Washington Code 9.26A.115 – Fraud in obtaining telecommunications service — Use of telecommunications device — Penalty
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Every person is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW who:
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 9.26A.115
- 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
(1) Makes, possesses, sells, gives, or otherwise transfers to another a telecommunications device with intent to use it or with knowledge or reason to believe it is intended to be used to avoid any lawful telephone or telegraph toll charge or to conceal the existence or place of origin or destination of any telephone or telegraph message; or
(2) Sells, gives, or otherwise transfers to another plans or instructions for making or assembling a telecommunications device described in subsection (1) of this section with knowledge or reason to believe that the plans may be used to make or assemble such device.
[ 2003 c 53 § 21.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.