Washington legal term
Distribute in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Distribute” 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 “Distribute” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Distribute" means to deliver other than by administering or dispensing a controlled substance. (RCW 69.50.101)
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