Washington statute
RCW 9A.56.262 — Theft of telecommunication services
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.56: Theft And Robbery, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.56.262
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 theft of telecommunication services if he or she knowingly and with intent to avoid payment:
(a) Uses a telecommunication device to obtain telecommunication services without having entered into a prior agreement with a telecommunication service provider to pay for the telecommunication services; or
(b) Possesses a telecommunication device.
(2) Theft of telecommunication services is a class C felony.
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Is theft of telecommunication services a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Theft of telecommunication services is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.56.262.
Which Washington statute covers theft of telecommunication services?
Theft of telecommunication services is governed by RCW 9A.56.262 (Theft of telecommunication services).
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