Unlawful interfering in department operations—Penalty.

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  2. Revised Code of Washington
  3. Fish and Wildlife
  4. Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code.
  5. Unlawful interfering in department operations—Penalty.

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(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:

(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.

[ 2014 c 202 § 308; 2007 c 337 § 3; 2000 c 107 § 243; 1998 c 190 § 61.]

NOTES:

Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.

Intent—Finding—2007 c 337: See note following RCW 77.12.071.


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