(1) Violations committed during the period when an individual's license is suspended shall be subject to the maximum civil penalty of $7,500 or suspension of the license for a period of up to five years, or both.

(2) Violations committed following the revocation of a license, and where the previous licensee has not successfully obtained a new license, shall be subject to the maximum civil penalty of $7,500 or an extension of the time during which the person is ineligible for reissuance of a license, or both. Violations are considered to be "operating without a license" for the purpose of RCW 17.21.320(4).

(3) Penalties for unlicensed use will be assessed according to the penalty assignment schedule in WAC 16-228-1130 Table I. The penalty schedule in WAC 16-228-1130 Table I does not apply to violations described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

(4) Nothing herein shall prevent the department from seeking an injunction against persons operating without a license as allowed under RCW 17.21.320(4).