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 […]

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.

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.]

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.

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.]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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; […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

19.86.110 – Demand to produce documentary materials for inspection, answer written interrogatories, or give oral testimony—Contents—Service—Unauthorized disclosure—Return—Modification, vacation—Use—Penalty.

RCW 19.86.110 Demand to produce documentary materials for inspection, answer written interrogatories, or give oral testimony—Contents—Service—Unauthorized disclosure—Return—Modification, vacation—Use—Penalty. (1) Whenever the attorney general believes that any person (a) may be in possession, custody, or control of any original or copy of any book, record, report, memorandum, paper, communication, tabulation, map, chart, photograph, mechanical transcription, or […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

19.86.140 – Civil penalties.

RCW 19.86.140 Civil penalties. Every person who shall violate the terms of any injunction issued as in this chapter provided, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than $125,000. Every individual who violates RCW 19.86.030 or 19.86.040 shall pay a civil penalty of not more than $180,000. Every person, other than an […]

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 […]