RCW 46.61.740: Theft of motor vehicle fuel.

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46.61.735 << 46.61.740 >> 46.61.745

PDFRCW 46.61.740

Theft of motor vehicle fuel.

(1) Any person who refuses to pay or evades payment for motor vehicle fuel that is pumped into a motor vehicle is guilty of theft of motor vehicle fuel. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

(2) The court shall order the department to suspend the person's license, permit, or nonresident privilege to drive for a period specified by the court of up to six months.

[ 2001 c 325 § 1.]