Violations and penalties—Generally
Seattle Mun. Code § 6.311.420
in effect6.311.420 - Violations and penalties—Generally
A. It is a violation for any person to not meet or maintain compliance with any requirement of this Chapter 6.311 or rule issued by the Director. If the Director determines that any of this Chapter 6.311's requirements or rules have been violated, the Director may issue:
1. A citation;
2. A license action, including denial, revocation, suspension, or summary suspension; or
3. A citation and a license action.
B. In determining a monetary penalty, the Director shall consider the gravity of the violation; the number of past violations committed; the size of the business of the violator; the deterrent effect of monetary penalties; and the good faith of the violator in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation.
C. A person shall pay all fees, surcharges, and monetary penalties that are owed under this Chapter 6.311. If the person cited fails to pay a monetary penalty imposed under this Chapter 6.311, the monetary penalty may be referred to a collection agency. The cost for the collection services will be added to the penalty. Alternatively, the Director may pursue collection in any other manner allowed by law. The Director shall refuse to issue a license, endorsement, or medallion at the time of renewal if the person has outstanding fees, surcharges, or monetary penalties issued under this Chapter 6.311.
D. Each day a person violates or fails to comply with one of the requirements of this Chapter 6.311 may be considered a separate violation for which a citation, license action, or both, may be issued.
E. It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate the operating standards established in this Chapter 6.311 three or more times in a 12-month period. The Director may refer such a person for prosecution as an alternative to the citation and license action procedures outlined in this Chapter 6.311.
F. The Director may seek legal or equitable relief to enjoin any acts or practices when necessary to achieve compliance.
G. Nothing in this Section 6.311.420 limits or precludes any action or proceeding to enforce this Chapter 6.311, and nothing obligates or requires the Director to issue a citation or license action prior to the imposition of criminal penalties.
(Ord. 126977, § 1, 2023.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT6BURE_SUBTITLE_IVNELICO_CH6.311FRETRAXFREVEDR_6.311.420VIPEENFetched: 11/1/2026