RCW 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.