9.45.220 - Making false sample or assay of ore. - Washington Statutes

Making false sample or assay of ore.

Any person who shall, with intent to cheat, wrong or defraud, make or publish a false sample of ore or bullion, or who shall make or publish or cause to be published a false assay of ore or bullion, is guilty of a class C felony, punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not less than one year nor more than five years, or by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

[2003 c 53 § 33; 1890 p 99 § 3; RRS § 2713.]

Notes: Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.