Unlawful interfering in department operations — Penalty.
RCW 77.15.360
in effect(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.
(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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026