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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.80 - Trade Names. › 19.80.080 - Renewal and cancellation.

RCW 19.80.080
Renewal and cancellation.
(1) The department may require the renewal of trade names and establish a process for renewing trade names. Any such renewal process may not require renewals of trade names more often than annually and must allow persons to renew their trade name at the same time they are required to renew their business license.
(2) The department may cancel a person's trade name upon request of the person the trade name is registered to or when the person's business license account with the department's business licensing service is inactive. The department may also provide for the cancellation of trade names under circumstances as defined by the department by rule, which may include failure to renew a trade name under a renewal process as may be established by the department under the authority of subsection (1) of this section.
(3)(a) The department must make a reasonable effort to notify a person that the department intends to cancel the person's trade name. This notice is not required when a request for cancellation of a trade name is received by the department from the person the trade name was registered to or the person's authorized representative. The department may comply with this subsection either by mailing the notice to the person's last known address on record with the department or by providing the notice electronically instead of by mail. Such electronic notice is not subject to the confidentiality provisions of RCW 19.02.115 and may be sent by email to the person's last known email address on record with the department. However, if the department sends a notice by email and is notified that the email is undeliverable, the department must resend the notice by mail to the person's last known address on record with the department.
(b) The department may cancel a trade name unless, within twenty days of sending the notice required under this subsection, the person notifies the department in writing not to cancel the person's trade name and pays any applicable renewal fee.
(4) The department may remove any canceled trade names from its database of trade names.
(5) "Business license" and "business licensing service" have the same meaning as in RCW 19.02.020.
[ 2013 c 144 § 31.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.83 - Trading Stamp Licenses. › 19.83.010 - License required to use or furnish trading stamps, coupons, or similar devices.

RCW 19.83.010
License required to use or furnish trading stamps, coupons, or similar devices.
Every person who uses, or furnishes, or sells to any other person for use, in, with, or for the sale of any goods, any trading stamps, coupons, tickets, certificates, cards or other similar devices which entitle the purchaser to procure any goods free of charge or for less than the retail market price thereof, upon the production of any number of such trading stamps, coupons, tickets, certificates, cards, or other similar devices, shall before so furnishing, selling, or using the same obtain a separate license from the auditor of each county wherein such furnishing or selling or using shall take place for each and every store or place of business in that county, owned or conducted by such person from which such furnishing or selling, or in which such using shall take place.
[ 1913 c 134 § 1; RRS § 8359. Formerly RCW 36.91.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.83 - Trading Stamp Licenses. › 19.83.020 - Issuance of license—Fee.

RCW 19.83.020
Issuance of license—Fee.
In order to obtain such license the person applying therefor shall pay to the county treasurer of the county for which the license is sought the sum of six thousand dollars, and upon such payment being made to the county treasurer he or she shall issue his or her receipt therefor which shall be presented to the auditor of the county, who shall upon the presentation thereof issue to the person making such payment a license to furnish or sell, or a license to use, for one year, trading stamps, coupons, tickets, certificates, cards, or other similar devices. Such license shall contain the name of the licensee, the date of its issue, the date of its expiration, the city or town in which and the location at which the same shall be used, and the license shall be used at no place other than that mentioned therein.
[ 2011 c 336 § 553; 1913 c 134 § 2; RRS § 8360. Formerly RCW 36.91.020.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.83 - Trading Stamp Licenses. › 19.83.030 - Furnishing or selling trading stamps, coupons, or similar devices geographically limited.

RCW 19.83.030
Furnishing or selling trading stamps, coupons, or similar devices geographically limited.
No person shall furnish or sell to another for use, in, with, or for the sale of any goods, any trading stamps, coupons, tickets, certificates, cards, or other similar devices to be used in any county, city or town in this state other than that in which such furnishing or selling shall take place.
[ 1957 c 221 § 2. Prior: 1939 c 31 § 1, part; 1913 c 134 § 3, part; RRS § 8361, part. Formerly RCW 36.91.030.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.83 - Trading Stamp Licenses. › 19.83.040 - Coupons or similar devices—Exemptions.

