Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 9 Crimes And Punishments - Section 9.08.090 Acts against animal facilities

§ 9.08.090. Acts against animal facilities

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 § 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. Sections:  Previous  9.08.030  9.08.065  9.08.070  9.08.072  9.08.074  9.08.076  9.08.078  9.08.080  9.08.090

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