H-1589.1 _______________________________________________
HOUSE BILL 2009
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State of Washington 57th Legislature 2001 Regular Session
By Representatives Cairnes, Bush and Roach
Read first time 02/12/2001. Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance.
AN ACT Relating to creation of an identity theft bureau; and adding a new section to chapter 43.10 RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.10 RCW to read as follows:
The identity theft bureau is created in the office of the attorney general, to consist of assistant attorneys general, law enforcement officers, and representatives of county prosecuting attorneys experienced in the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of identity theft offenders under chapter 9.35 RCW. The bureau shall coordinate and assist efforts of law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and the attorney general in investigating, apprehending, and prosecuting offenders under chapter 9.35 RCW.
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