Washington legal term
Chief financial officer in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Chief financial officer” 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 financial officer” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Chief financial officer" means: The treasurer of a corporation or for entities or organizations other than corporations or if a corporation does not have a treasurer as one of its officers, the highest senior manager who is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the entire company or organization. (RCW 69.50.565)
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