General penalty.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who violates any provisions or requirements of this chapter or rules adopted hereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2) A second or subsequent offense is a gross misdemeanor. Any offense committed more than five years after a previous conviction shall be considered a first offense.

[2003 c 53 ยง 118; 1967 c 177 ยง 16; 1961 c 249 ยง 34.]

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