The provisions of this chapter shall be cumulative to existing laws: PROVIDED, That the violation of RCW 46.70.180 shall be construed as exclusively civil and not penal in nature.
RCW 46.70.270
Provisions of chapter cumulative—Violation of RCW 46.70.180 deemed civil.
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case 52 Wash. App. 124 - Jindra v. Golden West (1988)
Most recently applied in Walker v. WENATCHEE VALLEY TRUCK & AUTO OUTLET (March 2010)
1967 ex.s. c 74 s 25.
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