Washington § 19.290.100 - Scrap metal license — Penalties.

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§ 19.290.100. Scrap metal license — Penalties.

(1) It is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of a scrap metal processor, scrap metal recycler, or scrap metal supplier without having first applied for and received a scrap metal license.
(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a person or firm engaged in the unlawful activity described in this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(b) A second or subsequent offense is a class C felony.
[ 2013 c 322 s 12.]

Notes

Effective date—2013 c 322 ss 12-23: "Sections 12 through 23 of this act take effect January 1, 2014." [ 2013 c 322 s 35.]
Implementation—2013 c 322 ss 12-23: "The director of the department of licensing may take the necessary steps to ensure that sections 12 through 23 of this act are implemented on January 1, 2014." [ 2013 c 322 s 36.]

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