Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 28B Higher Education - Section 28B.85.030 Current authorization required to offer or grant degree -- Penalty for violation

§ 28B.85.030. Current authorization required to offer or grant degree -- Penalty for violation

(1) A degree-granting institution shall not operate and shall not grant or offer to grant any degree unless the institution has obtained current authorization from the board.

(2) Any person, group, or entity or any owner, officer, agent, or employee of such entity who willfully violates this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day on which a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. The criminal sanctions may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction in an action brought by the attorney general of this state.

[2003 c 53 § 175; 1986 c 136 § 3.]

Notes:
     Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

Sections:  Previous  28B.85.010  28B.85.020  28B.85.030  28B.85.040  28B.85.045  28B.85.050  28B.85.060  28B.85.070  28B.85.080  28B.85.090  28B.85.100  28B.85.120  28B.85.130  28B.85.140  28B.85.150  Next

Last modified: April 7, 2009