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Chapter 18.44 RCW

ESCROW AGENT REGISTRATION ACT

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DEFINITIONS
HTMLPDF 18.44.011Definitions.
LICENSING
HTMLPDF 18.44.021License required—Exceptions.
HTMLPDF 18.44.023Multistate licensing system—Director's discretion.
HTMLPDF 18.44.031License—Application, requisites.
HTMLPDF 18.44.041Branch offices—Application to establish—Requirements.
HTMLPDF 18.44.051Branch offices—Issuance of license.
HTMLPDF 18.44.061Change in business location, office location, business name—Written notice required.
HTMLPDF 18.44.071Escrow officer required for handling transactions—Responsibility of designated escrow officer—Branch escrow officers.
HTMLPDF 18.44.081Escrow officer's license—Application—Form—Timely filing—Proof of moral character, etc.
HTMLPDF 18.44.091License—Fees—Renewal.
HTMLPDF 18.44.101License—Retention and display by agent—Termination—Inactive licenses.
HTMLPDF 18.44.111Licenses—Form and size—Contents.
HTMLPDF 18.44.121Fees.
HTMLPDF 18.44.127Certificate of registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
HTMLPDF 18.44.131License application—Issuance.
HTMLPDF 18.44.141License—Duration—Posting.
HTMLPDF 18.44.151License—Expiration and renewal—Fee.
HTMLPDF 18.44.161License—Reinstatement.
HTMLPDF 18.44.171Engaging in business without license—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 18.44.181Proof of licensure prerequisite to action for fee.
HTMLPDF 18.44.191Director—Educational conferences—Examinations.
HTMLPDF 18.44.195Examination.
BONDING
HTMLPDF 18.44.201Financial responsibility—Fidelity bond—Errors and omissions policy—Surety bond.
HTMLPDF 18.44.211Cancellation of fidelity bond or surety bond, or both—New bond required.
HTMLPDF 18.44.221Waiver of bond or policy where not reasonably available—Determination procedure—Waiver period.
HTMLPDF 18.44.231Corporation for insuring where bond or policy not reasonably available.
HTMLPDF 18.44.241Waiver of errors and omissions policy requirement—Criteria.
HTMLPDF 18.44.251Waiver—Affidavit.
HTMLPDF 18.44.261Waiver—Determination.
HTMLPDF 18.44.270Application of administrative procedure act.
HTMLPDF 18.44.271Waiver—Certificate of waiver.
HTMLPDF 18.44.281Waiver—Denial.
HTMLPDF 18.44.291Waiver—Application by escrow license applicant.
PROHIBITED PRACTICES
HTMLPDF 18.44.301Prohibited practices.
HTMLPDF 18.44.305Financial interest in an escrow agent—Prohibited practices.
HTMLPDF 18.44.311Prohibited employment practices.
ENFORCEMENT
HTMLPDF 18.44.400Records and accounts—Segregation and disbursements of funds—Violation of section, penalties.
HTMLPDF 18.44.410Powers of director.
HTMLPDF 18.44.413Informal settlement of complaints or enforcement actions.
HTMLPDF 18.44.420Investigation of violations—Procedure—Powers of director.
HTMLPDF 18.44.425Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.
HTMLPDF 18.44.430Actions against license—Grounds.
HTMLPDF 18.44.440Violations—Cease and desist orders.
HTMLPDF 18.44.450Referral fees prohibited—Consumer protection act—Application.
HTMLPDF 18.44.455Possession of property and business—Grounds for director's authority.
HTMLPDF 18.44.457Possession of property and business—Scope of director's authority.
HTMLPDF 18.44.460License suspension—Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
HTMLPDF 18.44.465Termination of license—Effect upon preexisting escrows—Notice to principals.
HTMLPDF 18.44.470Receivership.
HTMLPDF 18.44.480Remedies—Affecting corporate franchise.
HTMLPDF 18.44.490Authority to prosecute—Grants of injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders.
ESCROW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HTMLPDF 18.44.500Committee to advise director—Members—Compensation and travel expenses.
HTMLPDF 18.44.510Compensation and travel expenses of committee members.
MISCELLANEOUS
HTMLPDF 18.44.901Construction—1965 c 153.
HTMLPDF 18.44.902Short title.