Washington legal term
Association in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Association” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Association” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Association" means the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs. (RCW 10.99.020)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Allowing minor on premises of live erotic performance
- Commercial bribery
- Conducting or maintaining cannabis club
- False academic credentials
- Improperly obtaining financial information
- Petroleum products improperly labeled or graded
- Reports of major repairs, etc
- Suppression of competitive bidding
- False report of corporation
- Insolvent bank receiving deposit
- Measurement of commodities
Related terms in the same statutes
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