WAC 16-171-160. Hemp extract facilities — Basis for enforcement action

(1) The department may issue a notice of correction for: (a) Hemp extract facilities that score less than 90 points on an inspection; or (b) Critical violations found during an inspection of a hemp extract facility. (2) The department may review and consider initiating enforcement action, such as certification suspension, civil penalties, and/or other actions provided in chapter 69.07 or 15.130 RCW when: (a) Hemp extract facilities score less than 90 points on two separate inspections within a consecutive three-year period; or (b) Hemp extract facilities fail to correct critical violations during an inspection. (3) Nothing herein shall prevent the department from: (a) Choosing not to pursue a case administratively. (b) Issuing a notice of correction in lieu of pursuing enforcement action. (c) Negotiating settlement(s) of cases on such terms and for such reasons as it deems appropriate.