BILL REQ. #: S-2179.2
State of Washington | 58th Legislature | 2003 Regular Session |
READ FIRST TIME 03/05/03.
AN ACT Relating to creating the crime of mineral trespass; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515, 9.94A.515, and 13.40.0357; adding new sections to chapter 78.44 RCW; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 The definitions in this section apply
throughout section 2 of this act unless the context clearly requires
otherwise.
(1) "Bedrock sluice" means a wood or metal flume or trough that is
permanently attached to the bedrock of the creek and is equipped with
transverse riffles across the bottom of the unit and used to recover
heavy mineral sands.
(2) "Dredge" means a subsurface hose from one and one-half to ten
inches in diameter that is powered by an engine and is used to draw up
auriferous material that is then separated in the sluice portion of the
unit.
(3) "Flume" means a trough used to convey water.
(4) "Mining claim" means a portion of the public lands claimed for
the valuable minerals occurring in those lands and for which the
mineral rights are obtained under federal law or a right that is
recognized by the United States bureau of land management and given an
identification number.
(5) "Quartz mill" means a facility for processing ores or gravel.
(6) "Rocker box" means a unit constructed of a short trough
attached to curved supports that allow the unit to be rocked from side
to side.
(7) "Sluice box" means a portable unit constructed of a wood or
metal flume or trough equipped with transverse riffles across the
bottom of the unit and that is used to recover heavy mineral sands.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 (1) A person commits the crime of mineral
trespass if the person intentionally and without the permission of the
claim holder or person conducting the mining operation:
(a) Interferes with a lawful mining operation or stops, or causes
to be stopped, a lawful mining operation;
(b) Enters a mining claim posted as required in chapter 78.08 RCW
and disturbs, removes, or attempts to remove any mineral from the claim
site;
(c) Tampers with or disturbs a flume, rocker box, bedrock sluice,
sluice box, dredge, quartz mill, or other mining equipment at a posted
mining claim; or
(d) Defaces a location stake, side post, corner post, landmark,
monument, or posted written notice within a posted mining claim.
(2) Mineral trespass is a class C felony.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3 (1) Section 2 of this act does not apply to
conduct that would otherwise constitute an offense when it is required
or authorized by law or judicial decree or is performed by a public
servant in the reasonable exercise of official powers, duties, or
functions.
(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section, "laws or judicial
decrees" includes but is not limited to:
(a) Laws defining duties and functions of public servants;
(b) Laws defining duties of private citizens to assist public
servants in the performance of certain of their functions; and
(c) Judgments and orders of courts.
Sec. 4 RCW 9.94A.515 and 2002 c 340 s 2, 2002 c 324 s 2, 2002 c
290 s 2, 2002 c 253 s 4, 2002 c 229 s 2, 2002 c 134 s 2, and 2002 c 133
s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
TABLE 2 | ||
CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL | ||
XVI | ||
XV | ||
XIV | ||
XIII | ||
XII | ||
XI | ||
X | ||
IX | ||
VIII | ||
VII | ||
VI | ||
V | ||
IV | ||
III | ||
II | ||
I | ||
Sec. 5 RCW 9.94A.515 and 2002 c 340 s 2, 2002 c 324 s 2, 2002 c
290 s 7, 2002 c 253 s 4, 2002 c 229 s 2, 2002 c 134 s 2, and 2002 c 133
s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
TABLE 2 | ||
CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL | ||
XVI | ||
XV | ||
XIV | ||
XIII | ||
XII | ||
XI | ||
X | ||
IX | ||
VIII | ||
VII | ||
VI | ||
V | ||
IV | ||
III | ||
Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120) | ||
II | ||
I | ||
Sec. 6 RCW 13.40.0357 and 2002 c 324 s 3 and 2002 c 175 s 20 are
each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
