Washington Boiler & Pressure Vessel Law
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The following is the full text of Washington’s boiler & pressure vessel law statutes as published in the Washington Code. For the official version, see the Washington Legislature.
RCW rcw-43-022
Chapter 43.22 RCW: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
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Sections HTMLPDF 43.22.005Deputy directors. HTMLPDF 43.22.010Divisions of departmentâPersonnel. HTMLPDF 43.22.020Supervisor of industrial insuranceâAppointmentâAuthorityâPersonnel. HTMLPDF 43.22.030Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 43.22.035Printed materialsâDepartment's duties. HTMLPDF 43.22.040Supervisor of industrial safety and healthâAppointmentâAuthorityâPersonnel. HTMLPDF 43.22.050Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 43.22.051Rule making restricted. HTMLPDF 43.22.052Five-year formal review process of existing rules. HTMLPDF 43.22.053Supervisor of building and construction safety inspection servicesâAppointmentâAuthorityâPersonnel. HTMLPDF 43.22.260Supervisor of industrial relationsâAppointmentâAuthorityâPersonnel. HTMLPDF 43.22.270Powers and duties. HTMLPDF 43.22.282Industrial welfare committee abolishedâTransfer of powers, duties, and functions. HTMLPDF 43.22.290Reports by employers. HTMLPDF 43.22.300Compelling attendance of witnesses and testimonyâPenalty. HTMLPDF 43.22.310Access to plantsâPenalty for refusal. HTMLPDF 43.22.315Use of social security numbers in correspondence with third parties. HTMLPDF 43.22.331Annual report on workers' compensation fraud. HTMLPDF 43.22.335Manufactured homes, mobile homes, recreational vehiclesâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 43.22.340Manufactured homes, mobile homes, recreational vehiclesâSafety rulesâComplianceâPenalty. HTMLPDF 43.22.350Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehiclesâCompliance insigniaâFee scheduleâOut-of-state salesâWaiver of provisions during state of emergency. HTMLPDF 43.22.355Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehiclesâSelf-certification for recreational vehicles and park trailersâProceduresâPerformance audit of quality control programs. HTMLPDF 43.22.360Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehiclesâPlans and specificationsâApprovalâAlterationsâRules. HTMLPDF 43.22.370Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehiclesâLeased, sold, or manufactured in state prior to July 1, 1968âCompliance not requiredâException. HTMLPDF 43.22.380Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehiclesâManufactured for use outside stateâCompliance not requiredâException. HTMLPDF 43.22.390Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehiclesâInsigne of approval, when required. HTMLPDF 43.22.400Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehiclesâMeeting standards of other states at least equal to this state. HTMLPDF 43.22.410Mobile homes, recreational or commercial vehiclesâMeeting requirements of chapter deemed compliance with county or city ordinances. HTMLPDF 43.22.420Factory assembled structures advisory board. HTMLPDF 43.22.430RCW 43.22.340 and 43.22.350 through 43.22.420 not to apply to common carrier equipment. HTMLPDF 43.22.431Manufactured home safety and construction standardsâEnforcement by director of labor and industries. HTMLPDF 43.22.432Manufactured home construction and safety standards and regulationsâRules. HTMLPDF 43.22.433ViolationsâPenalties. HTMLPDF 43.22.434Inspections and investigations necessary to adopt or enforce rulesâDirector's dutiesâFeesâWaiver of provisions during state of emergency. HTMLPDF 43.22.435Altering a mobile or manufactured homeâPermitâPenaltiesâAppealsâNotice of correction. HTMLPDF 43.22.436Mobile and manufactured home installationsâExemptions and variances from permitting requirements and alteration rulesâConditional sales of altered mobile and manufactured homes. HTMLPDF 43.22.440Manufactured and mobile home installation service and warranty service standardsâEnforcement. HTMLPDF 43.22.442Warranty serviceâTimely compensation for work performed. HTMLPDF 43.22.445Mobile homesâWarranties and inspectionsâAdvertising of dimensions. HTMLPDF 43.22.450Factory built housing and commercial structures, regulating installation ofâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 43.22.455Factory built housing and commercial structures, regulating installation ofâHousing must be approved, have department insigniaâSignificance of insigniaâModification of housing during installation must be approved. HTMLPDF 43.22.460Factory built housing and commercial structures, regulating installation ofâCertain requirements reserved to local jurisdictions. HTMLPDF 43.22.465Factory built housing and commercial structures, regulating installation ofâInjunctive process, procedure. HTMLPDF 43.22.470Factory built housing and commercial structures, regulating installation ofâDelegation of inspection dutyâQualified inspection agencies. HTMLPDF 43.22.480Factory built housing and commercial structures, installationâRulesâEnforcementâStandardsâFeesâWaiver of provisions during state of emergency. HTMLPDF 43.22.485Factory built housing and commercial structures, regulating installation ofâRecognizing out-of-state standards, enforcement, as department approved. HTMLPDF 43.22.490Factory built housing and commercial structures, regulating installation ofâViolation as misdemeanorâPenalty. HTMLPDF 43.22.495Manufactured housingâDuties. HTMLPDF 43.22.498Deposit of moneys from RCW 43.22.335 through 43.22.430 and 43.22.432 through 43.22.495. HTMLPDF 43.22.500Printing and distribution of publicationsâFees. HTMLPDF 43.22.505Printing and distribution of publicationsâAuthorized subject matters. HTMLPDF 43.22.550Contract to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers, credentials, and documents in conjunction with license applications. NOTES:
Apprenticeship council: RCW 49.04.010, 49.04.030.
Boiler inspections: Chapter 70.79 RCW.
Department created: RCW 43.17.010.
Director appointment: RCW 43.17.020. board of pilotage commissioners, ex officio chairman: RCW 88.16.010. chief assistants: RCW 43.17.040. oath: RCW 43.17.030. powers and duties: RCW 43.17.030. vacancy: RCW 43.17.020, 43.17.040.
Electrical apparatus use and construction rules, change of, enforcement: RCW 19.29.040.
Electrical installations adoption of standards: RCW 19.28.031. electrical inspectors: RCW 19.28.321. enforcement duties: RCW 19.28.321. inspections: RCW 19.28.101.
Explosives, duties: Chapter 70.74 RCW.
Farm labor contractors, duties: Chapter 19.30 RCW.
Industrial deaths, autopsies and postmortems: RCW 68.50.103 through 68.50.105.
Industrial safety and health standards: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
Labor disputes, arbitration: Chapter 49.08 RCW.
Occupational forecastâAgency consultation: RCW 50.38.030.
Office located at state capital: RCW 43.17.050.
Prevailing wages on public worksâDirector of labor and industries to arbitrate disputes: RCW 39.12.060.
Public employees collective bargaining, powers and duties: Chapter 41.56 RCW.
Rules and regulations: RCW 43.17.060.
Seasonal laborers: Chapter 49.40 RCW.
State building code: Chapter 19.27 RCW.
Underground work: Chapter 49.24 RCW.
Victims of crimes, compensation, duties of department: Chapter 7.68 RCW.
Wage collection: Chapter 49.48 RCW.
Wages, minimum: Chapter 49.46 RCW.
