Washington § 36.01.160 - Penalty for act constituting a crime under state law — Limitation.

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§ 36.01.160. Penalty for act constituting a crime under state law — Limitation.

Except as limited by the maximum penalty authorized by law, no county may establish a penalty for an act that constitutes a crime under state law that is different from the penalty prescribed for that crime by state statute.
[ 1993 c 83 s 2.]

Notes

Effective date—1993 c 83: See note following RCW 35.21.163.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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