Washington legal term
Transit authority in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Transit authority” 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 “Transit authority” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Transit authority" means a city, county, or state transportation system, transportation authority, public transportation benefit area, public transit authority, or metropolitan municipal corporation within the state that operates public transit vehicles; (g) "Stop shelter" means a passenger shelter designated by a transit authority; (h) "Civic center" means a publicly owned or publicly operated place or facility used for recreational, educational, or cultural activities; (i) "Public housing project" means the same as "housing project" as defined in RCW 35.82.020. (RCW 69.50.435)
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