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RCW rcw-70-054
Chapter 70.54 RCW: MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS
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Sections HTMLPDF 70.54.005Transfer of duties to the department of health. HTMLPDF 70.54.010Polluting water supplyâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.54.020Furnishing impure waterâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.54.030Pollution of watershed of city in adjoining stateâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.54.040Secretary to advise local authorities on sanitation. HTMLPDF 70.54.050Exposing contagious diseaseâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.54.060Ambulances and drivers. HTMLPDF 70.54.065Ambulances and driversâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.54.070Door of public buildings to swing outwardâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.54.080Liability of person handling steamboat or steam boiler. HTMLPDF 70.54.090Attachment of objects to utility polesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.54.120Immunity from implied warranties and civil liability relating to blood, blood products, tissues, organs, or bonesâScopeâEffective date. HTMLPDF 70.54.130LaetrileâLegislative declaration. HTMLPDF 70.54.140LaetrileâInterference with physician/patient relationship by health facilityâPharmacy quality assurance commission, duties. HTMLPDF 70.54.150Physicians not subject to disciplinary action for prescribing or administering laetrileâConditions. HTMLPDF 70.54.160Public restroomsâPay facilitiesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.54.180Deaf persons access to emergency servicesâTelecommunication devices. HTMLPDF 70.54.190DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide)âUseâLiability. HTMLPDF 70.54.200Fees for repository of vaccines, biologics. HTMLPDF 70.54.220Practitioners to provide information on prenatal testing and cord blood banking. HTMLPDF 70.54.222Cord blood banksâRegulationâApplication of consumer protection actâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 70.54.230Cancer registry program. HTMLPDF 70.54.240Cancer registry programâReporting requirements. HTMLPDF 70.54.250Cancer registry programâConfidentiality. HTMLPDF 70.54.260Liability. HTMLPDF 70.54.270Rule making. HTMLPDF 70.54.280Bone marrow donor recruitment and education programâGenerallyâTarget minority populationsâReport. HTMLPDF 70.54.290Bone marrow donor recruitment and education programâState employees to be recruited. HTMLPDF 70.54.300Bone marrow donor recruitment and education programâPrivate sector and community involvement. HTMLPDF 70.54.305Bone marrow donationâStatus as minor not a disqualifying factor. HTMLPDF 70.54.310Semiautomatic external defibrillatorâDuty of acquirerâImmunity from civil liability. HTMLPDF 70.54.315Semiautomatic external defibrillatorsâFitness centers. HTMLPDF 70.54.320Electrology and tattooingâFindings. HTMLPDF 70.54.330Electrology and tattooingâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 70.54.340Electrology, body art, body piercing, and tattooingâRules, sterilization requirements. HTMLPDF 70.54.350Electrology and tattooingâPractitioners to comply with rulesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.54.355Scleral tattooing prohibitedâPenaltiesâEnforcement. HTMLPDF 70.54.370Meningococcal diseaseâStudents to receive informational materials. HTMLPDF 70.54.400Retail restroom accessâCustomers with medical conditionsâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.54.410Unintended pregnanciesâSexual health education funding. HTMLPDF 70.54.420Accountable care organization pilot projectsâReport to the legislature. HTMLPDF 70.54.430First respondersâEmergency response serviceâContact information. HTMLPDF 70.54.440Epinephrine autoinjectorsâPrescribing to certain entitiesâTrainingâLiabilityâIncident reporting. HTMLPDF 70.54.450Maternal mortality review panelâDutiesâConfidentiality, testimonial privilege, and liabilityâIdentification of maternal deathsâReportsâData-sharing agreements. HTMLPDF 70.54.470Medical debtâLimits on sale or assignment. HTMLPDF 70.54.475Medical debtâConsumer credit reporting agenciesâApplication of consumer protection act. HTMLPDF 70.54.480Drayage truck operatorsâAccess to restroom facilities. HTMLPDF 70.54.490Posting of health and safety informationâFormat and accessibility. HTMLPDF 70.54.500Motor carriersâAccess to restroom facilities. HTMLPDF 70.54.505Baby diaper changing stationsâPublic buildingsâPenalties. HTMLPDF 70.54.510Communicable disease control policy. NOTES:
Control of cities and towns over water pollution: Chapter 35.88 RCW.
Council for children and families: Chapter 43.121 RCW.
Nuisances, generally: Chapters 7.48 and 9.66 RCW.
Water pollution control: Chapter 90.48 RCW.
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RCW rcw-70-079
Chapter 70.79 RCW: BOILERS AND UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS
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Sections HTMLPDF 70.79.010Board of boiler rulesâMembersâTermsâMeetings. HTMLPDF 70.79.020Compensation and travel expenses. HTMLPDF 70.79.030Duties of board. HTMLPDF 70.79.040Rules and regulationsâScope. HTMLPDF 70.79.050Rules and regulationsâEffect. HTMLPDF 70.79.060Construction, installation must conform to rulesâInspection certificate. HTMLPDF 70.79.070Existing installationsâConformance required. HTMLPDF 70.79.080Exemptions from chapter. HTMLPDF 70.79.090Exemptions from certain provisions. HTMLPDF 70.79.095Espresso machinesâLocal regulation prohibited. HTMLPDF 70.79.100Chief inspectorâQualificationsâAppointment, removal. HTMLPDF 70.79.110Chief inspectorâDuties in general. HTMLPDF 70.79.120Deputy inspectorsâQualificationsâEmployment. HTMLPDF 70.79.130Special inspectorsâQualificationsâCommission. HTMLPDF 70.79.140Special inspectorsâCompensationâContinuance of commission. HTMLPDF 70.79.150Special inspectorsâInspectionsâExempts from inspection fees. HTMLPDF 70.79.160Report of inspection by special inspectorâFiling. HTMLPDF 70.79.170Examinations for inspector's appointment or commissionâReexamination. HTMLPDF 70.79.180Suspension, revocation of inspector's commissionâGroundsâReinstatement. HTMLPDF 70.79.190Suspension, revocation of commissionâAppeal. HTMLPDF 70.79.200Lost or destroyed certificate or commission. HTMLPDF 70.79.220InspectionsâWho shall make. HTMLPDF 70.79.230Access to premises by inspectors. HTMLPDF 70.79.240Inspection of boilers, unfired pressure vesselsâScopeâFrequency. HTMLPDF 70.79.250InspectionâFrequencyâGrace period. HTMLPDF 70.79.260InspectionâFrequencyâModification by rules. HTMLPDF 70.79.270Hydrostatic test. HTMLPDF 70.79.280Inspection during construction. HTMLPDF 70.79.290Inspection certificateâContentsâPostingâFee. HTMLPDF 70.79.300Inspection certificate invalid on termination of insurance. HTMLPDF 70.79.310Inspection certificateâSuspensionâReinstatement. HTMLPDF 70.79.320Operating without inspection certificate prohibitedâPenalty. HTMLPDF 70.79.330Inspection feesâExpensesâSchedulesâWaiver of provisions during state of emergency. HTMLPDF 70.79.350Inspection feesâReceipts forâPressure systems safety fund. HTMLPDF 70.79.361Board determinationsâAppeals. NOTES:
Excessive steam in boilers, penalty: RCW 70.54.080.
State building code: Chapter 19.27 RCW.
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Chapter 76.04 RCW: FOREST PROTECTION
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HTMLPDF 76.04.005Definitions. HTMLPDF 76.04.015Fire protection powers and duties of departmentâEnforcementâInvestigationâAdministration. HTMLPDF 76.04.016Fire prevention and suppression capacityâDuties owed to public in generalâLegislative intent. HTMLPDF 76.04.021Department must accommodate livestock owner's request to retrieve or care for animals at risk due to a wildfireâLiability. HTMLPDF 76.04.025Federal funds. HTMLPDF 76.04.035WardensâAppointmentâDuties. HTMLPDF 76.04.045RangersâAppointmentâEx officio rangersâCompensation. HTMLPDF 76.04.055Service of notices. HTMLPDF 76.04.065Arrests without warrants. HTMLPDF 76.04.075RulesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 76.04.085Penalty for violations. HTMLPDF 76.04.095Cooperative protection. HTMLPDF 76.04.105Contracts for protection and development. HTMLPDF 76.04.115Articles of incorporationâRequirements. HTMLPDF 76.04.125Requisites of contract. HTMLPDF 76.04.135Cooperative agreementsâPublic agenciesâTransfer of ownership of department-owned firefighting vehicle, procedure. HTMLPDF 76.04.155FirefightingâEmploymentâAssistance. HTMLPDF 76.04.165Legislative declarationâForest protection zones. HTMLPDF 76.04.167Legislative declarationâEquitable sharing of forest fire protection costsâCoordinated forest fire protection and suppression. HTMLPDF 76.04.175Fire suppression equipmentâComparison of costs. HTMLPDF 76.04.177Fire suppression equipmentâRequirement to utilize private equipment. HTMLPDF 76.04.179Wildland fire advisory committee. HTMLPDF 76.04.181Maximizing the utilization of local fire suppression assetsâDepartment's duty. HTMLPDF 76.04.183Prescribed burn manager certification programâRule-making authority. HTMLPDF 76.04.185Electric utility wildfire mitigation plan. HTMLPDF 76.04.187Wildfire risk assessmentâPublic safety evacuation strategiesâEmergency disaster and evacuation plan messagingâOther departmental duties. HTMLPDF 76.04.192Aviation usage by local fire departmentsâReport to the legislature. HTMLPDF 76.04.194Aerial fire responseâUse of suppression funding. HTMLPDF 76.04.196Prescribed fire claims fund pilot programâPrescribed fire claims account. PERMITS
HTMLPDF 76.04.205Burning permitsâCivil penalty. HTMLPDF 76.04.215Burning mill wood wasteâArresters. HTMLPDF 76.04.235Dumping mill waste, forest debrisâPenalty. HTMLPDF 76.04.246Use of blasting fuse. CLOSURES/SUSPENSIONS
HTMLPDF 76.04.305Closed to entryâDesignation. HTMLPDF 76.04.315Suspension of burning permits/privileges. HTMLPDF 76.04.325Closure of forest operations or forestlands. FIRE PROTECTION REGULATION
HTMLPDF 76.04.405Steam, internal combustion, or electrical engines and other spark-emitting equipment regulated. HTMLPDF 76.04.415Penalty for violationsâWork stoppage notice. HTMLPDF 76.04.425Unauthorized entry into sealed fire tool box. HTMLPDF 76.04.435Deposit of fire or live coals. HTMLPDF 76.04.445Reports of fire. HTMLPDF 76.04.455Discarding lighted material or smoking flammable materialâDischarge, release, or detonation of certain materialsâReceptacles in conveyancesâPosting a copy of this section. HTMLPDF 76.04.465Certain snags to be felled currently with logging. HTMLPDF 76.04.475Reimbursement for costs of suppression action. HTMLPDF 76.04.486Escaped slash burnsâObligations. HTMLPDF 76.04.495Negligent starting of fires or allowance of extreme fire hazard or debrisâLiabilityâRecovery of reasonable expensesâLien. WILDFIRE RESPONSE, FOREST RESTORATION, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
HTMLPDF 76.04.505FindingâIntent. HTMLPDF 76.04.511Wildfire response, forest restoration, and community resilience account. HTMLPDF 76.04.516Report to the governor and legislatureâForest inventoryâForest growth and yield modelingâSustainable harvest calculationâReviewâReport. HTMLPDF 76.04.521Forest sector workforce development. HTMLPDF 76.04.525Wildland fire aviation support plan. ASSESSMENTS, OBLIGATIONS, FUNDS
HTMLPDF 76.04.600Owners to protect forests. HTMLPDF 76.04.610Forest fire protection assessment. HTMLPDF 76.04.620State fundsâLoansâRecovery of funds from the landowner contingency forest fire suppression account. HTMLPDF 76.04.630Landowner contingency forest fire suppression accountâExpendituresâAssessments. HAZARD ABATEMENT
HTMLPDF 76.04.650Disposal of forest debrisâPermission to allow trees to fall on another's land. HTMLPDF 76.04.660Additional fire hazardsâExtreme fire hazard areasâAbatement, isolation or reductionâSummary actionâRecovery of costsâInspection of property. FIRE REGULATION
HTMLPDF 76.04.700Failure to extinguish campfire. HTMLPDF 76.04.710Wilful setting of fire. HTMLPDF 76.04.720Removal of notices. HTMLPDF 76.04.730Negligent fireâSpread. HTMLPDF 76.04.740Reckless burning. HTMLPDF 76.04.750Uncontrolled fire a public nuisanceâSuppressionâDutiesâSummary actionâRecovery of costs. HTMLPDF 76.04.760Civil actionsâForested landsâFire damage. HTMLPDF 76.04.770Authorization to enter privately or publicly owned land to extinguish or control a wildland fireâLimitation of liability. HTMLPDF 76.04.780Utility wildland fire prevention advisory committeeâDutiesâReportâMembershipâImmunity. HTMLPDF 76.04.900Captionsâ1986 c 100. NOTES:
Burning permits within fire protection districts: RCW 52.12.101.
