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Wash. Rev. Code § 9.40.110 (2026)

Incendiary devices—Definitions

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For the purposes of RCW 9.40.110 through 9.40.130, as now or hereafter amended, unless the context indicates otherwise:
(1) "Disposes of" means to give, give away, loan, offer, offer for sale, sell, or transfer.
(2) "Incendiary device" means any material, substance, device, or combination thereof which is capable of supplying the initial ignition and/or fuel for a fire and is designed to be used as an instrument of wilful destruction. However, no device commercially manufactured primarily for the purpose of illumination shall be deemed to be an incendiary device for purposes of this section.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 302 s 3; 1969 ex.s. c 79 s 2.]

Notes:

Severability—1971 ex.s. c 302: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1989–2003 · leading case: State v. Espinoza, 774 P.2d 1177 (Wash. 1989).
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State v. Espinoza, 774 P.2d 1177 (Wash. 1989). “" RCW 9.40.110(2). In this case, Respondent Espinoza admitted talking to Paul Marquez, occupant of the burned residence, on the evening of May 1, 1986, and telling Mr.”
State v. Flinn, 80 P.3d 171 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “) RCW 9.40.110(2) provides: “Incendiary device” means any material, substance, device, or combination thereof which is capable of supplying the initial ignition and/or fuel for a fire and is designed to be used as an instrument of wilful destruction.”
State v. Flinn, 80 P.3d 171 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “RCW 9.40.110(2) provides: "Incendiary device" means any material, substance, device, or combination thereof which is capable of supplying the initial ignition and/or fuel for a fire and is designed to be used as an instrument of willful destruction.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.40.110(2) — 3 cases
State v. Espinoza, 774 P.2d 1177 (Wash. 1989). “" RCW 9.40.110(2). In this case, Respondent Espinoza admitted talking to Paul Marquez, occupant of the burned residence, on the evening of May 1, 1986, and telling Mr.”
State v. Flinn, 80 P.3d 171 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). “) RCW 9.40.110(2) provides: “Incendiary device” means any material, substance, device, or combination thereof which is capable of supplying the initial ignition and/or fuel for a fire and is designed to be used as an instrument of wilful destruction.”
State v. Flinn, 80 P.3d 171 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). “RCW 9.40.110(2) provides: "Incendiary device" means any material, substance, device, or combination thereof which is capable of supplying the initial ignition and/or fuel for a fire and is designed to be used as an instrument of willful destruction.”
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