Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 19 Business Regulations -- Miscellaneous - Chapter 19.154 Immigration Assistant Practices Act
- 19.154.010 Findings
The legislature finds and declares that assisting persons regarding immigration matters substantially affects the public interest. The practices of immigration assistants have a significant impact ...
- 19.154.020 Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Immigration assistant" means every person who, for compensation or ...
- 19.154.030 Exemptions
The following persons are exempt from all provisions of this chapter: (1) An attorney licensed to practice law in this state where such attorney renders ...
- 19.154.040 Registration required
Any person who wishes to engage in the business of an immigration assistant must register with the secretary of state's office and provide his or ...
- 19.154.050 Change of address
Immigration assistants who have registered must inform the secretary of state of any changes in their name, addresses, or telephone numbers within thirty days of ...
- 19.154.060 Nonlegal assistance permitted
Immigration assistants shall offer or provide only nonlegal assistance in an immigration matter as defined in RCW 19.154.020.[1989 c 117 § 6.] ...
- 19.154.070 Written contract -- Requirements -- Right to rescind
(1) Before providing any assistance, an immigration assistant who has agreed to provide immigration assistance to a customer shall provide the customer with a written ...
- 19.154.080 Prohibited activities
In the course of dealing with customers or prospective customers, an immigration assistant shall not: (1) Make any statement that the immigration assistant can or ...
- 19.154.090 Unfair and deceptive act -- Unfair method of competition
The legislature finds and declares that any violation of this chapter substantially affects the public interest and is an unfair and deceptive act or practice ...
- 19.154.100 Penalty
A violation of this chapter shall be punished as a gross misdemeanor according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.[1989 c 117 § 10.] ...
- 19.154.900 Short title
This chapter shall be known and cited as the "immigration assistant practices act."[1989 c 117 § 11.] ...
- 19.154.901 Severability -- 1989 c 117
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application ...
- 19.154.902 Effective date -- 1989 c 117
This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public ...
Last modified: April 7, 2009