Criminal Laws Prohibiting the Use of Graffiti.
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Malicious Mischief in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor.? A person is guilty of this crime if the person:
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A person is guilty of Malicious Mischief in the second degree, a class C felony, if the person:
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A person is guilty of Malicious Mischief in the first degree, a class B felony, if the person:
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"Physical damage," in addition to its ordinary meaning, also includes any diminution in the value of property as the consequence of an act and the cost to repair any physical damage.
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A gross misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a maximum of up to 364 days, or by a fine no greater than $5,000, or both. ?A class C felony is punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional institution for a maximum of five years, or by a fine no greater than $10,000, or both.? A class B felony is punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional institution for a maximum of 10 years or by a fine no greater than $20,000, or both.
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WSDOT Transportation Operations Program.
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WSDOT's Transportation Operations Program uses traffic control devices and regulatory traffic measures to maximize highway capacity and safety. ?It also provides incident response and low-cost enhancements to the state highway system.
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WSDOT's operations activities include active traffic and demand management, avalanche control, incident response services, the use of ramp meters, snow and ice removal, the use of traffic management signals, and the operation of traffic management centers.
Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is required to establish a Graffiti Abatement and Reduction Pilot Program that includes the following:
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The WSDOT is required to test these systems and additional graffiti prevention techniques, prioritizing the Interstate 5 (I-5) Puget Sound region from Tacoma to Seattle and the North Spokane Corridor.
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The WSDOT is directed to report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature on the pilot program, including on the use of funding, results of actions used to identify people who damage property with graffiti, and field testing of spray drone technology.? The report is due by December 1, 2024.
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The pilot program expires July 1, 2025.
House | 96 | 1 | |
Senate | 38 | 11 |
June 6, 2024