Washington statute
RCW 9.91.140 — Food stamps—Unlawful sale
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.91: Miscellaneous Crimes, Revised Code of Washington.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of RCW 9.91.140
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 sells food stamps obtained through the program established under RCW 74.04.500 or food stamp benefits transferred electronically, or food purchased therewith, is guilty of the following:
(1) A gross misdemeanor if the value of the stamps, benefits, or food transferred exceeds one hundred dollars; or
(2) A misdemeanor if the value of the stamps, benefits, or food transferred is one hundred dollars or less.
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Questions this section answers
Is food stamps a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances: food stamps ranges from a Misdemeanor to a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9.91.140.
Food stamps unlawful sale (value exceeds $100): Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 9.91.140(1)) · Food stamps unlawful sale (value $100 or less): Misdemeanor (RCW 9.91.140(2))
Which Washington statute covers food stamps?
Food stamps is governed by RCW 9.91.140 (Food stamps—Unlawful sale).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.