Washington Statutes
§ 42.24.110 — Municipal corporations and political subdivisions—Approving or paying false claim—Penalties.
Washington § 42.24.110
JurisdictionWashington
Title 42PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES
Ch. 42.24PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR EXPENSES, MATERIAL, PURCHASES—ADVANCEMENTS
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Wash. Rev. Code § 42.24.110 (2026).
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Any person who knowingly approves or pays or causes to be approved or paid a false or untrue claim shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and, in addition, he or she shall be civilly liable on his or her bond to the municipal corporation or political subdivision, as the case may be, for the amount so paid or for three hundred dollars whichever is the greater.
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Legislative History
[2012 c 117 s 118;1965 c 116 s 4.]
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