Washington Administrative Code
Title 314 - Liquor and Cannabis Board
Chapter 314-35 - Vapor products
Section 314-35-070 - Penalty structure
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 314-35-070
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The board determines if a penalty will be imposed. Penalties are based on the severity of the violation in the following categories:
(a) Category I: Violations that create a
direct or immediate threat to public health, safety, or both;
(b) Category II: Violations that create a
potential threat to public health, safety, or both; and
(c) Category III: Regulatory
violations.
(2) For purposes of assessing penalties, only violations occurring in the three-year time period immediately preceding the date of the violation will be considered unless otherwise provided in the chapter.
(3) The board may, at its discretion, deviate from the prescribed penalties herein consistent with RCW 70.345.180. Such deviations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, considering mitigating or aggravating factors.
(a) Mitigating factors may result in
a waiving or lowering of fines, civil penalties, imposition of a fine in lieu
of suspension, or fewer days of suspension. Mitigating factors may include
demonstrated business policies and practices that may reduce risk to public
health and safety.
(b) Aggravating
factors may result in increased days of suspension, increased monetary
penalties, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a vapor products license. Aggravating
factors may include obstructing an investigation, business operations,
behaviors, or both, that increase risk to public health and safety.
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