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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic. › 18.25.080 - Health regulations.

RCW 18.25.080
Health regulations.
Chiropractic practitioners shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious and infectious diseases, sign death certificates and any and all matters pertaining to public health, reporting to the proper health officers the same as other practitioners.
[ 1919 c 5 § 12; RRS § 10107.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic. › 18.25.090 - Use of credentials in written materials—Treatment by prayer not regulated.

RCW 18.25.090
Use of credentials in written materials—Treatment by prayer not regulated.
On all cards, books, papers, signs or other written or printed means of giving information to the public, used by those licensed by this chapter to practice chiropractic, the practitioner shall use after or below his or her name the term chiropractor, chiropractic physician, D.C., or D.C.Ph.C., designating his or her line of drugless practice, and shall not use the letters M.D. or D.O.: PROVIDED, That the word doctor or "Dr." or physician may be used only in conjunction with the word "chiropractic" or "chiropractor". Nothing in this chapter shall be held to apply to or to regulate any kind of treatment by prayer.
[ 1991 c 320 § 9; 1989 c 258 § 6; 1986 c 259 § 24; 1981 c 277 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 227 § 7; 1919 c 5 § 15; RRS § 10109.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic. › 18.25.100 - Prosecutions for violations.

RCW 18.25.100
Prosecutions for violations.
It shall be the duty of the several prosecuting attorneys of this state to prosecute all persons charged with the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the duty of the secretary to aid said attorneys of this state in the enforcement of this chapter.
[ 1991 c 3 § 42; 1919 c 5 § 16; RRS § 10110.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic. › 18.25.112 - "Unprofessional conduct"—Additional definition—Prosecution.

RCW 18.25.112
"Unprofessional conduct"—Additional definition—Prosecution.
(1) In addition to those acts defined in chapter 18.130 RCW, the term "unprofessional conduct" as used in this chapter includes failing to differentiate chiropractic care from any and all other methods of healing at all times.
(2) Proceedings involving alleged unprofessional conduct shall be prosecuted by the attorney general upon the direction of the commission.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 116.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic. › 18.25.180 - Employment of X-ray technicians—Rules.

RCW 18.25.180
Employment of X-ray technicians—Rules.
(1) A chiropractor may employ a technician to operate X-ray equipment after the technician has registered with the commission.
(2) The commission may adopt rules necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 117; 1991 c 222 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1991 c 222: See RCW 18.84.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic. › 18.25.190 - Exemptions—Jurisdiction of commission.

RCW 18.25.190
Exemptions—Jurisdiction of commission.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit:
(1) The temporary practice in this state of chiropractic by any chiropractor licensed by another state, territory, or country in which he or she resides. However, the chiropractor shall not establish a practice open to the general public and shall not engage in temporary practice under this section for a period longer than thirty days. The chiropractor shall register his or her intention to engage in the temporary practice of chiropractic in this state with the commission before engaging in the practice of chiropractic, and shall agree to be bound by such conditions as may be prescribed by rule by the commission.
(2) The practice of chiropractic by a person who is a regular senior student in an accredited school of chiropractic approved by the commission if the practice is part of a regular course of instruction offered by the school and the student is under the direct supervision and control of a chiropractor duly licensed pursuant to this chapter and approved by the commission. A senior student practicing chiropractic under this subsection must pass an open book written jurisprudence examination approved by the commission prior to administering a chiropractic adjustment. The commission may adopt rules requiring the student and his or her supervising licensed chiropractor to file information with the commission regarding the practice of chiropractic under this subsection, including the name and contact information of the student, the name and contact information of the supervising licensed chiropractor, and the location where the student will be practicing.
(3) The practice of chiropractic by a person serving a period of postgraduate chiropractic training in a program of clinical chiropractic training sponsored by a school of chiropractic accredited in this state if the practice is part of his or her duties as a clinical postgraduate trainee and the trainee is under the direct supervision and control of a chiropractor duly licensed pursuant to this chapter and approved by the commission.
(4) The practice of chiropractic by a person who is eligible and has applied to take the next available examination for licensing offered by the commission, except that the unlicensed chiropractor must provide all services under the direct control and supervision of a licensed chiropractor approved by the commission. The unlicensed chiropractor may continue to practice as provided by this subsection until the results of the next available examination are published, but in no case for a period longer than six months. The commission shall adopt rules necessary to effectuate the intent of this subsection.
Any provision of chiropractic services by any individual under subsection (1), (2), (3), or (4) of this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the commission as provided in chapter 18.130 RCW.
[ 2019 c 405 § 1; 2000 c 171 § 8; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 118; 1991 c 320 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.25 - Chiropractic. › 18.25.200 - Service and fee limitations by health care purchasers—Pilot projects.

