising out of an agency relationship:
(a) Unless the principal participated in or authorized the act, error, or omission; or
(b) Except to the extent that: (i) The principal benefited from the act, error, or omission; and (ii) the court determines that it is highly probable that the claimant would be unable to enforce a judgment against the agent or subagent.
(2) A broker is not liable for an act, error, or omission of a subagent under this chapter, unless that broker participated in or authorized the act, error or omission. This subsection does not limit the liability of a firm for an act, error, or omission by a broker licensed to the firm.
[ 2013 c 58 § 10; 1996 c 179 § 9.]
A principal is not liable for an act, error, or omission by an agent of the principal arising out of an agency relationship:
(1) Unless the principal participated in or authorized the act, error, or omission; or
(2) Except to the extent that: (a) The principal benefited from the act, error, or omission; and (b) the court determines that it is highly probable that the claimant would be unable to enforce a judgment against the agent.
[ 2023 c 318 § 9; 2013 c 58 § 10; 1996 c 179 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 318: See note following RCW 18.86.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships. › 18.86.100 - Imputed knowledge and notice.

RCW 18.86.100
Imputed knowledge and notice. (Effective until January 1, 2024.)
(1) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, a principal does not have knowledge or notice of any facts known by an agent or subagent of the principal that are not actually known by the principal.
(2) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, a broker does not have knowledge or notice of any facts known by a subagent that are not actually known by the broker. This subsection does not limit the knowledge imputed to the designated broker or any managing broker responsible for the supervision of the broker of any facts known by the broker.
[ 2013 c 58 § 11; 1996 c 179 § 10.]
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, a principal does not have knowledge or notice of any facts known by an agent of the principal that are not actually known by the principal.
[ 2023 c 318 § 10; 2013 c 58 § 11; 1996 c 179 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 318: See note following RCW 18.86.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships. › 18.86.110 - Application.

RCW 18.86.110
Application.
The duties under this chapter are statutory duties and not fiduciary duties. This chapter supersedes the fiduciary duties of an agent to a principal under the common law. The common law continues to apply to the parties in all other respects. This chapter does not affect the duties of a broker while engaging in the authorized or unauthorized practice of law as determined by the courts of this state. This chapter shall be construed broadly.
[ 2013 c 58 § 12; 1996 c 179 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships. › 18.86.900 - Effective date—1996 c 179.

RCW 18.86.900
Effective date—1996 c 179.
This chapter shall take effect on January 1, 1997. This chapter does not apply to an agency relationship entered into before January 1, 1997, unless the principal and agent agree in writing that this chapter will, as of January 1, 1997, apply to such agency relationship.
[ 1996 c 179 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.86 - Real Estate Brokerage Relationships. › 18.86.902 - Effective date—1996 c 179.

RCW 18.86.902
Effective date—1996 c 179.
This act shall take effect January 1, 1997.
[ 1996 c 179 § 19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.030 - Scope of practice—Nursing home employment—Voluntary certification—Rules.

RCW 18.88A.030
Scope of practice—Nursing home employment—Voluntary certification—Rules.
(1)(a) A nursing assistant may assist in the care of individuals as delegated by and under the direction and supervision of a licensed (registered) nurse or licensed practical nurse.
(b) A health care facility shall not assign a nursing assistant-registered to provide care until the nursing assistant-registered has demonstrated skills necessary to perform competently all assigned duties and responsibilities.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to confer on a nursing assistant the authority to administer medication unless delegated as a specific nursing task pursuant to this chapter or to practice as a licensed (registered) nurse or licensed practical nurse as defined in chapter 18.79 RCW.
(2)(a) A nursing assistant employed in a nursing home must have successfully obtained certification through: (i) An approved training program and the competency evaluation within a period of time determined in rule by the *commission; or (ii) alternative training and the competency evaluation prior to employment.
(b) Certification is voluntary for nursing assistants working in health care facilities other than nursing homes unless otherwise required by state or federal law or regulation.
(3) The *commission may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2021 c 203 § 16; 2010 c 169 § 4; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 52; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 709; 1991 c 16 § 3; 1989 c 300 § 5; 1988 c 267 § 3. Formerly RCW 18.52B.030.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
Effective date—Retroactive application—2021 c 203: See notes following RCW 43.43.832.
Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.
Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.040 - Registration and certification.