RCW 19.83.040
Coupons or similar devices—Exemptions.
(1) Nothing in this chapter, or in any other statute or ordinance of this state, shall apply to:
(a) The issuance and direct redemption by a manufacturer of a premium coupon, certificate, or similar device; or prevent him or her from issuing and directly redeeming such premium coupon, certificate, or similar device, which, however, shall not be issued, circulated, or distributed by retail vendors except when contained in or attached to an original package;
(b) The publication by, or distribution through, newspapers or other publications of coupons, certificates, or similar devices; or
(c) A coupon, certificate, or similar device which is within, attached to, or a part of a package or container as packaged by the original manufacturer and which is to be redeemed by another manufacturer, if:
(i) The coupon, certificate, or similar device clearly states the names and addresses of both the issuing manufacturer and the redeeming manufacturer; and
(ii) The issuing manufacturer is responsible for redemption of the coupon, certificate, or similar device if the redeeming manufacturer fails to do so.
(2) The term "manufacturer," as used in this section, means any vendor of an article of merchandise which is put up by or for him or her in an original package and which is sold under his, her, or its trade name, brand, or mark.
[ 2011 c 336 § 554; 1983 c 40 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 104 § 1; 1957 c 221 § 3. Prior: 1939 c 31 § 1, part; 1913 c 134 § 3, part; RRS § 8361, part. Formerly RCW 36.91.040.]
NOTES:
Severability—1983 c 40: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1983 c 40 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.83 - Trading Stamp Licenses. › 19.83.050 - Penalty.

RCW 19.83.050
Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1913 c 134 § 4; RRS § 8362. Formerly RCW 36.91.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.84 - Trading Stamps and Premiums. › 19.84.010 - Redeemable cash value to be printed on face.

RCW 19.84.010
Redeemable cash value to be printed on face.
No person shall sell or issue any stamps, trading stamp, cash discount stamp, check, ticket, coupon or other similar device, which will entitle the holder thereof, on presentation thereof, either singly or in definite number, to receive, either directly from the vendor or indirectly through any other person, money or goods, wares or merchandise, unless each of said stamps, trading stamps, cash discount stamps, checks, tickets, coupons or other similar devices shall have legibly printed or written upon the face thereof the redeemable value thereof in cents.
[ 1907 c 253 § 1; RRS § 5837.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.84 - Trading Stamps and Premiums. › 19.84.020 - Must redeem at cash value.

RCW 19.84.020
Must redeem at cash value.
Any person who shall sell or issue to any person engaged in any trade, business or profession, any stamp, trading stamp, cash discount stamp, check, ticket, coupon, or other similar device which will entitle the holder thereof, on presentation thereof either singly or in definite number, to receive either directly from the vendor or indirectly through any other person, money or goods, wares or merchandise, shall, upon presentation, redeem the same either in goods, wares or merchandise, or in cash, good and lawful money of the United States, at the option of the holder thereof, and any number of such stamps, trading stamps, cash discount stamps, checks, tickets, coupons, or other similar devices shall be redeemed as hereinbefore set forth, at the value in cents printed upon the face thereof, and it shall not be necessary for the holder thereof to have any stipulated number of the same before demand for redemption may be made, but they shall be redeemed in any number, when presented, at the value in cents printed upon the face thereof, as hereinbefore provided.
[ 1907 c 253 § 2; RRS § 5838.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.84 - Trading Stamps and Premiums. › 19.84.030 - Distributor liable.

RCW 19.84.030
Distributor liable.
Any person engaged in any trade, business, or profession who shall distribute, deliver, or present to any person dealing with him or her, in consideration of any article or thing purchased, any stamp, trading stamp, cash discount stamp, check, ticket, coupon, or other similar device, which will entitle the holder thereof, on presentation thereof, either singly or in definite number, to receive, either directly from the person issuing or selling the same, as set forth in RCW 19.84.020, or indirectly through any other person, shall, upon the refusal or failure of the said person issuing or selling same to redeem the same, as set forth in RCW 19.84.020, be liable to the holder thereof for the face value thereof, and shall upon presentation redeem the same, either in goods, wares, or merchandise, or in cash, good and lawful money of the United States of America, at the option of the holder thereof, and in such case any number of such stamps, trading stamps, cash discount stamps, checks, tickets, coupons, or other similar devices, shall be redeemed as hereinbefore set forth, at the value in cents printed upon the face thereof, and it shall not be necessary for the holder thereof to have any stipulated number of the same before demand for redemption may be made, but they shall be redeemed in any number, when presented, at the value in cents printed upon the face thereof, as hereinbefore provided.
[ 2011 c 336 § 555; 1907 c 253 § 3; RRS § 5839.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.84 - Trading Stamps and Premiums. › 19.84.040 - Criminal penalty.

