Washington legal term
Professional sport or athletic event in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Professional sport or athletic event” 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 “Professional sport or athletic event” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Professional sport or athletic event" means an event that is not a collegiate sport or athletic event at which two or more persons participate in sports or athletic events and receive compensation in excess of actual expenses for their participation in the event. (RCW 9.46.038)
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