Washington § 51.48.080 - Violation of rules.

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§ 51.48.080. Violation of rules.

(1) Every person, firm, or corporation who violates or fails to obey, observe, or comply with any statutory provision of this title or rule of the department promulgated under authority of this title, shall be subject to a penalty of not to exceed $1,000.
(2) The department may, for a violation of RCW 51.14.180, assess a penalty not to exceed three times the penalties provided in subsection (1) of this section, including adjustments pursuant to RCW 51.48.095.
[ 2023 c 293 s 1; 2020 c 277 s 6; 1985 c 347 s 7; 1961 c 23 s 51.48.080. Prior: 1915 c 188 s 8; RRS s 7704.]

Notes

Application—Effective date—2023 c 293: See notes following RCW 51.14.180.
Effective date—2020 c 277 ss 1-7: See note following RCW 51.48.010.

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