RCW 18.88A.040
Registration and certification.
(1) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a nursing assistant-registered by use of any title or description without being registered by the department pursuant to this chapter.
(2) After October 1, 1990, no person may by use of any title or description, practice or represent himself or herself as a nursing assistant-certified without applying for certification, meeting the qualifications, and being certified by the department pursuant to this chapter.
(3) After July 1, 2013, no person may practice, or represent himself or herself by any title or description, as a medication assistant without a medication assistant endorsement issued under RCW 18.88A.082.
[ 2012 c 208 § 4; 1991 c 16 § 4; 1989 c 300 § 6; 1988 c 267 § 4. Formerly RCW 18.52B.040.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 208 §§ 2-10: See note following RCW 18.88A.020.
Findings—Rules—2012 c 208: See notes following RCW 18.88A.082.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.050 - Powers of secretary.

RCW 18.88A.050
Powers of secretary.
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:
(1) Set all nursing assistant certification, registration, medication assistant endorsement, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and to collect and deposit all such fees in the health professions account established under RCW 43.70.320;
(2) Establish forms, procedures, and the competency evaluation necessary to administer this chapter;
(3) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement this chapter;
(4) Issue a nursing assistant registration to any applicant who has met the requirements for registration;
(5) After January 1, 1990, issue a nursing assistant certificate to any applicant who has met the training, competency evaluation, and conduct requirements for certification under this chapter;
(6) Issue a medication assistant endorsement to any applicant who has met the requirements of RCW 18.88A.082;
(7) Maintain the official record for the department of all applicants and persons with registrations, certificates, and medication assistant endorsements under this chapter;
(8) Exercise disciplinary authority as authorized in chapter 18.130 RCW;
(9) Deny registration to any applicant who fails to meet requirement for registration as a nursing assistant;
(10) Deny certification to applicants who do not meet the training, competency evaluation, and conduct requirements for certification as a nursing assistant; and
(11) Deny medication assistant endorsement to applicants who do not meet the requirements of RCW 18.88A.082.
[ 2012 c 208 § 5; 2010 c 169 § 5; 1991 c 16 § 6; (1991 c 3 § 222 repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 11 § 2); 1989 c 300 § 7; 1988 c 267 § 6. Formerly RCW 18.52B.060.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 208 §§ 2-10: See note following RCW 18.88A.020.
Findings—Rules—2012 c 208: See notes following RCW 18.88A.082.
Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.060 - Commission—Powers.

RCW 18.88A.060
Commission—Powers.
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the *commission may:
(1) Determine minimum nursing assistant education requirements and approve training programs;
(2) Approve education and training programs and examinations for medication assistants as provided in RCW 18.88A.082;
(3) Define the prescriber-ordered treatments a medication assistant is authorized to perform under RCW 18.88A.082;
(4) Prepare, grade, and administer, or determine the nature of, and supervise the grading and administration of, the competency evaluation for applicants for nursing assistant certification, using the same competency evaluation for all applicants, whether qualifying to take the competency evaluation under an approved training program or alternative training;
(5) Establish forms and procedures for evaluation of an applicant's alternative training under criteria adopted pursuant to RCW 18.88A.087;
(6) Define and approve any experience requirement for nursing assistant certification;
(7) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency evaluation program for nursing assistants; and
(8) Adopt rules to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2012 c 208 § 6; 2010 c 169 § 6; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 710; 1991 c 16 § 8; 1989 c 300 § 8; 1988 c 267 § 7. Formerly RCW 18.52B.070.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
Effective date—2012 c 208 §§ 2-10: See note following RCW 18.88A.020.
Findings—Rules—2012 c 208: See notes following RCW 18.88A.082.
Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.080 - Registration requirements.

RCW 18.88A.080
Registration requirements.
(1) The secretary shall issue a registration to any applicant who pays any applicable fees and submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, address, and other information as determined by the secretary, provided there are no grounds for denial of registration or issuance of a conditional registration under this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW.
(2) Applicants must file an application with the *commission for registration within three days of employment.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 711; 1991 c 16 § 10; (1991 c 3 § 224 repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 11 § 2); 1989 c 300 § 10; 1988 c 267 § 10. Formerly RCW 18.52B.100.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.085 - Certification of requirements.

