The reimbursement of investigative costs may be ordered by the board if the adjudicative process has resulted in a board order. Costs subject to reimbursement are those expenses paid by the board during the investigation process, such as expert or consultant witness contracts.
In addition, the disciplinary authority may impose a civil fine in an amount not exceeding one thousand dollars for each day upon which a person engaged in the unlicensed practice of a profession or operation of a business for which a license is required by one or more of the chapters specified in RCW
18.235.020; chapters
18.43 and
18.210 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.43.035. WSR 21-22-092, § 196-09-100, filed 11/2/21, effective 12/3/21. Statutory Authority: Chapters
18.43 and
18.235 RCW. WSR 04-04-001, § 196-09-100, filed 1/21/04, effective 2/21/04.]