Washington Code 78.44.260 – Operating without permit — Penalty
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Any miner or permit holder conducting surface mining within the state of Washington without a valid reclamation permit shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Surface mining outside of the permitted area shall constitute illegal mining without a valid reclamation permit. Each day of mining without a valid reclamation permit shall constitute a separate offense.
[ 1993 c 518 § 34; 1970 ex.s. c 64 § 16. Formerly RCW 78.44.150.]
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Captions—Severability—Effective date—1993 c 518: See notes following RCW 78.44.010.
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $5,000 |