Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 19 Business Regulations -- Miscellaneous - Section 19.110.120 Unlawful acts

§ 19.110.120. Unlawful acts

(1) It is unlawful for any person to:

(a) Make any untrue or misleading statement of a material fact or to omit to state a material fact in connection with the offer, sale, or lease of any business opportunity in the state; or

(b) Employ any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud; or

(c) Engage in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person; or

(d) Knowingly file or cause to be filed with the director any document which contains any untrue or misleading information; or

(e) Knowingly violate any rule or order of the director.

(2) A violation of this section is a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.

[2003 c 53 § 154; 1981 c 155 § 12.]

Notes:
     Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

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