(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(a) For any employer to engage in business subject to this title after the employer's certificate of coverage has been revoked by order of the department;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.
Notes:
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.