RCW 18.25.200
Service and fee limitations by health care purchasers—Pilot projects.
All state health care purchasers shall have the authority to set service and fee limitations on chiropractic costs. The health care authority shall establish pilot projects in defined geographic regions of the state to contract with organizations of chiropractors for a prepaid capitated amount.
[ 1992 c 241 § 4.]
NOTES:
Intent—1992 c 241: See note following RCW 18.25.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.005 - Strict enforcement.

RCW 18.27.005
Strict enforcement.
This chapter shall be strictly enforced. Therefore, the doctrine of substantial compliance shall not be used by the department in the application and construction of this chapter. Anyone engaged in the activities of a contractor is presumed to know the requirements of this chapter.
[ 1997 c 314 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.020 - Registration required—Prohibited acts—Criminal penalty—Monitoring program.

RCW 18.27.020
Registration required—Prohibited acts—Criminal penalty—Monitoring program.
(1) Every contractor shall register with the department.
(2) It is a gross misdemeanor for any contractor to:
(a) Advertise, offer to do work, submit a bid, or perform any work as a contractor without being registered as required by this chapter;
(b) Advertise, offer to do work, submit a bid, or perform any work as a contractor when the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked;
(c) Use a false or expired registration number in purchasing or offering to purchase an advertisement for which a contractor registration number is required;
(d) Transfer a valid registration to an unregistered contractor or allow an unregistered contractor to work under a registration issued to another contractor; or
(e) Subcontract to or use an unregistered contractor.
(3) It is not unlawful for a registered contractor to employ an unregistered contractor who was registered at the time he or she entered into a contract with the registered contractor, unless the registered contractor or his or her representative has been notified in writing by the department of labor and industries that the contractor has become unregistered.
(4) All gross misdemeanor actions under this chapter shall be prosecuted in the county where the infraction occurs.
(5) A person is guilty of a separate gross misdemeanor for each day worked if, after the person receives a citation from the department, the person works while unregistered, or while his or her registration is suspended or revoked, or works under a registration issued to another contractor. A person is guilty of a separate gross misdemeanor for each worksite on which he or she violates subsection (2) of this section. Nothing in this subsection applies to a registered contractor.
(6) The director by rule shall establish a two-year audit and monitoring program for a contractor not registered under this chapter who becomes registered after receiving an infraction or conviction under this chapter as an unregistered contractor. The director shall notify the departments of revenue and employment security of the infractions or convictions and shall cooperate with these departments to determine whether any taxes or registration, license, or other fees or penalties are owed the state.
[ 2007 c 436 § 2; 1997 c 314 § 3; 1993 c 454 § 6; 1987 c 362 § 1; 1986 c 197 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 153 § 2; 1963 c 77 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
Violations as infractions: RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.050 - Insurance or financial responsibility required—Suspension of registration upon impairment.

