Washington statute
RCW 9.68.140 — Promoting pornography—Class C felony—Penalties
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.68: Obscenity And Pornography, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9.68.140
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.
A person who, for profit-making purposes and with knowledge, sells, exhibits, displays, or produces any lewd matter as defined in RCW 7.48A.010 is guilty of promoting pornography. Promoting pornography is a class C felony and shall bear the punishment and fines prescribed for that class of felony. In imposing the criminal penalty, the court shall consider the wilfulness of the defendant's conduct and the profits made by the defendant attributable to the felony. All fines assessed under this chapter shall be paid into the general treasury of the state.
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Questions this section answers
Is promoting pornography a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Promoting pornography is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9.68.140.
Which Washington statute covers promoting pornography?
Promoting pornography is governed by RCW 9.68.140 (Promoting pornography—Class C felony—Penalties).
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