(1) A person is guilty of unlawful interfering in department operations if the person prevents department employees from carrying out duties authorized by this title, including but not limited to interfering:

     (a) In the operation of department vehicles, vessels, or aircraft; or

     (b) With the collection of samples of tissue, fluids, or other bodily parts of fish, wildlife, and shellfish under RCW 77.12.071.

     (2) Unlawful interfering in department operations is a gross misdemeanor.

[2007 c 337 § 3; 2000 c 107 § 243; 1998 c 190 § 61.]

NOTES:

     Intent -- Finding -- 2007 c 337: See note following RCW 77.12.071.