(1) A person is guilty of malicious mischief in the second degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously:

     (a) Causes physical damage to the property of another in an amount exceeding two hundred fifty dollars; or

     (b) Creates a substantial risk of interruption or impairment of service rendered to the public, by physically damaging or tampering with an emergency vehicle or property of the state, a political subdivision thereof, or a public utility or mode of public transportation, power, or communication.

     (2) Malicious mischief in the second degree is a class C felony.

[1994 c 261 § 17; 1979 c 145 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.48.080.]

NOTES:

     Finding -- Intent -- 1994 c 261: See note following RCW 16.52.011.

Action by owner of stolen livestock: RCW 4.24.320.