Excessive steam in boilers, penalty: RCW 70.54.080.
Steam boilers and pressure vessels, construction, installation, inspection, and certification: Chapter 70.79 RCW.
Treble damages for removal of trees: RCW 64.12.030 and 79.02.320.
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Chapter 78.40 RCW Dispositions: COAL MINING CODE
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RCWs > Dispositions > Title 78 > Chapter 78.40
Chapter 78.40 RCW Dispositions
COAL MINING CODE
Sections
78.40.010
Definitions.
[1917 c 36 § 1; RRS § 8636. Formerly RCW 78.32.010.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.060
Coal mining code â Inspection department.
Cross-reference section, decodified August 1997.
78.40.100
Certificates of competency â Examination â Applicant, citizen.
[1943 c 211 § 1; 1927 c 306 § 8; 1917 c 36 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8647. Formerly RCW 78.32.210, part and 78.32.240, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.103
Certificates of competency â Time and place of examination.
[1917 c 36 § 13; RRS § 8648. Formerly RCW 78.32.210, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.106
Certificates of competency â Notice of examination â Certificates; form, contents, fee.
[1917 c 36 § 14; RRS § 8649. Formerly RCW 78.32.220 and 78.32.230, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.109
Certificates of competency â Examination â First-class certificates.
[1927 c 306 § 9; 1917 c 36 § 15; RRS § 8650. Formerly RCW 78.32.250.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.112
Certificates of competency â Examination â Second-class certificates.
[1927 c 306 § 10; 1917 c 36 § 16; RRS § 8651. Formerly RCW 78.32.260.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.115
Certificates of competency â Cancellation or suspension of certificates.
[1917 c 36 § 18; RRS § 8653. Formerly RCW 78.32.270.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.118
Certificates of competency â Lost certificates â Duplicates.
[1917 c 36 § 19; RRS § 8654. Formerly RCW 78.32.280.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.121
Certificates of competency â Forged or false certificates â Penalty.
[1917 c 36 § 20; RRS § 8655. Formerly RCW 78.32.290.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.130
To have certificates.
[1917 c 36 § 21; RRS § 8656. Formerly RCW 78.32.200, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.133
To have certificates â Classes.
[1917 c 36 § 22; RRS § 8657. Formerly RCW 78.32.200, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.136
Applications for examinations â Fee.
[1917 c 36 § 23; RRS § 8658. Formerly RCW 78.32.230, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.139
Qualifications of candidates.
[1917 c 36 § 24; RRS § 8659. Formerly RCW 78.32.240, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.142
Qualifications â Foreman.
[1917 c 36 § 25; RRS § 8660. Formerly RCW 78.32.440, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.145
Qualifications â Assistant foreman or fire boss.
[1917 c 36 § 26; RRS § 8661. Formerly RCW 78.32.440, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 9.
78.40.160
Minimum quantity of air required.
[1947 c 166 § 2; 1917 c 36 § 27; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8662. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 4, part; 1891 c 81 § 9, part; 1887 c 21 § 4, part; 1883 p 28 § 18, part; Code 1881 § 2635, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.400.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.163
Separate air currents for each division.
[1917 c 36 § 28; RRS § 8663. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.410.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.166
Ventilation to be sufficient for safety and health.
[1917 c 36 § 29; RRS § 8664. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 4, part; 1891 c 81 § 9, part; 1887 c 21 § 4, part; 1883 p 28 § 18, part; Code 1881 § 2635, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.420.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.169
Measurement of air.
[1917 c 36 § 30; RRS § 8665. Prior: 1909 c 57 § 1, part; 1897 c 45 § 5, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.430.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.172
Measurement of air â Time for taking.
[1917 c 36 § 31; RRS § 8666. Formerly RCW 78.36.440, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.175
Measurement of air â Record.
[1917 c 36 § 32; RRS § 8667. Prior: 1909 c 57 § 1, part; 1897 c 45 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.440, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.178
Fire bosses in gaseous mines.
[1947 c 166 § 3; 1917 c 36 § 33; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8668. Formerly RCW 78.32.580.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.181
Fire boss to report on safety of mine.
[1989 c 12 § 20; 1917 c 36 § 34; RRS § 8669. Formerly RCW 78.32.620.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.184
Fan operation at nongaseous mines.
[1917 c 36 § 35; RRS § 8670. Formerly RCW 78.36.450.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.187
Continuous operation of fans at gaseous mines.
[1919 c 201 § 2; 1917 c 36 § 36; RRS § 8671. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 9. Formerly RCW 78.36.460.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.190
Ventilating pressure to be registered â Types and location of fans.
[1943 c 211 § 2; 1917 c 36 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8672. Formerly RCW 78.36.470, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.193
Furnace, unlawful ventilation.
[1917 c 36 § 38; RRS § 8673. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 9, part; 1887 c 21 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.470, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.196
Air bridges, undercasts, overcasts â Construction.
[1917 c 36 § 39; RRS § 8674. Formerly RCW 78.36.500.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.199
Ventilating doors to close automatically.
[1917 c 36 § 40; RRS § 8675. Formerly RCW 78.36.480, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.202
Doors to be hung in pairs â Extra door.
[1917 c 36 § 41; RRS § 8676. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 4, part; 1891 c 81 § 17. Formerly RCW 78.36.480, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.205
Self-acting doors or attendant.
[1917 c 36 § 42; RRS § 8677. Formerly RCW 78.36.490.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.208
Stoppings between airways â Construction.
[1917 c 36 § 43; RRS § 8678. Formerly RCW 78.36.510.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.211
Stoppings between airways â Airtight stoppings.
[1917 c 36 § 44; RRS § 8679. Formerly RCW 78.36.520.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.214
Wood stoppings to get air to working places.
[1917 c 36 § 45; RRS § 8680. Formerly RCW 78.36.530, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.217
Outlets, number required â Exceptions.
[1919 c 201 § 3; 1917 c 36 § 46; RRS § 8681. Prior: 1887 c 21 § 3, part; 1883 p 27 § 17, part; Code 1881 § 2634, part. Formerly RCW 78.34.710.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.220
Distances allowed from outlets or passages for removal of coal.
[1919 c 201 § 4; 1917 c 36 § 47; RRS § 8682. Formerly RCW 78.34.730.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.223
Crosscuts â Requirements.
