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9A.84.040 – False reporting | Washington Law

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9A.84.040 – False reporting

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.84.040

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RCW 9A.84.040 - False reporting (1) A person is guilty of false reporting if with knowledge that the information reported, conveyed or circulated is false, he initiates or circulates a false report or warning of an alleged occurrence or impending occurrence of a fire, explosion, crime, catastrophe, or emergency knowing that such false report is likely to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or transportation facility, or to cause public inconvenience or alarm.(2) False reporting i

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