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Chapter 18.44

Wash. Rev. Code ch. 18.44

Escrow agent registration act.

18.44.011Definitions.18.44.021License required—Exceptions.18.44.023Multistate licensing system—Director's discretion.18.44.031License—Application, requisites.18.44.041Branch offices—Application to establish—Requirements.18.44.051Branch offices—Issuance of license.18.44.061Change in business location, office location, business name—Written notice required.18.44.071Escrow officer required for handling transactions—Responsibility of designated escrow officer—Branch escrow officers.18.44.081Escrow officer's license—Application—Form—Timely filing—Proof of moral character, etc.18.44.091License—Fees—Renewal.18.44.101License—Retention and display by agent—Termination—Inactive licenses.18.44.111Licenses—Form and size—Contents.18.44.121Fees.18.44.127Certificate of registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.18.44.131License application—Issuance.18.44.141License—Duration—Posting.18.44.151License—Expiration and renewal—Fee.18.44.161License—Reinstatement.18.44.171Engaging in business without license—Penalty.18.44.181Proof of licensure prerequisite to action for fee.18.44.191Director—Educational conferences—Examinations.18.44.195Examination.18.44.201Financial responsibility—Fidelity bond—Errors and omissions policy—Surety bond.18.44.211Cancellation of fidelity bond or surety bond, or both—New bond required.18.44.221Waiver of bond or policy where not reasonably available—Determination procedure—Waiver period.18.44.231Corporation for insuring where bond or policy not reasonably available.18.44.241Waiver of errors and omissions policy requirement—Criteria.18.44.251Waiver—Affidavit.18.44.261Waiver—Determination.18.44.270Application of administrative procedure act.18.44.271Waiver—Certificate of waiver.18.44.281Waiver—Denial.18.44.291Waiver—Application by escrow license applicant.18.44.301Prohibited practices.18.44.305Financial interest in an escrow agent—Prohibited practices.18.44.311Prohibited employment practices.18.44.400Records and accounts—Segregation and disbursements of funds—Violation of section, penalties.18.44.410Powers of director.18.44.413Informal settlement of complaints or enforcement actions.18.44.420Investigation of violations—Procedure—Powers of director.18.44.425Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.18.44.430Actions against license—Grounds.18.44.440Violations—Cease and desist orders.18.44.450Referral fees prohibited—Consumer protection act—Application.18.44.455Possession of property and business—Grounds for director's authority.18.44.457Possession of property and business—Scope of director's authority.18.44.460License suspension—Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.18.44.465Termination of license—Effect upon preexisting escrows—Notice to principals.18.44.470Receivership.18.44.480Remedies—Affecting corporate franchise.18.44.490Authority to prosecute—Grants of injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders.18.44.500Committee to advise director—Members—Compensation and travel expenses.18.44.510Compensation and travel expenses of committee members.18.44.901Construction—1965 c 153.18.44.902Short title.