[1917 c 36 § 48; RRS § 8683. Formerly RCW 78.34.820.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.226
Conducting air to crosscuts.
[1917 c 36 § 49; RRS § 8684. Formerly RCW 78.36.530, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.229
Danger signs.
[1917 c 36 § 50; RRS § 8685. Formerly RCW 78.34.780.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.235
Survey and map of mine.
[1917 c 36 § 51; RRS § 8686. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(a); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.800.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.238
Maps to show surface objects.
[1917 c 36 § 52; RRS § 8687. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(b); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.810.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.241
Maps to show underground conditions.
[1917 c 36 § 53; RRS § 8688. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(c); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.820.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.244
Separate map for each seam.
[1917 c 36 § 54; RRS § 8689. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(d). Formerly RCW 78.38.830.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.247
Separate surface maps.
[1917 c 36 § 55; RRS § 8690. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(e). Formerly RCW 78.38.840.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.250
Maps, where filed.
[1988 c 127 § 32; 1947 c 87 § 1; 1917 c 36 § 56; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8691. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(g); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.850.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.253
Annual extension of survey â Maps to be changed.
[1917 c 36 § 57; RRS § 8692. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(h); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.860.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.256
Final survey and map.
[1917 c 36 § 58; RRS § 8693. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 1(i); 1891 c 81 § 1, part; 1883 c 21 § 16, part; Code 1881 § 2633, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.870.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.259
Failure to furnish maps â Penalty.
[1917 c 36 § 59; RRS § 8694. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 2; 1891 c 81 § 2. Formerly RCW 78.38.880.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.262
Resurveys and maps â Expense.
[1989 c 12 § 21; 1917 c 36 § 60; RRS § 8695. Prior: 1909 c 117 §§ 1(j) and 2; 1891 c 81 § 2. Formerly RCW 78.38.890.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.270
Signaling apparatus required.
[1917 c 36 § 61; RRS § 8696. Prior: 1907 c 105 § 2, part; 1891 c 81 § 16, part; 1887 c 21 § 6, part; 1885 p 132 § 24, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.800.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.273
Hoisting apparatus â Requirements.
[1917 c 36 § 62; RRS § 8697. Prior: 1907 c 105 § 2, part; 1891 c 81 § 16, part; 1887 c 21 § 6, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.820.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.276
Strength and inspection of safety devices.
[1917 c 36 § 63; RRS § 8698. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 3, part; 1891 c 81 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.830.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.279
Testing safety catches.
[1917 c 36 § 64; RRS § 8699. Formerly RCW 78.36.840.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.281
Allowable proximity of structures to ventilating fan or main airway.
[1917 c 36 § 65; RRS § 8700. Formerly RCW 78.36.540.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.284
Men and materials not to be hoisted together.
[1917 c 36 § 66; RRS § 8701. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 19, part; 1887 c 21 § 7, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.860.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.287
Human capacity of cages â Attendant.
[1943 c 211 § 3; 1917 c 36 § 67; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8702. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 19, part; 1887 c 21 § 7, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.870.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.290
Restrictions on hoisting speed.
[1917 c 36 § 68; RRS § 8703. Formerly RCW 78.36.880, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.293
Hoistmen â Qualifications.
[1971 ex.s. c 292 § 68; 1939 c 51 § 1; 1917 c 36 § 69; RRS § 8704. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 19, part; 1887 c 21 § 7, part; 1885 p 132 § 4, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.890.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.296
Riding loaded cars â Traveling ways for men.
[1917 c 36 § 70; RRS § 8705. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 19, part; 1887 c 21 § 7, part; 1885 p 132 § 24, part. Formerly RCW 78.34.120, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.300
Liability of foremen as agents of operators.
[1917 c 36 § 71; RRS § 8706. Formerly RCW 78.38.510.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.303
Report of deaths and injuries.
[1917 c 36 § 72; RRS § 8707. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 15, part; 1887 c 21 § 7, part. Formerly RCW 78.38.520.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.306
Matters to be reported to inspector.
[1917 c 36 § 73; RRS § 8708. Formerly RCW 78.38.540.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.309
Superintendent acting as foreman.
[1917 c 36 § 74; RRS § 8709. Formerly RCW 78.32.430.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.312
Mine foreman to have certificate â Temporary mine foreman.
[1917 c 36 § 75; RRS § 8710. Formerly RCW 78.32.450, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.315
Assistant mine foreman, fire boss, to have certificate â Temporary employment.
[1917 c 36 § 76; RRS § 8711. Formerly RCW 78.32.450, part.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.318
Foreman in charge underground â Exception.
[1917 c 36 § 77; RRS § 8712. Formerly RCW 78.32.470.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.321
Notice of change of name of mine.
[1917 c 36 § 78; RRS § 8713. Formerly RCW 78.38.550.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.324
Penalty for operating without a foreman.
[1917 c 36 § 79; RRS § 8714. Formerly RCW 78.32.460.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.327
Boiler inspections â Report â Penalty.
[1917 c 36 § 80; RRS § 8715. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 18, part; 1887 c 21 § 8, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.200.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.330
Safety devices on boilers.
[1917 c 36 § 81; RRS § 8716. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 18, part; 1887 c 21 § 8, part. Formerly RCW 78.36.210.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.333
Permit to temporarily locate boiler nearer shaft.
[1917 c 36 § 82; RRS § 8717. Formerly RCW 78.36.230.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.336
Testing safety devices.
[1917 c 36 § 83; RRS § 8718. Formerly RCW 78.36.220.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.339
Washhouse for employees.
[1945 c 83 § 1; 1917 c 36 § 84; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8719. Formerly RCW 78.34.220.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.342
Fire protection â Automatic sprinklers.
[1917 c 36 § 85; RRS § 8720. Formerly RCW 78.34.610.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.345
Timber for props.
[1989 c 12 § 22; 1917 c 36 § 86; RRS § 8721. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 10; 1887 c 21 § 17. Formerly RCW 78.34.620.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.348
Notice of lease or sale of a mine.
[1917 c 36 § 87; 1907 c 105 § 3; RRS § 8722. Formerly RCW 78.38.560.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.351
Accidents â Inquests â Investigations â Costs.
[1987 c 202 § 235; 1939 c 51 § 2; 1917 c 36 § 88; RRS § 8723. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 15; 1887 c 21 § 9. Formerly RCW 78.38.530.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.354
Certain steampipes to be insulated.
[1917 c 36 § 89; RRS § 8724. Formerly RCW 78.34.630.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.357
Internal combustion engines prohibited â Penalty.
[1943 c 211 § 4; 1917 c 36 § 90; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8725. Formerly RCW 78.34.640.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.360
Precautions against explosions of dust.
[1917 c 36 § 91; RRS § 8726. Formerly RCW 78.34.650.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.363
Stables in mines â Storage of hay or straw â Lining of pump rooms.
[1917 c 36 § 92; RRS § 8727. Formerly RCW 78.34.660.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.366
Weight before screening when ton rate employment.
[1917 c 36 § 93; RRS § 8728. Prior: 1891 c 161 § 1. Formerly RCW 78.32.040.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.369
Escape shafts, equipment â Signboards.
[1917 c 36 § 94; RRS § 8729. Prior: 1909 c 117 § 3; 1907 c 105 § 1, part; 1891 c 81 § 3; 1887 c 21 § 3, part. Formerly RCW 78.34.720.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.372
Width of barrier pillars â Penalty.
[1917 c 36 § 95; RRS § 8730. Formerly RCW 78.34.670.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.375
Operator's reports, annual and monthly â Contents â Penalty.
[1943 c 211 § 5; 1917 c 36 § 96; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8731. Formerly RCW 78.38.570 and 78.38.580.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.378
Shelter holes on haulage roads.
[1917 c 36 § 97; RRS § 8732. Formerly RCW 78.34.680.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.381
Safeguarding personnel from machinery, stairs, etc.
[1917 c 36 § 98; RRS § 8733. Formerly RCW 78.34.690.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.390
Superintendent to see laws are observed.
[1917 c 36 § 99; RRS § 8734. Formerly RCW 78.32.400.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.393
Superintendent, duties as to other officials.
[1917 c 36 § 100; RRS § 8735. Formerly RCW 78.32.410.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.396
Superintendent or assistant to visit working places.
[1917 c 36 § 101; RRS § 8736. Formerly RCW 78.32.420.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.399
Operator's duties â Posting rules and notices.
[1917 c 36 § 102; RRS § 8737. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 20. Formerly RCW 78.38.500.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.402
Foreman â Duties as to interior of mines.
[1917 c 36 § 103; RRS § 8738. Formerly RCW 78.32.480.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.405
Foreman â Duties as to workers in mines.
[1989 c 12 § 23; 1917 c 36 § 104; RRS § 8739. Formerly RCW 78.32.490.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.408
Foreman â Records.
