RCW 9A.60.040Criminal impersonation in the first degree.(1) A person is guilty of criminal impersonation in the first degree if the person:(a) Assumes a false identity and does an act in his or her assumed character with intent to defraud another or for any other unlawful purpose; or(b) Pretends to be a representative of some person or organization or a public servant and does an act in his or her pretended capacity with intent to defraud another or for any other unlawful purpose.(2) Criminal impersonation in the first degree is a class C felony.[ 2004 c 11 s 1; 2003 c 53 s 78; 1993 c 457 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.60.040.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 11: 'This act takes effect July 1, 2004.' [ 2004 c 11 s 3.]Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
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