RCW 69.25.160
Notice of violation—May take place of prosecution.
Before any violation of this chapter, other than RCW 69.25.155, is reported by the director to any prosecuting attorney for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and opportunity to present his or her views orally or in writing with regard to such contemplated proceeding. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the director to report for criminal prosecution violation of this chapter whenever he or she believes that the public interest will be adequately served and compliance with this chapter obtained by a suitable written notice of warning.
[ 2003 c 53 § 319; 1975 1st ex.s. c 201 § 17.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 69 - Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Poisons
Chapter 69.25 - Washington Wholesome Eggs and Egg Products Act.
69.25.010 - Legislative finding.
69.25.040 - Application of administrative procedure act.
69.25.060 - Egg handler's or dealer's license—Late renewal fee.
69.25.090 - Sanitary operation of official plants—Inspection refused if requirements not met.
69.25.107 - Commercial egg layer operations—Requirements.
69.25.110 - Prohibited acts and practices.
69.25.120 - Director to cooperate with other agencies—May conduct examinations.
69.25.140 - Records required, access to and copying of.
69.25.150 - Penalties—Liability of employer—Defense.
69.25.155 - Interference with person performing official duties.
69.25.160 - Notice of violation—May take place of prosecution.
69.25.170 - Exemptions permitted by rule of director.
69.25.180 - Limiting entry of eggs and egg products into official plants.
69.25.210 - Embargo—Order affirming not required, when.
69.25.220 - Embargo—Consolidation of petitions.
69.25.230 - Embargo—Sampling of article.
69.25.240 - Condemnation—Recovery of damages restricted.
69.25.250 - Assessment—Rate, applicability, time of payment—Reports—Contents, frequency—Exemption.
69.25.270 - Assessment—Monthly payment—Audit—Failure to pay, penalty.
69.25.280 - Assessment—Use of proceeds.
69.25.290 - Assessment—Exclusions.
69.25.300 - Transfer of moneys in state egg account.