RCW 15.83.080
Unlawful practices—Civil penalty.
A person who violates RCW 15.83.030 or 15.83.040 may be assessed a civil penalty by the director of not more than five thousand dollars for each offense. No civil penalty may be assessed unless the person charged has been given notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. In determining the amount of the penalty, the director shall consider the size of the business of the person charged, the penalty's affect [effect] on the person's ability to continue in business, and the gravity of the violation. If the director is unable to collect the civil penalty, the director shall refer the collection to the attorney general.
[ 1989 c 355 § 9.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing
Chapter 15.83 - Agricultural Marketing and Fair Practices.
15.83.020 - Negotiating agents—Association of producers—Accreditation.
15.83.030 - Unlawful practices of handlers.
15.83.040 - Unlawful practices of association of producers or members.
15.83.050 - Violations of chapter—Complaint.
15.83.060 - Director's authority—Recordkeeping—Cooperation.
15.83.070 - Injury due to unlawful practices—Damages.
15.83.080 - Unlawful practices—Civil penalty.