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2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 76 - FORESTS AND FOREST PRODUCTS
76.04 Forest protection.
76.04.740 Reckless burning.


WA Rev Code § 76.04.740 (2012) What's This?

RCW 76.04.740 Reckless burning.

(1) It is unlawful to knowingly cause a fire or explosion and thereby place forest lands in danger of destruction or damage.

     (2) This section does not apply to acts amounting to reckless burning in the first degree under RCW 9A.48.040.

     (3) Terms used in this section shall have the meanings given to them in Title 9A RCW.

     (4) A violation of this section shall be punished as a gross misdemeanor under RCW 9A.20.021.

[1986 c 100 § 44.]


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