RCW 18.27.050
Insurance or financial responsibility required—Suspension of registration upon impairment.
(1) At the time of registration and subsequent reregistration, the applicant shall furnish insurance or financial responsibility in the form of an assigned account in the amount of fifty thousand dollars for injury or damages to property, and one hundred thousand dollars for injury or damage including death to any one person, and two hundred thousand dollars for injury or damage including death to more than one person.
(2) An expiration, cancellation, or revocation of the insurance policy or withdrawal of the insurer from the insurance policy automatically suspends the registration issued to the registrant until a new insurance policy or reinstatement notice has been filed and approved as provided in this section.
(3)(a) Proof of financial responsibility authorized in this section may be given by providing, in the amount required by subsection (1) of this section, an assigned account acceptable to the department. The assigned account shall be held by the department to satisfy any execution on a judgment issued against the contractor for damage to property or injury or death to any person occurring in the contractor's contracting operations, according to the provisions of the assigned account agreement. The department shall have no liability for payment in excess of the amount of the assigned account.
(b) The assigned account filed with the director as proof of financial responsibility shall be canceled at the expiration of three years after:
(i) The contractor's registration has expired or been revoked; or
(ii) The contractor has furnished proof of insurance as required by subsection (1) of this section;
if, in either case, no legal action has been instituted against the contractor or on the account at the expiration of the three-year period.
(c) If a contractor chooses to file an assigned account as authorized in this section, the contractor shall, on any contracting project, notify each person with whom the contractor enters into a contract or to whom the contractor submits a bid that the contractor has filed an assigned account in lieu of insurance and that recovery from the account for any claim against the contractor for property damage or personal injury or death occurring in the project requires the claimant to obtain a court judgment.
[ 2001 c 159 § 4; 1987 c 303 § 1; 1963 c 77 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.060 - Certificate of registration—Issuance, duration, renewal—Suspension.

RCW 18.27.060
Certificate of registration—Issuance, duration, renewal—Suspension.
(1) A certificate of registration shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed on or before the expiration date. The department shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration upon compliance with the registration requirements of this chapter.
(2) If the department approves an application, it shall issue a certificate of registration to the applicant.
(3) If a contractor's surety bond or other security has an unsatisfied judgment against it or is canceled, or if the contractor's insurance policy is canceled, the contractor's registration shall be automatically suspended on the effective date of the impairment or cancellation. The department shall mail notice of the suspension to the contractor's address on the certificate of registration within two days after suspension using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed.
(4) Renewal of registration is valid on the date the department receives the required fee and proof of bond and liability insurance, if sent by certified mail or other means requiring proof of delivery. The receipt or proof of delivery shall serve as the contractor's proof of renewed registration until he or she receives verification from the department.
(5) The department shall immediately suspend the certificate of registration of a contractor who has been certified by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a visitation order as provided in RCW 74.20A.320. The certificate of registration shall not be reissued or renewed unless the person provides to the department a release from the department of social and health services stating that he or she is in compliance with the order and the person has continued to meet all other requirements for certification during the suspension.
[ 2020 c 153 § 21; 2011 c 301 § 1; 2006 c 185 § 14; 2001 c 159 § 5. Prior: 1997 c 314 § 6; 1997 c 58 § 817; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 19; 1977 ex.s. c 61 § 1; 1963 c 77 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 153 §§ 21, 22, and 28: "Sections 21, 22, and 28 of this act take effect January 1, 2021." [ 2020 c 153 § 29.]
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 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.062 - Inspection by department—Subcontractor list—Certificate of registration.

RCW 18.27.062
Inspection by department—Subcontractor list—Certificate of registration.
A contractor must maintain and have available for inspection by the department a list of all direct subcontractors and a copy of their certificate of registration.
[ 2009 c 432 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.065 - Partnership or joint venture deemed registered, when.

RCW 18.27.065
Partnership or joint venture deemed registered, when.
A partnership or joint venture shall be deemed registered under this chapter if any one of the general partners or venturers whose name appears in the name under which the partnership or venture does business is registered.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 16.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.070 - Fees.

