Criminal penalties.

RCW 15.130.560
in effect
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(1) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240 , 15.130.500 , 15.130.520 , or 15.130.540 is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of not more than two hundred dollars. (2) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240 , 15.130.500 , 15.130.520 , or 15.130.540 following a first offense under subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of imprisonment for not more than thirty days or a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or both. (3) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240 , 15.130.500 , 15.130.520 , or 15.130.540 with intent to defraud or mislead is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of imprisonment for not more than ninety days or a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both. (4) Before reporting a violation for criminal prosecution, the department must provide the affected person with notice and opportunity to present oral or written comment to the department. (1) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240 , 15.130.500 , 15.130.520 , or 15.130.540 is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of not more than two hundred dollars. (2) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240 , 15.130.500 , 15.130.520 , or 15.130.540 following a first offense under subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of imprisonment for not more than thirty days or a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or both. (3) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240 , 15.130.500 , 15.130.520 , or 15.130.540 with intent to defraud or mislead is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of imprisonment for not more than ninety days or a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both. (4) Before reporting a violation for criminal prosecution, the department must provide the affected person with notice and opportunity to present oral or written comment to the department.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=15.130&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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