§ 51.48.103 — Engaging in business without certificate of coverage—Unlawful actions—Penalties.

Washington § 51.48.103

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 51: INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE
• Ch. 51.48: PENALTIES

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(1) It is a gross misdemeanor:

(a) For any employer to engage in business subject to this title without having obtained a certificate of coverage as provided for in this title;

(b) For the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or other officer of any company to cause or permit the company to engage in business subject to this title without having obtained a certificate of coverage as provided for in this title.

(2) It is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW:

(a) For any employer to engage in business subject to this title after the employer's certificate of coverage has been revoked by order of the department;

(b) For the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or other officer of any company to cause or permit the company to engage in business subject to this title after revocation of a certificate of coverage.

(3) An employer found to have violated this section shall, in addition to any other penalties, be subject to the penalties in RCW 39.12.055 .

Conflict with federal requirements — Severability — 2008 c 120: See notes following RCW 18.27.030 .

Intent — Effective date — 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180 .

Legislative History

[2008 c 120 s 8;2003 c 53 s 283;1986 c 9 s 12.]