RCW 18.27.070
Fees.
The department shall charge fees for issuance, renewal, and reinstatement of certificates of registration; and changes of name, address, or business structure. The department shall set the fees by rule.
The entire amount of the fees are to be used solely to cover the full cost of issuing certificates, filing papers and notices, and administering and enforcing this chapter. The costs shall include reproduction, travel, per diem, and administrative and legal support costs.
[ 1997 c 314 § 7; 1983 c 74 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 66 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 153 § 5; 1967 c 126 § 2; 1963 c 77 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 66: "This 1977 amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1977." [ 1977 ex.s. c 66 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.075 - Fees for issuing or renewing certificate of registration.

RCW 18.27.075
Fees for issuing or renewing certificate of registration.
The department shall charge a fee of one hundred dollars for issuing or renewing a certificate of registration during the 2001-2003 biennium. The department shall revise this amount at least once every two years for the purpose of recognizing economic changes as reflected by the fiscal growth factor under chapter 43.135 RCW.
[ 2001 c 159 § 14; 1983 c 74 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.080 - Registration prerequisite to suit.

RCW 18.27.080
Registration prerequisite to suit.
No person engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of a contractor may bring or maintain any action in any court of this state for the collection of compensation for the performance of any work or for breach of any contract for which registration is required under this chapter without alleging and proving that he or she was a duly registered contractor and held a current and valid certificate of registration at the time he or she contracted for the performance of such work or entered into such contract. For the purposes of this section, the court shall not find a contractor in substantial compliance with the registration requirements of this chapter unless: (1) The department has on file the information required by RCW 18.27.030; (2) the contractor has at all times had in force a current bond or other security as required by RCW 18.27.040; and (3) the contractor has at all times had in force current insurance as required by RCW 18.27.050. In determining under this section whether a contractor is in substantial compliance with the registration requirements of this chapter, the court shall take into consideration the length of time during which the contractor did not hold a valid certificate of registration.
[ 2011 c 336 § 474; 2007 c 436 § 5; 1988 c 285 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 118 § 3; 1963 c 77 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.102 - Unlawful advertising—Liability.

RCW 18.27.102
Unlawful advertising—Liability.
When determining a violation of RCW 18.27.100, the director and administrative law judge shall hold responsible the person who purchased or offered to purchase the advertising.
[ 1993 c 454 § 4; 1987 c 362 § 4.]
NOTES:
Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.104 - Unlawful advertising—Citations.

RCW 18.27.104
Unlawful advertising—Citations.
(1) If, upon investigation, the director or the director's designee has probable cause to believe that a person holding a registration, an applicant for registration, or a person acting in the capacity of a contractor who is not otherwise exempted from this chapter, has violated RCW 18.27.100 by unlawfully advertising for work covered by this chapter, the department may issue a citation containing an order of correction. Such order shall require the violator to cease the unlawful advertising.
(2) If the person to whom a citation is issued under subsection (1) of this section notifies the department in writing that he or she contests the citation, the department shall afford an opportunity for an adjudicative proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2007 c 436 § 7; 1997 c 314 § 10; 1989 c 175 § 61; 1987 c 362 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.110 - Building permits—Verification of registration required—Responsibilities of issuing entity—Penalties.

RCW 18.27.110
Building permits—Verification of registration required—Responsibilities of issuing entity—Penalties.
(1) No city, town or county shall issue a construction building permit for work which is to be done by any contractor required to be registered under this chapter without verification that such contractor is currently registered as required by law. When such verification is made, nothing contained in this section is intended to be, nor shall be construed to create, or form the basis for any liability under this chapter on the part of any city, town or county, or its officers, employees or agents. However, failure to verify the contractor registration number results in liability to the city, town, or county to a penalty to be imposed according to *RCW 18.27.100(7)(a).
(2) At the time of issuing the building permit, all cities, towns, or counties are responsible for:
(a) Printing the contractor registration number on the building permit; and
(b) Providing a written notice to the building permit applicant informing them of contractor registration laws and the potential risk and monetary liability to the homeowner for using an unregistered contractor.
(3) If a building permit is obtained by an applicant or contractor who falsifies information to obtain an exemption provided under RCW 18.27.090, the building permit shall be forfeited.
[ 1997 c 314 § 11; 1993 c 454 § 5; 1986 c 197 § 14; 1967 c 126 § 4.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 18.27.100 was amended by 2008 c 120 § 2, changing subsection (7)(a) to subsection (8)(a).
Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.117 - Violations relating to mobile/manufactured homes.

