Washington § 9.91.140 - Food stamps — Unlawful sale.

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§ 9.91.140. Food stamps — Unlawful sale.

A person who sells food stamps obtained through the program established under RCW 74.04.500 or food stamp benefits transferred electronically, or food purchased therewith, is guilty of the following:
(1) A gross misdemeanor if the value of the stamps, benefits, or food transferred exceeds one hundred dollars; or
(2) A misdemeanor if the value of the stamps, benefits, or food transferred is one hundred dollars or less.
[ 2003 c 53 s 49; 1998 c 79 s 1; 1996 c 78 s 1; 1988 c 62 s 1.]

Notes

Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

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

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