Washington criminal charge
Petroleum products improperly labeled or graded in Washington
Petroleum products improperly labeled or graded is a criminal offense under Washington law, defined by RCW 9.16.080. Its classification is not fixed: Washington assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by RCW 9.16.080.
What is the penalty for petroleum products improperly labeled or graded in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (First violation of improper labeling/grading — Applies to any person, firm, or corporation violating this section, except as provided for subsequent violations.; statutory maximum, county jail (RCW 9A.20.021(3)); offenses outside Title 9A carry the same default under RCW 9.92.030 unless the offense fixes its own penalty) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (First violation of improper labeling/grading — Applies to any person, firm, or corporation violating this section, except as provided for subsequent violations.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Second or subsequent violation of improper labeling/grading — Applies when the violation is a second or subsequent violation of this section.; statutory maximum, county jail (RCW 9A.20.021(2)); offenses outside Title 9A carry the same default under RCW 9.92.020 unless the offense fixes its own penalty) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Second or subsequent violation of improper labeling/grading — Applies when the violation is a second or subsequent violation of this section.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
Applies to current.
How is petroleum products improperly labeled or graded classified in Washington?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First violation of improper labeling/grading | Misdemeanor | Applies to any person, firm, or corporation violating this section, except as provided for subsequent violations. | RCW 9.16.080(2)(a) |
| Second or subsequent violation of improper labeling/grading | Gross Misdemeanor | Applies when the violation is a second or subsequent violation of this section. | RCW 9.16.080(2)(b) |
Common questions about petroleum products improperly labeled or graded in Washington
Is petroleum products improperly labeled or graded a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances: petroleum products improperly labeled or graded ranges from a Misdemeanor to a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9.16.080.
First violation of improper labeling/grading: Misdemeanor (RCW 9.16.080(2)(a)) · Second or subsequent violation of improper labeling/grading: Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 9.16.080(2)(b))
What are the penalties for petroleum products improperly labeled or graded in Washington?
Penalties for petroleum products improperly labeled or graded in Washington depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor up to a Gross Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by RCW 9A.20.021; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Washington statute covers petroleum products improperly labeled or graded?
Petroleum products improperly labeled or graded is governed by RCW 9.16.080 (Petroleum products improperly labeled or graded—Penalty).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.