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RCW 35.90.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Business licensing service," "business licensing system," and "business license" have the same meaning as in RCW 19.02.020. (2) "City" means a city, town, or code cit…
RCW 35.90.020 Licensing as partnership with department—Partnership priority—Biennial plan—Exception.
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (7) of this section, a city that requires a general business license of any person that engages in business activities within that city must partner with the department to have such license issued, and renewed if the city requires re…
RCW 35.90.030 Licenses issued under business license act—Fee structures—License renewal—Penalty accommodation—Inconsistent ordinances.
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(1) A general business license that must be issued and renewed through the business licensing service in accordance with chapter 19.02 RCW is subject to the provisions of this section. (2)(a) A city has broad authority to impose a fee structure as provided by RCW 35.22.280, 35.23…
RCW 35.90.040 Department enforcement of licensing laws.
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The department is not authorized to enforce a city's licensing laws except to the extent of issuing or renewing a license in accordance with this chapter and chapter 19.02 RCW or refusing to issue a license due to an incomplete application, nonpayment of the appropriate fees as i…