Washington § 50.24.090 - Distraint, seizure, and sale.

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§ 50.24.090. Distraint, seizure, and sale.

If the amount of contributions, interest, or penalties assessed by the commissioner by order and notice of assessment provided in this title is not paid within ten days after the service or mailing of the order and notice of assessment, the commissioner or his or her duly authorized representative may collect the amount stated in said assessment by the distraint, seizure, and sale of the property, goods, chattels, and effects of said delinquent employer. There shall be exempt from distraint and sale under this section such goods and property as are exempt from execution under the laws of this state.
[ 2010 c 8 s 13030; 1979 ex.s. c 190 s 5; 1945 c 35 s 97; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 9998-235. Prior: 1943 c 127 s 10; 1941 c 253 s 11.]

Notes

Executions: Chapter 6.17 RCW.
Personal exemptions, generally: Chapter 6.15 RCW.

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

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