BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2337: Construction in state waters

Concerning civil enforcement of construction projects in state waters.

Summary

Authorizes, under certain circumstances, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to issue stop work orders and notices to comply, and to obtain administrative inspection warrants.
Changes, from a maximum of $100 per day to a maximum of $10,000 per violation, the authority of the WDFW to assess civil penalties for a violation of the hydraulic code or its implementing rules that occurs at or below the ordinary high water line.
Retains the authority of the WDFW to assess a civil penalty of up to $100 per day for a violation of the hydraulic code or its implementing rules that occurs above the ordinary high water line.

From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2337), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to civil enforcement of construction projects in state waters;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Dec 28, 2017Prefiled for introduction.

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