Ch. 249, Subchapter 8—Crimes against the Public Peace, § 294—Armed Association, in Session Laws of the State of Washington Eleventh Session (1909).

Abstract

It shall not be lawful for any body of men other than Armed the National Guard or troops of the United States, to associate themselves together as a military company with arms, without the consent of the Governor; but members of social and benevolent associations are not prohibited from wearing swords. Every person who shall associate with others in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."