Washington statute
RCW 9.46.155 — Applicants and licensees—Bribes to public officials, employees, agents—Penalty
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 9.46.155
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) No applicant or licensee shall give or provide, or offer to give or provide, directly or indirectly, to any public official or employee or agent of this state, or any of its agencies or political subdivisions, any compensation or reward, or share of the money or property paid or received through gambling activities, in consideration for obtaining any license, authorization, permission or privilege to participate in any gaming operations except as authorized by this chapter or rules adopted pursuant thereto.
(2) Violation of this section is a class C felony for which a person, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five years or a fine of not more than one hundred thousand dollars, or both.
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Is applicants and licensees a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Applicants and licensees is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9.46.155.
Which Washington statute covers applicants and licensees?
Applicants and licensees is governed by RCW 9.46.155 (Applicants and licensees—Bribes to public officials, employees, agents—Penalty).
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