Current through Chapter 61 of the 2024 Legislative Session and 2024 Executive Orders 125, 133 through 135
Section 34.55.012 - Public offering statement(a) A public offering statement must disclose fully and accurately the physical characteristics of the subdivided land offered and must make known to prospective purchasers all unusual and material circumstances or features affecting the subdivided land. The proposed public offering statement submitted to the department must be in a form prescribed by its regulations and must include (1) the name and principal address of the subdivider;(2) a general description of the subdivided land stating the total number of lots, parcels, units, or interests in the offering;(3) the significant terms of encumbrances, easements, liens, and restrictions, including zoning and other regulations affecting the subdivided land and each unit or lot, and a statement of all existing taxes and existing or proposed special taxes or assessments that affect the subdivided land;(4) a statement of the use for which the property is offered;(5) information concerning improvements, including streets, water supply, levees, drainage control systems, irrigation systems, sewage disposal facilities, and customary utilities, and the estimated cost, date of completion and responsibility for construction and maintenance of existing and proposed improvements that are referred to in connection with the offering or disposition of any interest in subdivided land;(6) additional information required by the department to assure full and fair disclosure to prospective purchasers.(b) The public offering statement may not be used for promotional purposes before registration of the subdivided land and afterwards only if it is used in its entirety. A person may not advertise or represent that the department approves or recommends the subdivided land or its disposition. No portion of the public offering statement may be underscored, italicized, or printed in larger or heavier or different color type than the remainder of the statement unless the department requires it.(c) The department may require the subdivider to alter or amend the proposed public offering statement in order to assure full and fair disclosure to prospective purchasers. A change in the substance of the promotional plan or plan of disposition or development of the subdivision may not be made after registration without notifying the department and without making appropriate amendment of the public offering statement. A public offering statement is not current unless all amendments are incorporated.