RCW 79A.60.020: Violations of chapter punishable as misdemeanor—Circumstances—Violations designated as civil infractions.

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PDFRCW 79A.60.020

Violations of chapter punishable as misdemeanor—Circumstances—Violations designated as civil infractions.

(1) A violation of this chapter designated as an infraction is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW 9.92.030, if the current violation is the person's third violation of the same provision of this chapter during the past three hundred sixty-five days.

(2) A violation designated in this chapter as a civil infraction shall constitute a civil infraction pursuant to chapter 7.84 RCW.

[ 1999 c 249 § 1501; 1993 c 244 § 6. Formerly RCW 88.12.015.]

NOTES:

Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.

Intent—1993 c 244: See note following RCW 79A.60.010.