Child labor laws — Violations — Criminal penalties. (Effective until July 1, 2026.)

RCW 49.12.410
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(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. (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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.12&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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