Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles

RCW Title 46 § 46.12.640: Disclosure violations, penalties

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Unauthorized disclosure of personal or identity information, using false representation to obtain such information, misusing it beyond stated purposes, or selling it without authorization is a gross misdemeanor punishable by fine up to $10,000 and/or jail time up to 364 days.

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