RCW 9A.84.020: Failure to disperse.

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9A.84.010 << 9A.84.020 >> 9A.84.030

PDFRCW 9A.84.020

Failure to disperse.

(1) A person is guilty of failure to disperse if:

(a) He or she congregates with a group of three or more other persons and there are acts of conduct within that group which create a substantial risk of causing injury to any person, or substantial harm to property; and

(b) He or she refuses or fails to disperse when ordered to do so by a peace officer or other public servant engaged in enforcing or executing the law.

(2) Failure to disperse is a misdemeanor.

[ 2011 c 336 § 410; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.84.020.]