# RCW 43.22.030: RCW 43.22.030: Powers and duties

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S030

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 43.22.030
- **Heading:** RCW 43.22.030: Powers and duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 030

## Text

The director of labor and industries shall: (1) Exercise all the powers and perform all the duties prescribed by law with respect to the administration of workers' compensation and medical aid in this state; (2) Have the custody of all property acquired by the state at execution sales upon judgments obtained for delinquent industrial insurance premiums or medical aid contributions, and penalties and costs; sell and dispose of the same at private sales for the sale purchase price, and pay the proceeds into the state treasury to the credit of the accident fund, or medical aid fund, as the case may be. In case of the sale of real estate the director shall execute the deed in the name of the state.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 43.22.005 RCW 43.22.005: Deputy directors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S005.md)
- [RCW 43.22.010 RCW 43.22.010: Divisions of department—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S010.md)
- [RCW 43.22.020 RCW 43.22.020: Supervisor of industrial insurance—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S020.md)
- [RCW 43.22.030 RCW 43.22.030: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S030.md)
- [RCW 43.22.035 RCW 43.22.035: Printed materials—Department's duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S035.md)
- [RCW 43.22.040 RCW 43.22.040: Supervisor of industrial safety and health—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S040.md)
- [RCW 43.22.050 RCW 43.22.050: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S050.md)
- [RCW 43.22.051 RCW 43.22.051: Rule making restricted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S051.md)
- [RCW 43.22.052 RCW 43.22.052: Five-year formal review process of existing rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S052.md)
- [RCW 43.22.053 RCW 43.22.053: Supervisor of building and construction safety inspection services—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S053.md)
- [RCW 43.22.260 RCW 43.22.260: Supervisor of industrial relations—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S260.md)
- [RCW 43.22.270 RCW 43.22.270: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S270.md)
- [RCW 43.22.282 RCW 43.22.282: Industrial welfare committee abolished—Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S282.md)
- [RCW 43.22.290 RCW 43.22.290: Reports by employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S290.md)

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