Penalties for violating chapter.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person violating the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted hereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor.(2) A second or subsequent violation is a gross misdemeanor. Any offense committed more than five years after a previous conviction shall be considered a first offense.[ 2003 c 53 s 106; 1961 c 29 s 25.]Notes:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.