Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 51. INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE |
Chapter 51.48. Penalties. |
Section 51.48.103. Engaging in business without certificate of coverage—Unlawful actions—Penalties.
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- (1) It is a gross misdemeanor:(a) For any employer to engage in business subject to this title without having obtained a certificate of coverage as provided for in this title;(b) For the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or other officer of any company to cause or permit the company to engage in business subject to this title without having obtained a certificate of coverage as provided for in this title.(2) It is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW:(a) For any employer to engage in business subject to this title after the employer's certificate of coverage has been revoked by order of the department;(b) For the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or other officer of any company to cause or permit the company to engage in business subject to this title after revocation of a certificate of coverage.(3) An employer found to have violated this section shall, in addition to any other penalties, be subject to the penalties in RCW 39.12.055.