RCW 19.84.040
Criminal penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars for each offense.
[ 1907 c 253 § 4; RRS § 5840.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.85 - Regulatory Fairness Act. › 19.85.011 - Finding.

RCW 19.85.011
Finding.
The legislature finds that administrative rules adopted by state agencies can have a disproportionate impact on the state's small businesses because of the size of those businesses. This disproportionate impact reduces competition, innovation, employment, and new employment opportunities, and threatens the very existence of some small businesses. The legislature therefore enacts the Regulatory Fairness Act with the intent of reducing the disproportionate impact of state administrative rules on small business.
[ 1994 c 249 § 9.]
NOTES:
Severability—Application—1994 c 249: See notes following RCW 34.05.310.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.85 - Regulatory Fairness Act. › 19.85.025 - Application of chapter—Limited.

RCW 19.85.025
Application of chapter—Limited.
(1) Unless an agency receives a written objection to the expedited repeal of a rule, this chapter does not apply to a rule proposed for expedited repeal pursuant to RCW 34.05.353. If an agency receives a written objection to expedited repeal of the rule, this chapter applies to the rule-making proceeding.
(2) This chapter does not apply to a rule proposed for expedited adoption under RCW 34.05.353, unless a written objection is timely filed with the agency and the objection is not withdrawn.
(3) This chapter does not apply to the adoption of a rule described in RCW 34.05.310(4).
(4) This chapter does not apply to the adoption of a rule if an agency is able to demonstrate that the proposed rule does not affect small businesses.
(5) An agency is not required to prepare a separate small business economic impact statement under RCW 19.85.040 if it prepared an analysis under RCW 34.05.328 that meets the requirements of a small business economic impact statement, and if the agency reduced the costs imposed by the rule on small business to the extent required by RCW 19.85.030(2). The portion of the analysis that meets the requirements of RCW 19.85.040 shall be filed with the code reviser and provided to any person requesting it in lieu of a separate small business economic impact statement.
[ 2017 c 53 § 1; 1997 c 409 § 212; 1995 c 403 § 401.]
NOTES:
Part headings—Severability—1997 c 409: See notes following RCW 43.22.051.
Application—1995 c 403 §§ 201, 301-305, 401-405, and 801: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.85 - Regulatory Fairness Act. › 19.85.040 - Small business economic impact statement—Purpose—Contents.

RCW 19.85.040
Small business economic impact statement—Purpose—Contents.
(1) A small business economic impact statement must include a brief description of the reporting, recordkeeping, and other compliance requirements of the proposed rule, and the kinds of professional services that a small business is likely to need in order to comply with such requirements. It shall analyze the costs of compliance for businesses required to comply with the proposed rule adopted pursuant to RCW 34.05.320, including costs of equipment, supplies, labor, professional services, and increased administrative costs. It shall consider, based on input received, whether compliance with the rule will cause businesses to lose sales or revenue. To determine whether the proposed rule will have a disproportionate cost impact on small businesses, the impact statement must compare the cost of compliance for small business with the cost of compliance for the ten percent of businesses that are the largest businesses required to comply with the proposed rules using one or more of the following as a basis for comparing costs:
(a) Cost per employee;
(b) Cost per hour of labor; or
(c) Cost per one hundred dollars of sales.
(2) A small business economic impact statement must also include:
(a) A statement of the steps taken by the agency to reduce the costs of the rule on small businesses as required by RCW 19.85.030(2), or reasonable justification for not doing so, addressing the options listed in RCW 19.85.030(2);
(b) A description of how the agency will involve small businesses in the development of the rule;
(c) A list of industries that will be required to comply with the rule. However, this subsection (2)(c) shall not be construed to preclude application of the rule to any business or industry to which it would otherwise apply; and
(d) An estimate of the number of jobs that will be created or lost as the result of compliance with the proposed rule.
(3) To obtain information for purposes of this section, an agency may survey a representative sample of affected businesses or trade associations and should, whenever possible, appoint a committee under RCW 34.05.310(2) to assist in the accurate assessment of the costs of a proposed rule, and the means to reduce the costs imposed on small business.
[ 2007 c 239 § 4; 1995 c 403 § 403; 1994 c 249 § 12. Prior: 1989 c 374 § 3; 1989 c 175 § 73; 1982 c 6 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—2007 c 239: See note following RCW 19.85.020.
Application—1995 c 403 §§ 201, 301-305, 401-405, and 801: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
Severability—Application—1994 c 249: See notes following RCW 34.05.310.
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
Publication in Washington State Register: RCW 34.08.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.85 - Regulatory Fairness Act. › 19.85.050 - Agency plan for review of business rules—Scope—Factors applicable to review—Annual list.

