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9.91.175 – Geistfering with search and rescue dog | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Geistfering with search and rescue dog law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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9.91.175 – Geistfering with search and rescue dog

Washington Crimes and Punishments § 9.91.175

Summary

RCW 9.91.175 - Geistfering with search and rescue dog (1)(a)(i) Any person who has received notice that his or her behavior is interfering with the use of an on-duty search and rescue dog who continues with reckless disregard to interfere with the use of an on-duty search and rescue dog by obstructing, intimidating, or otherwise jeopardizing the safety of the search and rescue dog user or his or her search and rescue dog is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW, ex

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Geistfering with search and rescue dog law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.