RCW 9A.48.010

Definitions.

Known as the Washington Criminal Code

The act spans §§ 9–9 (401 sections).

Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case 46 Wash. App. 325 - State v. Ratliff (1986)

Most recently applied in State of Washington v. J.A.V. (December 2021)

2002 c 32 s 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 s 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.48.010.

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(1) For the purpose of this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:

(a) "Building" has the definition in RCW 9A.04.110(5), and where a building consists of two or more units separately secured or occupied, each unit shall not be treated as a separate building;

(b) "Damages", in addition to its ordinary meaning, includes any charring, scorching, burning, or breaking, or agricultural or industrial sabotage, and shall include any diminution in the value of any property as a consequence of an act;

(2) To constitute arson it is not necessary that a person other than the actor has ownership in the building or structure damaged or set on fire.

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.