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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.740 (2026)

Theft of motor vehicle fuel

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(1) Any person who refuses to pay or evades payment for motor vehicle fuel that is pumped into a motor vehicle is guilty of theft of motor vehicle fuel. A violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(2) The court shall order the department to suspend the person's license, permit, or nonresident privilege to drive for a period specified by the court of up to six months.
[ 2001 c 325 s 1.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2005–2005 · leading case: City of Redmond v. Bagby, 117 P.3d 1126 (Wash. 2005).
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City of Redmond v. Bagby, 117 P.3d 1126 (Wash. 2005). “265(1)); or theft of motor fuel (RCW 46.61.740(2)). [2] Clussie Bagby, Jr.”
City of Redmond v. Bagby, 155 Wash. 2d 59 (Wash. 2005). “265(1)); or theft of motor fuel (RCW 46.61.740(2)). Clussie Bagby, Jr., Robert J.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 46.61.740(2) — 2 cases
City of Redmond v. Bagby, 117 P.3d 1126 (Wash. 2005). “265(1)); or theft of motor fuel (RCW 46.61.740(2)). [2] Clussie Bagby, Jr.”
City of Redmond v. Bagby, 155 Wash. 2d 59 (Wash. 2005). “265(1)); or theft of motor fuel (RCW 46.61.740(2)). Clussie Bagby, Jr., Robert J.”
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