RCW 78.12.040
Notice—Contents—Civil and criminal penalties.
The notice thus served shall require the said persons to appear before the judge issuing the same, at a time to be stated therein, not more than ten nor less than three days from the service of said notice, and show to the satisfaction of the court that the provisions of this chapter have been complied with; or if said person or persons fail to appear, judgment will be entered against said person or persons for double the amount stated in the notice on file; and all proceedings had therein shall be as prescribed by law in civil cases; and such persons, in addition to any judgment that may be rendered against them, shall be liable and subject to a fine not exceeding the sum of one hundred dollars for each and every violation of the provisions of this chapter, which judgments and fines shall be adjudged and collected as provided for by law.
[ 1987 c 202 § 232; 1890 p 122 § 4; RRS § 8860.]
NOTES:
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 78 - Mines, Minerals, and Petroleum
Chapter 78.12 - Abandoned Shafts and Excavations.
78.12.010 - Shafts, excavations to be fenced.
78.12.020 - Complaint—Contents.
78.12.030 - Order to serve notice.
78.12.040 - Notice—Contents—Civil and criminal penalties.
78.12.050 - Suit in name of state—Disposition of proceeds.
78.12.060 - Procedure when shaft unclaimed.