RCW 19.09.010
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Provide citizens of the state of Washington with information relating to any entity that solicits funds from the public for public charitable purposes in order to prevent (a) deceptive and dishonest practices in the conduct of soliciting funds for or in the name of charity; and (b) improper use of contributions intended for charitable purposes;
(2) Improve the transparency and accountability of organizations that solicit funds from the public for charitable purposes; and
(3) Develop and operate educational programs or partnerships for charitable organizations, board members, and the general public that help build public confidence and trust in organizations that solicit funds from the public for charitable purposes.
[ 2011 c 199 § 1; 2007 c 471 § 1; 1986 c 230 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 13 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous
Chapter 19.09 - Charitable Solicitations.
19.09.062 - Fees—Charitable organizations—Commercial fund-raisers.
19.09.071 - Application for registration—Solicitation report—Violation.
19.09.075 - Charitable organizations—Application for registration or renewal—Contents—Fee.
19.09.079 - Commercial fund-raisers—Application for registration or renewal—Contents—Fee.
19.09.081 - Application requirements—Exemptions.
19.09.085 - Registration—Duration—Change—Notice to reregister (as amended by 2011 c 183).
19.09.097 - Contract with commercial fund-raiser—Limitations—Registration form—Contents—Copy—Fee.
19.09.100 - Conditions applicable to solicitations.
19.09.191 - Commercial fund-raisers—Surety bond.
19.09.200 - Books, records, and contracts.
19.09.230 - Use of the name, symbol, statement, or emblem of another entity—Filing.
19.09.271 - Failure to register—Late filing fee—Notice to attorney general.
19.09.275 - Violations—Penalties.
19.09.276 - Waiver of rule-set penalties—Notice by organization seeking relief—Investigation.
19.09.277 - Violations—Attorney general—Cease and desist order—Temporary order.
19.09.279 - Violations—Secretary of state—Penalty—Hearing—Recovery in superior court.
19.09.305 - Service on secretary when registrant not found—Procedure—Fee—Costs.
19.09.315 - Forms and procedures—Filing of financial statement—Publications—Fee.
19.09.355 - Moneys to be transmitted to general fund.
19.09.400 - Attorney general—Investigations—Publication of information.
19.09.410 - Attorney general—Investigations—Powers—Superior court may compel.
19.09.420 - Copies of information for attorney general.
19.09.430 - Administrative procedure act to govern administration.
19.09.440 - Annual report by secretary of state.
19.09.510 - Charitable organization education program.
19.09.530 - Charitable organization education account.
19.09.541 - Tiered financial reporting requirements.
19.09.550 - Charitable advisory council.
19.09.560 - Reciprocal agreements with other states.
19.09.912 - Effective date—1983 c 265.
19.09.913 - Effective date—1986 c 230.
19.09.915 - Effective date—1993 c 471.
19.09.916 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.