Section 260-84-130. Penalties for prohibited practices.

For a person or persons found to be responsible for violation of WAC 260-70-545, including the treating veterinarian, the following penalties will be assessed:

(1) For violations of WAC 260-70-545, except WAC 260-70-545 (4)(b).

(a) For first offense - Thirty day suspension and $1,000 fine;

(b) For second offense - Sixty day suspension and $2,000 fine;

(c) For third offense - One year suspension, $2,500 fine; and

(d) For subsequent offense(s) - Revocation of license and a $2500 fine.

(2) For violations of WAC 260-70-545 (4)(a), the person or persons found to be responsible for the violation, including the treating veterinarian a $2,500 fine and a minimum of a one-year suspension.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020. WSR 13-03-061, § 260-84-130, filed 1/11/13, effective 2/11/13; WSR 11-03-053, § 260-84-130, filed 1/14/11, effective 2/14/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. WSR 08-05-086, § 260-84-130, filed 2/15/08, effective 3/17/08; WSR 05-07-064, § 260-84-130, filed 3/11/05, effective 4/11/05.]

RCW 67.16.020. WSR 13-03-061, § 260-84-130, filed 1/11/13, effective 2/11/13; WSR 11-03-053, § 260-84-130, filed 1/14/11, effective 2/14/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. WSR 08-05-086, § 260-84-130, filed 2/15/08, effective 3/17/08; WSR 05-07-064, § 260-84-130, filed 3/11/05, effective 4/11/05.

Rules

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