Washington § 46.61.740 - Theft of motor vehicle fuel.

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§ 46.61.740. Theft of motor vehicle fuel.

(1) Any person who refuses to pay or evades payment for motor vehicle fuel that is pumped into a motor vehicle is guilty of theft of motor vehicle fuel. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(2) The court shall order the department to suspend the person's license, permit, or nonresident privilege to drive for a period specified by the court of up to six months.
[ 2001 c 325 s 1.]

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

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