Washington legal term
Utility service in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Utility service” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Utility service” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Utility service" means the provision of electricity, gas, water, or any other service or commodity furnished by the utility for compensation. (RCW 9A.61.010)
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