RCW 49.12.410
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(1)An employer who knowingly or recklessly violates the requirements of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 , or a rule or order adopted under RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 , is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(2)An employer whose practices in violation of the requirements of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 , or a rule or order adopted under RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 , 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.
[ 2003 c 53 s 273 ; 1991 c 303 s 5 .]
Notes:
Intent — Effective date — 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180 .
RCW 49.12.410
Child labor laws — Violations — Criminal penalties. (Effective July 1, 2026.)
(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.
[ 2025 c 173 s 3 ; 2003 c 53 s 273 ; 1991 c 303 s 5 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2025 c 173: See note following RCW 49.30.060 .
Intent — Effective date — 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180 .