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9A.36.078 – Malicious harassment -- Finding | Washington Law

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9A.36.078 – Malicious harassment -- Finding

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.36.078

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RCW 9A.36.078 - Malicious harassment -- Finding The legislature finds that crimes and threats against persons because of their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory handicaps are serious and increasing. The legislature also finds that crimes and threats are often directed against interracial couples and their children or couples of mixed religions, colors, ancestries, or national origins because of bias and bigotry against

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