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RCW 49.12.410

Child labor lawsViolationsCriminal penalties.

(1) An employer who knowingly or recklessly violates the requirements of RCW 49.12.121, 49.12.123, or 49.30.060, or a rule or order adopted under RCW 49.12.121, 49.12.123, or 49.30.060, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(2) An employer whose practices in violation of the requirements of RCW 49.12.121, 49.12.123, or 49.30.060, or a rule or order adopted under RCW 49.12.121, 49.12.123, or 49.30.060, 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.

Notes:

Effective date2025 c 173: See note following RCW 49.30.060.
IntentEffective date2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.