RCW 42.17A.750 Civil remedies and sanctions—Referral for criminal prosecution. (1) In addition to the penalties in subsection (2) of this section, and any other remedies provided by law, one or more of the following civil remedies and sanctions may be imposed by court order in addition to any other remedies provided by law: (a) If […]
RCW 42.17A.755 Violations—Determination by commission—Penalties—Procedure. (1) The commission may initiate or respond to a complaint, request a technical correction, or otherwise resolve matters of compliance with this chapter, in accordance with this section. If a complaint is filed with or initiated by the commission, the commission must: (a) Dismiss the complaint or otherwise resolve the […]
RCW 42.17A.760 Procedure upon petition for enforcement of order of commission—Court’s order of enforcement. The following procedure shall apply in all cases where the commission has petitioned a court of competent jurisdiction for enforcement of any order it has issued pursuant to this chapter: (1) A copy of the petition shall be served by certified […]
RCW 42.17A.765 Enforcement—Attorney general. (1)(a) The attorney general may bring civil actions in the name of the state for any appropriate civil remedy, including but not limited to the special remedies provided in RCW 42.17A.750 upon: (i) Referral by the commission pursuant to RCW 42.17A.755(4); (ii) Receipt of a notice provided in accordance with RCW […]
RCW 42.17A.770 Limitation on actions. Except as provided in RCW 42.17A.775(4), any action brought under the provisions of this chapter must be commenced within five years after the date when the violation occurred. [ 2018 c 304 § 15; 2011 c 60 § 26; 2007 c 455 § 2; 1982 c 147 § 18; 1973 […]
RCW 42.17A.775 Citizen’s action. (1) A person who has reason to believe that a provision of this chapter is being or has been violated may bring a citizen’s action in the name of the state, in accordance with the procedures of this section. (2) A citizen’s action may be brought and prosecuted only if the […]
RCW 42.17A.780 Damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees—Joint and several liability. In any action brought under this chapter, the court may award to the commission all reasonable costs of investigation and trial, including reasonable attorneys’ fees to be fixed by the court. If the violation is found to have been intentional, the amount of the judgment, […]
RCW 42.17A.785 Public disclosure transparency account. The public disclosure transparency account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from penalties collected pursuant to enforcement actions or settlements under this chapter, including any fees or costs, must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Moneys in the […]
