RCW 19.105.300 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Camping resort” means any enterprise, other than one that is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that has as its primary purpose the ownership, operation, or promotion of campgrounds that includes or […]
RCW 19.105.310 Unlawful to offer or sell contract unless contract registered—Exemptions. Except in transactions exempt under RCW 19.105.325, it is unlawful for any person to market, offer, or sell a camping resort contract in this state or to a Washington state resident unless the camping resort contract is registered and the operator or registrant has […]
RCW 19.105.320 Registration—Filings required upon application—Waiver. (1) To apply for registration an applicant shall file with the director: (a) An application for registration on such a form as may be prescribed by the director. The director may, by rule or order, prescribe the contents of the application to include information (including financial statements) reasonably necessary […]
RCW 19.105.325 Exemptions from chapter. (1) The following transactions are exempt from registration under this chapter: (a) An offer or sale by a government or governmental agency; (b) A bona fide pledge of a camping resort contract; and (c) Offerings and dispositions of up to three resale camping resort contracts by purchasers thereof on their […]
RCW 19.105.330 Registration—Effective, when—Completed form of application required. (1) Unless an order denying effectiveness under RCW 19.105.380 is in effect, or unless declared effective by order of the director prior thereto, the application for registration shall automatically become effective upon the expiration of the twentieth full business day following a filing with the director in […]
RCW 19.105.333 Signature of operator, trustee, or holder of power of attorney required on application documentation. Applications, consents to service, all affidavits required in connection with applications, and all final permits to market shall be signed by the operator, unless a trustee or power of attorney specifically granted such powers has signed on behalf of […]
RCW 19.105.336 Availability of campgrounds to contract purchasers—Blanket encumbrances—Penalty for noncompliance. (1) With respect to every campground located within the state which was not made available to purchasers of camping resort contracts prior to June 20, 1988, and with respect to any new blanket encumbrance placed against any campground in this state or any prior […]
RCW 19.105.340 Impounding proceeds from contract sales—Conditional release of impounded funds—Funds not subject to lien—No assignment of impounded or reserved assets. (1) If the director finds that the applicant or registrant has not by other means assured future availability to and quiet enjoyment of the campgrounds and facilities, as required under this chapter, the director […]
RCW 19.105.345 Persons licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW exempt from salesperson registration requirements. Persons licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW are exempt from the camping resort salesperson registration requirements of this chapter for camping resort contracts offered through the licensed brokerage. [ 1988 c 159 § 9.]
RCW 19.105.350 Director may require reserve fund by order—Actions against a registration. (1) If the purchaser will own or acquire title to specified real property or improvements to be acquired by the camping resort, the director may by order require to the extent necessary to protect the interests of the purchasers or owners of camping […]
RCW 19.105.360 Filing of sales literature, contract form, disclosure supplements. The camping resort operator or other registrant of offerings of camping resort contracts shall file with the director at least five business days prior to the first use thereof in the state of Washington (1) the proposed text of all advertisements and sales promotion literature, […]
RCW 19.105.365 Advertising promises of free gifts, awards, or prizes—Provision of gift or substitute—Security arrangements after violation—Advance fees placed in trust—Membership referral programs considered promotional programs. (1) It is unlawful for a camping resort operator or other person, in connection with an advertisement or offer for sale of a camping resort contract in this state, […]
RCW 19.105.370 Purchaser to receive written disclosures from operator or department—Exemptions. Except in a transaction exempt under RCW 19.105.325, any operator who offers or sells camping resort contracts in this state shall provide the prospective purchaser with the written disclosures required to be filed under RCW 19.105.320(1)(b) in a form that is materially accurate and […]
RCW 19.105.380 Unprofessional conduct/disciplinary action—Grounds—Liability for administrative and legal costs—Assurances of discontinuance—Support order, noncompliance. (1) In addition to the unprofessional conduct in RCW 18.235.130, the director may take disciplinary action for the following conduct, acts, or conditions: (a) The applicant, registrant, or affiliate has failed to file copies of the camping resort contract form under […]
RCW 19.105.390 Resort contracts—Purchaser’s cancellation—Notice—Statement of right to cancel. Any camping resort contract may be canceled at the option of the purchaser, if the purchaser sends notice of the cancellation by certified mail (return receipt requested) to the camping resort operator at the address contained in the camping resort contract and if the notice is […]
RCW 19.105.400 Resort contracts—Voidable—Estoppel. Any camping resort contract entered into in violation of this chapter may be voided by the purchaser and the purchaser’s entire consideration recovered at the option of the purchaser, but no suit under this section may be brought after two years from the date the contract is signed. [ 1988 c […]
RCW 19.105.405 Purchaser lists—Authorized uses. (1) The legislature recognizes the proprietary interest camping resort operators have in purchaser lists. The legislature also recognizes that purchasers of camping resort contracts have a legitimate interest in being able to contact other resort purchasers for the purpose of forming a members’ association. In balancing these competing interests, the […]
RCW 19.105.411 Fees. Applicants or registrants under this chapter shall pay fees determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086. The fees shall be prepaid and the director may determine fees for the following activities or events: (1) A fee for the initial application and an additional fee for each camping resort contract registered; […]
RCW 19.105.420 Resort contracts—Registration, duration—Renewal, amendment—Renewal of prior permits. A registration of camping resort contracts shall be effective for a period of one year and may, upon application, be renewed for successive periods of one year each, unless the director prescribes a shorter period for a permit or registration. A camping resort contract registration shall […]
RCW 19.105.430 Unlawful to act as salesperson without registering—Exemptions. Unless the transaction is exempt under RCW 19.105.325, it is unlawful for any person to act as a camping resort salesperson in this state without first registering under this chapter as a salesperson or being licensed as a salesperson under chapter 18.85 RCW or a broker […]
