Washington § 29A.84.240 - Violations by signers, officers — Recall petitions — Penalty.

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§ 29A.84.240. Violations by signers, officers — Recall petitions — Penalty.

(1) Every person who signs a recall petition with any other than his or her true name is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(2) Every person who knowingly (a) signs more than one petition for the same recall, (b) signs a recall petition when he or she is not a legal voter, or (c) makes a false statement as to residence on any recall petition is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(3) Every registration officer who makes any false report or certificate on any recall petition is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2004 c 266 s 19. Prior: 2003 c 111 s 2112; 2003 c 53 s 183; 1984 c 170 s 11; 1965 c 9 s 29.82.170; prior: 1913 c 146 s 15; RRS s 5364. Formerly RCW 29.82.170, 29.82.180, 29.82.190, 29.82.200.]

Notes

Effective date—2004 c 266: See note following RCW 29A.04.575.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Misconduct in signing a petition: RCW 9.44.080.

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