Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 19.170 · 8 active provisions
(1) The legislature finds that deceptive promotional advertising of prizes is a matter vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.(2) Deceptive promotional advertising of prizes is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of bus…
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Continuing obligation check" means a document that is a check, draft, note, bond, or other negotiable instrument that, when cashed, deposited, or otherwise used, imposes on the payee an obligation to enter…
(1) The offer must identify the name and address of the promoter and the sponsor of the promotion.(2) The offer must state the verifiable retail value of each prize offered in it.(3)(a) If an element of chance is involved, each offer must state the odds the participant has of being awarded each prize. The odds must be…
(1) Before a demonstration, seminar, or sales presentation begins, the promoter shall inform the person of the prize, if any, the person will receive.(2) A prize or a voucher, certificate, or other evidence of obligation given instead of a prize shall be given to a person at the time the person is informed of the prize…
(1) No person may produce, advertise, offer for sale, sell, distribute, or otherwise transfer for use in this state a simulated check unless the document bears the phrase "THIS IS NOT A CHECK," diagonally printed in type at least as large as the predominant typeface in the simulated check on the front of the check itse…
(1) A person who suffers damage from an act of deceptive promotional advertising may bring an action against the sponsor or promoter of the advertising, or both. Damages include, but are not limited to, fees paid in violation of RCW 19.170.030(6) and the dollar value of a prize represented to be awarded to a person, bu…
A person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
The remedies prescribed in this chapter do not limit or bar any existing remedies at law or equity.