RCW 48.44.016 Unregistered Activities-Acts Committed In This State-Sanctions

• Library: Washington Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through the 2023 1st Special Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: RCW 48.44.016

(1) As used in this section, "person" has the same meaning as in RCW 48.01.070.

(2) For the purpose of this section, an act is committed in this state if it is committed, in whole or in part, in the state of Washington, or affects persons or property within the state and relates to or involves a health care services contract.

(3) Any person who knowingly violates RCW 48.44.015(1) is guilty of a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

(4) Any criminal penalty imposed under this section is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other civil or administrative penalty or sanction otherwise authorized under state law.

(5)

(a) If the commissioner has cause to believe that any person has violated the provisions of RCW 48.44.015(1), the commissioner may: