Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.
18.27.350 - Violations—Consumer Protection Act.

RCW 18.27.350
Violations—Consumer Protection Act.

The consumers of this state have a right to be protected from unfair or deceptive acts or practices when they enter into contracts with contractors. The fact that a contractor is found to have committed a misdemeanor or infraction under this chapter shall be deemed to affect the public interest and shall constitute a violation of chapter 19.86 RCW. The surety bond shall not be liable for monetary penalties or violations of chapter 19.86 RCW.

[ 1986 c 197 § 11.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 18 - Businesses and Professions

Chapter 18.27 - Registration of Contractors.

18.27.005 - Strict enforcement.

18.27.010 - Definitions.

18.27.020 - Registration required—Prohibited acts—Criminal penalty—Monitoring program.

18.27.030 - Application for registration—Grounds for denial and suspension.

18.27.040 - Bond or other security required—Actions against—Suspension of registration upon impairment—Work group.

18.27.050 - Insurance or financial responsibility required—Suspension of registration upon impairment.

18.27.060 - Certificate of registration—Issuance, duration, renewal—Suspension.

18.27.062 - Inspection by department—Subcontractor list—Certificate of registration.

18.27.065 - Partnership or joint venture deemed registered, when.

18.27.070 - Fees.

18.27.075 - Fees for issuing or renewing certificate of registration.

18.27.080 - Registration prerequisite to suit.

18.27.090 - Exemptions.

18.27.100 - Business practices—Advertising—Penalty.

18.27.102 - Unlawful advertising—Liability.

18.27.104 - Unlawful advertising—Citations.

18.27.110 - Building permits—Verification of registration required—Responsibilities of issuing entity—Penalties.

18.27.111 - Public works, contracts with unregistered contractors prohibited.

18.27.114 - Disclosure statement required—Prerequisite to lien claim.

18.27.117 - Violations relating to mobile/manufactured homes.

18.27.120 - List of registered contractors—Availability, fee.

18.27.125 - Rules.

18.27.130 - Chapter exclusive—Certain authority of cities and towns not limited or abridged.

18.27.140 - Purpose.

18.27.200 - Violation—Infraction.

18.27.205 - Violations or infractions—Penalties—Subject to RCW 39.12.055.

18.27.210 - Violations—Investigations—Evidence.

18.27.215 - Authority of director—Evidence.

18.27.220 - Investigations—Penalty for failure to identify contractor.

18.27.225 - Violations—Restraining orders—Injunctions.

18.27.230 - Notice of infraction—Service.

18.27.240 - Notice—Contents.

18.27.250 - Notice—Filing—Administrative hearing—Appeal.

18.27.260 - Notice—Determination infraction committed.

18.27.270 - Notice—Response—Failure to respond, appear, pay penalties, or register.

18.27.290 - Notice—Penalty for contractor failing to respond.

18.27.300 - Representation by attorney, attorney general.

18.27.310 - Infraction—Administrative hearing—Procedure—Burden of proof—Order—Appeal.

18.27.320 - Infraction—Dismissal, when.

18.27.340 - Infraction—Monetary penalty.

18.27.350 - Violations—Consumer Protection Act.

18.27.370 - Notices of infraction—Filing—Warrant—Notice and order, withhold property—Service—Civil penalties.

18.27.380 - Consumer/contractor awareness of chapter.

18.27.385 - Marketing campaign.

18.27.390 - Finding—Unregistered contractors enforcement team.

18.27.400 - Deposit of moneys from chapter.

18.27.800 - Report—2009 c 432.