(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.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 21.20.410

  • Director: means the director of financial institutions of this state. See Washington Code 21.20.005
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(2) The director may render such assistance as the prosecuting attorney requests regarding a reference.