Title 19 — Title 19 BUSINESS REGULATIONS—MISCELLANEOUS
111 chapters · 1,481 sections in this title.
RCW 19.170.010 Finding—Violations—Consumer protection act—Application.
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(1) The legislature finds that deceptive promotional advertising of prizes is a matter vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.(2) Deceptive promotional advertising of prizes is not reasonable in relation to…
RCW 19.170.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Continuing obligation check" means a document that is a check, draft, note, bond, or other negotiable instrument that, when cashed, deposited, or otherwise used, impo…
RCW 19.170.030 Disclosures required.
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(1) The offer must identify the name and address of the promoter and the sponsor of the promotion.(2) The offer must state the verifiable retail value of each prize offered in it.(3)(a) If an element of chance is involved, each offer must state the odds the participant has of bei…
RCW 19.170.040 Disclosures—Prizes awarded—Rain checks.
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(1) Before a demonstration, seminar, or sales presentation begins, the promoter shall inform the person of the prize, if any, the person will receive.(2) A prize or a voucher, certificate, or other evidence of obligation given instead of a prize shall be given to a person at the …
RCW 19.170.050 Simulated checks—Continuing obligation checks—Notice.
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(1) No person may produce, advertise, offer for sale, sell, distribute, or otherwise transfer for use in this state a simulated check unless the document bears the phrase "THIS IS NOT A CHECK," diagonally printed in type at least as large as the predominant typeface in the simula…
RCW 19.170.060 Damages—Penalties.
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(1) A person who suffers damage from an act of deceptive promotional advertising may bring an action against the sponsor or promoter of the advertising, or both. Damages include, but are not limited to, fees paid in violation of RCW 19.170.030(6) and the dollar value of a prize r…
RCW 19.170.070 Violation—Penalty.
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A person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 1991 c 227 s 7.]
RCW 19.170.080 Remedies not exclusive.
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The remedies prescribed in this chapter do not limit or bar any existing remedies at law or equity.[ 1991 c 227 s 8.]