(1) An authorized representative of the department may issue a notice of infraction as specified in RCW 18.106.020 if:

     (a) A person who is doing plumbing work or who is offering to do plumbing work fails to produce evidence of:

     (i) Having a certificate or permit issued by the department in accordance with this chapter, or being supervised by a person who has such a certificate or permit; and

     (ii) Being registered as a contractor as required under chapter 18.27 RCW or this chapter, or being employed by a person who is registered as a contractor;

     (b) A person who employs anyone, or offers or advertises to employ anyone, to do plumbing work fails to produce evidence of being registered as a contractor as required under chapter 18.27 RCW or this chapter; or

     (c) A contractor violates RCW 18.106.320.

     (2) A notice of infraction issued under this section shall be personally served on the person named in the notice by an authorized representative of the department or sent using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the last known address provided to the department of the person named in the notice.

[2011 c 301 § 5; 2002 c 82 § 3; 2000 c 171 § 27; 1996 c 147 § 4; 1994 c 174 § 3; 1983 c 124 § 7.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 1994 c 174: See note following RCW 18.106.020.

     Effective date -- 1983 c 124: See note following RCW 18.106.020.