{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-70.97.130","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 70.97.130","heading":"Unlicensed operation—Application of consumer protection act.","body":"Operation of a facility without a license in violation of this chapter and discrimination against medicaid recipients is a matter vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. Operation of an enhanced services facility without a license in violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business. Such a violation is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.","path":["Title 70","Chapter 70.97"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=70.97.130","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T03:51:50Z","sha256":"64029d7a7af85f6e85a0a05b05e6b72ee9d26f0a286c210a3363dea51850a2c9","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-70.97.120","next":"us-wa/rcw-70.97.140"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}