SB 5544-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Declares that it is a violation of this act to operate a nonhighway vehicle in such a manner where the noise created by the engine of the nonhighway vehicle is plainly audible inside or immediately adjacent to a residence.

Provides that a person found to have violated this act shall be subject to a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars per violation for a first violation. Subsequent violations of this act by the same person shall result in a penalty of not less than twice the penalty assessed for the previous violation, up to a maximum single penalty of eight hundred dollars.

Provides that a party who brings an action to enjoin the use of nonhighway vehicles being operated in a manner that is in violation of this act or of any other noise laws, rules, or ordinances, or to recover damages associated with the use of a nonhighway vehicle being operated in a manner that is in violation of this act or of any other noise laws, rules, or ordinances, is entitled to recover costs and attorneys' fees pursuant to Title 4 RCW.