RCW 28C.10.130
Violations—Civil penalties—Consumer protection act.
(1) Any private vocational school or agent violating RCW 28C.10.060, 28C.10.090, or 28C.10.110 or the applicable agency rules is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars for each separate violation. Each day on which a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. Multiple violations on a single day may be considered separate violations. The fine may be imposed by the agency under RCW 28C.10.120, or in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) In addition to the penalties authorized pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, any violation of any provision of this chapter is also a violation of RCW 19.86.020 of the consumer protection act, pursuant to RCW 28C.10.210. The penalties authorized under subsection (1) of this section do not preclude remedies available under the provisions of the consumer protection act.
[ 2018 c 203 § 8; 1986 c 299 § 13.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2018 c 203: See note following RCW 28B.85.095.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 28C - Vocational Education
Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools.
28C.10.030 - Application of chapter.
28C.10.060 - Licenses—Requirements—Renewal.
28C.10.082 - Tuition recovery trust fund—Established.
28C.10.084 - Tuition recovery trust fund—Operation—Liability—Claims.
28C.10.090 - Actions prohibited without license.
28C.10.100 - Suspension or modification of requirements of chapter.
28C.10.110 - Unfair business practices.
28C.10.120 - Complaints—Investigations—Hearings—Remedies—Transition assistance for students.
28C.10.130 - Violations—Civil penalties—Consumer protection act.
28C.10.140 - Violations—Criminal sanctions.
28C.10.150 - Actions resulting in jurisdiction of courts.
28C.10.160 - Educational records—Permanent file—Protection.
28C.10.170 - Contracts voidable—When.
28C.10.180 - Enforceability of debts—Authority to offer degree required.
28C.10.190 - Actions to enforce chapter—Who may bring—Relief.
28C.10.200 - Injunctive relief—Agency may seek.
28C.10.210 - Violation of chapter unfair or deceptive practice under RCW 19.86.020.
28C.10.220 - Remedies and penalties in chapter nonexclusive and cumulative.