Washington Code § 51.48.103

Engaging in business without certificate of coverage—Unlawful actions—Penalties
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(1) It is a gross misdemeanor: (a) For any employer to engage in business subject to this title without having obtained a certificate of coverage as provided for in this title; (b) For the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or other officer of any company to cause or permit the company to engage in business subject to this title without having obtained a certificate of coverage as provided for in this title. (2) It is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW: (a) For any employer to engage in business subject to this title after the employer's certificate of coverage has been revoked by order of the department; (b) For the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or other officer of any company to cause or permit the company to engage in business subject to this title after revocation of a certificate of coverage. (3) An employer found to have violated this section shall, in addition to any other penalties, be subject to the penalties in RCW 39.12.055.

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