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RCW 9A.82.080 — Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering—Controlling enterprise or realty—Conspiracy or attempt

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9A.82: Criminal Profiteering Act, Revised Code of Washington.

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Full text of RCW 9A.82.080

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.

RCW 9A.82.080Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
(1)(a) It is unlawful for a person who has knowingly received any of the proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of criminal profiteering activity to use or invest, whether directly or indirectly, any part of the proceeds, or the proceeds derived from the investment or use thereof, in the acquisition of any title to, or any right, interest, or equity in, real property or in the establishment or operation of any enterprise. (b) A violation of this subsection is a class B felony. (2)(a) It is unlawful for a person knowingly to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any enterprise or real property through a pattern of criminal profiteering activity. (b) A violation of this subsection is a class B felony. (3)(a) It is unlawful for a person knowingly to conspire or attempt to violate subsection (1) or (2) of this section. (b) A violation of this subsection is a class C felony.

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Is use of proceeds of criminal profiteering a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

It depends on the circumstances: use of proceeds of criminal profiteering ranges from a Class C Felony to a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.82.080.

Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering: Class B Felony (RCW 9A.82.080(1)(b)) · Acquiring or maintaining control through criminal profiteering: Class B Felony (RCW 9A.82.080(2)(b)) · Conspiracy or attempt to commit use or control offense: Class C Felony (RCW 9A.82.080(3)(b))

Which Washington statute covers use of proceeds of criminal profiteering?

Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering is governed by RCW 9A.82.080 (Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering—Controlling enterprise or realty—Conspiracy or attempt).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.