5995-S AAS 03/13/01 S2126.1

SSB 5995 - S AMD 087

By Senators Rasmussen, Hargrove and Long

                                                  ADOPTED 03/13/01

    On page 2, after line 3, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.  A new section is added to chapter 26.44 RCW to read as follows:

    A law enforcement agency in the course of investigating:  (1) An allegation under RCW 69.50.401(a) relating to manufacture of methamphetamine; or (2) an allegation under RCW 69.50.440 relating to possession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine, that discovers a child present at the site, shall contact the department immediately."

    Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

SSB 5995 - S AMD 087

By Senators Rasmussen, Hargrove and Long

                                                  ADOPTED 03/13/01

    On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "13.34 RCW;" insert "adding a new section to chapter 26.44 RCW;"

EFFECT:  Requires law enforcement agencies to contact the department immediately, when in the course of investigating an alleged methamphetamine manufacturing site, a child is discovered on-site.

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