Penalties.

RCW 15.21.060
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) A second or subsequent violation is a gross misdemeanor. Any offense committed more than five years after a previous conviction shall be considered a first offense. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) A second or subsequent violation is a gross misdemeanor. Any offense committed more than five years after a previous conviction shall be considered a first offense.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=15.21&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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