H-4694.1  _______________________________________________

                    SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2453

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State of Washington      56th Legislature     2000 Regular Session

By House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Carrell, Constantine, Kastama, Esser, Wood, Schoesler and Eickmeyer; by request of Gambling Commission)

Read first time 02/07/2000.  Referred to Committee on .

Revising the penalties for cheating at gambling.

    AN ACT Relating to cheating at gambling; amending RCW 9.46.196; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.320; adding new sections to chapter 9.46 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

    Sec. 1.  RCW 9.46.196 and 1991 c 261 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:

    ((No person participating in a gambling activity shall in the course of such participation, directly or indirectly)) "Cheating" as used in this chapter means to:

    (1) Employ or attempt to employ any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud any other participant or any operator;

    (2) Engage in any act, practice, or course of operation as would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any other participant or any operator;

    (3) Engage in any act, practice, or course of operation while participating in a gambling activity with the intent of cheating any other participant or the operator to gain an advantage in the game over the other participant or operator; or

    (4) Cause, aid, abet, or conspire with another person to cause any other person to violate subsections (1) through (3) of this section.

    ((Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor subject to the penalty set forth in RCW 9A.20.021.))

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 9.46 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) A person is guilty of cheating in the first degree if he or she engages in, or knowingly causes, aids, abets, or conspires with another to engage in cheating and:

    (a) While engaging in cheating, acts in concert with or conspires with five or more people; or

    (b) Is licensed by the state of Washington to conduct, manage, or act as an employee in any authorized gambling activity and engages in cheating upon any premises.

    (2) Cheating in the first degree is a class B felony subject to the penalty set forth in RCW 9A.20.021.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.  A new section is added to chapter 9.46 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) A person is guilty of cheating in the second degree if he or she engages in, or knowingly causes, aids, abets, or conspires with another to engage in cheating and, while engaging in cheating, acts in concert with or conspires with less than five people.

    (2) Cheating in the second degree is a class C felony subject to the penalty set forth in RCW 9A.20.021.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 4.  A new section is added to chapter 9.46 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) A person is guilty of cheating in the third degree if he or she engages in cheating and his or her conduct does not constitute cheating in the first or second degree.

    (2) Cheating in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor subject to the penalty set forth in RCW 9A.20.021.

    Sec. 5.  RCW 9.94A.320 and 1999 c 352 s 3, 1999 c 322 s 5, and 1999 c 45 s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

                              TABLE 2

           CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL

XVIAggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)

XVHomicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)

    Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))

    Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)

XIVMurder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)

XIIIMalicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2))

Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1))

XIIAssault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011)

    Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120)

    Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a))

    Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)

    Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)

XIManslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)

Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)

    Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)

XChild Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)

Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a))

Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)

    Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))

    Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3))

    Manufacture of methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

    Over 18 and deliver heroin, methamphetamine, a narcotic from Schedule I or II, or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV to someone under 18 (RCW 69.50.406)

IXAssault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)

Controlled Substance Homicide (RCW 69.50.415)

Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)

Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW ((88.12.029)) 79A.60.050)

Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))

Malicious placement of an explosive 2 (RCW 70.74.270(2))

    Over 18 and deliver narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or a nonnarcotic, except flunitrazepam or methamphetamine, from Schedule I-V to someone under 18 and 3 years junior (RCW 69.50.406)

    Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)

    Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040)

    Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)

VIIIArson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)

    Deliver or possess with intent to deliver methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

    Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (RCW ((88.12.029)) 79A.60.050)

    Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)

    Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver amphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

    Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver heroin or cocaine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))

    Possession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.440)

    Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070)

    Selling for profit (controlled or counterfeit) any controlled substance (RCW 69.50.410)

    Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520)

VIIBurglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)

Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)

Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)

Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045)

Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW ((88.12.029)) 79A.60.050)

    Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c))

    Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)

    Involving a minor in drug dealing (RCW 69.50.401(f))

    Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3))

    Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)

    Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(a))

    Use of a Machine Gun in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225)

    Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520)

VIBail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(a))

Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010)

Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))

Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)

    Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)

    Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b))

    Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule I or II (except heroin or cocaine) or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))

    Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)

    Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)

VAbandonment of dependent person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060)

Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030)

Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(b))

Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)

Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)

Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW 9A.44.160)

    Delivery of imitation controlled substance by person eighteen or over to person under eighteen (RCW 69.52.030(2))

    Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)

    Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)

    Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040)

    Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))

    Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)

    On and after July 1, 2000:  No-Contact Order Violation:  Domestic Violence Pretrial Condition (RCW 10.99.040(4) (b) and (c))

    On and after July 1, 2000:  No-Contact Order Violation:  Domestic Violence Sentence Condition (RCW 10.99.050(2))

    On and after July 1, 2000:  Protection Order Violation:  Domestic Violence Civil Action (RCW 26.50.110 (4) and (5))

    On and after July 1, 2000:  Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110)

    Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)

    Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070)

    Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)

    Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)

    Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)

    Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)

    Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105)

IVArson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)

    Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)

    Assault by Watercraft (RCW ((88.12.032)) 79A.60.060)

    Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090, 9A.72.100)

Cheating 1 (section 2 of this act)

    Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)

    Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4))

    Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)

    Hit and Run‑-Injury Accident (RCW 46.52.020(4))

    Hit and Run with Vessel‑-Injury Accident (RCW ((88.12.155)) 79A.60.200(3))

    Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age Fourteen (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)

    Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)

    Knowingly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(2))

    Malicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)

    Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule III, IV, or V or nonnarcotics from Schedule I-V (except marijuana, amphetamine, methamphetamines, or flunitrazepam) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1) (iii) through (v))

    Residential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025)

    Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)

    Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)

    Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)

    Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))

    Vehicular Assault (RCW 46.61.522)

    Willful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)

IIIAbandonment of dependent person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070)

Assault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031)

Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)

Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(2)(c))

Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)

Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)

Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120)

Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)

Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)

Delivery of a material in lieu of a controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(c))

Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)

Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)

Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)

Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)

Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)

Maintaining a Dwelling or Place for Controlled Substances (RCW 69.50.402(a)(6))

Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070)

    Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver marijuana (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(iii))

    Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance (RCW 69.52.030(1))

    Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)

    Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)

    Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120)

    Possession of Machine Gun or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190)

    Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)

    Recklessly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(1))

    Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400)

    Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)

    Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230)

    Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.080)

    Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)

    Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(b))

    Unlawful Use of Building for Drug Purposes (RCW 69.53.010)

    Willful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)

IICheating 2 (section 3 of this act)

           Computer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)

           Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3))

    Create, deliver, or possess a counterfeit controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(b))

    Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)

    Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)

    Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)

    Possession of controlled substance that is either heroin or narcotics from Schedule I or II or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.401(d))

    Possession of phencyclidine (PCP) (RCW 69.50.401(d))

    Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)

    Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)

    Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at one thousand five hundred dollars or more) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))

    Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015)

    Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180)

    Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))

IAttempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)

False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)

Forged Prescription (RCW 69.41.020)

Forged Prescription for a Controlled Substance (RCW 69.50.403)

    Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)

    Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)

    Possess Controlled Substance that is a Narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or Non-narcotic from Schedule I-V (except phencyclidine or flunitrazepam) (RCW 69.50.401(d))

    Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)

    Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)

    Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission (RCW 9A.56.070)

    Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)

    Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at two hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand five hundred dollars) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))

    Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)

    Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.140 (2) and (3))

    Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)

NEW SECTION. Sec. 6.  If specific funding for the purposes of this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not provided by June 30, 2000, in the omnibus appropriations act, this act is null and void.

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