Attorney general, prosecuting attorney may institute criminal proceeding—Referral of evidence by director.
Known as the The Securities Act
The act spans §§ 21–21 (75 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State v. Miles (2007)
Most recently applied in State v. Miles (April 2007)
1998 c 15 s 19; 1979 ex.s. c 68 s 29; 1959 c 282 s 41.
(1) The director may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this chapter or of any rule or order hereunder to the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney, who may in his or her discretion, with or without such a reference, institute the appropriate criminal proceedings under this chapter.
(2) The director may render such assistance as the prosecuting attorney requests regarding a reference.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.