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Encapsulating machine in Washington Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Washington legislative session

In Washington criminal law, “Encapsulating machine” 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 “Encapsulating machine” mean in Washington criminal law?

"Encapsulating machine" means manual, semiautomatic, or fully automatic equipment that can be used to fill shells or capsules with powdered or granular solids or semisolid material to produce coherent solid contents. (RCW 69.50.418)

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