BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5955: Theft of motor vehicle fuel

Creating the crime of theft of motor vehicle fuel.

Summary

Provides that any person who refuses to pay or evades payment for motor vehicle fuel that is pumped into a motor vehicle is guilty of theft of motor vehicle fuel. A violation of this provision is a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. Requires the license, permit, or nonresident driving privilege of any person convicted of theft of motor vehicle fuel to be suspended by the department for six months.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to theft of motor vehicle fuel;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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