Washington statute
RCW 9.18.130 — Collusion to prevent competitive bidding—Penalty
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.18: Bidding Offenses, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9.18.130
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person for himself or herself or as an agent or officer of any other person, persons, or corporation to in any manner enter into collusion or an understanding with any other person, persons, or corporation to prevent or eliminate full and unrestricted competition upon any public work or improvement mentioned in RCW 9.18.120.
(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
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Is collusion to prevent competitive bidding a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Collusion to prevent competitive bidding is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9.18.130.
Which Washington statute covers collusion to prevent competitive bidding?
Collusion to prevent competitive bidding is governed by RCW 9.18.130 (Collusion to prevent competitive bidding—Penalty).
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