Washington legal term
Limited liability business entity in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Limited liability business entity” 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 “Limited liability business entity” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Limited liability business entity" means a type of business entity that generally shields its owners from personal liability for the debts, obligations, and liabilities of the entity, or a business entity that is managed or owned in whole or in part by an entity that generally shields its owners from personal liability for the debts, obligations, and liabilities of the entity. (RCW 69.50.565)
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