Washington § 16.65.310 Licensee's failure to pay vendor, consignor—Settlement, compromise—Creditors share—Priority of state's claim.

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§ 16.65.310 — Licensee's failure to pay vendor, consignor—Settlement, compromise—Creditors share—Priority of state's claim.

Washington § 16.65.310

Title 16ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK

Ch. 16.65PUBLIC LIVESTOCK MARKETS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 16.65.310 (2026).

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In any settlement or compromise by the director with a surety company as provided in RCW 16.65.290 , where there are two or more consignor and/or vendor creditors that have filed claims, either fixed or contingent, against a licensee's bond, such creditors shall share pro rata in the proceeds of the bond to the extent of their actual damage: PROVIDED, That the claims of the state and the department which may accrue from the conduct of the licensee's public livestock market shall have priority over all other claims.

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In any settlement or compromise by the director with a surety company as provided in RCW 16.65.290 , where there are two or more consignor and/or vendor creditors that have filed claims, either fixed or contingent, against a licensee's bond, such creditors shall share pro rata in the proceeds of the bond to the extent of their actual damage: PROVIDED, That the claims of the state and the department which may accrue from the conduct of the licensee's public livestock market shall have priority over all other claims.