Washington statute
RCW 9.03.020 — Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.03: Abandoned Refrigeration Equipment, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9.03.020
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.
Any owner, lessee, or manager who knowingly permits such an unused refrigerator, icebox, or deep freeze locker to remain on the premises under his or her control without having the door removed or a portion of the latch mechanism removed to prevent latching or locking of the door is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is permitting unused equipment to remain on premises a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises is a Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9.03.020.
Which Washington statute covers permitting unused equipment to remain on premises?
Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises is governed by RCW 9.03.020 (Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises).
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