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Chapter 18.85.040 RCW Dispositions

REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS


Sections

18.85.010  Definitions.
[2008 c 23 § 1; 2003 c 201 § 1; 1998 c 46 § 2; 1997 c 322 § 1; 1987 c 332 § 1; 1981 c 305 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 68; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 57 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 1; 1969 c 78 § 1; 1953 c 235 § 1; 1951 c 222 § 1; 1943 c 118 § 1; 1941 c 252 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8340-25. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.011 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.020  Real estate director.
[1941 c 252 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-24.]
Repealed by 1953 c 235 § 19.


18.85.030  Employees.
[2008 c 23 § 2; 1997 c 322 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 2; 1951 c 222 § 2; 1945 c 111 § 1, part; 1941 c 252 § 5, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-28, part.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.065 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.040  Director — General powers and duties.
[2008 c 23 § 3; 2002 c 86 § 229; 1992 c 92 § 1; 1988 c 205 § 2; 1987 c 332 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 3; 1953 c 235 § 2; 1951 c 222 § 3; 1941 c 252 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-27. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.041 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.050  Director and employees business interest prohibited.
[2008 c 23 § 4; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 4; 1953 c 235 § 3; 1951 c 222 § 4; 1945 c 111 § 1, part; 1941 c 252 § 5, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-28, part.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.075 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.055  Licensure of state employees conducting real estate transactions.
[2008 c 23 § 5; 1987 c 514 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.081 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.060  Director's seal.
[2008 c 23 § 6; 1997 c 322 § 3; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 5; 1941 c 252 § 8; RRS § 8340-31. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.045 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.070  Examining commission — Appointment.
[1951 c 222 § 5, last am'ds 1941 c 252 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-36.]
Repealed by 1953 c 235 § 19.


18.85.071  Real estate commission created — Qualifications, terms, appointment of members — Vacancies.
[2008 c 23 § 7; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 6; 1953 c 235 § 17.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.021 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.080  Commission — Compensation and travel expenses.
[2008 c 23 § 8; 1984 c 287 § 49; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 49; 1953 c 235 § 4; 1951 c 222 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-37.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.025 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.085  Commission — Educational conferences — Examinations of applicants for licenses.
[2008 c 23 § 9; 1997 c 322 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 1; 1953 c 235 § 18.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.031 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.090  Broker's license — Requirements — Exception.
[2008 c 23 § 11; 1994 c 291 § 1; 1985 c 162 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 8; 1953 c 235 § 5; 1951 c 222 § 7; 1941 c 252 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-38.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.101 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.095  Salespersons — Requirements — Renewal — Exception.
[1997 c 322 § 5; 1994 c 291 § 2; 1988 c 205 § 3; 1987 c 332 § 3; 1985 c 162 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 7.]
Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.097  Substitution of educational requirements — Rules.
[2008 c 23 § 14; 1994 c 291 § 4; 1987 c 332 § 18.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.141 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.100  License required — Prerequisite to suit for commission.
[2008 c 23 § 15; 1997 c 322 § 6; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 9; 1951 c 222 § 8. Formerly: (i) 1941 c 252 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-29. (ii) 1941 c 252 § 25; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-48.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.331 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.110  Exemptions from licensing.
[2008 c 23 § 16; 1997 c 322 § 7; 1989 c 161 § 1; 1988 c 240 § 20; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 9; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 10; 1951 c 222 § 9; 1941 c 252 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-26. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.151 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.120  Applications — Conditions — Fees.
[2008 c 23 § 17; 1997 c 322 § 8; 1987 c 332 § 4; 1980 c 72 § 1; 1979 c 25 § 1. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 42 § 1; 1953 c 235 § 6; 1951 c 222 § 10. Formerly: (i) 1947 c 203 § 1, part; 1945 c 111 § 3, part; 1943 c 118 § 2, part; 1941 c 252 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-34, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 §§ 10, 11. (ii) 1947 c 203 § 3; 1945 c 111 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-39.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.171 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.130  Examinations — Scope — Manual — Moneys from sale.
[2008 c 23 § 18; 1997 c 322 § 9; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 11; 1951 c 222 § 11. Formerly: 1947 c 203 § 2, part; 1945 c 111 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 12, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-35, part.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.181 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.140  License fees — Expiration — Renewal — Identification cards.
[2008 c 23 § 19; 1997 c 322 § 10; 1991 c 225 § 2; 1989 c 161 § 2; 1987 c 332 § 5; 1979 c 25 § 2. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 3; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 12; 1953 c 235 § 7; 1951 c 222 § 12. Formerly: (i) 1947 c 203 § 2, part; 1945 c 111 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 12, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-35, part. (ii) 1947 c 203 § 1, part; 1945 c 111 § 3, part; 1943 c 118 § 2, part; 1941 c 252 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-34, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 §§ 10, 11.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.191 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.150  Temporary permits.
[1997 c 322 § 11; 1979 c 25 § 3. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 4; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 13; 1953 c 235 § 8; 1951 c 222 § 13; prior: (i) 1947 c 203 § 2, part; 1945 c 111 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 12, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-35, part. (ii) 1947 c 203 § 1, part; 1945 c 111 § 3, part; 1943 c 118 § 2, part; 1941 c 252 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-34, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 §§ 10, 11.]
Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.155  Responsibility for conduct of subordinates.
[2008 c 23 § 20; 1997 c 322 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 6; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 14.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.201 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.161  Nonresident brokers, salesmen — Licensing — Requirements — Reciprocity.
[1977 ex.s. c 370 § 7; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 15; 1953 c 235 § 9; 1951 c 222 § 21.]
Repealed by 1987 c 332 § 19.


