(1) Commercial whale watching or paddle tour license holders in violation of WAC
220-460-090 may be issued a notice of infraction punishable under chapter
7.84 RCW that carries a fine of $500, not including statutory assessments added pursuant to RCW
3.62.090.
(2) Commercial whale watching or paddle tour license holders out of compliance with WAC
220-460-100,
220-460-130, or
220-460-140 may be issued a notice of infraction that carries a fine of up to $500, not including statutory assessments added pursuant to RCW
3.62.090.
(3) Nothing in this chapter prohibits the filing of criminal charges for violations of RCW
77.15.815 in lieu of issuance of a notice of infraction.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.12.047,
77.65.615,
77.65.620,
77.15.020,
77.15.160,
77.04.012, 77.04.55 [
77.04.055], and
77.15.740. WSR 25-06-001 (Order 24-14), s 220-460-150, filed 2/19/25, effective 3/22/25. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.055,
77.12.047, and
77.65.620. WSR 24-14-067 (Order 23-15), § 220-460-150, filed 6/27/24, effective 7/28/24. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.65.615 and
77.65.620. WSR 21-23-070, § 220-460-150, filed 11/15/21, effective 12/16/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.12.047,
77.65.615,
77.65.620,
77.15.020,
77.15.160,
77.04.012, 77.04.55 [
74.05.055]. WSR 21-01-216 (Order 20-264), § 220-460-150, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21.]