Any person who ((shall)) violates any provisions or requirements of this chapter or rules ((and regulations)) adopted by the director ((pursuant to)) under this chapter ((shall be deemed)) is guilty of a gross misdemeanor((; and any subsequent violation thereafter shall be deemed a gross misdemeanor)).

[2003 c 326 § 89; 1959 c 107 § 44.]

NOTES:

     Effective dates -- 2003 c 326: See RCW 16.57.902.

RCW 16.65.440
Penalty (as amended by 2003 c 53).

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who ((shall)) violates any provisions or requirements of this chapter or rules and regulations adopted by the director pursuant to this chapter ((shall be deemed)) is guilty of a misdemeanor((; and any)).

     (2) A second or subsequent violation ((thereafter shall be deemed)) is a gross misdemeanor.

[2003 c 53 § 116; 1959 c 107 § 44.]

NOTES:

     Reviser's note: RCW 16.65.440 was amended twice during the 2003 legislative session, each without reference to the other. For rule of construction concerning sections amended more than once during the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.

     Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.