Washington legal term
Commercial sexual exploitation in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Commercial sexual exploitation” 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 “Commercial sexual exploitation” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Commercial sexual exploitation" means commercial sexual abuse of a minor and sex trafficking. (RCW 7.105.010)
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