Washington § 9A.56.262 - Theft of telecommunication services.

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§ 9A.56.262. Theft of telecommunication services.

(1) A person is guilty of theft of telecommunication services if he or she knowingly and with intent to avoid payment:
(a) Uses a telecommunication device to obtain telecommunication services without having entered into a prior agreement with a telecommunication service provider to pay for the telecommunication services; or
(b) Possesses a telecommunication device.
(2) Theft of telecommunication services is a class C felony.
[ 1995 c 92 s 6.]

Notes

Telecommunications crime: Chapter 9.26A RCW.

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

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