RCW 18.27.117
Violations relating to mobile/manufactured homes.
The legislature finds that setting up and siting mobile/manufactured homes must be done properly for the health, safety, and enjoyment of the occupants. Therefore, when any of the following cause a health and safety risk to the occupants of a mobile/manufactured home, or severely hinder the use and enjoyment of the mobile/manufactured home, a violation of RCW 19.86.020 shall have occurred:
(1) The mobile/manufactured home has been improperly installed by a contractor registered under chapter 18.27 RCW, or a mobile/manufactured dealer or manufacturer licensed under chapter 46.70 RCW;
(2) A warranty given under chapter 18.27 RCW or chapter 46.70 RCW has not been fulfilled by the person or business giving the warranty; and
(3) A bonding company that issues a bond under chapter 18.27 RCW or chapter 46.70 RCW does not reasonably and professionally investigate and resolve claims made by injured parties.
[ 1997 c 314 § 13; 1987 c 313 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.120 - List of registered contractors—Availability, fee.

RCW 18.27.120
List of registered contractors—Availability, fee.
(1) The department shall compile a list of all contractors registered under this chapter and update the list at least bimonthly. The list shall be considered as public record information and shall be available to the public upon request: PROVIDED, That the department may charge a reasonable fee under RCW 42.56.120.
(2) The department shall inform any person, firm, or corporation, if a contractor is registered, and if a contractor is bonded or insured, without charge except for a reasonable fee under RCW 42.56.120 for copies made.
[ 2005 c 274 § 221; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 20; 1973 1st ex.s. c 153 § 7; 1972 ex.s. c 118 § 5.]
NOTES:
Fees, generally: RCW 18.27.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.130 - Chapter exclusive—Certain authority of cities and towns not limited or abridged.

RCW 18.27.130
Chapter exclusive—Certain authority of cities and towns not limited or abridged.
The provisions of this chapter relating to the registration or licensing of any person, firm, or corporation, including the requirement of a bond with the state of Washington named as obligee therein and the collection of a fee therefor, shall be exclusive and no political subdivision of the state of Washington shall require or issue any registrations, licenses, or bonds nor charge any fee for the same or a similar purpose: PROVIDED, That nothing herein shall limit or abridge the authority of any city or town to levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee levied upon all businesses, or to levy a tax based upon gross business conducted by any firm within said city: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That nothing herein shall limit the authority of any city or town with respect to contractors not required to be registered under this chapter.
[ 1972 ex.s. c 118 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.140 - Purpose.

RCW 18.27.140
Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to afford protection to the public including all persons, firms, and corporations furnishing labor, materials, or equipment to a contractor from unreliable, fraudulent, financially irresponsible, or incompetent contractors.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 21; 1973 1st ex.s. c 161 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.200 - Violation—Infraction.

RCW 18.27.200
Violation—Infraction.
(1) It is a violation of this chapter and an infraction for any contractor to:
(a) Advertise, offer to do work, submit a bid, or perform any work as a contractor without being registered as required by this chapter;
(b) Advertise, offer to do work, submit a bid, or perform any work as a contractor when the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked;
(c) Transfer a valid registration to an unregistered contractor or allow an unregistered contractor to work under a registration issued to another contractor;
(d) If the contractor is a [plumbing] contractor as defined in RCW 18.106.010, violate RCW 18.106.320; or
(e) Subcontract to, or use, an unregistered contractor.
(2) Each day that a contractor works without being registered as required by this chapter, works while the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked, or works under a registration issued to another contractor is a separate infraction. Each worksite at which a contractor works without being registered as required by this chapter, works while the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked, or works under a registration issued to another contractor is a separate infraction.
[ 2007 c 436 § 9; 2002 c 82 § 6; 1997 c 314 § 14; 1993 c 454 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 1.]
NOTES:
Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: "Sections 1 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1984." [ 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 24.]
Prohibited acts—Criminal penalties: RCW 18.27.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.205 - Violations or infractions—Penalties—Subject to RCW 39.12.055.

