(1) The department must enforce the requirements of this chapter.

Terms Used In Washington Code 70A.445.040

  • 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
(2)(a) A person or entity that violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty. The department may assess and collect a civil penalty of up to ten thousand dollars per day per violation.
(b) All penalties collected by the department under this chapter must be deposited in the model toxics control operating account created in RCW 70A.305.180.
[ 2020 c 20 § 1425; 2019 c 422 § 411; 2011 c 248 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.300.040.]

NOTES:

Effective dateIntent2019 c 422: See notes following RCW 82.21.010.