RCW 19.85.050
Agency plan for review of business rules—Scope—Factors applicable to review—Annual list.
(1) Within one year after June 10, 1982, each agency shall publish and deliver to the office of financial management and to all persons who make requests of the agency for a copy of a plan to periodically review all rules then in effect and which have been issued by the agency which have an economic impact on more than twenty percent of all industries or ten percent of the businesses in any one industry. Such plan may be amended by the agency at any time by publishing a revision to the review plan and delivering such revised plan to the office of financial management and to all persons who make requests of the agency for the plan. The purpose of the review is to determine whether such rules should be continued without change or should be amended or rescinded, consistent with the stated objectives of applicable statutes, to minimize the economic impact on small businesses as described by this chapter. The plan shall provide for the review of all such agency rules in effect on June 10, 1982, within ten years of that date.
(2) In reviewing rules to minimize any significant economic impact of the rule on small businesses as described by this chapter, and in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable statutes, the agency shall consider the following factors:
(a) The continued need for the rule;
(b) The nature of complaints or comments received concerning the rule from the public;
(c) The complexity of the rule;
(d) The extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other state or federal rules, and, to the extent feasible, with local governmental rules; and
(e) The degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the subject area affected by the rule.
(3) Each year each agency shall publish a list of rules which are to be reviewed pursuant to this section during the next twelve months and deliver a copy of the list to the office of financial management and all persons who make requests of the agency for the list. The list shall include a brief description of the legal basis for each rule as described by RCW 34.05.360, and shall invite public comment upon the rule.
[ 1989 c 175 § 74; 1982 c 6 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.85 - Regulatory Fairness Act. › 19.85.061 - Compliance with federal law.

RCW 19.85.061
Compliance with federal law.
Unless so requested by a majority vote of the joint administrative rules review committee under RCW 19.85.030, an agency is not required to comply with this chapter when adopting any rule solely for the purpose of conformity or compliance, or both, with federal statute or regulations. In lieu of the statement required under RCW 19.85.030, the agency shall file a statement citing, with specificity, the federal statute or regulation with which the rule is being adopted to conform or comply, and describing the consequences to the state if the rule is not adopted.
[ 1995 c 403 § 404.]
NOTES:
Application—1995 c 403 §§ 201, 301-305, 401-405, and 801: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.85 - Regulatory Fairness Act. › 19.85.070 - Small business economic impact statement—Notice of proposed rule.

RCW 19.85.070
Small business economic impact statement—Notice of proposed rule.
When any rule is proposed for which a small business economic impact statement is required, the adopting agency must provide notice to small businesses of the proposed rule through:
(1) Direct notification of known interested small businesses or trade organizations affected by the proposed rule;
(2) Providing information of the proposed rule making to publications likely to be obtained by small businesses of the types affected by the proposed rule; and
(3) Posting on the agency website.
[ 2011 c 249 § 3; 1992 c 197 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.010 - Definitions.

RCW 19.86.010
Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Person" shall include, where applicable, natural persons, corporations, trusts, unincorporated associations and partnerships.
(2) "Trade" and "commerce" shall include the sale of assets or services, and any commerce directly or indirectly affecting the people of the state of Washington.
(3) "Assets" shall include any property, tangible or intangible, real, personal, or mixed, and wherever situate, and any other thing of value.
[ 1961 c 216 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.020 - Unfair competition, practices, declared unlawful.

RCW 19.86.020
Unfair competition, practices, declared unlawful.
Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful.
[ 1961 c 216 § 2.]
NOTES:
Hearing instrument dispensing, advertising, etc.—Application: RCW 18.35.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.023 - Violation of RCW 15.86.030 constitutes violation of RCW 19.86.020.

RCW 19.86.023
Violation of RCW 15.86.030 constitutes violation of RCW 19.86.020.
Any violation of RCW 15.86.030 shall also constitute a violation under RCW 19.86.020.
[ 1985 c 247 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.030 - Contracts, combinations, conspiracies in restraint of trade declared unlawful.