RCW 18.27.205
Violations or infractions—Penalties—Subject to RCW 39.12.055.
A contractor found to have committed an infraction or violation under this chapter for performing work as an unregistered contractor shall, in addition to any penalties under this chapter, be subject to the penalties in RCW 39.12.055.
[ 2008 c 120 § 4.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—2008 c 120: See notes following RCW 18.27.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.210 - Violations—Investigations—Evidence.

RCW 18.27.210
Violations—Investigations—Evidence.
(1) The director shall appoint compliance inspectors to investigate alleged or apparent violations of this chapter.
(a) The director, or authorized compliance inspector, upon presentation of appropriate credentials, may inspect and investigate jobsites at which a contractor had bid or presently is working to determine whether the contractor is registered in accordance with this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter or whether there is a violation of this chapter.
(b) Upon request of the compliance inspector of the department, a contractor or an employee of the contractor shall provide information identifying the contractor.
(c) The director or the director's authorized representative may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to any jobsite at which a contractor is presently working. The court may, upon such an application, issue a search warrant for the purpose requested. The costs for obtaining the search warrant must be added to the penalty for a violation of this chapter if such a violation becomes final.
(2) If the employee of an unregistered contractor is cited by a compliance inspector, that employee is cited as the agent of the employer-contractor, and issuance of the infraction to the employee is notice to the employer-contractor that the contractor is in violation of this chapter. An employee who is cited by a compliance inspector shall not be liable for any of the alleged violations contained in the citation unless the employee is also the contractor.
[ 2007 c 436 § 10; 1993 c 454 § 8; 1987 c 419 § 2; 1986 c 197 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.215 - Authority of director—Evidence.

RCW 18.27.215
Authority of director—Evidence.
If he or she has reason to believe there has been a violation of this chapter, the director and the director's authorized representatives may issue subpoenas to enforce the production and examination of any of the following, whether written or electronic: A listing of the contractors working on the property; contracts between the contractor and any suppliers or subcontractors; and any other information necessary to enforce this chapter. The subpoena may be issued only if a contractor fails to provide the above information when requested by the department. The superior court has the power to enforce such a subpoena by proper proceedings. This section applies to registered and unregistered contractors.
[ 2007 c 436 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.220 - Investigations—Penalty for failure to identify contractor.

RCW 18.27.220
Investigations—Penalty for failure to identify contractor.
Wilful refusal to provide information identifying a contractor as required by RCW 18.27.210 is a misdemeanor.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.225 - Violations—Restraining orders—Injunctions.

RCW 18.27.225
Violations—Restraining orders—Injunctions.
(1) If, upon inspection or investigation, the director or authorized compliance inspector reasonably believes that a contractor has failed to register in accordance with this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, the director shall issue an order immediately restraining further construction work at the jobsite by the contractor. The order shall describe the specific violation that necessitated issuance of the restraining order. The contractor or representative to whom the restraining order is directed may request a hearing before an administrative law judge, such hearing to be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. A request for hearing shall not stay the effect of the restraining order.
(2) In addition to and after having invoked the powers of restraint vested in the director as provided in subsection (1) of this section, the director, through the attorney general, may petition the superior court of the state of Washington to enjoin any activity in violation of this chapter. A prima facie case for issuance of an injunction shall be established by affidavits and supporting documentation demonstrating that a restraining order was served upon the contractor and that the contractor continued to work after service of the order. Upon the filing of the petition, the superior court shall have jurisdiction to grant injunctive or other appropriate relief, pending the outcome of enforcement proceedings under this chapter, or to enforce restraining orders issued by the director. If the contractor fails to comply with any court order, the director shall request the attorney general to petition the superior court for an order holding the contractor in contempt of court and for any other appropriate relief.
[ 1987 c 419 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.230 - Notice of infraction—Service.

