(1) Persons traveling on public transportation operated by a public transportation benefit area shall pay the fare established by the public transportation benefit area.  Such persons shall produce proof of payment when requested by a person designated to monitor fare payment.
     (2) The following constitute civil infractions punishable according to the schedule of fines and penalties established by a public transportation benefit area under RCW  36.57A.235:
     (a) Failure to pay the required fare;
     (b) Failure to display proof of payment when requested to do so by a person designated to monitor fare payment; and
     (c) Failure to depart the bus or other mode of public transportation when requested to do so by a person designated to monitor fare payment.
[2008 c 123 § 6.]