RCW 21.30.140
Willful violations—Penalty—Limitation on actions.
A person who willfully violates this chapter, or who willfully violates a rule or order under this chapter, is guilty of a class B felony and shall upon conviction be fined not more than twenty thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both. However, no person may be imprisoned for the violation of a rule or order if the person proves that he or she had no knowledge of the rule or order. No indictment or information may be returned under this chapter more than five years after the alleged violation.
[ 2003 c 53 § 164; 1986 c 14 § 14.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 21 - Securities and Investments
Chapter 21.30 - Commodity Transactions.
21.30.020 - Transactions involving commodity contract or option—Prohibition—Exceptions.
21.30.030 - Transactions conducted by certain persons exempt from prohibition under RCW 21.30.020.
21.30.040 - Transactions and contracts exempt from prohibition under RCW 21.30.020—Rules.
21.30.050 - Commodity merchants—Place for trading commodity contract or option—Requirements.
21.30.060 - Prohibited practices.
21.30.070 - Responsibility for acts or omissions—Liability—Burden of proof.
21.30.100 - Investigations—Statements—Publication of information.
21.30.107 - Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.
21.30.110 - Investigations—Evidence—Subpoenas—Court orders of compliance.
21.30.120 - Violations—Director's authority—Court actions—Penalties.
21.30.130 - Violations—Court-ordered remedies—Penalties—Bond by director not required.
21.30.140 - Willful violations—Penalty—Limitation on actions.
21.30.150 - No liability under chapter for act in good faith.
21.30.160 - Unlawful use or disclosure of information.
21.30.170 - Information—Availability to public—Exceptions.
21.30.180 - Cooperation with other agencies or organizations.
21.30.190 - Consent for service of process—Service, how made.
21.30.200 - Administrative proceedings—Summary order—Notice—Hearing—Final order.
21.30.210 - Application of chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act.
21.30.220 - Pleading exemptions or exceptions—Burden of proof.
21.30.230 - Application for licensing.
21.30.250 - Examinations—Waiver.
21.30.270 - Multiple licenses, when permitted.
21.30.280 - Classification of licenses—Limitations and conditions of licenses.
21.30.290 - Annual report and fee.
21.30.300 - Minimum net capital and fidelity bond requirements.
21.30.310 - Financial and other reports.
21.30.340 - Examination of records—Copies—Fees.
21.30.350 - Denial, suspension, revocation, or limitation of license—Grounds.
21.30.360 - Violations—Prosecuting attorney may bring criminal proceedings.
21.30.370 - Penalties in chapter nonexclusive.
21.30.380 - Administration of chapter under director of financial institutions.
21.30.390 - Administrator—Appointment—Delegation of duties—Term.
21.30.400 - Director's powers and duties—Rules, forms, and orders—Fees.
21.30.800 - Securities laws not affected.