(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person violating the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.

     (2) A second or subsequent violation of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter is a gross misdemeanor. Any offense committed more than five years after a previous conviction shall be considered a first offense.

[2003 c 53 § 358; 1974 ex.s. c 49 § 16.]

NOTES:

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