WAC 220-460-150. Penalties

(1) Commercial whale watching or paddle tour license holders in violation of WAC 220-460-090 may be issued a notice of infraction punishable under chapter 7.84 RCW that carries a fine of $500, not including statutory assessments added pursuant to RCW 3.62.090 . (2) Commercial whale watching or paddle tour license holders out of compliance with WAC 220-460-100 , 220-460-130 , or 220-460-140 may be issued a notice of infraction that carries a fine of up to $500, not including statutory assessments added pursuant to RCW 3.62.090 . (3) Nothing in this chapter prohibits the filing of criminal charges for violations of RCW 77.15.815 in lieu of issuance of a notice of infraction.