Washington § 9A.56.250 - Civil cause of action.

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§ 9A.56.250. Civil cause of action.

(1) In addition to the criminal penalties provided in RCW 9A.56.220 and 9A.56.230, there is created a civil cause of action for theft of subscription television services and for unlawful sale of subscription television services.
(2) A person who sustains injury to his or her person, business, or property by an act described in RCW 9A.56.220 or 9A.56.230 may file an action in superior court for recovery of damages and the costs of the suit, including reasonable investigative and attorneys' fees and costs.
(3) Upon finding a violation of RCW 9A.56.220 or 9A.56.230, in addition to the remedies described in this section, the court may impose a civil penalty not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars.
(4) The superior court may grant temporary and final injunctions on such terms as it deems reasonable to prevent or restrain violations of RCW 9A.56.220 and 9A.56.230.
[ 1995 c 92 s 4; 1985 c 430 s 4.]

Notes

Severability—1985 c 430: See note following RCW 9A.56.220.

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

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