RCW 28B.85.220
False academic credentials—Unlawful acts—Violation of consumer protection act—Venue.
(1) It is unlawful for a person to:
(a) Grant or award a false academic credential or offer to grant or award a false academic credential in violation of this section;
(b) Represent that a credit earned or granted by the person, in violation of this section, can be applied toward a credential offered by another person; or
(c) Solicit another person to seek a credential or to earn a credit that is offered in violation of this section.
(2) The definitions in RCW 9A.60.070 apply to this section.
(3) A violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce under chapter 19.86 RCW.
(4) In addition to any other venue authorized by law, venue for the prosecution of an offense under this section is in the county in which an element of the offense occurs.
[ 2006 c 234 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.
28B.85.020 - Council's duties—Rule-making authority.
28B.85.030 - Current authorization required to offer or grant degree—Penalty for violation.
28B.85.040 - Completion of program of study prerequisite to degree—Application of chapter.
28B.85.050 - Council may require information.
28B.85.070 - Surety bonds—Security in lieu of bond—Cancellation of bond—Notice—Claims.
28B.85.080 - Suspension or modification of requirements authorized.
28B.85.090 - Claims—Complaints—Investigations—Hearings—Orders.
28B.85.095 - Council's authority to enforce compliance—Violations.
28B.85.100 - Violations—Civil penalties.
28B.85.120 - Actions resulting in jurisdiction of courts.
28B.85.130 - Educational records—Permanent file—Protection.
28B.85.140 - Contracts voidable—When.
28B.85.150 - Enforceability of debts—Authority to offer degree required.
28B.85.160 - Actions to enforce chapter—Who may bring—Relief.
28B.85.170 - Injunctive relief—Council may seek.
28B.85.175 - Degree-granting institution requirements—Consumer protection act violations.
28B.85.180 - Violation of chapter unfair or deceptive practice under RCW 19.86.020.
28B.85.190 - Remedies and penalties in chapter nonexclusive and cumulative.
28B.85.220 - False academic credentials—Unlawful acts—Violation of consumer protection act—Venue.
28B.85.230 - Student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund.
28B.85.240 - Student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund—State treasurer.
28B.85.902 - Effective date—1986 c 136.
28B.85.905 - Validity of registration under prior laws.
28B.85.906 - Application of chapter to foreign degree-granting institution branch campuses.