Washington legal term
Credit card or payment card transaction in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Credit card or payment card transaction” 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 “Credit card or payment card transaction” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Credit card or payment card transaction" means a sale or other transaction in which a credit card or payment card is used to pay for, or to obtain on credit, goods or services. (RCW 9A.56.280)
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