Washington legal term
Dog guide in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Dog guide” 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 “Dog guide” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Dog guide" means a dog that is trained or in training for the purpose of guiding blind persons or a dog trained or in training for the purpose of assisting hearing impaired persons. (RCW 9.91.170)
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