Washington legal term
Telephone company in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Telephone company” 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 “Telephone company” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Telephone company" means any local exchange company, as defined in RCW 80.04.010. (RCW 9.26A.100)
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