Washington Franchise Law

Registration Status:
Franchise Registration State

Relevant State Franchise Law(s):
Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act. Also refer to the FTC Franchise Rule.

Relevant Registration Entity:
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

Useful Links:
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions and Washington State Department of Revenue

Statutes relevant to Washington franchise law:

Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act

Statute 19.100.010 RCW – Definitions

Statute 19.100.020 RCW – Unlawful in Certain Instances to Sell or Offer to Sell Franchise if Unregistered or Not Exempt

Statute 19.100.030 RCW – Exemptions from Registration Requirements

Statute 19.100.040 RCW – Registration of Franchise Brokers Required

Statute 19.100.050 RCW – Escrow or Impoundment of Franchise Fees as Registration Condition – Rules or Orders – Procedure to Rescind

Statute 19.100.060 RCW – Registration Statement – Effective, When 

Statute 19.100.070 RCW Registration – Claim of Exemption Filing – Duration – Renewal – Supplemental Report

Statute 19.100.080 RCW – Delivery of Offering Circular and Amendments Required

Statute 19.100.090 RCW – Filings, Registration, or Finding of Director – Construction

Statute 19.100.100 RCW – Advertisements – Copy to be Filed

Statute 19.100.110 RCW – Advertisements – False or Misleading – Notice – Procedure

Statute 19.100.120 RCW – Registration Statement – Stop Order - Grounds

Statute 19.100.130 RCW – Registration Statement – Stop Order – Notice – Hearing – Modification or Vacation of Order

Statute 19.100.140 RCW – Registration of Franchise Brokers Required

Statute 19.100.150 RCW – Records and Accounts – Reports

Statute 19.100.160 RCW – Application of Chapter – Jurisdiction – Service of Process - Consent

Statute 19.100.170 RCW - Violations

Statute 19.100.180 RCW – Relation Between Franchisor and Franchisee – Rights and Prohibitions

Statute 19.100.184 RCW – Terms and Conditions from Negotiations Initiated by Franchisee

Statute 19.100.190 RCW – Unfair or Deceptive Acts – Suits for Damages – Violations of Other Acts, Use in Evidence

Statute 19.100.200 RCW – Pendency of Other Proceedings Tolls Limitation of Action

Statute 19.100.210 RCW – Violations – Injunctions – Assurance of Discontinuance – Civil and Criminal Penalties – Chapter Nonexclusive

Statute 19.100.220 RCW -  Exceptions or Exemptions – Burden of Proof – Waivers of Compliance Void – Settlement Release or Waiver – Chapter as Fundamental Policy

Statute 19.100.230 RCW – Referral of Evidence to Attorney General or Prosecuting Attorney

Statute 19.100.240 RCW – Fees

Statute 19.100.242 RCW – Investigations by Director

Statute 19.100.245 RCW – Investigatory Powers – Proceedings for Contempt

Statute 19.100.248 RCW – Cease and Desist Orders

Statute 19.100.250 RCW – Powers of Director as to Rules, Forms, Orders and Defining Terms – Interpretive Opinions

Statute 19.100.252 RCW – Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Franchise Broker by Director

Statute 19.100.255 RCW – Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Exemption by Director

Statute 19.100.260 RCW – Applicability of Administrative Procedure Act

Statute 19.100.270 RCW – Administrator of Securities

Statute 19.100.900 RCW – Chapter Applicable to Existing and Future Franchises and Contracts

Statute 19.100.910 RCW – Chapter Cumulative and Nonexclusive

Statute 19.100.920 RCW – Effective Date – 1971 ex.s c252

Statute 19.100.930 RCW – Severability – 1971 ex.s. c 252

Statute 19.100.931 RCW – Severability – 1972 ex.s. c 116

Statute 19.100.932 RCW – Severability – 1979 ex.s. c 13

Statute 19.100.940 RCW – Short Title  

 

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