Sec. 45.68.090. Private enforcement.

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(a)A charitable organization that suffers damages as a result of a violation of this chapter by another charitable organization or by a paid solicitor may bring a civil action against the violator.

(b)A person who makes a contribution to a charitable organization or to a paid solicitor that violates this chapter may bring a civil action against the violator.

(c)In an action under

(a)or

(b)of this section, a court may

(1)award damages for the violation;

(2)enjoin future violations;

(3)provide other relief that the court determines is necessary to restore to the person damaged real or personal property that was acquired by the violator by means of the violation;

(4)require the violator, under appropriate circumstances, to pay the full attorney fees and costs incurred by the charitable organization or other person bringing the action.

(d)A charitable organization or other person who brings an action under this section shall serve a copy of the complaint on the department when the action is filed, and, upon entry of an order or judgment in the action, shall mail a copy of the order or judgment to the department.