6459-S AMH JUDI H4943.1

SSB 6459 - H COMM AMD ADOPTED 3-3-00

By Committee on Judiciary

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 9.35 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly use a means of identification of another person to solicit undesired mail with the intent to annoy, harass, intimidate, torment, or embarrass that person.

    (2) For purposes of this section, "means of identification" has the meaning provided in RCW 9.35.020.

    (3) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

    (4) Additionally, a person who violates this section is liable for civil damages of five hundred dollars or actual damages, including costs to repair the person's credit record, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorneys' fees as determined by the court."

    Correct the title.

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