# RCW 19.142.005: RCW 19.142.005: Findings and declaration

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S005

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 19.142.005
- **Heading:** RCW 19.142.005: Findings and declaration
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 142 / Section 005

## Text

The legislature finds that there exist in connection with a substantial number of contracts for health studio services certain practices and business methods which have worked undue financial hardship upon some of the citizens of the state and that existing legal remedies are inadequate to correct existing problems in the industry. The legislature declares that it is a matter of public interest that the citizens of our state be assured reasonable protection when contracting for health studio services.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 19.142.005 RCW 19.142.005: Findings and declaration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S005.md)
- [RCW 19.142.010 RCW 19.142.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S010.md)
- [RCW 19.142.020 RCW 19.142.020: Membership plans—Special offers—Misrepresentations prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S020.md)
- [RCW 19.142.030 RCW 19.142.030: Written contract required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S030.md)
- [RCW 19.142.040 RCW 19.142.040: Contents of contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S040.md)
- [RCW 19.142.050 RCW 19.142.050: Notice of cancellation—Refund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S050.md)
- [RCW 19.142.060 RCW 19.142.060: Trust account—Written receipt—Record of deposits—Buyers' claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S060.md)
- [RCW 19.142.070 RCW 19.142.070: Surety bond in lieu of trust account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S070.md)
- [RCW 19.142.080 RCW 19.142.080: Failure to comply with bond or trust account requirements—Class C felony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S080.md)
- [RCW 19.142.090 RCW 19.142.090: Waivers of this chapter—Contracts not in compliance with this chapter—Void and unenforceable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S090.md)
- [RCW 19.142.100 RCW 19.142.100: Violations—Application of consumer protection act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S100.md)
- [RCW 19.142.110 RCW 19.142.110: Attorneys' fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S110.md)
- [RCW 19.142.900 RCW 19.142.900: Chapter cumulative and nonexclusive.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S900.md)
- [RCW 19.142.901 RCW 19.142.901: Prospective application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C142_S901.md)

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