A person who intentionally disturbs a survey monument placed by a surveyor in the performance of the surveyor’s duties is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and is liable for the cost of the reestablishment.

Attorney's Note

Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
gross misdemeanorup to 364 daysup to $5,000
For details, see Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.20.021

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Terms Used In Washington Code 58.04.015

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • surveyor: means every person authorized to practice the profession of land surveying under the provisions of chapter 18. See Washington Code 58.04.003