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

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_171_160

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 16-171-160
- **Heading:** WAC 16-171-160. Hemp extract facilities — Basis for enforcement action
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16-171 / Section 16-171-160

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 16-171-100 WAC 16-171-100. Hemp extract certification — Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_171_100.md)
- [WAC 16-171-110 WAC 16-171-110. Hemp extract — Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_171_110.md)
- [WAC 16-171-120 WAC 16-171-120. Hemp extract facility certification — New application and renewals — Inspection criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_171_120.md)
- [WAC 16-171-130 WAC 16-171-130. Hemp extract certification — Inspection criteria definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_171_130.md)
- [WAC 16-171-140 WAC 16-171-140. Hemp extract facility — Inspection criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_171_140.md)
- [WAC 16-171-150 WAC 16-171-150. Hemp extract facility inspection rating system — Inspection score](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_171_150.md)
- [WAC 16-171-160 WAC 16-171-160. Hemp extract facilities — Basis for enforcement action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_171_160.md)

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