Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.
70.87.036 - Powers of attorney general.

RCW 70.87.036
Powers of attorney general.

On request of the department, the attorney general may:
(1) File suit to collect a penalty assessed by the department;
(2) Seek a civil injunction, show cause order, or contempt order against the person who repeatedly violates a provision of this chapter;
(3) Seek an ex parte inspection warrant if the person refuses to allow the department to inspect a conveyance;
(4) File suit asking the court to enforce a cease and desist order or a subpoena issued by the director under this chapter; and
(5) Take any other legal action appropriate and necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
All suits shall be brought in the district or superior court of the district or county in which the defendant resides or transacts business. In any suit or other legal action, the department may ask the court to award costs and attorney's fees. If the department prevails, the court shall award the appropriate costs and attorney's fees.

[ 1983 c 123 § 20.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 70 - Public Health and Safety

Chapter 70.87 - Elevators, Lifting Devices, and Moving Walks.

70.87.010 - Definitions.

70.87.020 - Conveyances to be safe and in conformity with law.

70.87.030 - Rules—Waivers during state of emergency.

70.87.034 - Additional powers of department.

70.87.036 - Powers of attorney general.

70.87.040 - Privately and publicly owned conveyances are subject to chapter.

70.87.050 - Conveyances in buildings occupied by state, county, or political subdivision.

70.87.060 - Responsibility for operation and maintenance of equipment and for periodic tests.

70.87.070 - Serial numbers.

70.87.080 - Permits—When required—Application for—Posting.

70.87.090 - Operating permits—Limited permits—Duration—Posting.

70.87.100 - Conveyance work to be performed by elevator contractors—Acceptance tests—Inspections.

70.87.110 - Exceptions authorized.

70.87.120 - Inspectors—Inspections and reinspections—Suspension or revocation of permit—Order to discontinue use—Penalties—Investigation by department—Waiver of provisions during state of emergency.

70.87.125 - Suspension or revocation of license or permit—Grounds—Notice—Stay of suspension or revocation—Removal of suspension or reinstatement of license or permit.

70.87.140 - Operation without permit enjoinable.

70.87.145 - Order to discontinue operation—Notice—Conditions—Contents of order—Recision of order—Violation—Penalty—Random inspections.

70.87.170 - Review of department action in accordance with administrative procedure act.

70.87.180 - Violations.

70.87.185 - Penalty for violation of chapter—Rules—Notice.

70.87.190 - Accidents—Report and investigation—Cessation of use—Removal of damaged parts.

70.87.200 - Exemptions.

70.87.205 - Resolution of disputes by arbitration—Appointment of arbitrators—Procedure—Decision—Enforcement.

70.87.210 - Deposit of moneys from chapter.

70.87.220 - Elevator safety advisory committee.

70.87.230 - Conveyance work—Who may perform—Possession of license and identification.

70.87.240 - Elevator contractor license, elevator mechanic license—Qualifications—Reciprocity.

70.87.245 - Material lift mechanic license.

70.87.250 - Licenses—Renewals—Fees—Temporary licenses—Continuing education—Records.

70.87.260 - Liability not limited or assumed by state.

70.87.270 - Exemptions from licensure.

70.87.280 - License categories—Rules.

70.87.290 - Rules—Effective date.

70.87.305 - Private residence conveyances—Licensing requirements—Rules.

70.87.310 - Whistleblower—Identity to remain confidential.