The notice of infraction shall include the following:
(1) A statement that the notice represents a determination that the infraction has been committed by the person or business named in the notice, and that the determination shall be final unless contested as provided in RCW
46.63.200 and this chapter;
(2) A statement that the infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment may not be imposed as a sanction, and that the infraction may result in nonrenewal of the vehicle registration if any monetary penalty is not timely paid;
(3) A statement of the penalty established for the infraction;
(4) If the penalty is $0, a statement of the amount of the monetary penalty for second and subsequent infractions;
(5) A statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice of infraction and the procedures necessary to exercise these options;
(6) A statement that, at any hearing to contest the determination, the patrol has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the infraction was committed;
(7) A statement that, at any hearing requested for the purpose of explaining mitigating circumstances surrounding the commission of the infraction or for requesting a payment plan only, the person or business will be deemed to have committed the infraction;
(8) A statement that the person or business must respond to the notice of infraction within 30 days of receipt; and
(9) A statement that failure to appear at a hearing requested for the purpose of contesting the infraction, explaining mitigating circumstances, or seeking a payment plan may result in the refusal of the DOL to renew the vehicle registration if any penalties imposed under RCW
46.63.200 or this chapter have not been satisfied.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
46.63.200. WSR 25-03-026, s 446-105-060, filed 1/7/25, effective 2/7/25.]