A person may not engage in the following acts or practices:

Terms Used In Washington Code 19.335.020

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) Receiving compensation for advising or assisting another person with a veterans’ benefit matter, except as permitted under Title 38 of the United States Code;
(2) Using financial or other personal information gathered in order to prepare documents for, or otherwise represent the interests of, another in a veterans’ benefit matter for purposes of trade or commerce;
(3) Receiving compensation for referring another person to a person accredited by the United States department of veterans affairs;
(4) Representing, either directly or by implication, either orally or in writing, that the receipt of a certain level of veterans’ benefits is guaranteed.