Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 66.44.370 (2026)

Resisting or opposing officers in enforcement of title

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No person shall knowingly or wilfully resist or oppose any state, county, or municipal peace officer, or liquor enforcement officer, in the discharge of his/her duties under Title 66 RCW, or aid and abet such resistance or opposition. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation of this title and subject to arrest by any such officer.
[ 1981 1st ex.s. c 5 s 27.]

Notes:

Effective date1981 1st ex.s. c 5: See RCW 66.98.100.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2000–2000 · leading case: Est. of Templeton v. Daffern, 990 P.2d 968 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000).
Est. of Templeton v. Daffern, 990 P.2d 968 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000). “We hold that RCW 66.44.370(1) imposes a statutory duty not to permit a minor to consume alcohol on the host's premises.”
Est. of Templeton v. Daffern, 98 Wash. App. 677 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000). “We hold that RCW 66.44.370(1) imposes a statutory duty not to permit a minor to consume alcohol on the host’s premises.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 66.44.370(1) — 2 cases
Est. of Templeton v. Daffern, 990 P.2d 968 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000). “We hold that RCW 66.44.370(1) imposes a statutory duty not to permit a minor to consume alcohol on the host's premises.”
Est. of Templeton v. Daffern, 98 Wash. App. 677 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000). “We hold that RCW 66.44.370(1) imposes a statutory duty not to permit a minor to consume alcohol on the host’s premises.”
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