SB 5945 - DIGEST

 

     Declares that health districts have the power to levy fines upon violators of environmental health statutes, rules, and regulations.  Any person who violates a public health statute, or rules or regulations adopted under a public health statute, is subject to a civil penalty, assessed by the local board of health in whose jurisdiction the violation occurs.  Penalties collected are to be placed into the pooling funds available for public health purposes as provided in RCW 70.08.080 and 70.12.030.