RCW 15.36.473
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(1)It is unlawful for any person to sell raw milk from a dairy farm that is not licensed as a milk producer or a milk processing plant under this chapter.
(2)The sale of raw milk from a dairy farm that is not licensed as a milk producer and a milk processing plant under this chapter constitutes:
(a)For the first offense, a misdemeanor; and
(b)For the second and subsequent offenses, a gross misdemeanor punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(3)Neither the issuance of a cease and desist order nor payment of a civil penalty relieves the person so selling raw milk from criminal prosecution, but the remedy of a cease and desist order or civil penalty is in addition to any criminal liability.
[ 2006 c 157 s 7 .]
Notes:
Findings — 2006 c 157: See note following RCW 15.36.012 .