State preemption.

RCW 19.178.140
in effect
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The state of Washington fully occupies and preempts the entire field of regulating going out of business sales. The state of Washington fully occupies and preempts the entire field of regulating going out of business sales.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.178&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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