Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.
17.24.141 - Penalties—Criminal and civil penalty.

RCW 17.24.141
Penalties—Criminal and civil penalty.

Whenever the director finds that a person has committed a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, and that violation has not been punished pursuant to RCW 17.24.100, the director may impose upon and collect from the violator a civil penalty not exceeding five thousand dollars per violation. Each violation shall be a separate and distinct offense. A person who knowingly, through an act of commission or omission, procures or aids or abets in the violation shall be considered to have violated this section and may be subject to the civil penalty.

[ 1991 c 257 § 18.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests

Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.

17.24.003 - Purpose.

17.24.007 - Definitions.

17.24.011 - Regulation of plant, plant product, bee movement, and genetically engineered organisms.

17.24.021 - Inspection and investigation.

17.24.031 - Determination of origin.

17.24.041 - Power to adopt quarantine measures—Rules.

17.24.051 - Introduction of plant pests, noxious weeds, or organisms affecting plant life—Special transit permit for brush, yard waste, or debris generated inside a quarantine area for apple maggot.

17.24.061 - Protection of privileged or confidential information—Procedure—Notice—Declaratory judgment.

17.24.071 - Compliance agreements.

17.24.081 - Prohibited acts.

17.24.091 - Impound and disposition.

17.24.100 - Penalties—Second and subsequent offenses.

17.24.101 - Statewide survey and control activity.

17.24.111 - Director's cooperation with other agencies.

17.24.121 - Acquisition of lands, water supply, or other properties for quarantine locations.

17.24.131 - Requested inspections—Fee for service—Disbursements in lieu of fee.

17.24.141 - Penalties—Criminal and civil penalty.

17.24.151 - Violations—Costs of control.

17.24.161 - Funds for technical and scientific services.

17.24.171 - Determination of imminent danger of infestation of plant pests or plant diseases—Emergency measures—Conditions—Procedures.

17.24.210 - Indemnity contracts for damages resulting from prevention, control, or eradication measures—Authorized—Conditions.

17.24.220 - Sudden oak death syndrome—Coordinated response effort.