18.85.163  Nonresident brokers — Regulatory provisions apply.
[1951 c 222 § 22.]
Repealed by 1987 c 332 § 19.


18.85.165  Licenses — Continuing education.
[2008 c 23 § 22; 1997 c 322 § 13; 1991 c 225 § 1; 1988 c 205 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.211 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.170  Licenses — Restrictions as to use.
[2008 c 23 § 23; 1997 c 322 § 14; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 16; 1951 c 222 § 14; 1945 c 111 § 2; 1941 c 252 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-33. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.221 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.180  Licenses — Office required — Display of license.
[2008 c 23 § 24; 1997 c 322 § 15; 1957 c 52 § 41; 1951 c 222 § 15. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.231 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.190  Licenses — Branch office.
[2008 c 23 § 25; 1989 c 161 § 3; 1987 c 332 § 6; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 5; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 17; 1957 c 52 § 42. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.241 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.200  Licenses — Change of location.
[2008 c 23 § 26; 1987 c 332 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 266 § 17; 1957 c 52 § 43. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.255 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.210  Publication of chapter — Distribution.
[2008 c 23 § 27; 1997 c 322 § 16; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 18; 1953 c 235 § 10; 1947 c 203 § 8; 1941 c 252 § 27; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-50. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 22.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.051 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.215  Inactive licenses.
[2008 c 23 § 28; 1994 c 291 § 3; 1988 c 205 § 4. Prior: 1987 c 514 § 1; 1987 c 332 § 17; 1985 c 162 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.265 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.220  License fees — Real estate commission account.
[2008 c 23 § 29; 1993 c 50 § 1; 1991 c 277 § 1; 1987 c 332 § 8; 1967 c 22 § 1; 1953 c 235 § 11; 1941 c 252 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-30.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.061 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.225  License suspension — Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[2008 c 23 § 30; 1996 c 293 § 14.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.341 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.227  License suspension — Noncompliance with support order — Reissuance.
[2008 c 23 § 31; 1997 c 58 § 826.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.351 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.230  Disciplinary action — Grounds.
[2008 c 23 § 32; 2002 c 86 § 230; 1999 c 46 § 1; 1997 c 322 § 17; 1996 c 179 § 18; 1990 c 85 § 1; 1988 c 205 § 5. Prior: 1987 c 370 § 15; 1987 c 332 § 9; 1979 c 25 § 4; prior: 1977 ex.s. c 261 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 204 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 19; 1967 c 22 § 3; 1953 c 235 § 12; 1951 c 222 § 16; 1947 c 203 § 5; 1945 c 111 § 8; 1943 c 118 § 5; 1941 c 252 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-42; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 13.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.361 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.240  Disciplinary action — Director's delegation of authority.
[2008 c 23 § 33; 1988 c 205 § 6; 1987 c 332 § 10; 1957 c 52 § 45. Prior: 1945 c 111 § 9, part; 1941 c 252 § 20, part; 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 14, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-43, part.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.370 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.251  Disciplinary action — Procedure — Investigation — Hearing.
[1988 c 205 § 7; 1987 c 332 § 11; 1981 c 67 § 22; 1951 c 222 § 23.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.85.261  Disciplinary action — Hearing — Conduct of.
[2008 c 23 § 34; 2002 c 86 § 231; 1987 c 332 § 12; 1951 c 222 § 24.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.380 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.271  Disciplinary action — Order — Appeal.
[2008 c 23 § 35; 2002 c 86 § 232; 1989 c 175 § 66; 1988 c 205 § 8; 1987 c 332 § 13; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 20; 1951 c 222 § 25.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.390 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.281  Appeal — Transcript — Cost.
[2008 c 23 § 36; 1997 c 322 § 18; 1951 c 222 § 26.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.401 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.290  Automatic termination of stay — Further appeal.
[1972 ex.s. c 139 § 21; 1971 c 81 § 62; 1957 c 52 § 46; 1951 c 222 § 17. Prior: 1945 c 111 § 9, part; 1941 c 252 § 20, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-43, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 14, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 322 § 26.


