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Collegiate sport or athletic event in Washington Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Washington legislative session

In Washington criminal law, “Collegiate sport or athletic event” 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 “Collegiate sport or athletic event” mean in Washington criminal law?

"Collegiate sport or athletic event" means a sport or athletic event offered or sponsored by, or played in connection with, a public or private institution that offers education services beyond the secondary level. (RCW 9.46.038)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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