Wash. Rev. Code § 18.27.340

Current through 2024

Section 18.27.340 - Infraction-Monetary penalty

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, a contractor found to have committed an infraction under RCW 18.27.200 shall be assessed a monetary penalty of not less than $200 and not more than $10,000.

(2) The director may waive collection in favor of payment of restitution to a consumer complainant.

(3) A contractor found to have committed an infraction under RCW 18.27.200 for failure to register shall be assessed a fine of not less than $1,200, nor more than $10,000. The director may reduce the penalty for failure to register, but in no case below $600, if the person becomes registered within 10 days of receiving a notice of infraction and the notice of infraction is for a first offense.

(4) Monetary penalties collected under this section shall be deposited in the homeowner recovery account under RCW 18.27.420.

RCW 18.27.340

Amended by 2023 c 213,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2024.

1997 c 314 § 17; 1986 c 197 § 10; 1983 1st ex.s. c 2 § 15.

Effective date- 2023 c 213 s s 3-9: See note following RCW 18.27.040.

Effective date-1983 1st ex.s. c 2: See note following RCW 18.27.200.