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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person who purchases, or who otherwise acquires and sells, or who traffics in, food stamps as defined by the federal food stamp act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. Sec. 2011 et seq., or food stamp benefits transferred electronically, is guilty of the following:
(1) A class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW if the face value of the stamps or benefits exceeds one hundred dollars; or
(2) A gross misdemeanor if the face value of the stamps or benefits is one hundred dollars or less.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 9. Crimes and Punishments § 9.91.142. Food stamps--Trafficking - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-9-crimes-and-punishments/wa-rev-code-9-91-142/
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