RCW 43.05.010
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Civil penalty" means a monetary penalty administratively issued by a regulatory agency for noncompliance with state or federal law or rules. The term does not include any criminal penalty, damage assessments, wages, premiums, or taxes owed, or interest or late fees on any existing obligation.
(2) "Regulatory agency" means an agency as defined in RCW 34.05.010 that has the authority to issue civil penalties. The term does not include the state patrol or any institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016.
(3) "Technical assistance" includes:
(a) Information on the laws, rules, and compliance methods and technologies applicable to the regulatory agency's programs;
(b) Information on methods to avoid compliance problems;
(c) Assistance in applying for permits; and
(d) Information on the mission, goals, and objectives of the program.
(4) "Technical assistance documents" means documents prepared to provide information specified in subsection (3) of this section entitled a technical assistance document by the agency head or its designee. Technical assistance documents do not include notices of correction, violation, or enforcement action. Technical assistance documents do not impose mandatory obligations or serve as the basis for a citation.
[ 1999 c 236 § 1; 1995 c 403 § 602.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - State Government—Executive
Chapter 43.05 - Technical Assistance Programs.
43.05.020 - Agency programs—List of technical assistance providers.
43.05.030 - Technical assistance visit—Notice of violation.
43.05.040 - Time to correct violations—Revisit—Issuance of penalties.
43.05.050 - Issuance of penalty during technical assistance visit.
43.05.060 - Department of ecology—Notice of correction.
43.05.070 - Department of ecology—Penalty.
43.05.080 - Application of RCW 43.05.060 and 43.05.070—Limited.
43.05.120 - Time for compliance—Extension.
43.05.130 - Educational programs.
43.05.140 - Pilot voluntary audit program.
43.05.150 - Agency immunity—Enforcement authority.
43.05.160 - Liquor and cannabis board—Notice of correction.
43.05.901 - Conflict with federal requirements.
43.05.902 - Resolution of conflict with federal requirements—Notification.