Theft of telecommunication services.

RCW 9A.56.262
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(1) A person is guilty of theft of telecommunication services if he or she knowingly and with intent to avoid payment: (a) Uses a telecommunication device to obtain telecommunication services without having entered into a prior agreement with a telecommunication service provider to pay for the telecommunication services; or (b) Possesses a telecommunication device. (2) Theft of telecommunication services is a class C felony. (1) A person is guilty of theft of telecommunication services if he or she knowingly and with intent to avoid payment: (a) Uses a telecommunication device to obtain telecommunication services without having entered into a prior agreement with a telecommunication service provider to pay for the telecommunication services; or (b) Possesses a telecommunication device. (2) Theft of telecommunication services is a class C felony.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.56&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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