The department will consider the guidance in the tiered sanction grid below when imposing civil fine remedies:
NO HARM | MINIMAL or MODERATE HARM | SERIOUS HARM | IMMINENT DANGER and/or IMMEDIATE THREAT | ||
Repeat / Uncorrected | Initial | Repeat / Uncorrected | Initial | Repeat / Uncorrected | Any Violation |
Civil fine of at least $100 per violation | Civil fine up to $500 per violation or a daily civil fine of at least $250 per day | Civil fine up to $1,000 per violation or a daily civil fine of at least $500 per day | Civil fine up to $2,000 per violation or a daily civil fine of at least $1,000 per day | Civil fine up to $3,000 per violation or a daily civil fine of at least $1,500 per day | Civil fine of $3,000 or daily civil fine of at least $1,000 per day |
Wash. Admin. Code § 388-76-10976
Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.128 RCW. 12-01-004, § 388-76-10976, filed 12/7/11, effective 1/7/12.