RCW 51.48.103
Engaging in business without certificate of coverage—Unlawful actions—Penalties.
(1) It is a gross misdemeanor:
(a) For any employer to engage in business subject to this title without having obtained a certificate of coverage as provided for in this title;
(b) For the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or other officer of any company to cause or permit the company to engage in business subject to this title without having obtained a certificate of coverage as provided for in this title.
(2) It is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW:
(a) For any employer to engage in business subject to this title after the employer's certificate of coverage has been revoked by order of the department;
(b) For the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or other officer of any company to cause or permit the company to engage in business subject to this title after revocation of a certificate of coverage.
(3) An employer found to have violated this section shall, in addition to any other penalties, be subject to the penalties in RCW 39.12.055.
[ 2008 c 120 § 8; 2003 c 53 § 283; 1986 c 9 § 12.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—2008 c 120: See notes following RCW 18.27.030.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 51 - Industrial Insurance
51.48.017 - Self-insurer delaying or refusing to pay benefits.
51.48.022 - Failure to secure payment of compensation—Stop work order—Penalty—Rules.
51.48.025 - Retaliation by employer prohibited—Investigation—Remedies.
51.48.030 - Failure to keep records and make reports.
51.48.040 - Inspection of employer's records.
51.48.050 - Liability for illegal collections for medical aid.
51.48.075 - Information and training on premium liability.
51.48.080 - Violation of rules.
51.48.095 - Adjustment for inflation.
51.48.100 - Waiver—Penalty-free periods.
51.48.103 - Engaging in business without certificate of coverage—Unlawful actions—Penalties.
51.48.105 - Failure to apply for coverage of employees—Not applicable, when.
51.48.110 - Decedent having no beneficiaries—Payment into supplemental pension fund.
51.48.120 - Notice of assessment for default in payments by employer—Issuance—Service—Contents.
51.48.131 - Notice of assessment for default in payments by employer—Appeal.
51.48.160 - Revocation of certificate of coverage for failure to pay warrants or taxes.
51.48.170 - Emergency assessment and collection of taxes.
51.48.180 - Emergency assessment and collection of taxes—Distraint and sale of property.
51.48.190 - Emergency assessment and collection of taxes—Conduct of sale.
51.48.220 - Order of execution upon property—Procedure—Sale.
51.48.230 - Order of execution upon property—Enforcement.
51.48.240 - Agents and employees of department not personally liable—Conditions.
51.48.250 - Liability of persons wilfully obtaining erroneous payments—Civil penalties.
51.48.260 - Liability of persons unintentionally obtaining erroneous payments.
51.48.270 - Criminal liability of persons making false statements or concealing information.
51.48.280 - Kickbacks, bribes, and rebates—Representation fees—Criminal liability—Exceptions.
51.48.290 - Written verification by health services providers.