RCW 19.86.030
Contracts, combinations, conspiracies in restraint of trade declared unlawful.
Every contract, combination, in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy in restraint of trade or commerce is hereby declared unlawful.
[ 1961 c 216 § 3.]
NOTES:
Monopolies and trusts prohibited: State Constitution Art. 12 § 22.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.040 - Monopolies and attempted monopolies declared unlawful.

RCW 19.86.040
Monopolies and attempted monopolies declared unlawful.
It shall be unlawful for any person to monopolize, or attempt to monopolize or combine or conspire with any other person or persons to monopolize any part of trade or commerce.
[ 1961 c 216 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.050 - Transactions and agreements not to use or deal in commodities or services of competitor declared unlawful when lessens competition.

RCW 19.86.050
Transactions and agreements not to use or deal in commodities or services of competitor declared unlawful when lessens competition.
It shall be unlawful for any person to lease or make a sale or contract for sale of goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies, or other commodities, or services, whether patented or unpatented, for use, consumption, enjoyment, or resale, or fix a price charged therefor, or discount from, or rebate upon, such price, on the condition, agreement, or understanding that the lessee or purchaser thereof shall not use or deal in the goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies, or other commodity or services of a competitor or competitors of the lessor or seller, where the effect of such lease, sale, or contract for such sale or such condition, agreement, or understanding may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in any line of commerce.
[ 1961 c 216 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.060 - Acquisition of corporate stock by another corporation to lessen competition declared unlawful—Exceptions—Judicial order to divest.

RCW 19.86.060
Acquisition of corporate stock by another corporation to lessen competition declared unlawful—Exceptions—Judicial order to divest.
It shall be unlawful for any corporation to acquire, directly or indirectly, the whole or any part of the stock or assets of another corporation where the effect of such acquisition may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in any line of commerce.
This section shall not apply to corporations purchasing such stock solely for investment and not using the same by voting or otherwise to bring about, or in attempting to bring about, the substantial lessening of competition. Nor shall anything contained in this section prevent a corporation from causing the formation of subsidiary corporations for the actual carrying on of their immediate lawful business, or the natural and legitimate branches or extensions thereof, or from owning and holding all or a part of the stock of such subsidiary corporations, when the effect of such formation is not to substantially lessen competition.
In addition to any other remedy provided by this chapter, the superior court may order any corporation to divest itself of the stock or assets held contrary to this section, in the manner and within the time fixed by said order.
[ 1961 c 216 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.070 - Labor not an article of commerce—Chapter not to affect mutual, nonprofit organizations.

RCW 19.86.070
Labor not an article of commerce—Chapter not to affect mutual, nonprofit organizations.
The labor of a human being is not a commodity or article of commerce. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to forbid the existence and operation of labor, agricultural, or horticultural organizations, instituted for the purposes of mutual help, and not having capital stock or conducted for profit, or to forbid or restrain individual members of such organizations from lawfully carrying out the legitimate objects thereof.
[ 1961 c 216 § 7.]
NOTES:
Labor regulations: Title 49 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.080 - Attorney general may restrain prohibited acts—Costs—Restoration of property.

RCW 19.86.080
Attorney general may restrain prohibited acts—Costs—Restoration of property.
(1) The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state, or as parens patriae on behalf of persons residing in the state, against any person to restrain and prevent the doing of any act herein prohibited or declared to be unlawful; and the prevailing party may, in the discretion of the court, recover the costs of said action including a reasonable attorney's fee.
(2) The court may make such additional orders or judgments as may be necessary to restore to any person in interest any moneys or property, real or personal, which may have been acquired by means of any act herein prohibited or declared to be unlawful.
(3) Upon a violation of RCW 19.86.030, 19.86.040, 19.86.050, or 19.86.060, the court may also make such additional orders or judgments as may be necessary to restore to any person in interest any moneys or property, real or personal, which may have been acquired, regardless of whether such person purchased or transacted for goods or services directly with the defendant or indirectly through resellers. The court shall exclude from the amount of monetary relief awarded in an action pursuant to this subsection any amount that duplicates amounts that have been awarded for the same violation. The court should consider consolidation or coordination with other related actions, to the extent practicable, to avoid duplicate recovery.
[ 2007 c 66 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 26 § 1; 1961 c 216 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2007 c 66: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 17, 2007]." [ 2007 c 66 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.085 - Establishment of investigation unit—Receipt and use of criminal history information.

