# WAC 132Z-115-028: WAC 132Z-115-028. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_028

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132Z-115-028
- **Heading:** WAC 132Z-115-028. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132Z / Chapter 132Z-115 / Section 132Z-115-028

## Text

(1) Hazing by a student or a student group is prohibited pursuant to WAC 132Z-115-025 (9).
(2) No student may conspire to engage in hazing or participate in hazing of another. State law provides that hazing is a criminal offense, punishable as a misdemeanor.
(3) Washington state law provides that:
(a) Any student group that knowingly permits hazing is strictly liable for harm caused to persons or property resulting from hazing. If the organization, association, or student living group is a corporation whether for profit or nonprofit, the individual directors of the corporation may be held individually liable for damages.
(b) Any person who participates in the hazing of another shall forfeit any entitlement to state-funded grants, scholarships, or awards for a period of time determined by the college.
(c) Student groups that knowingly permit hazing to be conducted by its members or by others subject to its direction or control shall be deprived of any official recognition or approval granted by the college.
(d) Student groups found responsible for violating the code of student conduct, college antihazing policies, or state or federal laws relating to hazing or offenses related to alcohol, drugs, sexual assault, or physical assault will be disclosed in a public report issued by the college setting forth the name of the student group, the date the investigation began, the date the investigation ended, a finding of responsibility, a description of the incident(s) giving rise to the finding, and the details of the sanction(s) imposed.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132Z-115-006 WAC 132Z-115-006. Authority — Jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_006.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-015 WAC 132Z-115-015. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_015.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-025 WAC 132Z-115-025. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_025.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-028 WAC 132Z-115-028. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_028.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-035 WAC 132Z-115-035. Disciplinary sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_035.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-043 WAC 132Z-115-043. Disciplinary action — Initiation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_043.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-045 WAC 132Z-115-045. Appeal and review procedures — General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_045.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-053 WAC 132Z-115-053. Disciplinary action — Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_053.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-055 WAC 132Z-115-055. Conduct review hearings — Initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_055.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-065 WAC 132Z-115-065. Conduct review hearings — Review of initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_065.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-073 WAC 132Z-115-073. Student conduct committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_073.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-075 WAC 132Z-115-075. Student conduct committee — Prehearing procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_075.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-083 WAC 132Z-115-083. Student conduct committee — Hearing procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_083.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-085 WAC 132Z-115-085. Student conduct committee — Recommended decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_085.md)

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