All provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that deceptive practices or commission of fraud or misrepresentation in the sale, lease, barter, or disposition of vehicles in this state may be prohibited and prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of selling, leasing, bartering, or otherwise dealing in vehicles in this state and reliable persons may be encouraged to engage in the business of selling, leasing, bartering and otherwise dealing in vehicles in this state: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply to printers, publishers, or broadcasters who in good faith print, publish or broadcast material without knowledge of its deceptive character.
RCW 46.70.900
Liberal construction.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 523 F. Supp. 56 - Purdy Mobile Homes, Inc. v. Champion Home Builders Co. (1981)
Most recently applied in 523 F. Supp. 56 - Purdy Mobile Homes, Inc. v. Champion Home Builders Co. (April 1981)
2001 c 272 s 11; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 s 20; 1967 ex.s. c 74 s 2.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.