Washington § 70A.300.100 - Violations — Criminal penalties.

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§ 70A.300.100. Violations — Criminal penalties.

(1) Any person who knowingly transports, treats, stores, handles, disposes of, or exports a hazardous substance in violation of this chapter is guilty of: (a) A class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW if the person knows at the time that the conduct constituting the violation places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury; or (b) a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW if the person knows that the conduct constituting the violation places any property of another person or any natural resources owned by the state of Washington or any of its local governments in imminent danger of harm.
(2) As used in this section: (a) "Imminent danger" means that there is a substantial likelihood that harm will be experienced within a reasonable period of time should the danger not be eliminated; and (b) "knowingly" refers to an awareness of facts, not awareness of law.
[ 2003 c 53 s 357; 1989 c 2 s 15 (Initiative Measure No. 97, approved November 8, 1988). Formerly RCW 70.105.085.]

Notes

Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Short title—Captions—Construction—Existing agreements—Effective date—1989 c 2: See RCW 70A.305.900 through 70A.305.904, respectively.

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