Washington legal term
Authority in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Authority” 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 “Authority” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Authority" means the Washington state health care authority. (RCW 10.77.010)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Concealed pistol license
- Dealer's licenses, by whom granted, conditions, fees
- Disorderly conduct
- False academic credentials
- Indecent liberties
- Individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States possession of firearms
- Malicious mischief in the first degree
- Malicious mischief in the second degree
- Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters
- Obstructing a law enforcement officer
- Rape in the second degree
- School bus trespass
Related terms in the same statutes
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