No person may act as a commission merchant, dealer, broker, cash buyer, or agent without a license. Any person applying for such a license shall file an application with the director prior to conducting business pursuant to this chapter. No application shall be considered complete unless an effective bond or other acceptable form of security is also filed with the director, as provided under RCW 20.01.210, 20.01.211, or 20.01.212. Each license issued under this chapter shall require renewal on or before the renewal date prescribed by the director by rule. License fees shall be prorated where necessary to accommodate staggered renewals of a license or licenses. The application shall be accompanied by a license fee as prescribed by the director by rule.
RCW 20.01.040
License—Generally.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 25 Wash. App. 802 - St. John Farms, Inc. v. D. J. Irvin Co. (1980)
Most recently applied in 25 Wash. App. 802 - St. John Farms, Inc. v. D. J. Irvin Co. (April 1980)
1991 c 109 s 16; 1989 c 354 s 39; 1987 c 393 s 13; 1983 c 305 s 3; 1979 ex.s. c 115 s 3; 1974 ex.s. c 102 s 3; 1971 ex.s. c 182 s 3; 1959 c 139 s 4.
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