# WAC 495C-121-065: WAC 495C-121-065. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_065

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 495C-121-065
- **Heading:** WAC 495C-121-065. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 495C / Chapter 495C-121 / Section 495C-121-065

## Text

(1) Hazing by a student or student group is prohibited pursuant to WAC 495C-121-050 .
(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 an entitlement to state-funded grants, scholarships, or awards for a period of time determined by the college.
(c) Student groups that knowingly permits 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 conduct, 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 495C-121-010 WAC 495C-121-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_010.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-020 WAC 495C-121-020. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_020.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-030 WAC 495C-121-030. Jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_030.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-040 WAC 495C-121-040. Student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_040.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-050 WAC 495C-121-050. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_050.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-060 WAC 495C-121-060. Disciplinary sanctions and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_060.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-065 WAC 495C-121-065. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_065.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-070 WAC 495C-121-070. Faculty/administrator authority regarding classroom disruption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_070.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-080 WAC 495C-121-080. Disciplinary records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_080.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-100 WAC 495C-121-100. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_100.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-110 WAC 495C-121-110. Appeals and referrals—Routing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_110.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-120 WAC 495C-121-120. Brief adjudicative proceedings—Initial hearing and decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_120.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-130 WAC 495C-121-130. Brief adjudicative proceedings—Review of initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_130.md)
- [WAC 495C-121-140 WAC 495C-121-140. Student conduct committee—Formation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495C_121_140.md)

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