Failure to report — False reports — Penalties.

(1) A person who is required to make a report under this chapter and who knowingly fails to make the report is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(2) A person who intentionally, maliciously, or in bad faith makes a false report of alleged abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult is guilty of a misdemeanor.

[1999 c 176 § 7.]

Notes: Findings -- Purpose -- Severability -- Conflict with federal requirements -- 1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.

Failure to report — False reports — Penalties.

[1999 c 176 § 7.]

Notes: Findings -- Purpose -- Severability -- Conflict with federal requirements -- 1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.

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Failure to report — False reports — Penalties.

[1999 c 176 § 7.]

Notes: Findings -- Purpose -- Severability -- Conflict with federal requirements -- 1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.

State Codes and Statutes

Failure to report — False reports — Penalties.

State Codes and Statutes

Failure to report — False reports — Penalties.

State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Failure to report — False reports — Penalties.

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