Washington statute
RCW 9A.88.085 — Promoting travel for prostitution
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9A.88: Indecent Exposure—Prostitution, Revised Code of Washington.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of RCW 9A.88.085
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 commits the offense of promoting travel for prostitution if the person knowingly sells or offers to sell travel services that include or facilitate travel for the purpose of engaging in what would be patronizing a prostitute or promoting prostitution, if occurring in the state.
(2) For purposes of this section, "travel services" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 19.138.021.
(3) Promoting travel for prostitution is a class C felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is promoting travel for prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Promoting travel for prostitution is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.88.085.
Which Washington statute covers promoting travel for prostitution?
Promoting travel for prostitution is governed by RCW 9A.88.085 (Promoting travel for prostitution).
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