Washington legal term
Poppy straw in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Poppy straw” 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 “Poppy straw” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Poppy straw" means all parts, except the seeds, of the opium poppy, after mowing. (RCW 69.50.101)
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