# RCW 43.320.010: RCW 43.320.010: Department created

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 43.320.010
- **Heading:** RCW 43.320.010: Department created
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 320 / Section 010

## Text

A state department of financial institutions, headed by the director of financial institutions, is created. The department shall be organized and operated in a manner that to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law protects the public interest, protects the safety and soundness of depository institutions and entities under the jurisdiction of the department, ensures access to the regulatory process for all concerned parties, and protects the interests of investors. The department of financial institutions shall be structured to reflect the unique differences in the types of institutions and areas it regulates.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 43.320.005 RCW 43.320.005: Finding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S005.md)
- [RCW 43.320.007 RCW 43.320.007: Regulatory reform—Findings—Construction—1994 c 256.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S007.md)
- [RCW 43.320.010 RCW 43.320.010: Department created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S010.md)
- [RCW 43.320.017 RCW 43.320.017: Collective bargaining agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S017.md)
- [RCW 43.320.020 RCW 43.320.020: Director—Salary—Powers and duties—Examiners, assistants, personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S020.md)
- [RCW 43.320.030 RCW 43.320.030: Director—Qualifications—Conflicts of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S030.md)
- [RCW 43.320.040 RCW 43.320.040: Director's authority to adopt rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S040.md)
- [RCW 43.320.045 RCW 43.320.045: Director's duties—Dissemination of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S045.md)
- [RCW 43.320.050 RCW 43.320.050: Assistant directors—Divisions—"FDIC" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S050.md)
- [RCW 43.320.060 RCW 43.320.060: Deputization of assistant to exercise powers and duties of director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S060.md)
- [RCW 43.320.070 RCW 43.320.070: Oath of examiners—Liability for acts performed in good faith.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S070.md)
- [RCW 43.320.080 RCW 43.320.080: Director to maintain office in Olympia—Record of receipts and disbursements—Deposit of funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S080.md)
- [RCW 43.320.090 RCW 43.320.090: Borrowing money by director, deputy, or employee—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S090.md)
- [RCW 43.320.100 RCW 43.320.100: Annual report—Contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C320_S100.md)

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