49.12.410 - Child labor laws -- Violations -- Criminal penalties. - Washington Statutes

Child labor laws — Violations — Criminal penalties.

(1) An employer who knowingly or recklessly violates the requirements of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123, or a rule or order adopted under RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

     (2) An employer whose practices in violation of the requirements of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123, or a rule or order adopted under RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123, result in the death or permanent disability of a minor employee is guilty of a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.

[2003 c 53 § 273; 1991 c 303 § 5.]

Notes: Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.