Washington statute

RCW 9A.56.083 — Theft of livestock in the second degree

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9A.56: Theft And Robbery, Revised Code of Washington.

Criminal charges under this statute

Theft of livestock in the second degree

Full text of RCW 9A.56.083

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.

RCW 9A.56.083Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

(1) A person who commits what would otherwise be theft of livestock in the first degree but without intent to sell or exchange, and for the person's own use only, is guilty of theft of livestock in the second degree. (2) Theft of livestock in the second degree is a class C felony.

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Questions this section answers

Is theft of livestock in the second degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

Theft of livestock in the second degree is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.56.083.

Which Washington statute covers theft of livestock in the second degree?

Theft of livestock in the second degree is governed by RCW 9A.56.083 (Theft of livestock in the second degree).

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