Washington legal term
To sell in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “To sell” 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 “To sell” mean in Washington criminal law?
"To sell" means the passing of title and possession of a controlled substance from the seller to the buyer for a price whether or not the price is paid immediately or at a future date. (RCW 69.50.410)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Assault weapons
- Child selling
- Counterfeiting
- Dealer's licenses, by whom granted, conditions, fees
- Improper use of flag prohibited
- Petroleum products improperly labeled or graded
- Promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor
- Promoting travel for prostitution
- Tableting and encapsulating machines prohibited
- Taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree
- Theft of livestock in the first degree
- Theft of livestock in the second degree
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.