Washington Code 19.134.070 – Waiver of rights — Violations — Enforcement — Unfair business practice
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(1) Any waiver by a consumer of any part of this chapter is void. Any attempt by a credit services organization to have a consumer waive rights given by this chapter is a violation of this chapter.
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 19.134.070
- Consumer: means any natural person who is solicited to purchase or who purchases the services of a credit services organization. See Washington Code 19.134.010
- Credit services organization: means any person who sells, provides, performs, or represents that the person can or will sell, provide, or perform, in return for the payment of money or other valuable consideration any of the following services:
Washington Code 19.134.010Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases. Person: shall include , where applicable, natural persons, corporations and other limited liability companies and associations, trusts, unincorporated associations, and partnerships. See Washington Code 19.134.010
(2) In any proceeding involving this chapter, the burden of proving an exemption or an exception from a definition is upon the person claiming it.
(3) Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Any district court of this state has jurisdiction in equity to restrain and enjoin the violation of this chapter.
(4) This section does not prohibit the enforcement by any person of any right provided by this or any other law.
(5) A violation of this chapter by a credit services organization is an unfair business practice as provided in chapter 19.86 RCW.