[1917 c 36 § 105; RRS § 8740. Formerly RCW 78.32.500.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.411
Foreman â Duty to drill men on means of escape.
[1917 c 36 § 106; RRS § 8741. Formerly RCW 78.32.530.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.414
Foreman â Duties as to ventilation.
[1919 c 201 § 5; 1917 c 36 § 107; RRS § 8742. Prior: 1897 c 45 § 8. Formerly RCW 78.32.520.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.417
Foreman â Weekly examination of mine.
[1943 c 211 § 6; 1917 c 36 § 108; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8743. Formerly RCW 78.32.510.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.420
Foreman â Precautions against gas and water.
[1917 c 36 § 109; RRS § 8744. Prior: 1891 c 81 § 14; 1887 c 21 § 5. Formerly RCW 78.32.540.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.423
Foreman â Duty to check fire bosses.
[1917 c 36 § 110; RRS § 8745. Formerly RCW 78.32.560.]
Repealed by 1997 c 64 § 1.
78.40.426
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Chapter 81.44 RCW: COMMON CARRIERSâEQUIPMENT
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Chapter 81.44 RCW
COMMON CARRIERSâEQUIPMENT
Sections HTMLPDF 81.44.010Order for improved equipment and facilities. HTMLPDF 81.44.020Correction of unsafe or defective conditionsâWalkways and handrails as unsafe or defective condition, when. HTMLPDF 81.44.040Streetcars. HTMLPDF 81.44.070Duties of inspector of safety appliances. HTMLPDF 81.44.085First aid kits and drinking waterâPenalty. HTMLPDF 81.44.130Safeguarding frogs, switches, and guardrails. HTMLPDF 81.44.170Hazardous materials inspectionsâAuthority for certified commission employees to enter property of certain businesses. HTMLPDF 81.44.180Annual work plan and inspection activityâIncorporation of certain data. NOTES:
Excessive steam in boilers, penalty: RCW 70.54.080.
Safety and health, tunnels and underground construction: Chapter 49.24 RCW.
Steam boilers, pressure vessels, construction, inspection, etc.: Chapter 70.79 RCW.
Tampering with signals, lights, etc.: RCW 88.08.020.
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Chapter 81.48 RCW: RAILROADSâOPERATING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS
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RAILROADSâOPERATING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS
Sections HTMLPDF 81.48.020Obstructing or delaying trainâPenalty. HTMLPDF 81.48.030Regulating speed within cities and towns and at grade crossingsâException. HTMLPDF 81.48.040Procedure to fix or change speed limits. HTMLPDF 81.48.050Trains to stop at railroad crossings. HTMLPDF 81.48.060Penalty for violation of duty endangering safety. HTMLPDF 81.48.070Cruelty to stock in transitâPenalty. NOTES:
Excessive steam in boilers, penalty: RCW 70.54.080.
Steam boilers, pressure vessels, construction, inspection, etc.: Chapter 70.79 RCW.
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Chapter 81.84 RCW: COMMERCIAL FERRIES
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Sections HTMLPDF 81.84.010Certificate of convenience and necessity requiredâRecreation exemptionâService initiationâProgress reports. HTMLPDF 81.84.020ApplicationâHearingâIssuance of certificateâDetermining factors. HTMLPDF 81.84.025CertificateâInsurance or bond requiredâAmounts. HTMLPDF 81.84.030CertificateâTransfer. HTMLPDF 81.84.040Filing fees. HTMLPDF 81.84.050PenaltiesâRemission, mitigation. HTMLPDF 81.84.060CertificateâGrounds for cancellation, revocation, suspension, alteration, or amendment. HTMLPDF 81.84.070Temporary certificateâImmediate and urgent needâWaiver of provisions during state of emergency. NOTES:
Cities and towns may acquire and operate ferries: RCW 35.21.110.
Department of transportation as common carrier: RCW 47.60.220.
Excessive steam in boilers: RCW 70.54.080.
Lien on ships, equipment for labor, material, handling cargo, etc.: Chapter 60.36 RCW.
Navigation and harbor improvements: Title 88 RCW.
Privately owned ferries, county licensing: Chapter 36.53 RCW.
Tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas: Chapters 79.115, 79.125 RCW.
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Chapter 88.08 RCW: SPECIFIC ACTS PROHIBITED
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Construction projects in state waters: Chapter 77.55 RCW.
Damage by vessel to underwater cable: RCW 80.36.070.
Excessive steam in boilers, penalty: RCW 70.54.080.
Intoxication of steamship employees: RCW 9.91.020.
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Chapter 9.40 RCW: FIRE, CRIMES RELATING TO
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Sections HTMLPDF 9.40.040Operating engine or boiler without spark arrester. HTMLPDF 9.40.100Tampering with fire alarm or firefighting equipmentâFalse alarmâPenalties. HTMLPDF 9.40.105Tampering with fire alarm or firefighting equipmentâIntent to commit arsonâPenalty. HTMLPDF 9.40.110Incendiary devicesâDefinitions. HTMLPDF 9.40.120Incendiary devicesâPenalty. HTMLPDF 9.40.130Incendiary devicesâExceptions. NOTES:
Arson: Chapter 9A.48 RCW.
Burning without permit in fire protection districtâPenalty: RCW 52.12.101, 52.12.105.
County fire regulations: RCW 36.43.040.
Doors of buildings used by public: RCW 70.54.070.
Explosives, crimes relating to: Chapter 70.74 RCW.
Forest fire protection: Chapter 76.04 RCW.
Fraudulent destruction of insured property: RCW 48.30.220.
Special rights of action: Chapter 4.24 RCW.
State parks, fire violations: RCW 79A.05.165.
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Chapter 9.91 RCW: MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES
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Sections HTMLPDF 9.91.010Denial of civil rightsâTerms defined. HTMLPDF 9.91.020Operating railroad, steamboat, vehicle, etc., while intoxicated. HTMLPDF 9.91.025Unlawful transit conduct. HTMLPDF 9.91.060Leaving children unattended in parked automobile. HTMLPDF 9.91.130Disposal of trash in charity donation receptacle. HTMLPDF 9.91.140Food stampsâUnlawful sale. HTMLPDF 9.91.142Food stampsâTrafficking. HTMLPDF 9.91.144Food stampsâUnlawful redemption. HTMLPDF 9.91.150Tree spiking. HTMLPDF 9.91.155Tree spikingâAction for damages. HTMLPDF 9.91.160Personal protection spray devices. HTMLPDF 9.91.170Interfering with dog guide or service animal. HTMLPDF 9.91.175Interfering with search and rescue dog. NOTES:
Accountancy practice laws, penalty: RCW 18.04.370.
Aeronautics laws and rules, penalty: RCW 47.68.240.
Agriculture agricultural enabling act, penalties: RCW 15.66.210. apple advertising laws and rules, penalty: RCW 15.24.200. farm labor contractors, violations, penalty: RCW 19.30.150. fertilizers, minerals, and limes, penalty: RCW 15.54.470. honey, penalty for violation of law regulating: RCW 69.28.180, 69.28.185. horticultural plants and certification act, prohibited acts: Chapter 15.13 RCW. marketing act, penalties: RCW 15.66.210. peaches, standards of grades and packs, inspections, penalty for violations: RCW 15.17.290. soft tree fruits, penalty: RCW 15.28.270. standards of grades and packs, penalties: Chapter 15.17 RCW.
Aircraft and airman licensing violations: RCW 14.16.060.
Airport zoning violations: RCW 14.12.210.
Alcoholic beverages, violations and penalties: Chapter 66.44 RCW.
All-terrain vehicles additional violations, penalty: RCW 46.09.480. operating violations, penalty: RCW 46.09.470, 46.09.490.
Ambulances and drivers, first aid requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.060, 70.54.065.
Animals: Title 16 RCW.
Antitrust, consumer protection: Chapter 19.86 RCW.
Architects licensing laws, penalty: RCW 18.08.460.
Assisted living facilities' licensing act, violations of: Chapter 18.20 RCW.
Auctioneering, county licensing laws, penalty: RCW 36.71.070.
Ballots (see also Elections) counterfeiting or unlawful possession, penalty: RCW 29A.84.540. divulging ballot count, penalty: RCW 29A.84.730. tampering with, penalty: RCW 29A.84.420. unlawful printing or distribution of official ballots, penalty: RCW 29A.84.410.
Banks and trust companies advertising legal services, penalty: RCW 30A.04.260. certification of checks, penalty for violation of regulations: RCW 30A.16.010. commission, etc., to officer or employee to procure loan prohibited, penalty: RCW 30A.12.110. companies, commingling trust property, penalty: RCW 30A.04.240. examinations, penalty for falsification: RCW 30A.04.060. false entries or statements, penalty: RCW 30A.12.090. general penalties for violation of laws concerning: RCW 30A.12.190. general penalty for violation of rules and regulations: RCW 30A.04.050. holding companies regulations, penalty: RCW 30A.04.230. loans from trust funds prohibited, penalty: RCW 30A.12.120. preferential transfers in contemplation of insolvency, penalty: RCW 30A.44.110. receiving deposits when insolvent prohibited, penalty: RCW 30A.44.120. records, destroying or secreting, penalty: RCW 30A.12.100. unlawful use of words indicating, penalty: RCW 30A.04.020.