RCW 19.86.085
Establishment of investigation unit—Receipt and use of criminal history information.
There is established a unit within the office of the attorney general for the purpose of detection, investigation, and prosecution of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful under this chapter. The attorney general will employ supervisory, legal, and investigative personnel for the program, who must be qualified by training and experience. The attorney general is authorized to receive criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data for any purpose associated with the investigation of any person doing any act herein prohibited or declared to be unlawful under this chapter. Dissemination or use of nonconviction data for purposes other than that authorized in this section is prohibited.
[ 2008 c 74 § 7.]
NOTES:
Finding—2008 c 74: See note following RCW 51.04.024.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.090 - Civil action for damages—Treble damages authorized—Action by governmental entities.

RCW 19.86.090
Civil action for damages—Treble damages authorized—Action by governmental entities.
Any person who is injured in his or her business or property by a violation of RCW 19.86.020, 19.86.030, 19.86.040, 19.86.050, or 19.86.060, or any person so injured because he or she refuses to accede to a proposal for an arrangement which, if consummated, would be in violation of RCW 19.86.030, 19.86.040, 19.86.050, or 19.86.060, may bring a civil action in superior court to enjoin further violations, to recover the actual damages sustained by him or her, or both, together with the costs of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. In addition, the court may, in its discretion, increase the award of damages up to an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages sustained: PROVIDED, That such increased damage award for violation of RCW 19.86.020 may not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars: PROVIDED FURTHER, That such person may bring a civil action in the district court to recover his or her actual damages, except for damages which exceed the amount specified in RCW 3.66.020, and the costs of the suit, including reasonable attorney's fees. The district court may, in its discretion, increase the award of damages to an amount not more than three times the actual damages sustained, but such increased damage award shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars. For the purpose of this section, "person" includes the counties, municipalities, and all political subdivisions of this state.
Whenever the state of Washington is injured, directly or indirectly, by reason of a violation of RCW 19.86.030, 19.86.040, 19.86.050, or 19.86.060, it may sue therefor in superior court to recover the actual damages sustained by it, whether direct or indirect, and to recover the costs of the suit including a reasonable attorney's fee.
[ 2009 c 371 § 1; 2007 c 66 § 2; 1987 c 202 § 187; 1983 c 288 § 3; 1970 ex.s. c 26 § 2; 1961 c 216 § 9.]
NOTES:
Application—2009 c 371: "This act applies to all causes of action that accrue on or after July 26, 2009." [ 2009 c 371 § 3.]
Effective date—2007 c 66: See note following RCW 19.86.080.
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
Short title—Purposes—1983 c 288: "This act may be cited as the antitrust/consumer protection improvements act. Its purposes are to strengthen public and private enforcement of the unfair business practices-consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW, and to repeal the unfair practices act, chapter 19.90 RCW, in order to eliminate a statute which is unnecessary in light of the provisions and remedies of chapter 19.86 RCW. In repealing chapter 19.90 RCW, it is the intent of the legislature that chapter 19.86 RCW should continue to provide appropriate remedies for predatory pricing and other pricing practices which constitute violations of federal antitrust law." [ 1983 c 288 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.093 - Civil action—Unfair or deceptive act or practice—Claim elements.

RCW 19.86.093
Civil action—Unfair or deceptive act or practice—Claim elements.
In a private action in which an unfair or deceptive act or practice is alleged under RCW 19.86.020, a claimant may establish that the act or practice is injurious to the public interest because it:
(1) Violates a statute that incorporates this chapter;
(2) Violates a statute that contains a specific legislative declaration of public interest impact; or
(3)(a) Injured other persons; (b) had the capacity to injure other persons; or (c) has the capacity to injure other persons.
[ 2009 c 371 § 2.]
NOTES:
Application—2009 c 371: See note following RCW 19.86.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.095 - Request for injunctive relief—Appellate proceeding—Service on the attorney general.

RCW 19.86.095
Request for injunctive relief—Appellate proceeding—Service on the attorney general.
In any proceeding in which there is a request for injunctive relief under RCW 19.86.090, the attorney general shall be served with a copy of the initial pleading alleging a violation of this chapter. In any appellate proceeding in which an issue is presented concerning a provision of this chapter, the attorney general shall, within the time provided for filing the brief with the appellate court, be served with a copy of the brief of the party presenting such issue.
[ 1983 c 288 § 5.]
NOTES:
Short title—Purposes—1983 c 288: See note following RCW 19.86.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.100 - Assurance of discontinuance of prohibited act—Approval of court—Not considered admission.

