Washington Code 43.20A.660 – Reports of violations by secretary — Duty of attorney general, prosecuting attorney or city attorney to institute proceedings — Notice to alleged violator
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(1) It shall be the duty of each assistant attorney general, prosecuting attorney, or city attorney to whom the secretary reports any violation of chapter 43.20A RCW, or regulations promulgated thereunder, to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper courts, without delay, and to be duly prosecuted as prescribed by law.
Terms Used In Washington Code 43.20A.660
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Secretary: means the secretary of the department of social and health services. See Washington Code 43.20A.020
(2) Before any violation of chapter 43.20A RCW is reported by the secretary to the prosecuting attorney for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present his or her views to the secretary, either orally or in writing, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5080; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 215; 1979 c 141 § 57; 1967 ex.s. c 102 § 7. Formerly RCW 43.20.190.]
NOTES:
Severability—1967 ex.s. c 102: See note following RCW 43.70.130.