Washington § 70.255.030 Civil penalty—Jurisdiction.

Washington Statutes

§ 70.255.030 — Civil penalty—Jurisdiction.

Washington § 70.255.030

Title 70PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 70.255NOVELTY LIGHTERS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 70.255.030 (2026).

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(1)The authority having jurisdiction may impose a civil penalty for a violation of this chapter. The civil penalty may not exceed:

(a)For a wholesale dealer that distributes or offers to sell novelty lighters to retail dealers or consumers, a written warning for the first violation and a monetary penalty of five hundred dollars for each subsequent violation.

(b)For a retail dealer that distributes or offers to sell novelty lighters to consumers, a written warning for the first violation and a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars for each subsequent violation.

(2)The authority having jurisdiction may bring an action seeking:

(a)Injunctive relief to prevent or end a violation of this chapter;

(b)To recover civil penalties imposed under subsection (1) of this section; or

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(1) The authority having jurisdiction may impose a civil penalty for a violation of this chapter. The civil penalty may not exceed:

(a) For a wholesale dealer that distributes or offers to sell novelty lighters to retail dealers or consumers, a written warning for the first violation and a monetary penalty of five hundred dollars for each subsequent violation.

(b) For a retail dealer that distributes or offers to sell novelty lighters to consumers, a written warning for the first violation and a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars for each subsequent violation.

(2) The authority having jurisdiction may bring an action seeking:

(a) Injunctive relief to prevent or end a violation of this chapter;

(b) To recover civil penalties imposed under subsection (1) of this section; or

(c) To recover attorneys' fees and other enforcement costs and disbursements.

(3) Penalties under this section must be deposited in an account designated by the authority having jurisdiction.

(4) A district court has jurisdiction over all proceedings brought under this section.