Washington Statutes
§ 70.85.020 — Refusal to yield line—Penalty.
Washington § 70.85.020
JurisdictionWashington
Title 70PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Ch. 70.85EMERGENCY PARTY LINE TELEPHONE CALLS—LIMITING TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION IN HOSTAGE SITUATIONS
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Bluebook
Wash. Rev. Code § 70.85.020 (2026).
Text
Any person who shall wilfully refuse to yield or surrender the use of a party line to another person for the purpose of permitting such other person to report a fire or summon police, medical or other aid in case of emergency, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
[1953 c 25 s 2.]
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