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Code · Washington · Title 19 — Business Regulations—Miscellaneous · Chapter 19.190

RCW 19.190.040

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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2274-S.SL ) ***
(1)Damages to the recipient of a commercial electronic mail message or a commercial electronic text message sent in violation of this chapter are five hundred dollars, or actual damages, whichever is greater.
(2)Damages to an interactive computer service resulting from a violation of this chapter are one thousand dollars, or actual damages, whichever is greater.
[ 2003 c 137 s 5 ; 1998 c 149 s 5 .]
Notes:
Intent — 2003 c 137: See note following RCW 19.190.060 .
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