This legal document, part of the Revised Code of Washington, governs the abuse of vulnerable adults. It provides definitions for various terms related to abuse, including abandonment, abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental abuse, personal exploitation, improper use of restraint, chemical restraint, consent, facility, financial exploitation, financial institution, hospital, individual provider, interested person, isolate/isolation, mandated reporter, mechanical restraint, neglect, permissive reporter, physical restraint, protective services, self-neglect, social worker, vulnerable adult, and vulnerable adult advocacy team.

This legal document pertains to the tax on contests of chance in the state of Washington. It applies to persons engaging in the business of operating contests of chance within the state. The tax amount is calculated as a percentage of the gross income derived from contests of chance. An additional tax is imposed on those subject to the tax, with different rates applicable until June 30, 2024, and thereafter. The money collected from the additional tax is deposited into the problem gambling account.

This legal document pertains to the tax on horse races conducted within the state of Washington. It applies to persons who engage in the business of conducting race meets that require a license from the Washington horse racing commission. The tax is calculated based on the gross income derived from parimutuel wagering, multiplied by a rate of 0.2 percent until June 30, 2024, and 0.26 percent thereafter. The tax collected is deposited into the problem gambling account created in RCW 41.

‘Amusement game,’ as used in this chapter, means a game played for entertainment in which: (1) The contestant actively participates; (2) The outcome depends in a material degree upon the skill of the contestant; (3) Only merchandise prizes are awarded; (4) The outcome is not in the control of the operator; (5) The wagers are placed, the winners are determined, and a distribution of prizes or property is made in the presence of all persons placing wagers at such game; and (6) Said game is conducted or operated by any agricultural fair, person, association, or organization in such manner and at such locations as may be authorized by rules and regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to this chapter as now or hereafter amended.

This legal document, part of the Revised Code of Washington, specifically pertains to the regulation of bingo. It defines ‘bingo’ as a game where prizes are awarded based on designated numbers or symbols on a card selected at random. The sale of bingo cards is only allowed at the time and place of the game, and the game must be conducted by a bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization, or an agricultural fair authorized under chapters 15.

This legal document defines the term ‘Bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization’ as used in the Revised Code of Washington related to gambling. It includes organizations existing under specific provisions of the code for various purposes such as charitable, educational, religious, and athletic. Additionally, nonprofit organizations, whether incorporated or not, can be considered bona fide if they are organized and operated primarily for the aforementioned purposes. The document also mentions corporations incorporated under Title 36 U.

This legal document defines the term ‘gambling device’ within the context of the Revised Code of Washington’s Gambling1973 act. It encompasses any device or mechanism that allows the creation of a right to money, credits, deposits, or other things of value through the operation of an element of chance. This includes slot machines, video pull-tabs, video poker, and other electronic games of chance. It also covers devices or mechanisms that do not provide the same value for the same consideration upon each operation, as well as those designed primarily for use in professional gambling.

‘Lottery,’ as used in this chapter, means a scheme for the distribution of money or property by chance, among persons who have paid or agreed to pay a valuable consideration for the chance. [ 1987 c 4 15. Formerly RCW 9.46.020(14).]

‘Punchboards’ and ‘pull-tabs,’ as used in this chapter, shall be given their usual and ordinary meaning as of July 16, 1973, except that such definition may be revised by the commission pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. [ 1987 c 4 19. Formerly RCW 9.46.020(18).]

‘Raffle,’ as used in this chapter, means a game in which tickets bearing an individual number are sold for not more than one hundred dollars each and in which a prize or prizes are awarded on the basis of a drawing from the tickets by the person or persons conducting the game, when the game is conducted by a bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization, no person other than a bona fide member of the organization takes any part in the management or operation of the game, and no part of the proceeds thereof inure to the benefit of any person other than the organization conducting the game.