RCW 18.27.230
Notice of infraction—Service.
The department may issue a notice of infraction if the department reasonably believes that the contractor has committed an infraction under this chapter. A notice of infraction issued under this section shall be personally served on the contractor named in the notice by the department's compliance inspectors or service can be made using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed directed to the contractor named in the notice of infraction at the contractor's last known address of record. If the contractor named in the notice of infraction is a firm or corporation, the notice may be personally served on any employee of the firm or corporation. If a notice of infraction is personally served upon an employee of a firm or corporation, the department shall send a copy of the notice using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the contractor if the department is able to obtain the contractor's address.
[ 2011 c 301 § 2; 2007 c 436 § 12; 1997 c 314 § 15; 1993 c 454 § 9; 1986 c 197 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.240 - Notice—Contents.

RCW 18.27.240
Notice—Contents.
The form of the notice of infraction issued under this chapter shall include the following:
(1) A statement that the notice represents a determination that the infraction has been committed by the contractor named in the notice and that the determination shall be final unless contested as provided in this chapter;
(2) A statement that the infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment shall not be imposed as a sanction;
(3) A statement of the violation which necessitated issuance of the infraction;
(4) A statement of penalty involved if the infraction is established;
(5) A statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice and the procedures necessary to exercise these options;
(6) A statement that at any hearing to contest the notice of infraction the state has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the infraction was committed; and that the contractor may subpoena witnesses, including the compliance inspector of the department who issued and served the notice of infraction;
(7) A statement that at any hearing to contest the notice of infraction against an unregistered contractor, the unregistered contractor has the burden of proving that the infraction did not occur;
(8) A statement that the contractor must respond to the notice of infraction in one of the ways provided in this chapter; and
(9) A statement that a contractor's failure to timely select one of the options for responding to the notice of infraction after receiving a statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice of infraction and the procedures necessary to exercise these options is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine or imprisonment in jail.
[ 2007 c 436 § 13; 2006 c 270 § 8; 1986 c 197 § 4; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.250 - Notice—Filing—Administrative hearing—Appeal.

RCW 18.27.250
Notice—Filing—Administrative hearing—Appeal.
A violation designated as an infraction under this chapter shall be heard and determined by an administrative law judge of the office of administrative hearings. If a party desires to contest the notice of infraction, the party shall file a notice of appeal with the department specifying the grounds of the appeal within thirty days of service of the infraction in a manner provided by this chapter. The appeal must be accompanied by a certified check for two hundred dollars or ten percent of the penalty amount, whichever is less, but in no event less than one hundred dollars, which shall be returned to the assessed party if the decision of the department is not sustained following the final decision in the appeal. If the final decision sustains the decision of the department, the department must apply the amount of the check to the payment of the expenses of the appeal, including costs charged by the office of administrative hearings. The administrative law judge shall conduct hearings in these cases at locations in the county where the infraction occurred.
[ 2014 c 190 § 1; 2011 c 15 § 1; 2007 c 436 § 14; 1986 c 197 § 5; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2014 c 190: See note following RCW 19.28.131.
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.260 - Notice—Determination infraction committed.

RCW 18.27.260
Notice—Determination infraction committed.
Unless contested in accordance with this chapter, the notice of infraction represents a determination that the contractor to whom the notice was issued committed the infraction.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.270 - Notice—Response—Failure to respond, appear, pay penalties, or register.

