AN ACT Relating to crimes involving drugs; amending RCW 69.50.401; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.320; and prescribing penalties.

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

Sec. 1. Section 2, chapter 62, Laws of 1988, section 12, chapter 145, Laws of 1988, and section 2, chapter 218, Laws of 1988 and RCW 9.94A.320 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

TABLE 2

CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL

@lb!ix!tu5,10!ih12 !trXIV!tlAggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)

!trXIII!tlMurder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)

!tj1!tlHomicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)

!trXII!tlMurder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)

!trXI!tlAssault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011)

!trX!tlKidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)

!tj1!tlRape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)

!tj1!tlRape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)

!tj1!tlDamaging building, etc., by explosion with threat to human being (RCW 70.74.280(1))

!tj1!tlOver 18 and deliver heroin or narcotic from Schedule I or II to someone under 18 and 3 years junior (RCW 69.50.406)

!tj1!tlLeading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))

!tj1!tlManufacture of heroin or narcotic from Schedule I or II (69.50.401(a)(1)(i)

!trIX!tlRobbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)

!tj1!tlManslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)

!tj1!tlExplosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)

!tj1!tlEndangering life and property by explosives with threat to human being (RCW 70.74.270)

!tj1!tlOver 18 and deliver narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or a nonnarcotic from Schedule I-V to someone under 18 and 3 years junior (RCW 69.50.406)

!tj1!tlSexual Exploitation, Under 16 (RCW 9.68A.040(2)(a))

!tj1!tlInciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))

!trVIII!tlArson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)

!tj1!tlRape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)

!tj1!tlRape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)

!tj1!tlChild Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)

!tj1!tlPromoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070)

!tj1!tlSelling heroin for profit (RCW 69.50.410)

!tj1!tlManufacture narcotic from Schedule III, IV or V or nonnarcotic from Schedule I-V (except marijuana) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii) through (iv))

!trVII!tlBurglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)

!tj1!tl Vehicular Homicide (RCW 46.61.520)

!tj1!tlIntroducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)

!tj1!tlIndecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a))

!tj1!tlSexual Exploitation, Under 18 (RCW 9.68A.040(2)(b))

!tj1!tlDealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)

!tj1!tlSending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)

!trVI!tlBribery (RCW 9A.68.010)

!tj1!tlManslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)

!tj1!tlChild Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)

!tj1!tlIntimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)

!tj1!tlDamaging building, etc., by explosion with no threat to human being (RCW 70.74.280(2))

!tj1!tlEndangering life and property by explosives with no threat to human being (RCW 70.74.270)

!tj1!tlIndecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(b))

!tj1!tlIncest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))

!tj1!tlSelling for profit (controlled or counterfeit) any controlled substance (except heroin) (RCW 69.50.410)

!tj1!tl((~~Manufacture,~~)) Deliver((,)) or possess with intent to deliver heroin or narcotics from Schedule I or II (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))

!tj1!tlIntimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)

!tj1!tlManufacture marijuana (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

!trV !tlCriminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)

!tj1!tlRape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)

!tj1!tlKidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)

!tj1!tlExtortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)

!tj1!tlIncest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))

!tj1!tlPerjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)

!tj1!tlExtortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)

!tj1!tlAdvancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030)

!tj1!tlExtortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040)

!tj1!tlRendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)

!trIV!tlTheft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)

!tj1!tlRobbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)

!tj1!tlAssault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)

!tj1!tlEscape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)

!tj1!tlArson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)

!tj1!tlRape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)

!tj1!tlBribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090, 9A.72.100)

!tj1!tlMalicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)

!tj1!tlWillful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)

!tj1!tlHit and Run -- Injury Accident (RCW 46.52.020(4))

!tj1!tlVehicular Assault (RCW 46.61.522)

!tj1!tl((~~Manufacture,~~)) Deliver((,)) or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule III, IV, or V or nonnarcotics from Schedule I-V (except marijuana) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii) through (iv))

!tj1!tlInfluencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)

!tj1!tlUse of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))

!tj1!tlKnowingly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(2))

!trIII !tlCriminal mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)

!tj1!tlSexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)