DESCRIPTION AND OFFENSE CATEGORY | ||||
JUVENILE DISPOSITION OFFENSE CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION (RCW CITATION) | JUVENILE DISPOSITION CATEGORY FOR ATTEMPT, BAILJUMP, CONSPIRACY, OR SOLICITATION | ||
. . . . . . . . . . . . | ||||
Arson and Malicious Mischief | ||||
A | Arson 1 (9A.48.020) | B+ | ||
B | Arson 2 (9A.48.030) | C | ||
C | Reckless Burning 1 (9A.48.040) | D | ||
D | Reckless Burning 2 (9A.48.050) | E | ||
B | Malicious Mischief 1 (9A.48.070) | C | ||
C | Malicious Mischief 2 (9A.48.080) | D | ||
D | Malicious Mischief 3 (<$50 is E class) (9A.48.090) | E | ||
E | Tampering with Fire Alarm Apparatus (9.40.100) | E | ||
A | Possession of Incendiary Device (9.40.120) | B+ | ||
Assault and Other Crimes Involving Physical Harm | ||||
A | Assault 1 (9A.36.011) | B+ | ||
B+ | Assault 2 (9A.36.021) | C+ | ||
C+ | Assault 3 (9A.36.031) | D+ | ||
D+ | Assault 4 (9A.36.041) | E | ||
B+ | Drive-By Shooting (9A.36.045) | C+ | ||
D+ | Reckless Endangerment (9A.36.050) | E | ||
C+ | Promoting Suicide Attempt (9A.36.060) | D+ | ||
D+ | Coercion (9A.36.070) | E | ||
C+ | Custodial Assault (9A.36.100) | D+ | ||
Burglary and Trespass | ||||
B+ | Burglary 1 (9A.52.020) | C+ | ||
B | Residential Burglary (9A.52.025) | C | ||
B | Burglary 2 (9A.52.030) | C | ||
D | Burglary Tools (Possession of) (9A.52.060) | E | ||
D | Criminal Trespass 1 (9A.52.070) | E | ||
E | Criminal Trespass 2 (9A.52.080) | E | ||
C | Mineral Trespass (Section 2 of this act) | C | ||
C | Vehicle Prowling 1 (9A.52.095) | D | ||
D | Vehicle Prowling 2 (9A.52.100) | E | ||
Drugs | ||||
E | Possession/Consumption of Alcohol (66.44.270) | E | ||
C | Illegally Obtaining Legend Drug (69.41.020) | D | ||
C+ | Sale, Delivery, Possession of Legend Drug with Intent to Sell (69.41.030) | D+ | ||
E | Possession of Legend Drug (69.41.030) | E | ||
B+ | Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Sale (69.50.401(a)(1) (i) or (ii)) | B+ | ||
C | Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Sale (69.50.401(a)(1)(iii)) | C | ||
E | Possession of Marihuana <40 grams (69.50.401(e)) | E | ||
C | Fraudulently Obtaining Controlled Substance (69.50.403) | C | ||
C+ | Sale of Controlled Substance for Profit (69.50.410) | C+ | ||
E | Unlawful Inhalation (9.47A.020) | E | ||
B | Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Counterfeit Substances (69.50.401(b)(1) (i) or (ii)) | B | ||
C | Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Counterfeit Substances (69.50.401(b)(1) (iii), (iv), (v)) | C | ||
C | Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.401(d)) | C | ||
C | Violation of Uniform Controlled
Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled
Substance (69.50.401(c)) | C | ||
Firearms and Weapons | ||||
B | Theft of Firearm (9A.56.300) | C | ||
B | Possession of Stolen Firearm (9A.56.310) | C | ||
E | Carrying Loaded Pistol Without Permit (9.41.050) | E | ||
C | Possession of Firearms by Minor (<18) (9.41.040(1)(b)(iii)) | C | ||
D+ | Possession of Dangerous Weapon (9.41.250) | E | ||
D | Intimidating Another Person by use of
Weapon (9.41.270) | E | ||
Homicide | ||||
A+ | Murder 1 (9A.32.030) | A | ||
A+ | Murder 2 (9A.32.050) | B+ | ||
B+ | Manslaughter 1 (9A.32.060) | C+ | ||
C+ | Manslaughter 2 (9A.32.070) | D+ | ||
B+ | Vehicular Homicide (46.61.520) | C+ | ||
Kidnapping | ||||
A | Kidnap 1 (9A.40.020) | B+ | ||
B+ | Kidnap 2 (9A.40.030) | C+ | ||
C+ | Unlawful Imprisonment (9A.40.040) | D+ | ||
Obstructing Governmental Operation | ||||
D | Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer (9A.76.020) | E | ||
E | Resisting Arrest (9A.76.040) | E | ||
B | Introducing Contraband 1 (9A.76.140) | C | ||
C | Introducing Contraband 2 (9A.76.150) | D | ||
E | Introducing Contraband 3 (9A.76.160) | E | ||
B+ | Intimidating a Public Servant (9A.76.180) | C+ | ||
B+ | Intimidating a Witness (9A.72.110) | C+ | ||
Public Disturbance | ||||
C+ | Riot with Weapon (9A.84.010) | D+ | ||
D+ | Riot Without Weapon (9A.84.010) | E | ||
