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Chapter 18.11 RCW

AUCTIONEERS

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Sections

HTMLPDF 18.11.050Definitions.
HTMLPDF 18.11.060Administration of chapter—Fees.
HTMLPDF 18.11.070License required—Exceptions.
HTMLPDF 18.11.075Secondhand property, when exempt.
HTMLPDF 18.11.085Auctioneer certificate of registration—Requirements.
HTMLPDF 18.11.095Auction company certificate of registration—Requirements.
HTMLPDF 18.11.100Nonresident auctioneers and auction companies.
HTMLPDF 18.11.121Surety bond or security required.
HTMLPDF 18.11.130Written contract required—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 18.11.140Written records required—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 18.11.150Display of certificate of registration or renewal card required—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 18.11.160License—Prohibition on issuance—Disciplinary action—License suspension.
HTMLPDF 18.11.170Unauthorized practice—Penalties.
HTMLPDF 18.11.180Compensation of nonlicensed person—Penalties.
HTMLPDF 18.11.190Actions for compensation for services.
HTMLPDF 18.11.200Director—Authority to adopt rules.
HTMLPDF 18.11.205Director—Authority to impose administrative fines.
HTMLPDF 18.11.210Newspaper advertisements—Name and license number required—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 18.11.220Rights of clients.
HTMLPDF 18.11.230Trust account required for client funds.
HTMLPDF 18.11.240Bidding—Prohibited practices—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 18.11.250Limitation on real estate auctions.
HTMLPDF 18.11.260Application of Consumer Protection Act.
HTMLPDF 18.11.280Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
HTMLPDF 18.11.290Military training or experience.
HTMLPDF 18.11.901Short title.
HTMLPDF 18.11.903Effective date—1986 c 324.

Notes:

Limitations on power of
cities and towns to regulate auctioneers: RCW 35.21.690.
counties to regulate auctioneers: RCW 36.71.070.
Mock auctions: RCW 9.45.070.
Motor vehicle auction companies, place of business: RCW 46.70.023.
Pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers: Chapter 19.60 RCW.