88.02.380 - Penalties -- Disposition of moneys collected -- Enforcement authority. - Washington Statutes

Penalties — Disposition of moneys collected — Enforcement authority. (Effective July 1, 2011.)

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a violation of this chapter and the rules adopted by the department is a misdemeanor punishable only by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars per vessel for the first violation. Subsequent violations in the same year are subject to the following fines:

     (a) For the second violation, a fine of two hundred dollars per vessel;

     (b) For the third and successive violations, a fine of four hundred dollars per vessel.

     (2) A violation designated in this chapter as a civil infraction must be punished accordingly pursuant to chapter 7.80 RCW.

     (3) After the subtraction of court costs and administrative collection fees, moneys collected under this section must be credited to the current expense fund of the arresting jurisdiction.

     (4) All law enforcement officers may enforce this chapter and the rules adopted by the department within their respective jurisdictions. A city, town, or county may contract with a fire protection district for enforcement of this chapter, and fire protection districts may engage in enforcement activities.

[2010 c 161 § 1006; 2006 c 29 § 3; 1993 c 244 § 4; 1987 c 149 § 13; 1984 c 183 § 2; 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3 § 50; 1983 c 7 § 22. Formerly RCW 88.02.110.]

Notes: Effective date -- Intent -- Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session -- 2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.

Intent -- 1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.

Effective date -- 1987 c 149: See note following RCW 88.02.710.

Construction -- Severability -- Effective dates -- 1983 2nd ex.s. c 3: See notes following RCW 82.04.255.