(1) A person is guilty of impersonating a census taker if the person falsely represents that he or she is a census taker with the intent to:

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 9A.60.080

  • 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) Interfere with the operation of the census;
(b) Obtain information; or
(c) Obtain consent to enter a private dwelling.
(2) Impersonating a census taker is a gross misdemeanor.

NOTES:

Effective date2020 c 34: See note following RCW 43.62.060.