Washington statute
RCW 9A.61.030 — Defrauding a public utility in the first degree
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.61: Defrauding A Public Utility, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.61.030
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 defrauding a public utility in the first degree if:
(a) The utility service diverted or used exceeds one thousand five hundred dollars in value; or
(b) Tampering has occurred in furtherance of other criminal activity.
(2) Defrauding a public utility in the first degree is a class B felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is defrauding a public utility in the first degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Defrauding a public utility in the first degree is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.61.030.
Which Washington statute covers defrauding a public utility in the first degree?
Defrauding a public utility in the first degree is governed by RCW 9A.61.030 (Defrauding a public utility in the first degree).
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