Washington statute
RCW 9.47.090 — Maintaining bucket shop—Penalty
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.47: Gambling, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9.47.090
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.
Every person, whether in his or her own behalf, or as agent, servant or employee of another person, within or outside of this state, who shall open, conduct or carry on any bucket shop, or make or offer to make any contract described in RCW 9.47.080, or with intent to make such a contract, or assist therein, shall receive, exhibit, or display any statement of market prices of any commodities, securities, or property, is guilty of a class C felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not more than five years.
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Is maintaining bucket shop a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Maintaining bucket shop is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9.47.090.
Which Washington statute covers maintaining bucket shop?
Maintaining bucket shop is governed by RCW 9.47.090 (Maintaining bucket shop—Penalty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.