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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The authority having jurisdiction may impose a civil penalty for a violation of this chapter. The civil penalty may not exceed:
(a) For a wholesale dealer that distributes or offers to sell novelty lighters to retail dealers or consumers, a written warning for the first violation and a monetary penalty of five hundred dollars for each subsequent violation.
(b) For a retail dealer that distributes or offers to sell novelty lighters to consumers, a written warning for the first violation and a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars for each subsequent violation.
(2) The authority having jurisdiction may bring an action seeking:
(a) Injunctive relief to prevent or end a violation of this chapter;
(b) To recover civil penalties imposed under subsection (1) of this section; or
(c) To recover attorneys' fees and other enforcement costs and disbursements.
(3) Penalties under this section must be deposited in an account designated by the authority having jurisdiction.
(4) A district court has jurisdiction over all proceedings brought under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 70. Public Health and Safety § 70.255.030. Civil penalty--Jurisdiction - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-70-public-health-and-safety/wa-rev-code-70-255-030/
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