Washington statute
RCW 9A.88.030 — Prostitution
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.88: Indecent Exposure—Prostitution, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9A.88.030
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 age eighteen or older is guilty of prostitution if such person engages or agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee.
(2) For purposes of this section, "sexual conduct" means "sexual intercourse" or "sexual contact," both as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW.
(3) Prostitution is a misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Prostitution is a Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.88.030.
Which Washington statute covers prostitution?
Prostitution is governed by RCW 9A.88.030 (Prostitution).
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