Washington Statutes
§ 46.70.900 — Liberal construction.
Washington § 46.70.900
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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.70.900 (2026).
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All provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that deceptive practices or commission of fraud or misrepresentation in the sale, lease, barter, or disposition of vehicles in this state may be prohibited and prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of selling, leasing, bartering, or otherwise dealing in vehicles in this state and reliable persons may be encouraged to engage in the business of selling, leasing, bartering and otherwise dealing in vehicles in this state: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply to printers, publishers, or broadcasters who in good faith print, publish or broadcast material without knowledge of its deceptive character.
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Related
Quinn v. Cherry Lane Auto Plaza, Inc.
225 P.3d 266 (Court of Appeals of Washington, 2009)
Francis Clark, et ux v. Jr's Quality Cars, Inc.
(Court of Appeals of Washington, 2013)
Legislative History
[2001 c 272 s 11;1973 1st ex.s. c 132 s 20;1967 ex.s. c 74 s 2.]
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Organization of department.§ 46.01.110
Rule-making authority.§ 46.01.115
Rules to implement 1998 c 165.§ 46.01.150
Branch offices.§ 46.01.170
Seal.§ 46.01.180
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