§ 17.15.435. Administrative actions—Violations.

A.

It is imperative that county regulations protecting critical areas be properly enforced. To better accomplish this goal, violations of this chapter are designated as civil infractions pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW. The purpose of this action is remedial. Use of the civil infraction procedure will better protect the public from the harmful effect of violations, will aid enforcement, and will help reimburse the county for the expenses of enforcement.

B.

The violation of any provision of this chapter is designated as a Class 2 civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW. After the expiration of any period granted by the county for remedying a violation, each day of any such violation is a separate civil infraction.

C.

Civil infractions shall be heard and determined according to Chapter 7.80 RCW, as amended, and any applicable court rules.

D.

The enforcement officer for violations of this chapter for civil infraction purposes is the director of the department or his or her designee.

E.

An enforcement officer issuing a notice of civil infraction shall require the person receiving the notice to identify himself by producing a valid driver's license or identification card. If the person receiving the notice is unable to produce such a card, the enforcement officer shall require the person to give name, address, and date of birth. If the person is unable or unwilling to give such information, the enforcement officer may, with the assistance of a deputy sheriff, detain such person for a period of time not longer than is reasonably necessary to identify the person.

F.

The director of the department is responsible for assuring county compliance with RCW 7.80.150.

G.

A notice of civil infraction may be recorded upon issuance with the Thurston County auditor against the property on which the violation took place.

H.

The recording of a notice of civil infraction shall be removed when:

1.

The civil infraction proceeding has been dismissed or decided in favor of the person to whom the notice was issued; or

2.

Any monetary penalty assessed for the infraction has been paid and the violation has been remedied to the satisfaction of the county.

I.

The auditor shall record any notice of civil infraction submitted for recording under this chapter.

(Ord. 11398 § 8 (part), 1997: Ord. 11200 § 13, 1996: Ord. 10528 § 1 (part), 1994)

(Ord. No. 14773, § 4(Att. C), 7-24-2012)