Washington Code 72.23.300 – Bringing narcotics, intoxicating liquors, weapons, etc., into institution or its grounds prohibited — Penalty
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Any person not authorized by law so to do, who brings into any state institution for the care and treatment of mental illness or within the grounds thereof, any opium, morphine, cocaine or other narcotic, or any intoxicating liquor of any kind whatever, except for medicinal or mechanical purposes, or any firearms, weapons, or explosives of any kind is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 2003 c 53 § 365; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.300. Prior: 1949 c 198 § 52; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6932-52. Formerly RCW 71.12.630.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Uniform controlled substances act: Chapter 69.50 RCW.
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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class B felony | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 72.23.300
- 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