18.85.300  Bonds — Remedy upon — Limit of liability.
[1951 c 222 § 18; 1943 c 118 § 3; 1941 c 252 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8340-40. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 11.]
Repealed by 1997 c 322 § 26.


18.85.310  Broker's records — Separate accounts — Interest-bearing trust accounts — Disposition of interest.
[2008 c 23 § 37; 1999 c 48 § 1; 1995 c 399 § 7; 1993 c 50 § 2; 1988 c 286 § 2; 1987 c 513 § 1; 1957 c 52 § 44; 1953 c 235 § 13; 1951 c 222 § 19. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.285 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.315  Distribution of interest from brokers' trust accounts.
[2008 c 23 § 38; 1993 c 50 § 3; 1987 c 513 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.311 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.317  Real estate education account.
[2008 c 23 § 39; 1997 c 322 § 19; 1993 c 50 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.321 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.320  Salespersons, associate brokers — Termination of services.
[2008 c 23 § 40; 1987 c 332 § 14; 1953 c 235 § 14; 1947 c 203 § 7; 1943 c 118 § 7; 1941 c 252 § 26; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-49. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 21.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.291 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.330  Sharing commissions.
[2008 c 23 § 41; 1998 c 46 § 3; 1997 c 322 § 20; 1953 c 235 § 15; 1943 c 118 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8340-47.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.301 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.340  Violations — Penalty.
[2008 c 23 § 42; 1997 c 322 § 21; 1951 c 222 § 20; 1941 c 252 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-46. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 17.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.411 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.341  License suspension-Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[2008 c 23 § 30; 1996 c 293 § 14. Formerly RCW 18.85.225.]
Repealed by 2018 c 199 § 101.


18.85.343  Violations — Cease and desist orders.
[1997 c 322 § 22; 1989 c 175 § 67; 1977 ex.s. c 261 § 2.] Repealed by 2007 c 256 § 22.


18.85.345  Attorney general as legal advisor.
[2008 c 23 § 43; 1997 c 322 § 23; 1941 c 252 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-32. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.420 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.350  Enforcement provisions.
[2008 c 23 § 44; 1997 c 322 § 24; 1967 c 22 § 2; 1957 c 52 § 48; 1953 c 235 § 16. Prior: (i) 1941 c 252 § 21, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-44, part. (ii) 1947 c 203 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 22; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-45.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.430 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.360  Witnesses — Depositions — Fees — Subpoenas.
[1997 c 322 § 25; 1957 c 52 § 49. Prior: 1941 c 252 § 21, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-44, part.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.85.400  Multiple listing associations — Entrance requirements.
[1969 c 78 § 2.]
Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.410  Sale of used mobile homes by licensees.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 60 § 1.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 204 § 3.


18.85.450  Land development representative — Registration — Minimum requirements.
[1987 c 332 § 15; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 6.]
Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.460  Land development representative — Registration issued to employing broker — Display — Fee — Transferability — Period of validity.
[1987 c 332 § 16; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 7.]
Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.470  Land development representative — Authorized activities — "Land development" defined.
[1977 ex.s. c 24 § 8.]
Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.480  Land development representative — Responsibility of employing broker — Violations.
[1977 ex.s. c 24 § 9.]
Repealed by 2008 c 23 § 50, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.500  Broker's trust account board.
[1987 c 513 § 8.]
Repealed by 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 857, effective July 1, 1994.


18.85.505  Low-income housing grants and loans — Applications.
[1987 c 513 § 11.]
Recodified as RCW 43.185.074 pursuant to 1988 c 286 § 4.


18.85.510  Low-income housing grants and loans — Approval — License education programs.
[1988 c 286 § 3; 1987 c 513 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 43.185.076 pursuant to 1988 c 286 § 4.


18.85.520  Fee assessed.
[2008 c 23 § 45; 2005 c 185 § 1; 1999 c 192 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.451 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.530  Washington real estate research account — Creation.
[2008 c 23 § 46; 2005 c 185 § 2; 1999 c 192 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.461 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.540  Real estate research center — Purpose.
[2005 c 185 § 3; 2002 c 294 § 5; 1999 c 192 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.471 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.550  Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
[2002 c 86 § 233.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.440 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.560  Out-of-state broker/salesperson/associate broker — Requirements in lieu of licensing.
[2008 c 23 § 47; 2003 c 201 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 18.85.131 pursuant to 2008 c 23 § 49, effective July 1, 2010.


18.85.900  Severability-1941 c 252.
[1941 c 252 § 28.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.


18.85.910  Severability-1951 c 222.
[1951 c 222 § 27.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.


18.85.920  Severability-1972 ex.s. c 139.
[1972 ex.s. c 139 § 22.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.


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