15.130.550 – Civil monetary penalty.
RCW 15.130.550 Civil monetary penalty. (1) The department may impose upon and collect a civil penalty from a person violating this chapter or the rules adopted under it. (2) The civil penalty must not exceed one thousand dollars per violation per day, except the civil penalty for a violation of pull date requirements in RCW […]
15.130.560 – Criminal penalties.
RCW 15.130.560 Criminal penalties. (1) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240, 15.130.500, 15.130.520, or 15.130.540 is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of not more than two hundred dollars. (2) A person who knowingly violates RCW 15.130.200 through 15.130.240, 15.130.500, 15.130.520, or 15.130.540 following a first offense under subsection (1) […]
15.130.570 – Avoidance of penalty.
RCW 15.130.570 Avoidance of penalty. (1) A person who receives, holds, or sells adulterated or misbranded food is not subject to civil monetary or criminal penalties under this chapter if the person: (a) Establishes that receipt or sale of the food was in good faith; (b) Furnishes the identity of the entity from whom the […]
15.130.580 – Proceedings.
RCW 15.130.580 Proceedings. (1) The department may refer a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under it to a state, county, or city attorney, who may initiate proceedings as appropriate and prosecute the matter as prescribed by law. (2) This chapter does not require the department to refer minor violations of this chapter […]
15.130.900 – Short title.
RCW 15.130.900 Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the food safety and security act. [ 2018 c 236 § 901.]
15.130.901 – Construction.
RCW 15.130.901 Construction. This chapter and the rules adopted under it must be construed to promote uniformity with federal acts and regulations relating to adulteration, misbranding, and false advertising of food. [ 2018 c 236 § 902.]
15.130.310 – Popcorn sold in theaters or commercial food establishments.
RCW 15.130.310 Popcorn sold in theaters or commercial food establishments. (1) Theaters and other commercial food establishments that prepare and sell popcorn for human consumption must post a sign in a conspicuous location identifying whether butter or butter-like flavoring added to or attributed to the popcorn offered for sale is butter or some other product. […]
15.130.400 – General license administration.
RCW 15.130.400 General license administration. (1) Unless otherwise provided, the provisions in this section apply to a license or certificate issued under this chapter. (2) Applicants for a new or renewal license issued by the department must submit applications on forms prescribed by the department. (3) The license fee must accompany any application submittal. (4) […]
15.130.410 – Direct seller license.
RCW 15.130.410 Direct seller license. (1) A person may not operate as a direct seller without a license issued by the department. (2) A licensed direct seller must transport food under conditions that protect food against physical, chemical, and microbial contamination, as well as against deterioration of the food and its container. This includes, but […]
15.130.420 – Inspections.
RCW 15.130.420 Inspections. (1) Any person authorized by the department to operate a food facility must provide the department access for inspection to any part, portion, or area of the food facility or its records subject to the authorization. (2) When possible, the department must make any such inspection during regular business hours or during […]