Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Section 70.94.332 Enforcement actions by department -- Notice to violators

§ 70.94.332. Enforcement actions by department -- Notice to violators

At least thirty days prior to the commencement of any formal enforcement action under RCW 70.94.430 and 70.94.431, the department of ecology shall cause written notice to be served upon the alleged violator or violators. The notice shall specify the provision of this chapter or the rule or regulation alleged to be violated, and the facts alleged to constitute a violation thereof, and may include an order that necessary corrective action be taken within a reasonable time. In lieu of an order, the department may require that the alleged violator or violators appear before it for the purpose of providing the department information pertaining to the violation or the charges complained of. Every notice of violation shall offer to the alleged violator an opportunity to meet with the department prior to the commencement of enforcement action.

[1991 c 199 § 711; 1987 c 109 § 18; 1967 c 238 § 47.]

Notes:
     Finding -- 1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70.94.011.

     Purpose -- Short title -- Construction -- Rules -- Severability -- Captions -- 1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.

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