Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 16. Agriculture, Department of (See Titles 24, 60, and 142) |
Chapter 16-200. Fertilizers. |
Section 16-200-7401. Statement of purpose—Penalty assignment.
Latest version.
- For the purpose of fair, uniform determination of penalty as set forth in WAC 16-200-7401 through 16-200-7407, the director hereby declares:(1) Regulatory action is necessary to deter violations of the Fertilizer Regulation Act and rules adopted under it, and to educate persons about the consequences of such violation(s); and(2) Any regulatory action taken by the department against any person who violates the provisions of chapter 15.54 RCW and/or rules adopted under it shall be commensurate with the seriousness of the violation under the circumstances; and(3) Each person shall be treated fairly in accordance with the rules set forth in this chapter and in adherence with the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW).
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16-200-7407,