Washington Administrative Code
Title 208 - Financial Institutions, Department of (See also Titles 50, 419, and 460)
Chapter 208-680 - Escrow Agent Registration Act
EXAMINATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, ENFORCEMENT, SANCTIONS, AND COSTS
Section 208-680-630 - What are the department's enforcement powers under the act?

(1) Enter orders, including temporary orders to cease and desist, compelling any person to cease and desist from an unlawful practice, and to take such affirmative action as in the judgment of the department will carry out the purposes of this chapter;

(2) Enter charges for violations of chapter 18.44 RCW and chapter 208-680 WAC;

(3) Bring an action, with or without prior administrative proceedings, in the superior court to enjoin conduct or to enforce compliance with chapter 18.44 RCW, or any rule, regulation, or order of the department;

(4) Appoint a receiver or conservator to take over, operate, or liquidate any licensed escrow agent;

(5) Hold hearings;

(6) Make referrals to other regulatory or law enforcement agencies; or

(7) Under specific circumstances, take possession of the property and escrow business of a licensed escrow agent. See WAC 208-680-645.