Washington Code 10.01.100 – Entities — Fines
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(1) When imposed on an entity for any criminal offense for which no special business fine is specified, a sentence to pay a fine may not exceed:
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class A felony | up to life | up to $50,000 |
| class B felony | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
| class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 10.01.100
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(a) One million dollars for a class A felony;
(b) Seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for a class B felony;
(c) Five hundred thousand dollars for a class C felony;
(d) Two hundred fifty thousand dollars for a gross misdemeanor; and
(e) Fifty thousand dollars for a misdemeanor.
(2) If a special fine for entities is expressly specified in the statute that defines an offense, the fine fixed must be within the limits specified in the statute.
(3) For the purposes of this section, “entity” has the same meaning as provided in RCW 9A.08.030.
[ 2019 c 211 § 5; 1925 ex.s. c 101 § 1; RRS § 2011-4.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 211: See note following RCW 10.01.090.