Violation Type | 1st Violation | 2nd Violation in a three-year window | 3rd Violation in a three-year window | 4th Violation in a three-year window |
Hours of service: Sales of marijuana between 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Chapter 314-55 WAC | 5-day suspension or $1,000 monetary option | 10-day suspension or $2,500 monetary option | 30-day suspension | Cancellation of license |
General advertising: Violations Chapter 314-55 WAC | Retailer/transporter: 5-day suspension or $1,000 monetary option Producer/processor: $1,000 monetary fine | Retailer/transporter: 10-day suspension or $2,500 monetary option Producer/processor: Tier 1: $2,500 Tier 2: $5,000 Tier 3: $7,500 monetary fine | Retailer/transporter: 30-day suspension Producer/processor: Tier 1: $15,000 Tier 2: $30,000 Tier 3: $60,000 monetary fine | Cancellation of license |
Engaging in conditional retail sales. Chapter 314-55 WAC Chapter 69.50 RCW | 5-day suspension or $1,000 monetary option | 10-day suspension or $2,500 monetary option | 30-day suspension | Cancellation of license |
Licensee/employee failing to display required security badge. Chapter 314-55 WAC | Retailer/transporter: 5-day suspension or $500 monetary option Producer/processor: $500 monetary fine | Retailer/transporter: 10-day suspension or $1,500 monetary option Producer/processor: All tiers: $1,500 monetary fine | Retailer/transporter: 30-day suspension Producer/processor: All tiers: $5,000 monetary fine | Cancellation of license |
Failure to maintain required security alarm and surveillance systems. Chapter 314-55 WAC | Retailer/transporter: 5-day suspension or $2,500 monetary option Producer/processor: $2,500 monetary fine | Retailer/transporter: 10-day suspension or $5,000 monetary fine Producer/processor: Tier 1: $5,000 Tier 2: $10,000 Tier 3: $15,000 monetary fine | Retailer/transporter: 30-day suspension Producer/processor: Tier 1: $15,000 Tier 2: $30,000 Tier 3: $60,000 monetary fine | Cancellation of license |
Records: Improper recordkeeping. Chapter 314-55 WAC | Retailer/transporter: 5-day suspension or $1,000 monetary option Producer/processor: $1,000 monetary fine | Retailer/transporter: 10-day suspension or $2,500 monetary option Producer/processor: Tier 1: $2,500 Tier 2: $5,000 Tier 3: $7,500 monetary fine | Retailer/transporter: 30-day suspension Producer/processor: Tier 1: $15,000 Tier 2: $30,000 Tier 3: $60,000 monetary fine | Cancellation of license |
Failure to submit monthly tax payments. Chapter 69.50 RCW Chapter 314-55 WAC | Retailer: 5-day suspension or $1,000 monetary option | Retailer: 10-day suspension or $2,500 monetary option | Retailer: 30-day suspension | Cancellation of license |
Signs: Failure to post required signs. Chapter 69.50 RCW Chapter 314-55 WAC | Retailer/transporter: 5-day suspension or $500 monetary option Producer/processor: $500 monetary fine | Retailer/transporter: 10-day suspension or $1,500 monetary option Producer/processor: All tiers: $1,500 monetary fine | Retailer/transporter: 15-day suspension or $5,000 monetary option Producer/processor: All tiers: $5,000 monetary fine | Cancellation of license |
Failure to utilize and/or maintain traceability. Chapter 314-55 WAC | 5-day suspension or $2,500 monetary option Producer/processor: $2,500 monetary fine | Retailer: 10-day suspension or $5,000 monetary fine Producer/processor: Tier 1: $5,000 Tier 2: $10,000 Tier 3: $15,000 monetary fine | Retailer: 30-day suspension Producer/processor: Tier 1: $15,000 Tier 2: $30,000 Tier 3: $60,000 monetary fine | Cancellation of license |
Violation of transportation requirements. Chapter 314-55 WAC | Retailer: 5-day suspension or $2,500 monetary option Producer/processor: $2,500 monetary fine | Retailer: 10-day suspension or $5,000 monetary fine Producer/processor: Tier 1: $5,000 Tier 2: $10,000 Tier 3: $15,000 monetary fine | Retailer: 30-day suspension Producer/processor: Tier 1: $15,000 Tier 2: $30,000 Tier 3: $60,000 monetary fine | Cancellation of license |
Marijuana sold below cost of acquisition, true value, or illegally given away. | Retailer: 5-day suspension or $1,000 monetary option Producer/processor: $2,500 monetary fine | Retailer: 10-day suspension or $5,000 monetary option Producer/processor: Tier 1: $5,000 Tier 2: $10,000 Tier 3: $15,000 monetary fine | Retailer: 30-day suspension Producer/processor: Tier 1: $15,000 Tier 2: $30,000 Tier 3: $60,000 monetary fine | Cancellation of license |
Retail sales: Use of an unauthorized money transmitter. Chapter 314-55 WAC | 5-day suspension or $1,000 monetary option | 10-day suspension or $2,500 monetary option | 30-day suspension | Cancellation of license |
Retail outlet selling unauthorized products. Chapter 69.50 RCW | $1,000 monetary fine | $1,000 monetary fine | $1,000 monetary fine | $1,000 monetary fine |
Retailer displaying products in a manner visible to the general public from a public right of way. Chapter 69.50 RCW | $1,000 monetary fine | $1,000 monetary fine | $1,000 monetary fine | $1,000 monetary fine |
Retail sales: Unauthorized marijuana-infused products, internet sales, and accepting returns. Chapter 314-55 WAC | 5-day suspension or $1,000 monetary option | 10-day suspension or $2,500 monetary option | 30-day suspension | Cancellation of license |