H-4695.1  _______________________________________________

                 SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2451

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State of Washington      56th Legislature     2000 Regular Session

By House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives McDonald, Hurst, Ruderman, Dunn, Mielke, Sullivan, Kastama, Bush, O'Brien, Schoesler, Wolfe, Stensen and Keiser)

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

Creating penalties for crimes involving anhydrous ammonia.

    AN ACT Relating to anhydrous ammonia; amending RCW 69.50.440; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.320; adding a new chapter to Title 69 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

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

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  (1) A person who, with intent to deprive the owner or owner's agent, wrongfully obtains anhydrous ammonia, is guilty of theft of anhydrous ammonia.

    (2) Theft of anhydrous ammonia is a class C felony.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  A person is guilty of the crime of unlawful storage of anhydrous ammonia if the person possesses anhydrous ammonia in a container that is not designed and manufactured to hold anhydrous ammonia.  Violation of this section is a class C felony.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.  Any damages arising out of the unlawful possession of, storage of, or tampering with anhydrous ammonia or anhydrous ammonia equipment shall be the sole responsibility of the unlawful possessor, storer, or tamperer.  In no case shall liability for damages arising out of the unlawful possession of, storage of, or tampering with anhydrous ammonia or anhydrous ammonia equipment extend to the lawful owner, installer, maintainer, designer, manufacturer, or seller of the anhydrous ammonia or anhydrous ammonia equipment, unless such damages arise out of the owner, installer, maintainer, designer, manufacturer, or seller's acts or omissions that constitute negligent misconduct to abide by the laws regarding anhydrous ammonia possession and storage.

    Sec. 4.  RCW 69.50.440 and 1997 c 71 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:

    It is unlawful for any person to possess ephedrine ((or)), pseudoephedrine, or anhydrous ammonia with intent to manufacture methamphetamine.  Any person who violates this section is guilty of a crime and may be imprisoned for not more than ten years, fined not more than twenty-five thousand dollars, or both.  Three thousand dollars of the fine may not be suspended.  As collected, the first three thousand dollars of the fine must be deposited with the law enforcement agency having responsibility for cleanup of laboratories, sites, or substances used in the manufacture of the methamphetamine.  The fine moneys deposited with that law enforcement agency must be used for such clean-up cost.

    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, or Anhydrous Ammonia 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)

Theft of Anhydrous Ammonia (section 1 of this act)

    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)

Unlawful Storage of Anhydrous Ammonia (section 2 of this act)

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.60.050)

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

    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(3))) 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)

IIComputer 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.  Sections 1 through 3 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 69 RCW.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 7.  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.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 8.  If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.

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