Washington § 69.40.020 Poison in milk or food products—Penalty.

Washington Statutes

§ 69.40.020 — Poison in milk or food products—Penalty.

Washington § 69.40.020

Title 69FOOD, DRUGS, COSMETICS, AND POISONS

Ch. 69.40POISONS AND DANGEROUS DRUGS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 69.40.020 (2026).

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Any person who shall sell, offer to sell, or have in his or her possession for the purpose of sale, either as owner, proprietor, or assistant, or in any manner whatsoever, whether for hire or otherwise, any milk or any food products, containing the chemical ingredient commonly known as formaldehyde, or in which any formaldehyde or other poisonous substance has been mixed, for the purpose of preservation or otherwise, is guilty of a class C felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be imprisoned in the penitentiary for the period of not less than one year nor more than three years.

Intent — Effective date — 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180 .

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Any person who shall sell, offer to sell, or have in his or her possession for the purpose of sale, either as owner, proprietor, or assistant, or in any manner whatsoever, whether for hire or otherwise, any milk or any food products, containing the chemical ingredient commonly known as formaldehyde, or in which any formaldehyde or other poisonous substance has been mixed, for the purpose of preservation or otherwise, is guilty of a class C felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be imprisoned in the penitentiary for the period of not less than one year nor more than three years.

Intent — Effective date — 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180 .