Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 40 Public Documents, Records, And Publications - Section 40.16.030 Offering false instrument for filing or record

§ 40.16.030. Offering false instrument for filing or record

Every person who shall knowingly procure or offer any false or forged instrument to be filed, registered, or recorded in any public office, which instrument, if genuine, might be filed, registered or recorded in such office under any law of this state or of the United States, is guilty of a class C felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not more than five years, or by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or by both.

[2003 c 53 § 216; 1992 c 7 § 36; 1909 c 249 § 97; RRS § 2349.]

Notes:
     Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

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