RCW 49.12.410: Child labor laws—Violations

RCWs > Title 49 > Chapter 49.12 > Section 49.12.410

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49.12.400 << 49.12.410 >> 49.12.420

PDFRCW 49.12.410

Child labor laws—Violations—Criminal penalties.

(1) An employer who knowingly or recklessly violates the requirements of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123, or a rule or order adopted under RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(2) An employer whose practices in violation of the requirements of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123, or a rule or order adopted under RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123, result in the death or permanent disability of a minor employee is guilty of a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.

[ 2003 c 53 § 273; 1991 c 303 § 5.]

NOTES:

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