RCW 18.106.190
Notice—Contents.
The form of the notice of infraction issued under this chapter shall include the following:
(1) A statement that the notice represents a determination that the infraction has been committed by the person named in the notice and that the determination shall be final unless contested as provided in this chapter;
(2) A statement that the infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment shall not be imposed as a sanction;
(3) A statement of the specific infraction for which the notice was issued;
(4) A statement of the monetary penalty that has been established for the infraction;
(5) A statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice and the procedures necessary to exercise these options;
(6) A statement that at any hearing to contest the determination the state has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the infraction was committed; and that the person may subpoena witnesses, including the authorized representative of the department who issued and served the notice of infraction; and
(7) A statement that the person must respond to the notice of infraction in one of the ways provided in this chapter.
A statement that failure to timely select one of the options for responding to the notice of civil infraction after receiving a statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice of infraction and the procedures necessary to exercise these options is a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine or imprisonment in jail.
[ 2006 c 270 § 9; 1994 c 174 § 4; 1983 c 124 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 174: See note following RCW 18.106.020.
Effective date—1983 c 124: See note following RCW 18.106.020.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
18.106.040 - Examinations—Eligibility requirements—Determination.
18.106.050 - Examinations—Scope—Results—Retaking.
18.106.075 - Medical gas piping installer endorsement.
18.106.080 - Persons engaged in plumbing business or trade on effective date.
18.106.090 - Temporary permits.
18.106.100 - Revocation of certificate of competency, license, or endorsement—Grounds—Procedure.
18.106.110 - Advisory board of plumbers.
18.106.130 - Plumbing certificate fund.
18.106.140 - Powers and duties of director.
18.106.170 - Violations—Inspections—Production of credentials.
18.106.180 - Notice of infraction—Issuance, service.
18.106.200 - Notice—Hearing—Contest—Notice of appeal.
18.106.210 - Notice—Determination infraction committed.
18.106.220 - Notice—Penalty payment—Filing answer of protest—Failure to respond or appear.
18.106.230 - Notice—Failure to respond—Misdemeanor.
18.106.240 - Representation by attorney—Department represented by attorney general.
18.106.250 - Infraction—Cases—Administrative Procedure Act—Burden of proof—Order—Appeal.
18.106.270 - Infraction—Monetary penalties—Suspension—Rules.
18.106.280 - Pilot project—Enforcement of chapter—Reimbursement fee.
18.106.300 - Certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
18.106.310 - Backflow assembly testers—Specialty plumber's certificate of competency.
18.106.320 - Contractor's duties—Records audit—Department's rule-making authority—Penalty.
18.106.400 - Plumbing contractor license—Application—Requirements—Exemption.
18.106.410 - Plumbing contractor license—Surety bond.
18.106.420 - Plumbing contractor licensing—Insurance—Financial responsibility.
18.106.430 - Plumbing contractor license—Suspension—Revocation—Penalties.
18.106.440 - Plumbing contractor license—Permitting requirements.