No person may engage in the business of making secured or unsecured loans of money, credit, or things in action without first obtaining and maintaining a license in accordance with this chapter, except those exempt under RCW 31.04.025.

[2009 c 120 § 4; 2008 c 78 § 2; 1991 c 208 § 3.]

NOTES:

     Findings -- Declaration -- 2009 c 120: See note following RCW 31.04.015.

     Severability -- 2008 c 78: See note following RCW 31.04.025.