WASHINGTON STATUTES AND CODES

15.49.091 - Arbitration -- Procedure.

Arbitration — Procedure.

(1) To submit a claim to mandatory arbitration, the buyer shall make and file with the department a sworn complaint against the dealer alleging the damages sustained. The buyer shall send a copy of the complaint to the dealer by United States registered mail. The filing fee shall be submitted to the department with each complaint filed and may be recovered from the dealer or other seller upon recommendations of the arbitration committee.

     (2) Within twenty days after receipt of a copy of the complaint, the dealer shall file with the department, by United States registered mail, the answer to the complaint. Failure of a dealer to file a timely answer to the complaint shall be so documented for the record.

     (3) The director shall, upon receipt of the answer, refer the complaint and answer to the arbitration committee for investigation, findings, and recommendations.

     (4) Any dealer may request an investigation by the arbitration committee for any dispute involving seed which may not otherwise be before the arbitration committee.

[1989 c 354 § 79.]

Notes: Effective date -- 1989 c 354 §§ 70-81 and 84-86: See note following RCW 15.49.005.

Severability -- 1989 c 354: See note following RCW 15.36.012.