# RCW 18.140.005: RCW 18.140.005: Intent

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S005

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 18.140.005
- **Heading:** RCW 18.140.005: Intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 005

## Text

(1) It is the intent of the legislature that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct established under this chapter for certified, licensed, or registered real estate appraisers may provide real estate appraisal services to the public. (2) It is the further intent of the legislature to provide for the proper supervision and training of new entrants to the appraiser profession through the implementation of the state-registered appraiser trainee classification.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 18.140.005 RCW 18.140.005: Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S005.md)
- [RCW 18.140.010 RCW 18.140.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S010.md)
- [RCW 18.140.020 RCW 18.140.020: Use of title by unauthorized person.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S020.md)
- [RCW 18.140.030 RCW 18.140.030: Powers and duties of director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S030.md)
- [RCW 18.140.040 RCW 18.140.040: Immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S040.md)
- [RCW 18.140.050 RCW 18.140.050: Fees and collection procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S050.md)
- [RCW 18.140.060 RCW 18.140.060: Applications—Original and renewal certification, licensure, or registration—Reinstatement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S060.md)
- [RCW 18.140.070 RCW 18.140.070: Categories of appraisers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S070.md)
- [RCW 18.140.080 RCW 18.140.080: Education requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S080.md)
- [RCW 18.140.090 RCW 18.140.090: Experience requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S090.md)
- [RCW 18.140.100 RCW 18.140.100: Examination requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S100.md)
- [RCW 18.140.110 RCW 18.140.110: Nonresident applicants—Consent for service of process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S110.md)
- [RCW 18.140.120 RCW 18.140.120: Reciprocity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S120.md)
- [RCW 18.140.130 RCW 18.140.130: Expiration of certificate, license, or registration—Renewal—Inactive status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C140_S130.md)

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