Nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit the authority of the prosecuting attorney of any county to prosecute actions, both civil and criminal, for such violations of RCW 49.48.040 through 49.48.080 as may come to his or her knowledge, or to enforce the provisions hereof independently and without specific direction of the director of labor and industries.
[ 2010 c 8 § 12049; 1935 c 96 § 2; RRS § 7596-2.]

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Terms Used In Washington Code 49.48.050

  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.