Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 9.03.020 (2026)

Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises

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Any owner, lessee, or manager who knowingly permits such an unused refrigerator, icebox, or deep freeze locker to remain on the premises under his or her control without having the door removed or a portion of the latch mechanism removed to prevent latching or locking of the door is guilty of a misdemeanor.

[ 2011 c 336 s 286; 1955 c 298 s 2.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1997–1997 · leading case: Allstate Ins. Co. v. Peasley, 932 P.2d 1244 (Wash. 1997).

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Allstate Ins. Co. v. Peasley, 932 P.2d 1244 (Wash. 1997). “" Under RCW 9.03.020 it is a misdemeanor to permit an unused refrigerator to remain on the premises without the door *1252 removed or a portion of the latch mechanism removed.”

Allstate Ins. v. Peasley, 131 Wash. 2d 420 (Wash. 1997). “” Under RCW 9.03.020 it is a misdemeanor to permit an unused refrigerator to remain on the premises without the door removed or a portion of the latch mechanism removed.”

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