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Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.82.080 (2026)

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(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.
[ 2003 c 53 s 89; 2001 c 222 s 11. Prior: 1985 c 455 s 8; 1984 c 270 s 8.]

Notes:

Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 222: See notes following RCW 9A.82.001.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2020–2025 · leading case: Grizzly Gen. Contractors Corp v. Kitsap Pub. Health Dist. (W.D. Wash. 2025).
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Grizzly Gen. Contractors Corp v. Kitsap Pub. Health Dist. (W.D. Wash. 2025). · cites it 3× “060, 7 use of proceeds for criminal profiteering in violation of RCW 9A.82.080.” Dkt. 1 at ¶ 8 7.19. Defendants argue that Grizzly does not allege conduct that violates any of those 9 statutes.”
M.L. v. craigslist Inc (W.D. Wash. 2022). · cites it 2× “060) as barred by the CDA; 22 1 • Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080) for failure to 2 state a claim; 3 • Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (RCW 9.”
Microsoft Corp. v. Atm Shafiqul Khalid (Wash. Ct. App. 2020). “This statute provides a cause of action for any person who has been injured “by an act of criminal profiteering that is part of a pattern of criminal profiteering activity,” or by “leading organized 8On appeal, Khalid raises a number of new arguments relating to the criminal…”
Angulo v. Providence Health & Servs. Washington (W.D. Wash. 2024). “100 and RCW 9A.82.080, 13 Washington’s equivalent to a civil claim under the federal Racketeer Influenced and 14 Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) (3d Am.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.82.080(1)(a) — 1 case
Grizzly Gen. Contractors Corp v. Kitsap Pub. Health Dist. (W.D. Wash. 2025). “060, 7 use of proceeds for criminal profiteering in violation of RCW 9A.82.080.” Dkt. 1 at ¶ 8 7.19. Defendants argue that Grizzly does not allege conduct that violates any of those 9 statutes.”
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