Washington legal term
Research institution in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Research institution” 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 “Research institution” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Research institution" means a facility licensed by the United States department of agriculture to use animals in biomedical or product research. (RCW 9.08.065)
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