Washington legal term
Chief executive in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Chief executive” 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 “Chief executive” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Chief executive" means: The president of a corporation or for other entities or organizations other than corporations or if the corporation does not have a president as one of its officers, the highest ranking executive manager or administrator in charge of the management of the company or organization. (RCW 69.50.565)
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