1505-S AMH KREM CORD 2

SHB 1505 - H AMDS 000046 ADOPTED 03-09-93

By Representatives Kremen and Linville

     On page 3, line 8, after "number." insert "A contractor shall not use a false or expired registration number in purchasing or offering to purchase an advertisement for which a contractor registration number is required."

     On page 3, after line 32, insert the following:

     "Sec. 4. RCW 18.27.102 and 1987 c 362 ' 4 are each amended to read as follows:

     When determining a violation of RCW 18.27.100, the director and administrative law judge shall hold responsible the person who purchased or offered to purchase the advertising."

     On page 4, line 27, after "suspended;" strike "or" and insert "((or))"

     On page 4, line 28 after "(c)" insert "Use a false or expired registration number in purchasing or offering to purchase an advertisement for which a contractor registration number is required; or

(d)"

EFFECT:  Adds provisions that make it a misdemeanor and a civil offense for a contractor to purchase or offer to purchase advertising using a false or expired registration number when a registration number is required for the advertisement.  (For the civil offense, the contractor is subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000.)