RCW 36.18.160
Penalty for taking illegal fees.
If any officer takes more or greater fees than are allowed by law he or she shall be subject to prosecution, and on conviction, shall be removed from office and fined in a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars.
[ 2009 c 549 § 4021; 1963 c 4 § 36.18.160. Prior: Code 1881 § 2090; 1869 p 373 § 12; RRS § 4225. Cf. RCW 9.33.040.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 36.18 - Fees of County Officers.
36.18.012 - Various fees collected—Division with state.
36.18.014 - Fees—Division with county law library—Petition for emancipation for minors.
36.18.016 - Various fees collected—Not subject to division.
36.18.020 - Clerk's fees, surcharges.
36.18.022 - Filing fees may be waived—When.
36.18.025 - Portion of filing fees to be remitted to state treasurer.
36.18.050 - Fees in special cases.
36.18.060 - Fees payable in advance—Exception.
36.18.070 - Single mileage chargeable when.
36.18.080 - Fee schedule to be kept posted.
36.18.090 - Itemized receipt to be given.
36.18.160 - Penalty for taking illegal fees.
36.18.170 - Penalty for failure to pay over fees.