!tj1!tlChild Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)

!tj1!tlExtortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)

!tj1!tlUnlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)

!tj1!tlAssault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031)

!tj1!tlUnlawful possession of firearm or pistol by felon (RCW 9.41.040)

!tj1!tlHarassment (RCW 9A.46.020)

!tj1!tlPromoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)

!tj1!tlWillful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)

!tj1!tlIntroducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)

!tj1!tl Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)

!tj1!tlPatronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)

!tj1!tlEscape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)

!tj1!tlPerjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)

!tj1!tlIntimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)

!tj1!tlTampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)

!tj1!tl((~~Manufacture,~~)) Deliver((,)) or possess with intent to deliver marijuana (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))

!tj1!tlRecklessly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(1))

!tj1!tlTheft of livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)

!trII!tlMalicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)

!tj1!tlPossession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)

!tj1!tlTheft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)

!tj1!tlBurglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)

!tj1!tlPossession of controlled substance that is either heroin or narcotics from Schedule I or II (RCW 69.50.401(d))

!tj1!tlCreate, deliver, or possess a counterfeit controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(b))

!tj1!tlComputer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)

!trI!tlTheft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)

!tj1!tlPossession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)

!tj1!tlForgery (RCW 9A.60.020)

!tj1!tl Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission (RCW 9A.56.070)

!tj1!tlVehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)

!tj1!tl Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)

!tj1!tlMalicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)

!tj1!tlReckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)

!tj1!tlUnlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)

!tj1!tlUnlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.140 (2) and (3))

!tj1!tlFalse Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)

!tj1!tlForged Prescription (RCW 69.41.020)

!tj1!tlForged Prescription for a Controlled Substance (RCW 69.50.403)

!tj1!tlPossess Controlled Substance that is a Narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or Non-narcotic from Schedule I-V (RCW 69.50.401(d))

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Sec. 2. Section 69.50.401, chapter 308, Laws of 1971 ex. sess. as last amended by section 4, chapter 458, Laws of 1987 and RCW 69.50.401 are each amended to read as follows:

(a) Except as authorized by this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver, a controlled substance.

(1) Any person who violates this subsection with respect to:

(i) a controlled substance classified in Schedule I or II which is a narcotic drug, or manufacture of any other controlled substance classified in Schedule I, II, or III, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than ten years, or fined not more than twenty-five thousand dollars, or both;

(ii) delivery or possession of any other controlled substance classified in Schedule I, II, or III, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than five years, fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or both;

(iii) a substance classified in Schedule IV, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than five years, fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or both;

(iv) a substance classified in Schedule V, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than five years, fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or both.

(b) Except as authorized by this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to create, deliver, or possess a counterfeit substance.

(1) Any person who violates this subsection with respect to:

(i) a counterfeit substance classified in Schedule I or II which is a narcotic drug, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than ten years, fined not more than twenty-five thousand dollars, or both;

(ii) any other counterfeit substance classified in Schedule I, II, or III, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than five years, fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or both;

(iii) a counterfeit substance classified in Schedule IV, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than five years, fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or both;

(iv) a counterfeit substance classified in Schedule V, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than five years, fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or both.

(c) It is unlawful, except as authorized in this chapter and chapter 69.41 RCW, for any person to offer, arrange, or negotiate for the sale, gift, delivery, dispensing, distribution, or administration of a controlled substance to any person and then sell, give, deliver, dispense, distribute, or administer to that person any other liquid, substance, or material in lieu of such controlled substance. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than five years, fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or both.

(d) It is unlawful for any person to possess a controlled substance unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by this chapter. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a crime, and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than five years, fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or both, except as provided for in subsection (e) of this section.

(e) Except as provided for in subsection (a)(1)(ii) of this section any person found guilty of possession of forty grams or less of marihuana shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(f) It is unlawful to compensate, threaten, solicit, or in any other manner involve a person under the age of eighteen years in a transaction unlawfully to manufacture, sell, or deliver a controlled substance. A violation of this subsection shall be punished as a class C felony punishable in accordance with RCW 9A.20.021.

This section shall not apply to offenses defined and punishable under the provisions of RCW 69.50.410.