Department to distribute printed notice—Issuance of warnings and citations—Fines.
The department shall produce, print, and distribute the notices required by RCW
70A.205.515 to all places where vehicle batteries are offered for sale at retail and in performing its duties under this section the department may inspect any place, building, or premise governed by RCW
70A.205.520. Authorized employees of the agency may issue warnings and citations to persons who fail to comply with the requirements of RCW
70A.205.505 through
70A.205.535. Failure to conform to the notice requirements of RCW
70A.205.515 shall subject the violator to a fine imposed by the department not to exceed one thousand dollars. However, no such fine shall be imposed unless the department has issued a warning of infraction for the first offense. Each day that a violator does not comply with the requirements of chapter 431, Laws of 1989 following the issuance of an initial warning of infraction shall constitute a separate offense.