# RCW 19.02.020: RCW 19.02.020: Definitions > Washington · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S020 ## Section - **Citation:** RCW 19.02.020 - **Heading:** RCW 19.02.020: Definitions - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 02 / Section 020 ## Text The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Business license" means the single document designed for public display issued by the business licensing service, which certifies state agency or local government license approval and which incorporates the endorsements for individual licenses included in the business licensing system, which the state or local government requires for any person subject to this chapter. (2) "Business license application" means a document incorporating pertinent data from existing applications for licenses covered under this chapter. (3) "Business licensing service" means the business registration and licensing service established by this chapter and located in and under the administrative control of the department of revenue. (4) "Department" means the department of revenue. (5) "Director" means the director of the department. (6) "License" means the whole or part of any agency or local government permit, license, certificate, approval, registration, charter, or any form or permission required by law, including agency rule, to engage in any activity. (7) "License information packet" means a collection of information about licensing requirements and application procedures custom-assembled for each request. (8) "Participating local government" means a municipal corporation or political subdivision that participates in the business licensing system established by this chapter. (9) "Person" means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, association, cooperative, corporation, nonprofit organization, state or local government agency, and any other organization required to register with the state or a participating local government to do business in the state or the participating local government and to obtain one or more licenses from the state or any of its agencies or the participating local government. (10) "Regulatory" means all licensing and other governmental or statutory requirements pertaining to business or professional activities. (11) "Regulatory agency" means any state agency, board, commission, division, or local government that regulates one or more professions, occupations, industries, businesses, or activities. (12) "Renewal application" means a document used to collect pertinent data for renewal of licenses covered under this chapter. (13) "System" or "business licensing system" means the procedure by which business licenses are issued and renewed, license and regulatory information is collected and disseminated with due regard to privacy statutes, and account data is exchanged by the agencies and participating local governments. ## Nearby sections - [RCW 19.02.010 RCW 19.02.010: Purpose—Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S010.md) - [RCW 19.02.020 RCW 19.02.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S020.md) - [RCW 19.02.030 RCW 19.02.030: Business licensing service—Duties—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S030.md) - [RCW 19.02.035 RCW 19.02.035: Business licensing service to compile and distribute information—Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S035.md) - [RCW 19.02.050 RCW 19.02.050: Participation of state agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S050.md) - [RCW 19.02.070 RCW 19.02.070: Issuance of licenses—Scope—Business license application and fees—Action by regulatory agency, when—Agencies provided information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S070.md) - [RCW 19.02.075 RCW 19.02.075: Business license application handling and renewal fees—Department review of the business license account balance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S075.md) - [RCW 19.02.080 RCW 19.02.080: Licensing fees—Disposition of.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S080.md) - [RCW 19.02.085 RCW 19.02.085: Licensing fees—Business license delinquency fee—Rate—Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S085.md) - [RCW 19.02.090 RCW 19.02.090: Business license—Expiration date—Prorated fees—Conditions of renewal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S090.md) - [RCW 19.02.100 RCW 19.02.100: Business license—Issuance or renewal—Denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S100.md) - [RCW 19.02.110 RCW 19.02.110: Business license—System to include additional licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S110.md) - [RCW 19.02.115 RCW 19.02.115: Licensing information—Authorized disclosure—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S115.md) - [RCW 19.02.210 RCW 19.02.210: Business license account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S210.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C02_S020. 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