19.110.170 – Violations constitute unfair practice.
RCW 19.110.170 Violations constitute unfair practice. Any violation of this chapter is declared to be an unfair act or practice or unfair method of competition in the conduct of trade or commerce for the purpose of application of the Consumer Protection Act, chapter 19.86 RCW. [ 1981 c 155 § 20.]
19.110.180 – Authority of director to issue rules, forms, orders, interpretive opinions.
RCW 19.110.180 Authority of director to issue rules, forms, orders, interpretive opinions. The director may make, amend, and repeal rules, forms, and orders as necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The director may honor requests for interpretive opinions. [ 1981 c 155 § 17.]
19.110.190 – Appointment of administrator—Delegation of powers.
RCW 19.110.190 Appointment of administrator—Delegation of powers. The director shall appoint a competent person to administer this chapter. The director shall delegate to an administrator such powers, subject to the authority of the director, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The administrator will hold office at the pleasure of […]
19.110.900 – Chapter cumulative and nonexclusive.
RCW 19.110.900 Chapter cumulative and nonexclusive. The provisions of this chapter are cumulative and nonexclusive and do not affect any other remedy available at law. [ 1981 c 155 § 19.]
19.110.910 – Short title.
RCW 19.110.910 Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the Business Opportunity Fraud Act. [ 1981 c 155 § 22.]
19.110.930 – Effective date—1981 c 155.
RCW 19.110.930 Effective date—1981 c 155. This 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 July 1, 1981. [ 1981 c 155 § 25.]
19.110.140 – Director authorized to investigate violations—Authority to subpoena witnesses or require production of documents.
RCW 19.110.140 Director authorized to investigate violations—Authority to subpoena witnesses or require production of documents. The director may make public or private investigations within or outside the state of Washington to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or order issued under this […]
19.110.143 – Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.
RCW 19.110.143 Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees. (1) The director or authorized assistants may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or the county where the subpoenaed documents, records, or evidence […]
19.110.150 – Order to cease and desist—Hearing—Notice.
RCW 19.110.150 Order to cease and desist—Hearing—Notice. (1) The director may order any person to cease and desist from an act or practice if it appears that the person is violating or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or order issued under this chapter. (2) Reasonable notice of and […]
19.110.160 – Actions by attorney general or prosecuting attorney to enjoin violations—Injunction—Appointment of receiver or conservator—Civil penalties.
RCW 19.110.160 Actions by attorney general or prosecuting attorney to enjoin violations—Injunction—Appointment of receiver or conservator—Civil penalties. (1)(a) The attorney general, in the name of the state or the director, or the proper prosecuting attorney may bring an action to enjoin any person from violating any provision of this chapter. Upon proper showing, the superior […]