Barbering licensing regulations, penalty: RCW 18.16.210.
Baseball minors, penalty for violations concerning: RCW 67.04.150. penalties for bribery or fraud concerning: RCW 67.04.010, 67.04.020, 67.04.050.
Beauty culture licensing laws, penalty: RCW 18.16.210.
Bicycles, bicycle paths, operation of vehicles on prohibited: RCW 35.75.020.
Birthing centers licensing, penalty for unlicensed operation: RCW 18.46.120.
Blind made products, false advertising: RCW 19.06.030, 19.06.040.
Bodies (see Human remains)
Boilers or unfired pressure vessels, inspection certificate required, penalty: RCW 70.79.320.
Bonds issued by state, etc., fraud of engraver, penalty: RCW 39.44.101.
Boxing, wrestling, and martial arts, penalties for violations of provisions relating to: RCW 67.08.130, 67.08.140, 67.08.150.
Brands and marks on animals, obliteration, etc., penalty: RCW 16.57.120, 16.57.320, 16.57.360.
Building permit, issuance to person not complying with industrial insurance payroll estimate requirement: RCW 51.12.070.
Buildings, public doors, safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.070. earthquake standards for construction, penalty: RCW 70.86.040.
Capitol grounds traffic regulations, penalty for violations: RCW 46.08.170.
Caustic poisons act, penalty for violation: RCW 69.36.060.
Cemeteries embalmers and funeral director laws, penalty: RCW 18.39.220. endowment care cemeteries, penalties: RCW 68.40.085, 68.40.090. establishment in violation of laws regulating, penalty: RCW 68.56.040. mausoleums and columbariums, penalty for violation of construction laws: RCW 68.28.060. property, penalties for violations concerning: RCW 68.24.130, 68.24.140, 68.24.150, 68.24.190, 68.56.010.
Charitable trusts, penalty for violations: RCW 11.110.140.
Children (see Minors)
Chiropractic licensing laws, penalty: RCW 18.25.090.
Cities and towns budgets in cities over 300,000, penalty for violation of regulations: RCW 35.32A.090. cities of the first class, powers to prescribe crimes by ordinance: RCW 35.22.280. cities of the second class, powers to prescribe penalties for violation of ordinances: RCW 35.23.440. city firefighters, city police, civil service provisions, penalty for violations: RCW 41.08.210. commission form, free services to officers and employees prohibited, penalty: RCW 35.17.150. operation of vehicles, etc., on bicycle paths prohibited, penalty: RCW 35.75.020. pollution of water supply, penalty: RCW 35.88.040. towns, power to prescribe penalties for violation of ordinances: RCW 35.27.370. unclassified cities, powers to prescribe penalties for violation of ordinances: RCW 35.30.010.
Civil defense, enforcement of orders, rules, and regulations, penalty: RCW 38.52.150.
Civil service for sheriff's office employees, penalty: RCW 41.14.220.
Collection agency and out-of-state collection agency laws, penalty: RCW 19.16.430, 19.16.450.
Colleges interfering by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member or student unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.570, 28B.10.572. intimidating any administrator, faculty member or student by threat of force or violence unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.571 and 28B.10.572.
Commercial feed law, crimes against: Chapter 15.53 RCW.
Commercial sprayers and dusters, violations, penalty: Chapter 17.21 RCW.
Commission merchants, violations, penalty: RCW 20.01.460.
Consumer protection, crimes and penalties relating to: Chapter 19.86 RCW.
Control of pet animals infested with diseases communicable to humans, violation, penalty: RCW 16.70.050.
Controlled atmosphere storage, penalty: RCW 15.30.250.
Controlled substances: Chapter 69.50 RCW.
Cosmetology laws, penalty: RCW 18.16.210.
Counties budget laws, penalty for violation: RCW 36.40.240. building codes and fire regulations, penalty for violation: RCW 36.43.040. dog license tax violation, penalty: RCW 36.49.070. garbage disposal regulations, penalty for violations: RCW 36.58.020. hawkers and auctioneers, penalty for selling without license: RCW 36.71.060. officers failing to pay over fees, penalty: RCW 36.18.170. officers taking illegal fees, penalty: RCW 36.18.160. parks, playgrounds, or other recreational facilities, violation of rules and regulations adopted by county commissioners, penalty: RCW 36.68.080. roads and bridges general penalty for violation of provisions concerning: RCW 36.75.290. use of oil or other material restricted, penalty: RCW 36.86.060. trading stamp licenses, penalty: RCW 19.83.050. violation of regulations for taking of census for classification of counties: RCW 36.13.070.
Credit unions: Chapter 31.12 RCW.
Cruelty to animals, penalties: Chapter 16.52 RCW.
Dental hygienist licensing laws, penalties: RCW 18.29.100.
Dentistry practice laws, penalties: RCW 18.32.390, 18.32.675, 18.32.735, 18.32.745, 18.32.755.
Diking and drainage improvement districts, damaging improvements, penalty: RCW 85.08.690.
Discrimination, interference with human rights commission, penalty: RCW 49.60.310.
Diseased domestic animals, quarantine, penalty: RCW 16.36.110.
Diseases, dangerous, contagious, or infectious, penalty for violations concerning control of: RCW 70.05.120, 70.24.080, 70.54.050.
Disposal of dead animals, violations, penalty: RCW 16.68.180.
Dog law: Chapter 16.08 RCW.
Doors of buildings used by public, safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.070.
Drugs: Chapters 69.41, 69.50 RCW.
Earthquake standards for construction for public buildings, penalty: RCW 70.86.040.
Elections bribery or coercion of voters, penalty: RCW 29A.84.620. canvassing of votes law, penalty for violations: RCW 29A.60.200. counterfeiting or unlawful possession of ballots, penalty: RCW 29A.84.540. destroying or defacing election supplies and notices, etc., penalty: RCW 29A.84.550. divulging ballot count, penalty: RCW 29A.84.730. exit polling: RCW 29A.84.510. general penalty for violations: Chapter 29A.84 RCW. influencing voters to vote or not to vote by unlawful means, penalty: RCW 29A.84.630. initiative and referendum law, penalties for violations: RCW 29A.84.230, 29A.84.210, 29A.84.250. officer tampering with ballots, penalty: RCW 29A.84.420. printing or distributing official ballots unlawfully, penalty: RCW 29A.84.410. recall petition law, penalties for violations: RCW 29A.84.240, 29A.84.020, 29A.84.220. registration law violations, penalties: RCW 29A.84.110, 29A.84.130. repeating or voting twice, penalties concerning: RCW 29A.84.650, 29A.84.655. solicitation of bribe by voter in primary election, penalty: RCW 29A.84.640. unqualified voter voting, penalty: RCW 29A.84.660. violations by officers generally, penalty: RCW 29A.84.720. voting by mail law, penalty for violations: RCW 29A.84.680. voting machines, penalty for tampering with: RCW 29A.84.560.
Electrical construction, penalty: RCW 19.29.060.
Electricians and electrical installation laws, schedule of penaltiesâAppeal: RCW 19.28.131.
Embalmer and funeral director laws, penalty: RCW 18.39.220.
Endowment care cemeteries, penalties for violations of laws: RCW 68.40.085, 68.40.090.
Engineer and land surveyor laws, penalty: RCW 18.43.120.
Escrow agent, unlicensed: RCW 18.44.171.
Explosives and devices regulated, penalties: Chapter 70.74 RCW.
Facsimile signatures and seals, fraud in use of: RCW 39.62.040.
Family abandonment, penalty: RCW 26.20.030.
Family nonsupport, penalty: RCW 26.20.035.
Farm labor contractors regulations, penalty: RCW 19.30.150.
Filing false or forged instruments, penalty: RCW 40.16.030.
Fire department vehicles and firefighters' private cars lighting and identification, penalty: RCW 46.37.188.
Fire protection districts, burning permits, penalty for violation: RCW 52.12.101, 52.12.105.
Firearms in vehicle, penalty: RCW 77.15.460.
Fires, actions for spreading and kindling: RCW 4.24.040, 4.24.050.
Firewood on state lands, permit required to remove, penalty: RCW 79.15.440.
Fireworks laws or rules, penalty: RCW 70.77.540. unlawful acts relating to: Chapter 70.77 RCW.
Fish, shellfish, and wildlife false or misleading information and reports, penalty: RCW 77.15.270. trafficking in, prohibited: RCW 77.15.260.
