# WAC 16-228-1115: WAC 16-228-1115. Civil penalty may be issued prior to a notice of correction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1115

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 16-228-1115
- **Heading:** WAC 16-228-1115. Civil penalty may be issued prior to a notice of correction
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16-228 / Section 16-228-1115

## Text

(1) Pursuant to RCW 43.05.100 a notice of correction may be issued by the department when they become aware of conditions or conduct or both that are not in compliance with the applicable laws and rules enforced by the department. The issuance of a notice of correction by the department shall not constitute a previous violation for purposes of WAC 16-228-1110 (5), but may, at the discretion of the department, be considered as an aggravating factor for the purposes of WAC 16-228-1120 (2).
(2) Prior to issuing a civil penalty for a violation of chapter 15.58 or 17.21 RCW, or the rules adopted thereunder, the department shall comply with the requirements of RCW 43.05.110 . RCW 43.05.110 provides that the department of agriculture may issue a civil penalty provided for by law without first issuing a notice of correction if: (a) The person has previously been subject to an enforcement action for the same or similar type of violation of the same statute or rule or has been given previous notice of the same or similar type of violation of the same statute or rule; or (b) compliance is not achieved by the date established by the department in a previously issued notice of correction, if the department has responded to any request for review of such date by reaffirming the original date or establishing a new date; (c) the violation has a probability of placing a person in danger of death or bodily harm, has a probability of causing more than minor environmental harm, or has a probability of causing physical damage to the property of another in an amount exceeding $1,000; or (d) the violation was committed by a business that employed 50 or more employees on at least one day in each of the preceding 12 months.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 16-228-1010 WAC 16-228-1010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1010.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1020 WAC 16-228-1020. What are the rights of complainants?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1020.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1030 WAC 16-228-1030. What are the rights of person aggrieved?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1030.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1040 WAC 16-228-1040. How soon must the department respond to a complaint?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1040.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1100 WAC 16-228-1100. Basis for penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1100.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1110 WAC 16-228-1110. Definitions specific to penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1110.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1115 WAC 16-228-1115. Civil penalty may be issued prior to a notice of correction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1115.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1120 WAC 16-228-1120. Calculation of penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1120.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1125 WAC 16-228-1125. Revocation or denial of a license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1125.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1126 WAC 16-228-1126. Penalties for certain recordkeeping violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1126.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1127 WAC 16-228-1127. Penalties for unlicensed using, handling, applying, distributing, or consulting about pesticides](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1127.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1128 WAC 16-228-1128. Penalties for violations of chapter 16-233 WAC — Worker protection standard](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1128.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1129 WAC 16-228-1129. Penalties for other violations of chapter 15.58 or 17.21 RCW, or the rules adopted thereunder](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1129.md)
- [WAC 16-228-1130 WAC 16-228-1130. Penalty assignment schedules — Tables I, II, and III](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_16_228_1130.md)

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