Nothing herein shall prevent the department from:
- (1) Choosing not to pursue a civil penalty or bulk fertilizer distribution license denial or cancellation.
- (2) Issuing a notice of correction in lieu of pursuing a civil penalty, or bulk fertilizer distribution license denial or cancellation.
- (3) Negotiating settlement(s) of cases on such terms and for such reasons as it deems appropriate. Prior violation(s) covered by a prior settlement agreement may be used by the department for the purpose of determining the appropriate penalty for the current alleged violation(s) if not prohibited by the agreement.
- (4) Referring violations or alleged violations to any federal, state or county authority with jurisdiction over the activities in question.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.54, 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-02-100, § 16-200-7406, filed 1/2/03, effective 2/2/03.]