Flood control districts, interest in contracts, penalty: RCW 86.09.286.
Food and beverage workers' permit required, penalty: RCW 69.06.060.
Food, drugs, and cosmetics, penalties for violations of act: RCW 69.04.040, 69.04.060, 69.04.070.
Food fish and shellfish fish guards required on diversion devices, penalties, remedies for failure: RCW 77.57.010. fishways required over dams, etc., penalties: RCW 77.57.030. hatchery or cultural facility to be provided if fishways impractical, penalty: RCW 77.57.050. required licensesâExemption: RCW 77.65.010.
Forcible entry and detainer, penalty: RCW 59.12.230.
Forest products, false or forged brands, etc., penalties: RCW 76.36.110, 76.36.120.
Forest protection: Chapter 76.04 RCW.
Gambling, civil action: RCW 4.24.070.
Game and game fish, unlawful acts: Chapter 77.50 RCW.
Gas or stink bombs, etc., prohibited, penalty: RCW 70.74.310.
Girls' training school (see Maple Lane School)
Grain and terminal warehouses, commodity inspections, laws and regulations, penalties for violations: RCW 22.09.310, 22.09.770, 22.09.890.
Healing professions, rebating: RCW 19.68.010.
Health care services, prohibited acts: Chapter 48.44 RCW.
Highways closure violations, penalty: RCW 47.48.040. county or city road funds, illegal use of, penalty: RCW 47.08.110. limited access facilities, violations concerning, penalty: RCW 47.52.120. littering with glass, debris, etc., penalty, removal: RCW 46.61.645. permitting escape of load from vehicle: RCW 46.61.655. pipe lines, etc., across or on highways, penalties for construction without franchise or permit: RCW 47.44.060. removal of native flora, etc., penalty: RCW 47.40.080. traffic control devices violations: Chapter 47.36 RCW. traffic signs, etc., penalty for defacing, etc.: RCW 46.61.080.
Highways and toll bridges, general penalty for violations of title: RCW 47.04.090.
Honey penalty for violation of law regulating: RCW 69.28.180. prohibited acts: RCW 69.28.080, 69.28.090.
Horse racing, penalty for violations of laws and regulations: RCW 67.16.060.
Hospital licensing required, penalty: RCW 70.41.170.
Hotels fraud in obtaining accommodations, etc., penalty: RCW 19.48.110. sanitation and safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.62.280.
Human remains, penalties for violations concerning: RCW 68.64.150, 68.64.160.
Individuals with mental illness, private establishments for, licensing violations: RCW 71.12.460.
Industrial insurance, attorney's fees: RCW 51.52.120, 51.52.132.
Initiative and referendum laws, penalties: RCW 29A.84.230, 29A.84.210, 29A.84.250.
Insane (see Individuals with mental illness)
Insect pest control rules, violations: RCW 17.24.100.
Insurance code destruction or injury of property to defraud or prejudice the insurer, penalty: RCW 48.30.220. domestic insurers corrupt practices as to votes relative to shareholders meetings, etc., penalty: RCW 48.07.060. illegal dividends or reductions, penalty: RCW 48.08.040. impairment of capital, penalty: RCW 48.08.050. penalty for exhibiting false account, etc.: RCW 48.06.190. solicitation permit required, penalty: RCW 48.06.030. false claims or proof, etc., penalty: RCW 48.30.230. fraud and unfair practices violations: Chapter 48.30 RCW. general penalty for violations: RCW 48.01.080. health care services, penalty for violation: RCW 48.44.060. illegal dealing in premiums, penalty: RCW 48.30.190. insurance producers, title insurance agents, and adjusters, license required: RCW 48.17.060. insurance producers, title insurance agents, and adjusters, reporting and accounting premiums, penalty: RCW 48.17.480. misrepresentation in application for insurance, penalty: RCW 48.30.210. mutual insurers, impairment of surplus, penalty: RCW 48.09.340. political contributions, penalty: RCW 48.30.110. premiums to be specified in the policy, penalty for violation: RCW 48.18.180.
Insurance, destruction, secretion, abandonment, etc., of property: RCW 48.30.220.
Intoxicating liquor (see Liquor control)
Ionizing radiation, prohibited acts: Chapter 70A.388 RCW.
Irrigation and rehabilitation districts, violation of rules: RCW 87.84.090.
Judges or justices, addressing persons in unfit, etc., language, penalty: RCW 42.20.110.
Labor and industries disobeying subpoena to appear before officer, penalty: RCW 43.22.300. hotel inspections, penalty for falsifying or hindering, etc.: RCW 70.62.280. misuse of reports of employers, penalty: RCW 43.22.290. refusal of entry to factory, etc., penalty: RCW 43.22.310.
Labor disputes, obtaining out-of-state personnel for certain purposes: RCW 49.44.100.
Labor laws blacklisting prohibited, penalty: RCW 49.44.010. bribery of labor representative, penalties: RCW 49.44.020, 49.44.030. female and child labor, penalties for violations: RCW 26.28.070, 49.58.020. hours of labor, penalties for violations: Chapter 49.28 RCW. minimum wage and hours act violations, penalty: RCW 49.46.100. obtaining labor by false recommendation, penalty: RCW 49.44.040. prohibited practices, penalties for violations: Chapter 49.44 RCW. prosecution, etc., for forming or joining labor union, etc., prohibited: RCW 49.36.030. seasonal labor, fraud by employees to secure advances, penalty: RCW 49.40.030. underground workers safety and health, penalties: RCW 49.24.060, 49.24.380. wage payment and collection, penalties for violations: RCW 49.48.020, 49.48.040, 49.48.060, 49.52.050, 49.52.090.
Legislative hearings, failure of subpoenaed witness to attend or testify, etc., penalties: RCW 44.16.120 through 44.16.150.
Lie detector and similar tests as condition of employmentâPenalty: RCW 49.44.120.
Limited access facilities (see Highways)
Liquor control consumption or serving in clubs, penalty: RCW 66.24.481. penalties for violations of laws or regulations: Chapter 66.44 RCW. purchase, attempt, by minor: RCW 66.44.280 through 66.44.292. transfer of identification card prohibited, penalties: RCW 66.20.200.
Littering, depositing glass, debris, etc., on highways, beaches, waters, penalty, removal: RCW 46.61.645.
LivestockâRemoval from common range, duty, penalty: RCW 16.24.230.
Logs, transporting without county log tolerance permit: RCW 46.44.047.
Maple Lane School, unauthorized entrance to grounds or enticing girls away, etc., penalty: RCW 72.20.065.
Marine biological preserve, penalty for violation: RCW 28B.20.320.
Marriage certificates, penalty for failure to record: RCW 26.04.110. license requirements, penalty for violations: RCW 26.04.200, 26.04.210, 26.04.240.
Mausoleums and columbariums, penalty for violation of laws concerning construction of: RCW 68.28.060.
Military affairs offenses defined, penalties: Chapter 38.32 RCW, RCW 38.40.040, 38.40.050, 38.40.110, 38.40.120.
Milk and milk products used for animal food, prohibited acts: Chapter 15.37 RCW.
Mining leases and contracts, disclosure of information obtained through state's right of entry: RCW 79.14.440.
Minors child labor prohibited, penalty: RCW 26.28.070 (see also Labor laws). enforcement of support for: RCW 74.20.060. firearms: RCW 9.41.040, 9.41.042, 9.41.240. juvenile offenders: Chapter 13.04 RCW. procuring or possessing tobacco, penalties: RCW 26.28.080, 70.155.080.
Motor vehicles: RCW 46.63.020.
Municipal corporations approving or paying false claim against: RCW 42.24.110. making false claim against: RCW 42.24.100.
Municipal officers, violation of code of ethics, penalty: RCW 42.23.050.
Mutual savings banks concealing or destroying evidence, penalty: RCW 32.04.110. falsification of books, etc., penalty: RCW 32.04.100. general penalty when penalty not specifically provided: RCW 32.04.130. specific penalties of RCW 9.24.030, 9.24.040, and 9.24.050 invoked: RCW 32.04.120. transfer of property or assets due to insolvency or in contemplation of insolvency, penalty for violation of regulation: RCW 32.24.080.
Narcotic drugs: Chapter 69.50 RCW.
Native flora on state lands or on land adjoining highways and parks, penalty for removal, etc.: RCW 47.40.080.
Navigation Pilotage Act: RCW 88.16.120, 88.16.130, 88.16.150. violations generally: Chapter 88.08 RCW.
Nuisances, civil remedies: Chapter 7.48 RCW.
Nursing homes, penalty for unlicensed operation: RCW 18.51.150.
Occupational motor vehicle operators' licenses, violation of restrictions: RCW 46.20.410.
Offering false or forged instruments for filing: RCW 40.16.030.
Oil and gas conservation, general penalty for violations of laws or regulations: RCW 78.52.550.
Optometry laws, penalty for violations: RCW 18.53.150.
