Section 170-296A-8050. Civil monetary penalties (fines).

A civil monetary penalty (fine) may be imposed when the licensee violates a rule in this chapter or a requirement in chapter 43.215 RCW.

(1) A fine of one hundred fifty dollars per day may be imposed for each violation.

(2) The fine may be assessed and collected with interest for each day a violation occurs.

(3) A fine may be imposed in addition to other action taken against the license including probation, suspension, revocation or denial of a license renewal.

(4) At the department's discretion, a fine may be withdrawn or reduced if the licensee comes into compliance during the notification period in WAC 170-296A-8075.

(5) When a fine is assessed the licensee has the right to a hearing under chapter 170-03 WAC. The fine notice will include information about the licensee's hearing rights and how to request a hearing.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW, and 2011 c 296. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-8050, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW, and 2011 c 296. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-8050, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-296A-8075,170-03,