E | Failure to Disperse (9A.84.020) | E | ||
E | Disorderly Conduct (9A.84.030) | E | ||
Sex Crimes | ||||
A | Rape 1 (9A.44.040) | B+ | ||
A- | Rape 2 (9A.44.050) | B+ | ||
C+ | Rape 3 (9A.44.060) | D+ | ||
A- | Rape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073) | B+ | ||
B+ | Rape of a Child 2 (9A.44.076) | C+ | ||
B | Incest 1 (9A.64.020(1)) | C | ||
C | Incest 2 (9A.64.020(2)) | D | ||
D+ | Indecent Exposure (Victim <14) (9A.88.010) | E | ||
E | Indecent Exposure (Victim 14 or over) (9A.88.010) | E | ||
B+ | Promoting Prostitution 1 (9A.88.070) | C+ | ||
C+ | Promoting Prostitution 2 (9A.88.080) | D+ | ||
E | O & A (Prostitution) (9A.88.030) | E | ||
B+ | Indecent Liberties (9A.44.100) | C+ | ||
A- | Child Molestation 1 (9A.44.083) | B+ | ||
B | Child Molestation 2 (9A.44.086) | C+ | ||
Theft, Robbery, Extortion, and Forgery | ||||
B | Theft 1 (9A.56.030) | C | ||
C | Theft 2 (9A.56.040) | D | ||
D | Theft 3 (9A.56.050) | E | ||
B | Theft of Livestock (9A.56.080) | C | ||
C | Forgery (9A.60.020) | D | ||
A | Robbery 1 (9A.56.200) | B+ | ||
B+ | Robbery 2 (9A.56.210) | C+ | ||
B+ | Extortion 1 (9A.56.120) | C+ | ||
C+ | Extortion 2 (9A.56.130) | D+ | ||
C | Identity Theft 1 (9.35.020(2)(a)) | D | ||
D | Identity Theft 2 (9.35.020(2)(b)) | E | ||
D | Improperly Obtaining Financial Information (9.35.010) | E | ||
B | Possession of Stolen Property 1 (9A.56.150) | C | ||
C | Possession of Stolen Property 2 (9A.56.160) | D | ||
D | Possession of Stolen Property 3 (9A.56.170) | E | ||
C | Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission
1 and 2 (9A.56.070 (1) and (2)) | D | ||
Motor Vehicle Related Crimes | ||||
E | Driving Without a License (46.20.005) | E | ||
B+ | Hit and Run - Death (46.52.020(4)(a)) | C+ | ||
C | Hit and Run - Injury (46.52.020(4)(b)) | D | ||
D | Hit and Run-Attended (46.52.020(5)) | E | ||
E | Hit and Run-Unattended (46.52.010) | E | ||
C | Vehicular Assault (46.61.522) | D | ||
C | Attempting to Elude Pursuing Police Vehicle (46.61.024) | D | ||
E | Reckless Driving (46.61.500) | E | ||
D | Driving While Under the Influence
(46.61.502 and 46.61.504) | E | ||
Other | ||||
B | Bomb Threat (9.61.160) | C | ||
C | Escape 11 (9A.76.110) | C | ||
C | Escape 21 (9A.76.120) | C | ||
D | Escape 3 (9A.76.130) | E | ||
E | Obscene, Harassing, Etc., Phone Calls (9.61.230) | E | ||
A | Other Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class A Felony | B+ | ||
B | Other Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class B Felony | C | ||
C | Other Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class C Felony | D | ||
D | Other Offense Equivalent to an Adult Gross Misdemeanor | E | ||
E | Other Offense Equivalent to an Adult Misdemeanor | E | ||
V | Violation of Order of Restitution, Community Supervision, or Confinement (13.40.200)2 | V |
OPTION A JUVENILE OFFENDER SENTENCING GRID STANDARD RANGE | ||||||||||
A+ | 180 WEEKS TO AGE 21 YEARS | |||||||||
A | 103 WEEKS TO 129 WEEKS | |||||||||
A- | 15-36 | 52-65 | 80-100 | 103-129 | ||||||
WEEKS | WEEKS | WEEKS | WEEKS | |||||||
EXCEPT | ||||||||||
30-40 | ||||||||||
WEEKS FOR | ||||||||||
15-17 | ||||||||||
YEAR OLDS | ||||||||||
Current | B+ | 15-36 | 52-65 | 80-100 | 103-129 | |||||
Offense | WEEKS | WEEKS | WEEKS | WEEKS | ||||||
Category | ||||||||||
B | LOCAL | 52-65 | ||||||||
SANCTIONS (LS) | 15-36 WEEKS | WEEKS | ||||||||
C+ | LS | |||||||||
15-36 WEEKS | ||||||||||
C | LS | 15-36 WEEKS | ||||||||
Local Sanctions: | ||||||||||
0 to 30 Days | ||||||||||
D+ | LS | 0 to 12 Months Community Supervision | ||||||||
0 to 150 Hours Community Restitution | ||||||||||
D | LS | $0 to $500 Fine | ||||||||
E | LS | |||||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 or more | ||||||
PRIOR ADJUDICATIONS |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7 Section 4 of this act expires July 1, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 8 Section 5 of this act takes effect July 1,
2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 9 Sections 1 through 3 of this act are each
added to chapter 78.44 RCW.