3.12.090 Civil Penalties – Other Sanctions Preserved.
A. Whenever the Commission determines that a violation of any provision of this Code has occurred, it may issue an order to the violator to comply with any one or more of the following requirements:
1. To cease and desist violation of this Chapter;
2. To file any reports or other documents or information required by this Chapter;
3. To pay a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.00, or an amount not exceeding three times the economic value of anything received or sought in violation of this Chapter, whichever is greater; and
4. To pay any damages sustained by the County which are caused by the conduct constituting the violation.
B. Violators shall be subject to the penalties as set forth in this Code of Ethics, but may be subject to other liabilities to the extent that their conduct violates other provisions of the law, including without limitation, RCW 9A.68.010 through 9A.68.050 (Bribery and Corrupt Influence) and RCW 9A.80.010 (Abuse of Office), and to such extent criminal penalties shall be imposed in accordance with State law.
C. Any sanction imposed under this Chapter is in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty or sanction that may be imposed according to law or equity, including removal or recall from office, employee disciplinary action, or injunctive relief to ensure that any violation of this Chapter cease and desist and/or that any statement or other information required by this Code of Ethics be filed.