Declaration of policy.

RCW 19.52.005
in effect
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RCW 19.52.005 , 19.52.020 , 19.52.030 , 19.52.032 , 19.52.034 , and 19.52.036 are enacted in order to protect the residents of this state from debts bearing burdensome interest rates; and in order to better effect the policy of this state to use this state's policies and courts to govern the affairs of our residents and the state; and in recognition of the duty to protect our citizens from oppression generally. RCW 19.52.005 , 19.52.020 , 19.52.030 , 19.52.032 , 19.52.034 , and 19.52.036 are enacted in order to protect the residents of this state from debts bearing burdensome interest rates; and in order to better effect the policy of this state to use this state's policies and courts to govern the affairs of our residents and the state; and in recognition of the duty to protect our citizens from oppression generally.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.52&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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