Washington statute
RCW 69.50.415 — Controlled substances homicide—Penalty
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 69.50: Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 69.50.415
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) A person who unlawfully delivers a controlled substance in violation of RCW 69.50.401(2) (a), (b), or (c) which controlled substance is subsequently used by the person to whom it was delivered, resulting in the death of the user, is guilty of controlled substances homicide.
(2) Controlled substances homicide is a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
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Is controlled substances homicide a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Controlled substances homicide is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 69.50.415.
Which Washington statute covers controlled substances homicide?
Controlled substances homicide is governed by RCW 69.50.415 (Controlled substances homicide—Penalty).
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