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Washington Revised Code Title 9A. Washington Criminal Code § 9A.56.180. Obscuring the identity of a machine

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A person is guilty of obscuring the identity of a machine if he or she knowingly:

(a) Obscures the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing identification number or mark upon any vehicle, machine, engine, apparatus, appliance, or other device with intent to render it unidentifiable; or

(b) Possesses a vehicle, machine, engine, apparatus, appliance, or other device held for sale knowing that the serial number or other identification number or mark has been obscured.

(2) “Obscure” means to remove, deface, cover, alter, destroy, or otherwise render unidentifiable.

(3) Obscuring the identity of a machine is a gross misdemeanor.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 9A. Washington Criminal Code § 9A.56.180. Obscuring the identity of a machine - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-9a-washington-criminal-code/wa-rev-code-9a-56-180/

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