Osteopathy violations, penalties: RCW 18.57.160.
Parks and recreation, violations in parks specified, penalty: RCW 79A.05.165.
Party line telephones, refusal to yield in emergency, penalty: RCW 70.85.020, 70.85.030.
Patent medicine peddlers licensing, penalty for unlicensed sales: RCW 18.64.047.
Pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers laws, penalties: RCW 19.60.066.
Peaches, standards, inspection, penalty for violations: RCW 15.17.290.
Peddlers, penalty for selling without license: RCW 36.71.060.
Persons infected with disease, exposure to others, penalty: RCW 70.54.050.
Pesticides, prohibited acts: Chapter 15.58 RCW.
Pharmacy licensing laws and regulations, penalties: RCW 18.64.140, 18.64.250.
Physical therapy practice regulations, penalties: RCW 18.74.090.
Podiatric medicine and surgery, general penalty: RCW 18.22.220.
Poisons: Chapters 69.36, 69.40 RCW.
Pollution of water (see Water pollution)
Pool tables or billiard tables or bowling alley for hire, license required, penalty: RCW 67.14.060.
Port district regulations adopted by city or county, violations, penalty: RCW 53.08.220.
Port districts, violations of rules relating to toll tunnels and bridges, penalty: RCW 53.34.190.
Psychologists licensing and practice law, violations, penalty: RCW 18.83.180.
Public assistance falsification of application, etc., penalty: RCW 74.08.055. fraudulent practices: RCW 74.08.331. records to be confidential, etc., penalty: RCW 74.04.060.
Public libraries, penalties for injuring property or retaining books: RCW 27.12.330, 27.12.340.
Public officers, misconduct, penalties: Chapter 42.20 RCW.
Public records, etc., crimes concerning, penalties: Chapter 40.16 RCW.
Public service companies auto and transport companies, penalty for violation: RCW 81.68.080. motor freight carriers, penalties for violations: RCW 81.80.230, 81.80.355. passengers for hire, failure to file bond or insurance policy, penalty: RCW 46.72.100. railroads employee requirements, penalties for violations: Chapter 81.40 RCW. equipment, penalties for violations: RCW 81.44.085. operating requirements, penalties for violations: RCW 81.48.020, 81.48.060. property damaged, sabotaged or stolen, penalties: RCW 81.60.070, 81.60.080. rights-of-way and crossings, etc., penalties: RCW 81.53.210, 81.54.030. regulatory fees, penalty: RCW 81.24.080. securities, penalty: RCW 81.08.120. street railways, penalties for violations: RCW 81.64.130, 81.64.150. transfers of property, penalty: RCW 81.12.060. violations of laws and regulations, general penalties: RCW 81.04.380, 81.04.390.
Public utilities regulatory fees, penalty: RCW 80.24.050. transfers of property, penalty: RCW 80.12.060. violations of laws and regulations, general penalties: RCW 80.04.380, 80.04.390.
Public works, falsification of records, etc., penalty: RCW 39.04.110, 39.12.050.
Real estate brokers and salesperson laws, penalty: RCW 18.85.411. mortgages, removal of property from mortgaged premises, penalty: RCW 61.12.030.
Rebating, etc., by practitioners of healing professions, penalty: RCW 19.68.010.
Recall petition laws, penalties: RCW 29A.84.240, 29A.84.020, 29A.84.220.
Recreational devices, inspection of, penalty: RCW 79A.40.020, 79A.40.040.
Referendum and initiative laws, penalties: RCW 29A.84.230, 29A.84.210, 29A.84.250.
Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, penalties for violations: RCW 63.30.690.
Rules of the road: Chapter 46.61 RCW.
Savings and loan associations advertising as without license: RCW 33.08.010. concealing facts or destroying evidence, etc., penalty: RCW 33.36.060. false statements concerning financial standings, penalty: RCW 33.36.050. falsification of books, etc., penalty: RCW 33.36.040. making prohibited loans or investments, penalty: RCW 33.36.010. preferential transfer of property due to insolvency, penalty: RCW 33.36.030. purchase at discount prohibited to officers, etc., penalty: RCW 33.36.020.
Schools compulsory attendance, penalties: RCW 28A.225.090. disclosing examination questions, penalty: RCW 28A.635.040. disturbing meetings, penalty: RCW 28A.635.030. failure to deliver books, etc., to successor, penalty: RCW 28A.635.070. grafting by school officials, penalty: RCW 28A.635.050. interfering by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member, or student unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.570, 28B.10.572. intimidating any administrator, faculty member or student by threat of force or violence unlawfulâPenalty: RCW 28B.10.571 and 28B.10.572.
Securities act violations, penalty: RCW 21.20.400 through 21.20.420.
Sexual psychopaths: Chapter 71.06 RCW.
Sexually transmitted diseases, penalty for violation of control of: RCW 70.24.080.
Shellfish, sanitary control, penalties for violation of law regulating: RCW 69.30.140.
Sheriff's office employees, civil service for, penalty: RCW 41.14.220.
Ski lifts and other recreational conveyances: RCW 79A.40.040.
Snowmobile act additional violationsâPenalty: RCW 46.10.495. operating violations, general penalty: RCW 46.10.490, 46.10.500.
Solid waste collection, unlawful acts: Chapter 81.77 RCW.
Sporting contest, fraud, penalty: RCW 67.24.010.
State bonds, fraud by engraver: RCW 39.44.101.
State employees' retirement, falsification of statements, etc., penalty: RCW 41.40.055.
State lands firewood removal, permit required, penalty: RCW 79.15.440. removing flora, etc., penalty: RCW 47.40.080. trespass, etc.: Chapter 79.02 RCW.
State treasurer, penalty for embezzlement: RCW 43.08.140.
Steam boilers, safety requirements, penalty: RCW 70.54.080.
Stink or gas bombs prohibited, penalty: RCW 70.74.310.
Support of dependent childrenâAlternative methodâ1971 act: Chapter 74.20A RCW.
Swimming pools, violation of health laws and regulations: RCW 70.90.205.
Taxation cigarette tax, penalties: RCW 82.24.100, 82.24.110. general penalties: RCW 82.32.290. personal property, disclosure of information unlawful: RCW 84.40.340. property taxes listing of property: RCW 84.40.120. removal of property to avoid collection of, penalties: RCW 84.56.120, 84.56.200. retail sales tax, penalties: RCW 82.08.050, 82.08.120. use tax, penalty: RCW 82.12.040.
Teachers abuse of a misdemeanor: RCW 28A.635.010. retirement, falsification of statements, etc., penalty: RCW 41.32.055.
Telephones, party line, refusal to yield in emergency, penalty: RCW 70.85.020, 70.85.030.
Television reception improvement districts, penalty for false statement as to tax exemption: RCW 36.95.190.
Tires pneumatic, passenger car, selling or offering for sale if under prescribed standards, penalty: RCW 46.37.423. regrooved, selling or offering for sale if under prescribed standards, penalty: RCW 46.37.424. selling or operating vehicle with tires not meeting standards of state patrol, penalty: RCW 46.37.425.
Tobacco, etc., minors procuring or possessing, penalties: RCW 26.28.080, 70.155.080.
Toll facilities, operation of motor vehicle on, prohibited acts: RCW 46.61.690.
Trading stamps and premiums, penalty for violations: RCW 19.84.040.
Unemployment compensation, penalties for violations: Chapter 50.36 RCW.
Use of lists of registered voters, violations relating to, penalty: RCW 29A.08.720.
Veterinarian laws and rules, penalty: RCW 18.92.230, 18.92.240.
Vital statistics requirements, penalty for violation: RCW 70.58A.590.
Vouchers, public, false certification, penalty: RCW 42.24.100.
Wages (see Labor laws)
Warehouses, grain and terminal, commodity inspections, penalties for violation: RCW 22.09.310, 22.09.340, 22.09.890.
Warehousing deposits, general penalties: Chapter 22.32 RCW.
Washington Caustic Poison Act of 1929: Chapter 69.36 RCW.
Washington Criminal Code: Title 9A RCW.
Washington fresh fruit sales limitation act, violations: RCW 15.21.060.
Washington state patrol retirement fund, falsification of records, etc., to defraud, penalty: RCW 43.43.320.
Water pollution control, penalty for violations: RCW 90.48.140. drinking water pollution, etc.: Chapter 70.54 RCW. pollution of water supply in cities and towns, penalty: RCW 35.88.040.
Weed districts, prevention of agent's right of entry, penalty: RCW 17.04.280.
Weights and measures law and rules, penalties for violations: RCW 19.94.490 through 19.94.510.
Wills, failing to deliver, penalty: RCW 11.20.010.
Workers' compensation, penalties for violations of regulations concerning: Chapter 51.48 RCW, RCW 51.16.140.
X-rays, use in shoe fitting prohibited: RCW 70A.388.190.
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