Washington § 69.50.415 - Controlled substances homicide — Penalty.

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§ 69.50.415. Controlled substances homicide — Penalty.

(1) A person who unlawfully delivers a controlled substance in violation of RCW 69.50.401(2) (a), (b), or (c) which controlled substance is subsequently used by the person to whom it was delivered, resulting in the death of the user, is guilty of controlled substances homicide.
(2) Controlled substances homicide is a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 2003 c 53 s 343; 1996 c 205 s 8; 1987 c 458 s 2.]

Notes

Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Severability—1987 c 458: See note following RCW 48.21.160.

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

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