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Wash. Rev. Code § 63.10.050 (2026)

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The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. Violations of this chapter are not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business. A violation of this chapter is an unfair or deceptive act or practice in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
Regarding damages awarded under this section, the court may award damages allowed under chapter 19.86 RCW or 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1667d (a) and 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1640, but not both.
[ 1995 c 112 s 4; 1983 c 158 s 5.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1985–2015 · leading case: State v. Schwab, 693 P.2d 108 (Wash. 1985).
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State v. Schwab, 693 P.2d 108 (Wash. 1985). · cites it 2× “, concurs with DORE, J. Reconsideration denied March 5, 1985.”
Anderson v. Valley Quality Homes, Inc., 928 P.2d 1143 (Wash. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “270 (land development), RCW 63.10.050 (consumer leases), and RCW 64.”
Russell & Diane Taylor v. Matthew S. Calene (Wash. Ct. App. 2015). “170; RCW 63.10.050. We conclude that this language requires a determination in a prior criminal prosecution or infraction proceeding before it can be asserted as a per se CPA violation.”
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