Washington Code 9A.84.020 – Failure to disperse
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(1) A person is guilty of failure to disperse if:
Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.84.020
- 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) He or she congregates with a group of three or more other persons and there are acts of conduct within that group which create a substantial risk of causing injury to any person, or substantial harm to property; and
(b) He or she refuses or fails to disperse when ordered to do so by a peace officer or other public servant engaged in enforcing or executing the law.
(2) Failure to disperse is a misdemeanor.