Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.
46.70.220 - Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Limitation of civil actions.

RCW 46.70.220
Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Limitation of civil actions.

The director may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this chapter or of any rule or order hereunder to the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney, who may in his or her discretion, with or without such a reference, in addition to any other action they might commence, bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice herein prohibited or declared unlawful: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with chapters 9.04, 19.86, and 63.14 RCW and the powers and duties of the attorney general and the prosecuting attorney as they may appear in the aforementioned chapters, shall apply against all persons subject to this chapter: PROVIDED FURTHER, That any action to enforce a claim for civil damages under chapter 19.86 RCW shall be forever barred unless commenced within six years after the cause of action accrues.

[ 2010 c 8 § 9086; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 19.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 46 - Motor Vehicles

Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.

46.70.005 - Declaration of purpose.

46.70.011 - Definitions.

46.70.021 - License required for dealers or manufacturers—Penalties.

46.70.023 - Place of business.

46.70.025 - Established place of business—Waiver of requirements.

46.70.027 - Accountability of dealer for employees—Actions for damages on violation of chapter.

46.70.028 - Consignment.

46.70.029 - Listing dealers, transaction of business.

46.70.031 - Application for license—Form.

46.70.041 - Application for license—Contents.

46.70.042 - Application for license—Retention by department—Confidentiality.

46.70.045 - Denial of license.

46.70.051 - Issuance of license—Private party dissemination of vehicle database.

46.70.055 - Wholesale vehicle dealer licenses.

46.70.061 - Fees—Disposition.

46.70.070 - Dealers—Bond required, exceptions—Actions—Cancellation of license.

46.70.075 - Manufacturers—Bond required—Actions—Cancellation of license.

46.70.079 - Education requirements.

46.70.083 - Expiration of license—Renewal—Certification of established place of business.

46.70.085 - Licenses—Staggered renewal.

46.70.090 - License plates—Use.

46.70.101 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses—Grounds.

46.70.102 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses—Notice, hearing, procedure.

46.70.111 - Investigations or proceedings—Powers of director or designees—Penalty.

46.70.115 - Cease and desist orders—Penalty, "curbstoning" defined.

46.70.120 - Record of transactions.

46.70.122 - Duty when purchaser or transferee is a dealer.

46.70.124 - Evidence of ownership for dealers' used vehicles—Consignments.

46.70.125 - Used vehicles—Asking price, posting or disclosure.

46.70.130 - Details of charges must be furnished buyer or mortgagor.

46.70.132 - Manufactured home sale—Implied warranty.

46.70.134 - Manufactured home installation—Warranty, state installation code.

46.70.135 - Mobile homes—Warranties and inspections—Delivery—Occupancy—Advertising of dimensions.

46.70.140 - Handling "hot" vehicles—Unreported motor "switches"—Unauthorized use of dealer plates—Penalty.

46.70.160 - Rules and regulations.

46.70.170 - Penalty for violations.

46.70.180 - Unlawful acts and practices.

46.70.183 - Notice of bankruptcy proceedings.

46.70.190 - Civil actions for violations—Injunctions—Claims under Federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act—Time limitation.

46.70.220 - Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Limitation of civil actions.

46.70.230 - Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Assurance of compliance—Filing.

46.70.240 - Penalties—Jurisdiction.

46.70.250 - Personal service of process outside state.

46.70.260 - Application of chapter to existing and future franchises and contracts.

46.70.270 - Provisions of chapter cumulative—Violation of RCW 46.70.180 deemed civil.

46.70.290 - Mobile homes and persons engaged in distribution and sale.

46.70.300 - Chapter exclusive—Local business and occupation tax not prevented.

46.70.310 - Consumer Protection Act.

46.70.320 - Buyer's agents.

46.70.330 - Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.

46.70.340 - Issuance of temporary subagency licenses for recreational vehicle shows.

46.70.900 - Liberal construction.