Mineral trespass—Limitation on application.

(1) RCW 78.44.330 does not apply to conduct that would otherwise constitute an offense when it is required or authorized by law or judicial decree or is performed by a public servant in the reasonable exercise of official powers, duties, or functions.(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section, "laws or judicial decrees" includes but is not limited to:(a) Laws defining duties and functions of public servants;(b) Laws defining duties of private citizens to assist public servants in the performance of certain of their functions; and(c) Judgments and orders of courts.[ 2003 c 335 s 3.]