A violation of this chapter, other than a violation of RCW 70A.230.020, is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation in the case of a first violation. Repeat violators are liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each repeat violation. Penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the model toxics control operating account created in RCW 70A.305.180. The penalties provided in this section must be imposed pursuant to RCW 43.21B.300 and may be appealed to the pollution control hearings board.

Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2024 c 339 s 17 and by 2024 c 347 s 7, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).

Finding—Intent—2024 c 339: See note following RCW 70A.505.010.

Effective date—Intent—2019 c 422: See notes following RCW 82.21.010.