§ 77.15.360 — Unlawful interfering in department operations—Penalty.

Washington § 77.15.360

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 77: FISH AND WILDLIFE
• Ch. 77.15: FISH AND WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT CODE

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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.

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

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

Legislative History

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