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Code · Washington · Title 9 — Crimes and Punishments · Chapter 9.08

RCW 9.08.090

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A person is guilty of a class C felony: If he or she, without authorization, knowingly takes, releases, destroys, contaminates, or damages any animal or animals kept in a research or educational facility where the animal or animals are used or to be used for medical research purposes or other research purposes or for educational purposes; or if he or she, without authorization, knowingly destroys or damages any records, equipment, research product, or other thing pertaining to such animal or animals.
[ 1991 c 325 s 2 .]
Notes:
Severability — 1991 c 325: See note following RCW 9.08.080 .
Civil liability for acts against animal facilities: RCW 4.24.570 through 4.24.580 .
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