Washington legal term
Import in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Import” 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 “Import” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Import" means to move, transport, or receive an item from a place outside the territorial limits of the state of Washington to a place inside the territorial limits of the state of Washington. (RCW 9.41.010)
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