RCW 19.86.100
Assurance of discontinuance of prohibited act—Approval of court—Not considered admission.
In the enforcement of this chapter, the attorney general may accept an assurance of discontinuance of any act or practice deemed in violation of this chapter, from any person engaging in, or who has engaged in, such act or practice. Any such assurance shall be in writing and be filed with and subject to the approval of the superior court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his or her principal place of business, or in Thurston county.
Such assurance of discontinuance shall not be considered an admission of a violation for any purpose; however, proof of failure to comply with the assurance of discontinuance shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this chapter.
[ 2011 c 336 § 556; 1970 ex.s. c 26 § 3; 1961 c 216 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.115 - Materials from a federal agency or other state's attorney general.

RCW 19.86.115
Materials from a federal agency or other state's attorney general.
Whenever the attorney general receives documents or other material from:
(1) A federal agency, pursuant to its subpoena or Hart-Scott-Rodino authority; or
(2) Another state's attorney general, pursuant to that state's presuit investigative subpoena powers,
the documents or materials are subject to the same restrictions as and may be used for all the purposes set forth in RCW 19.86.110.
[ 1993 c 125 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.120 - Limitation of actions—Tolling.

RCW 19.86.120
Limitation of actions—Tolling.
Any action to enforce a claim for damages under RCW 19.86.090 shall be forever barred unless commenced within four years after the cause of action accrues: PROVIDED, That whenever any action is brought by the attorney general for a violation of RCW 19.86.020, 19.86.030, 19.86.040, 19.86.050, or 19.86.060, except actions for the recovery of a civil penalty for violation of an injunction or actions under RCW 19.86.090, the running of the foregoing statute of limitations, with respect to every private right of action for damages under RCW 19.86.090 which is based in whole or part on any matter complained of in said action by the attorney general, shall be suspended during the pendency thereof.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 26 § 5; 1961 c 216 § 12.]
NOTES:
Action to enforce claim for civil damages under chapter 19.86 RCW must be commenced within six years. Unfair motor vehicles business practices act: RCW 46.70.220.
Limitation of actions: Chapter 4.16 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.130 - Final judgment to restrain is prima facie evidence in civil action—Exceptions.

RCW 19.86.130
Final judgment to restrain is prima facie evidence in civil action—Exceptions.
A final judgment or decree rendered in any action brought under RCW 19.86.080 by the state of Washington to the effect that a defendant has violated RCW 19.86.020, 19.86.030, 19.86.040, 19.86.050, or 19.86.060 shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any action brought by any party against such defendant under RCW 19.86.090 as to all matters which said judgment or decree would be an estoppel as between the parties thereto: PROVIDED, That this section shall not apply to consent judgments or decrees where the court makes no finding of illegality.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 26 § 6; 1961 c 216 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.145 - Penalties—Animals used in biomedical research.

RCW 19.86.145
Penalties—Animals used in biomedical research.
Any violation of RCW 9.08.070 through 9.08.078 or 16.52.220 constitutes an unfair or deceptive practice in violation of this chapter. The relief available under this chapter for violations of RCW 9.08.070 through 9.08.078 or 16.52.220 by a research institution shall be limited to only monetary penalties in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars.
[ 2003 c 53 § 150; 1989 c 359 § 4.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.150 - Dissolution, forfeiture of corporate franchise for violations.

RCW 19.86.150
Dissolution, forfeiture of corporate franchise for violations.
Upon petition by the attorney general, the court may, in its discretion, order the dissolution, or suspension or forfeiture of franchise, of any corporation which shall violate RCW 19.86.030 or 19.86.040 or the terms of any injunction issued as in this chapter provided.
[ 1961 c 216 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.160 - Personal service of process outside state.

RCW 19.86.160
Personal service of process outside state.
Personal service of any process in an action under this chapter may be made upon any person outside the state if such person has engaged in conduct in violation of this chapter which has had the impact in this state which this chapter reprehends. Such persons shall be deemed to have thereby submitted themselves to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state within the meaning of RCW 4.28.180 and 4.28.185.
[ 1961 c 216 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.170 - Exempted actions or transactions—Stipulated penalties and remedies are exclusive.

