Washington statute
RCW 9A.48.110 — Defacing a state monument
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.48: Arson, Reckless Burning, And Malicious Mischief, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.48.110
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 is guilty of defacing a state monument if he or she knowingly defaces a monument or memorial on the state capitol campus or other state property.
(2) Defacing a state monument is a misdemeanor.
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Is defacing a state monument a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Defacing a state monument is a Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.48.110.
Which Washington statute covers defacing a state monument?
Defacing a state monument is governed by RCW 9A.48.110 (Defacing a state monument).
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