Washington § 18.44.221 - Waiver of bond or policy where not reasonably available — Determination procedure — Waiver period.

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§ 18.44.221. Waiver of bond or policy where not reasonably available — Determination procedure — Waiver period.

The director shall, within thirty days after a written request, hold a public hearing to determine whether the fidelity bond, surety bond, and/or the errors and omissions policy specified in RCW 18.44.201 is reasonably available to a substantial number of licensed escrow agents. If the director determines and the insurance commissioner concurs that such bond or bonds and/or policy is not reasonably available, the director shall waive the requirements for such bond or bonds and/or policy for a fixed period of time.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 s 46; 1999 c 30 s 31; 1988 c 178 s 2; 1977 ex.s. c 156 s 30. Formerly RCW 18.44.360.]

Notes

Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Severability—1988 c 178: See note following RCW 18.44.400.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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