National Association of Realtors (NAR): Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.207, .235 & .240 by failing to timely register & report as an incidental committee. (EY ’23; Oct ’23)

Case

#143848

Respondent

National Association of Realtors

Complainant

Tacoma for All

Description

The complaint in this case alleged that National Association of Realtors (“NAR”), a non-profit trade association, may have violated RCW 42.17A.207, .235 and .240 by failing to timely and accurately register and report as an incidental committee in 2023.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the responses provided by National Association of Realtors (the “Respondent”); and other relevant information to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations. Based on the attached findings, this case was resolved as follows:

National Association of Realtors signed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) on January 8, 2025 and paid a $300 civil penalty in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), acknowledging violations of RCW 42.17A.207, .235 and .240 for failing to timely register and report as an incidental committee in election year 2023. The $300 penalty assessed resolves the allegations listed in the complaint.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Resolved through Statement of Understanding (SOU)

Date Opened

October 23, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.207, RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

Penalties

Total penalties: $300

Balance Due: $0

National Association of Realtors (NAR)

Penalty

$300 (Statement of Understanding)

Payments

$300 on 01/20/2025 (PAID - SOU)