RCW 18.27.270
Notice—Response—Failure to respond, appear, pay penalties, or register.
(1) A contractor who is issued a notice of infraction shall respond within thirty days of the date of issuance of the notice of infraction.
(2) If the contractor named in the notice of infraction does not elect to contest the notice of infraction, then the contractor shall pay to the department, by check or money order, the amount of the penalty prescribed for the infraction. When a response which does not contest the notice of infraction is received by the department with the appropriate penalty, the department shall make the appropriate entry in its records.
(3) If the contractor named in the notice of infraction elects to contest the notice of infraction, the contractor shall respond by filing an appeal to the department in the manner specified in RCW 18.27.250.
(4) If any contractor issued a notice of infraction fails to respond within the prescribed response period, the contractor shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and prosecuted in the county where the infraction occurred.
(5) After final determination by an administrative law judge that an infraction has been committed, a contractor who fails to pay a monetary penalty within thirty days, that is not waived pursuant to RCW 18.27.340(2), and who fails to file an appeal pursuant to RCW 18.27.310(4), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be prosecuted in the county where the infraction occurred.
(6) A contractor who fails to pay a monetary penalty within thirty days after exhausting appellate remedies pursuant to RCW 18.27.310(4), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be prosecuted in the county where the infraction occurred.
(7) If a contractor who is issued a notice of infraction is a contractor who has failed to register as a contractor under this chapter, the contractor is subject to a monetary penalty per infraction as provided in the schedule of penalties established by the department, and each day the person works without becoming registered is a separate infraction.
[ 2011 c 15 § 2; 2007 c 436 § 15; 2000 c 171 § 9; 1997 c 314 § 16; 1986 c 197 § 6; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.290 - Notice—Penalty for contractor failing to respond.

RCW 18.27.290
Notice—Penalty for contractor failing to respond.
It is a gross misdemeanor for a contractor who has been personally served with a notice of infraction to willfully fail to respond to a notice of infraction as provided in this chapter, regardless of the ultimate disposition of the infraction.
[ 2007 c 436 § 16; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.300 - Representation by attorney, attorney general.

RCW 18.27.300
Representation by attorney, attorney general.
A contractor subject to proceedings under this chapter may appear or be represented by counsel. The department shall be represented by the attorney general in administrative proceedings and any subsequent appeals under this chapter.
[ 1986 c 197 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.310 - Infraction—Administrative hearing—Procedure—Burden of proof—Order—Appeal.

RCW 18.27.310
Infraction—Administrative hearing—Procedure—Burden of proof—Order—Appeal.
(1) The administrative law judge shall conduct contractors' notice of infraction cases pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.
(2) The burden of proof is on the department to establish the commission of the infraction by a preponderance of the evidence, unless the infraction is issued against an unregistered contractor in which case the burden of proof is on the contractor. The notice of infraction shall be dismissed if the appellant establishes that, at the time the advertising occurred, offer or bid was made, or work was performed, the appellant was registered by the department, without suspension, or was exempt from registration.
(3) After consideration of the evidence and argument, the administrative law judge shall determine whether the infraction was committed. If it has not been established that the infraction was committed, an order dismissing the notice shall be entered in the record of the proceedings. If it has been established that the infraction was committed, the administrative law judge shall issue findings of fact and conclusions of law in its decision and order determining whether the infraction was committed.
(4) An appeal from the administrative law judge's determination or order shall be to the superior court. The decision of the superior court is subject only to discretionary review pursuant to Rule 2.3 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure.
[ 2007 c 436 § 17; 2001 c 159 § 10; 1993 c 454 § 10; 1986 c 197 § 8; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 9.]
NOTES:
Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors. › 18.27.320 - Infraction—Dismissal, when.

RCW 18.27.320
Infraction—Dismissal, when.
The administrative law judge shall dismiss the notice of infraction at any time upon written notification from the department that the contractor named in the notice of infraction was registered, without suspension, at the time the work was performed.
[ 2001 c 159 § 11; 1993 c 454 § 11; 1986 c 197 § 9; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 13.]
NOTES:
Finding—1993 c 454: See note following RCW 18.27.010.
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.