Washington statute
RCW 46.61.740 — Theft of motor vehicle fuel
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 46.61: Rules Of The Road, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 46.61.740
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
(1) Any person who refuses to pay or evades payment for motor vehicle fuel that is pumped into a motor vehicle is guilty of theft of motor vehicle fuel. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(2) The court shall order the department to suspend the person's license, permit, or nonresident privilege to drive for a period specified by the court of up to six months.
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Is theft of motor vehicle fuel a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Theft of motor vehicle fuel is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 46.61.740.
Which Washington statute covers theft of motor vehicle fuel?
Theft of motor vehicle fuel is governed by RCW 46.61.740 (Theft of motor vehicle fuel).
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