HB 1903 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Declares that the purposes of this act are to protect the general welfare of the residents of this state who purchase construction services and the general economic welfare of businesses in compliance with chapter 18.27 RCW, to enhance state revenue collections, and to promote compliance and enforcement by providing swift and meaningful penalties for those failing to register as required by this act.

     Declares this act shall be strictly enforced to accomplish these purposes.  Therefore, the doctrine of substantial compliance shall not be used by the department in the application and construction of this act.  Anyone engaged in the activities of a contractor is presumed to know the requirements of chapter 18.27 RCW.