RCW 19.86.170
Exempted actions or transactions—Stipulated penalties and remedies are exclusive.
Nothing in this chapter shall apply to actions or transactions otherwise permitted, prohibited or regulated under laws administered by the insurance commissioner of this state, the Washington utilities and transportation commission, the federal power commission or actions or transactions permitted by any other regulatory body or officer acting under statutory authority of this state or the United States: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That actions and transactions prohibited or regulated under the laws administered by the insurance commissioner shall be subject to the provisions of RCW 19.86.020 and all sections of chapter 216, Laws of 1961 and chapter 19.86 RCW which provide for the implementation and enforcement of RCW 19.86.020 except that nothing required or permitted to be done pursuant to Title 48 RCW shall be construed to be a violation of RCW 19.86.020: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That actions or transactions specifically permitted within the statutory authority granted to any regulatory board or commission established within Title 18 RCW shall not be construed to be a violation of chapter 19.86 RCW: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That this chapter shall apply to actions and transactions in connection with the disposition of human remains.
RCW 9A.20.010(2) shall not be applicable to the terms of this chapter and no penalty or remedy shall result from a violation of this chapter except as expressly provided herein.
[ 1977 c 49 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 158 § 1; 1967 c 147 § 1; 1961 c 216 § 17.]
NOTES:
Radio communications: RCW 80.04.530.
Telecommunications: RCW 80.36.360.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.180 - Mailing materials that interfere with census.

RCW 19.86.180
Mailing materials that interfere with census.
Mailing materials with the intent to deceive a person into believing that the material is an official census communication, interfere with the operation of the census, or discourage a person from participating in the census constitutes an unfair or deceptive practice under this chapter.
[ 2020 c 34 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 34: See note following RCW 43.62.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.86 - Unfair Business Practices—Consumer Protection. › 19.86.920 - Purpose—Interpretation—Liberal construction—Saving—1985 c 401; 1983 c 288; 1983 c 3; 1961 c 216.

RCW 19.86.920
Purpose—Interpretation—Liberal construction—Saving—1985 c 401; 1983 c 288; 1983 c 3; 1961 c 216.
The legislature hereby declares that the purpose of this act is to complement the body of federal law governing restraints of trade, unfair competition and unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent acts or practices in order to protect the public and foster fair and honest competition. It is the intent of the legislature that, in construing this act, the courts be guided by final decisions of the federal courts and final orders of the federal trade commission interpreting the various federal statutes dealing with the same or similar matters and that in deciding whether conduct restrains or monopolizes trade or commerce or may substantially lessen competition, determination of the relevant market or effective area of competition shall not be limited by the boundaries of the state of Washington. To this end this act shall be liberally construed that its beneficial purposes may be served.
It is, however, the intent of the legislature that this act shall not be construed to prohibit acts or practices which are reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business or which are not injurious to the public interest, nor be construed to authorize those acts or practices which unreasonably restrain trade or are unreasonable per se.
[ 1985 c 401 § 1; 1983 c 288 § 4; 1983 c 3 § 25; 1961 c 216 § 20.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: "This act" originally appears in 1961 c 216.
Short title—Purposes—1983 c 288: See note following RCW 19.86.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.91 - Unfair Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act. › 19.91.300 - Cigarettes—Sales below cost prohibited.

RCW 19.91.300
Cigarettes—Sales below cost prohibited.
No person licensed to sell cigarettes under chapter 82.24 RCW may sell cigarettes below the actual price paid. Violations of this section constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
[ 1986 c 321 § 13.]
NOTES:
Policy—Intent—Savings—Effective date—1986 c 321: See notes following RCW 82.24.500.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › Chapter 19.94 - Weights and Measures. › 19.94.005 - Findings.

RCW 19.94.005
Findings.
The legislature finds:
(1) The accuracy of weighing and measuring instruments and devices used in commerce in the state of Washington affects every consumer throughout the state and is of vital importance to the public interest.
(2) Fair weights and measures are equally important to business and the consumer.
(3) This chapter safeguards the consuming public and ensures that businesses receive proper compensation for the commodities they deliver.
[ 1995 c 355 § 3; 1992 c 237 § 1.]
NOTES:
Application—Effective dates—1995 c 355: See notes following RCW 19.94.015.
Intent—1992 c 237: "Until such time as the study in section 38, chapter 237, Laws of 1992, is completed, it is the intent of the legislature that consumer protection activities of the department of agriculture weights and measures program be funded by the general fund and that device inspection related activities be funded on a fee-for-service basis." [ 1992 c 237 § 2.]