Washington statute
RCW 9.91.144 — Food stamps—Unlawful redemption
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.91: Miscellaneous Crimes, Revised Code of Washington.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of RCW 9.91.144
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.
A person who, in violation of 7 U.S.C. Sec. 2024(c), obtains and presents food stamps as defined by the federal food stamp act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. Sec. 2011 et seq., or food stamp benefits transferred electronically, for redemption or causes such stamps or benefits to be presented for redemption through the program established under RCW 74.04.500 is guilty of a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
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Questions this section answers
Is food stamps a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Food stamps is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9.91.144.
Which Washington statute covers food stamps?
Food stamps is governed by RCW 9.91.144 (Food stamps—Unlawful redemption).
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