Washington § 29A.84.530 - Refusing to leave voting booth.

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§ 29A.84.530. Refusing to leave voting booth.

Deliberately impeding other voters from casting their votes by refusing to leave a voting booth or voting device is a misdemeanor and is subject to the penalties provided in chapter 9A.20 RCW. Election officers may provide assistance in the manner provided by RCW 29A.40.160 to any voter who requests it.
[ 2011 c 10 s 71; 2003 c 111 s 2123. Prior: 1990 c 59 s 49. Formerly RCW 29.51.221.]

Notes

Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.

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