Washington statute
RCW 9.46.039 — Greyhound racing prohibited
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.46: Gambling—1973 Act, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9.46.039
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) A person may not hold, conduct, or operate live greyhound racing for public exhibition, parimutuel betting, or special exhibition events, if such activities are conducted for gambling purposes. A person may not transmit or receive intrastate or interstate simulcasting of greyhound racing for commercial, parimutuel, or exhibition purposes, if such activities are conducted for gambling purposes.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a class B felony, under RCW 9.46.220, professional gambling in the first degree, and is subject to the penalty under RCW 9A.20.021.
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Is greyhound racing prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Greyhound racing prohibited is a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9.46.039.
Which Washington statute covers greyhound racing prohibited?
Greyhound racing prohibited is governed by RCW 9.46.039 (Greyhound racing prohibited).
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