Washington Statutes

§ 35.21.165 — Driving while under the influence of liquor or drug—Minimum penalties.

Washington § 35.21.165
JurisdictionWashington
Title 35CITIES AND TOWNS
Ch. 35.21MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 35.21.165 (2026).

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Except as limited by the maximum penalties authorized by law, no city or town may establish a penalty for an act that constitutes the crime of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as provided in RCW 46.61.502 , or the crime of being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as provided in RCW 46.61.504 , that is less than the penalties prescribed for those crimes in RCW 46.61.5055 . Severability — Effective dates — 1995 c 332: See notes following RCW 46.20.308 . Short title — Effective date — 1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015 . Legislative finding, intent — Effective dates — Severability — 1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308 .

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City of Seattle v. Williams
128 Wash. 2d 341 (Washington Supreme Court, 1995)
56 case citations

Legislative History

[1995 c 332 s 8;1994 c 275 s 36;1983 c 165 s 40.]

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