Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.
15.115.310 - Penalties—Injunctions—Referring a violation to the county prosecutor—Jurisdiction.

RCW 15.115.310
Penalties—Injunctions—Referring a violation to the county prosecutor—Jurisdiction.

(1) It is a misdemeanor for any person willfully to:
(a) Violate or aid in the violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;
(b) Submit a false or fraudulent report, statement, or record required by the director or the commission under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter; or
(c) Fail or refuse to submit a report, statement, or record required by the director or the commission under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.
(2) In the event of a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the director or the commission is entitled to an injunction in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent further violation and to a decree of specific performance, and to a temporary restraining order and injunction pending litigation.
(3) In the event of a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the director, the commission, or any affected producer on joining the commission may refer the violation to the prosecutor in any county in which the defendant or any defendant resides, or in which the violation was committed, or in which the defendant or any defendant has his or her principal place of business.
(4) The superior courts are hereby vested with jurisdiction to enforce this chapter and the rules of the commission issued under this chapter, and to prevent and restrain violations of this chapter.

[ 2009 c 33 § 32.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing

Chapter 15.115 - Washington Grain Commission.

15.115.010 - Legislative declaration.

15.115.020 - Regulations and restraints applicable to the wheat and barley industries.

15.115.030 - Definitions.

15.115.040 - Washington grain commission—Created—Members—Term of office.

15.115.050 - Initial appointments to the Washington grain commission—Expiration of interim terms.

15.115.060 - Producer members of the commission—Appointment—Nomination—Advisory ballot and advisory vote.

15.115.070 - Industry representative member of the commission—Appointment.

15.115.080 - Vacancy on the commission.

15.115.090 - Removal of a commission member.

15.115.100 - Membership in associations with similar objectives—Contracting with such associations.

15.115.110 - Meetings—Proposed budget—Notice—Voting requirements.

15.115.120 - Quorum requirements—Compensation—Travel expenses.

15.115.130 - Transfer of powers, duties, assets, etc., to the Washington grain commission.

15.115.140 - Powers and duties.

15.115.150 - Director's duties.

15.115.160 - Rule-making proceedings.

15.115.170 - Liquor produced from wheat or barley.

15.115.180 - Promotional printing and literature—Contracts.

15.115.190 - Handling, accounting, and disbursement of moneys.

15.115.200 - Bond requirements.

15.115.210 - Limitation of liability.

15.115.220 - Copies of proceedings, records, and acts of the commission admissible in court as prima facie evidence of the truth of the statements contained therein.

15.115.230 - Application of RCW 42.56.380—Use of commercial information and records.

15.115.240 - Commission shall reimburse department for certain costs—Funding of staff support.

15.115.250 - Preparation of lists of producers and handlers of wheat and barley.

15.115.260 - Annual assessments—Adjustments—Referendum—Temporary reduction—Limit on annual assessment.

15.115.270 - Collection of assessment—Failure to pay assessment—Civil action—Venue.

15.115.280 - Use of moneys received by the commission under this chapter.

15.115.290 - Investment of funds of the commission.

15.115.300 - Proof of eligibility to vote or hold a position on the commission—Records—Inspection by commission—Confidentiality of information—Limitation of section.

15.115.310 - Penalties—Injunctions—Referring a violation to the county prosecutor—Jurisdiction.