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Washington Revised Code Title 70A. Environmental Health and Safety § 70A.540.120. Violation of chapter--Civil penalty

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Any person who violates this chapter or any rules that implement this chapter may incur a civil penalty pursuant to RCW 70A.15.3160. The department shall waive penalties in the event the owner or operator of the landfill is actively taking corrective actions to control any methane exceedances. Penalties collected under this section must be deposited into the air pollution control account created in RCW 70A.15.1010 and may only be used to implement chapter 70A.540 RCW.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 70A. Environmental Health and Safety § 70A.540.120. Violation of chapter--Civil penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-70a-environmental-health-and-safety/wa-rev-code-70a-540-120/

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