Washington § 70A.15.3150 Penalties.

Washington Statutes

§ 70A.15.3150 — Penalties.

Washington § 70A.15.3150

Title 70AENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 70A.15WASHINGTON CLEAN AIR ACT

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Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.15.3150 (2026).

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(1)Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this chapter, chapter 70A.25 or 70A.60 RCW, or any ordinance, resolution, or regulation in force pursuant thereto is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail for up to 364 days, or by both for each separate violation.

(2)Any person who negligently releases into the ambient air any substance listed by the department of ecology as a hazardous air pollutant, other than in compliance with the terms of an applicable permit or emission limit, and who at the time negligently places another person in imminent danger of death or substantial bodily harm is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by

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(1) Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this chapter, chapter 70A.25 or 70A.60 RCW, or any ordinance, resolution, or regulation in force pursuant thereto is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail for up to 364 days, or by both for each separate violation.

(2) Any person who negligently releases into the ambient air any substance listed by the department of ecology as a hazardous air pollutant, other than in compliance with the terms of an applicable permit or emission limit, and who at the time negligently places another person in imminent danger of death or substantial bodily harm is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by imprisonment for up to 364 days, or both.

(3) Any person who knowingly releases into the ambient air any substance listed by the department of ecology as a hazardous air pollutant, other than in compliance with the terms of an applicable permit or emission limit, and who knows at the time that he or she thereby places another person in imminent danger of death or substantial bodily harm, is guilty of a class C felony and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than $50,000, or by imprisonment for not more than five years, or both.

(4) Any person who knowingly fails to disclose a potential conflict of interest under RCW 70A.15.2000 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.

Explanatory statement — 2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030 .

Severability — 2021 c 317: See note following RCW 70A.535.005 .

Finding — Intent — 2019 c 284: See note following RCW 70A.60.060 .

Findings — Intent — 2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021 .

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

Finding — 1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005 .

Legislative History

[2025 c 319 s 7;2023 c 470 s 1017. Prior:2021 c 317 s 24;2021 c 315 s 15;2020 c 20 s 1111;2019 c 284 s 4;2011 c 96 s 49;2003 c 53 s 355;1991 c 199 s 310;1984 c 255 s 1;1973 1st ex.s. c 176 s 1;1967 c 238 s 61. Formerly RCW70.94.430.]