1155-S AMH WALE BAKY 335

SHB 1155 - H AMD 168

By Representative Walen

ADOPTED 03/04/2023

On page 14, line 24, after "Sec. 11." strike "The" and insert "(1) For actions brought by the attorney general to enforce this chapter, the"

On page 14, after line 31, insert the following:

"(2) Any consumer injured by a violation of this chapter may bring an action under chapter 19.86 RCW, but must establish all required elements of an action under chapter 19.86 RCW before relief may be granted."

EFFECT: Specifies that the legislative declarations that make a violation of the bill a per se violation of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) apply in enforcement actions brought by the Attorney General. Provides that any consumer injured by a violation of the bill may bring an action under the CPA, but must establish all required elements of a CPA action before relief may be granted.

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