RCW 17.24.151
Violations—Costs of control.
A person who, through a knowing and willful violation of a quarantine established under this chapter, causes an infestation to become established, may be required to pay the costs of public control or eradication measures caused as a result of that violation.
[ 1991 c 257 § 19.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 17 - Weeds, Rodents, and Pests
Chapter 17.24 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases.
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.
17.24.071 - Compliance agreements.
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.
17.24.220 - Sudden oak death syndrome—Coordinated response effort.