Washington legal term
Public place in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Public place” 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 “Public place” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Public place" means, in addition to the definition provided in RCW 66.04.010, any place to which admission is charged or for which any pecuniary gain is realized by the owner or operator of such place. (RCW 69.50.465)
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