RCW 18.88A.085
Certification of requirements.
(1) After January 1, 1990, the secretary shall issue a nursing assistant certificate to any applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met:
(a) Successful completion of an approved training program or successful completion of alternative training meeting established criteria adopted by the *commission under RCW 18.88A.087; and
(b) Successful completion of the competency evaluation.
(2) In addition, applicants shall be subject to the grounds for denial of certification under chapter 18.130 RCW.
[ 2010 c 169 § 7; 2007 c 361 § 9; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 712; 1991 c 16 § 11.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.
Construction—Severability—Captions not law—Short title—2007 c 361: See notes following RCW 74.39A.009.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.087 - Certification—Alternative training—Credentialing reciprocity—Report.

RCW 18.88A.087
Certification—Alternative training—Credentialing reciprocity—Report.
(1) The *commission shall adopt criteria for evaluating an applicant's alternative training to determine the applicant's eligibility to take the competency evaluation for nursing assistant certification. At least one option adopted by the *commission must allow an applicant to take the competency evaluation if he or she:
(a)(i) Is a certified home care aide pursuant to chapter 18.88B RCW; or
(ii) Is a certified medical assistant pursuant to a certification program accredited by a national medical assistant accreditation organization and approved by the *commission; and
(b) Has successfully completed at least twenty-four hours of training that the *commission determines is necessary to provide training equivalent to approved training on topics not addressed in the training specified for certification as a home care aide or medical assistant, as applicable. In the *commission's discretion, a portion of these hours may include clinical training.
(2)(a) The *commission, in consultation with the secretary, the department of social and health services, and consumer, employer, and worker representatives, shall adopt rules to implement this section and to provide for a program of credentialing reciprocity to the extent required by this section between home care aide and medical assistant certification and nursing assistant certification. The secretary shall also adopt such rules as may be necessary to implement this section and the credentialing reciprocity program.
(b) Rules adopted under this section must be consistent with requirements under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395i-3(e) and (f) of the federal social security act relating to state-approved competency evaluation programs for certified nurse aides.
(3) The secretary, in consultation with the *commission, shall report annually by December 1st to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature on the progress made in achieving career advancement for certified home care aides and medical assistants into nursing practice.
[ 2021 c 203 § 17; 2010 c 169 § 3.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
Effective date—Retroactive application—2021 c 203: See notes following RCW 43.43.832.
Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.088 - Certification—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.88A.088
Certification—Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the *commission determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 32 § 10.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.090 - Competency evaluations.

RCW 18.88A.090
Competency evaluations.
(1) The *commission shall examine each applicant, by a written or oral and a manual component of competency evaluation. The competency evaluation shall be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently.
(2) Any applicant failing to make the required grade in the first competency evaluation may take up to three subsequent competency evaluations as the applicant desires upon prepaying a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 for each subsequent competency evaluation. Upon failing four competency evaluations, the secretary may invalidate the original application and require such remedial education before the person may take future competency evaluations.
The *commission may approve a competency evaluation prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the credentialing requirements.
[ 2010 c 169 § 8; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 713; 1991 c 3 § 225; 1989 c 300 § 11; 1988 c 267 § 13. Formerly RCW 18.52B.130.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.100 - Waiver of examination for initial applications.

RCW 18.88A.100
Waiver of examination for initial applications.
The secretary shall waive the competency evaluation and certify a person to practice within the state of Washington if the *commission determines that the person meets commonly accepted standards of education and experience for the nursing assistants. This section applies only to those individuals who file an application for waiver by December 31, 1991.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 714. Prior: 1991 c 16 § 12; 1991 c 3 § 226; 1989 c 300 § 12; 1988 c 267 § 15. Formerly RCW 18.52B.140.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants. › 18.88A.110 - Certificates for applicants credentialed in another state.

RCW 18.88A.110
Certificates for applicants credentialed in another state.
An applicant holding a credential in another state may be certified by endorsement to practice in this state without the competency evaluation if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.
[ 2010 c 169 § 9; 1991 c 16 § 13.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 169: See note following RCW 18.88A.010.