Section 51.48.103 - Engaging in business without certificate of coverage-Unlawful actions-Penalties(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RCW: (a) For any employer to engage in business subject to this title after the employer's certificate of coverage has been revoked by order of the department;(b) For the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or other officer of any company to cause or permit the company to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 39.12.055.2008 c 120 § 8; 2003 c 53 § 283; 1986 c 9 § 12.Conflict with federal requirements-Severability-2008 c 120: See notes following RCW 18.27.030.
Intent-Effective date-2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.