This chapter shall be strictly enforced. Therefore, the doctrine of substantial compliance shall not be used by the department in the application and construction of this chapter. Anyone engaged in the activities of a contractor is presumed to know the requirements of this chapter.
RCW 18.27.005
Strict enforcement.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 147 Wash. 2d 394 - Williamson, Inc. v. Calibre Homes, Inc. (2002)
Most recently applied in 147 Wash. 2d 394 - Williamson, Inc. v. Calibre Homes, Inc. (September 2002)
1997 c 314 s 1.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.