Washington statute
RCW 9A.68.050 — Trading in special influence
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.68: Bribery And Corrupt Influence, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.68.050
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 is guilty of trading in special influence if:
(a) He or she offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon another person pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such other person will offer or confer a benefit upon a public servant or procure another to do so with intent thereby to secure or attempt to secure a particular result in a particular matter; or
(b) He or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit pursuant to an agreement or understanding that he or she will offer or confer a benefit upon a public servant or procure another to do so with intent thereby to secure or attempt to secure a particular result in a particular matter.
(2) Trading in special influence is a class C felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is trading in special influence a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Trading in special influence is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.68.050.
Which Washington statute covers trading in special influence?
Trading in special influence is governed by RCW 9A.68.050 (Trading in special influence).
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