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§ 19.80.040 — Failure to file.

Washington § 19.80.040
JurisdictionWashington
Title 19BUSINESS REGULATIONS—MISCELLANEOUS
Ch. 19.80TRADE NAMES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 19.80.040 (2026).

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No person or persons carrying on, conducting, or transacting business under any trade name shall be entitled to maintain any suit in any of the courts of this state until such person or persons have properly completed the registration as provided for in RCW 19.80.010 . Failure to complete this registration shall not impair the validity of any contract or act of such person or persons and shall not prevent such person or persons from defending any suit in any court of this state. Effective date — 1984 c 130: See note following RCW 19.80.001 .

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Legislative History

[1984 c 130 s 7;1907 c 145 s 5; RRS s 9980. Formerly RCW19.80.040and19.80.050.]

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Purpose—Intent.
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Definitions.
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Business licensing service to compile and distribute information—Scope.
§ 19.02.050
Participation of state agencies.
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Issuance of licenses—Scope—Business license application and fees—Action by regulatory agency, when—Agencies provided information.
§ 19.02.075
Business license application handling and renewal fees—Department review of the business license account balance.
§ 19.02.080
Licensing fees—Disposition of.
§ 19.02.085
Licensing fees—Business license delinquency fee—Rate—Disposition.
§ 19.02.090
Business license—Expiration date—Prorated fees—Conditions of renewal.
§ 19.02.100
Business license—Issuance or renewal—Denial.
§ 19.02.110
Business license—System to include additional licenses.
§ 19.02.115
Licensing information—Authorized disclosure—Penalty.
§ 19.02.210
Business license account.
§ 19.02.300
Contract to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers, credentials, and documents—Issuance in conjunction with license applications.
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