Washington § 70A.300.120 - Violations — Orders — Penalty for noncompliance — Appeal.

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§ 70A.300.120. Violations — Orders — Penalty for noncompliance — Appeal.

(1) Whenever on the basis on any information the department determines that a person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter, the department may issue an order requiring compliance either immediately or within a specified period of time. The order shall be delivered by registered mail or personally to the person against whom the order is directed.
(2) Any person who fails to take corrective action as specified in a compliance order shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each day of continued noncompliance. In addition, the department may suspend or revoke any permits and/or certificates issued under the provisions of this chapter to a person who fails to comply with an order directed against him or her.
(3) Any order or penalty may be appealed pursuant to RCW 43.21B.300.
[ 2024 c 347 s 8; 2012 c 117 s 417; 1987 c 109 s 16; 1983 c 172 s 4. Formerly RCW 70.105.095.]

Notes

Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
Severability—1983 c 172: See note following RCW 70A.300.130.

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