(1) A person is guilty of unlawful interfering in department operations if the person prevents department employees from carrying out duties authorized by this title, including but not limited to interfering:

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

Terms Used In Washington Code 77.15.360

  • 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
(a) In the operation of department vehicles, vessels, or aircraft;
(b) With the collection of samples of tissue, fluids, or other bodily parts of fish, wildlife, and shellfish under RCW 77.12.071; or
(c) With actions authorized by a warrant issued under RCW 77.135.170 or 77.15.807.
(2) Unlawful interfering in department operations is a gross misdemeanor.

NOTES:

Findings2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.
IntentFinding2007 c 337: See note following RCW 77.12.071.