Washington statute
RCW 9A.90.070 — Spoofing
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.90: Washington Cybercrime Act, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.90.070
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 spoofing if he or she, without authorization, knowingly initiates the transmission, display, or receipt of the identifying information of another organization or person for the purpose of gaining unauthorized access to electronic data, a data system, or a data network, and with the intent to commit another crime in violation of a state law not included in this chapter.
(2) Spoofing is a gross misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is spoofing a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Spoofing is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.90.070.
Which Washington statute covers spoofing?
Spoofing is governed by RCW 9A.90.070 (Spoofing).
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