Washington § 29A.84.610 - Deceptive, incorrect vote recording — Misrepresentation as official ballot drop box.

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§ 29A.84.610. Deceptive, incorrect vote recording — Misrepresentation as official ballot drop box.

A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who knowingly:
(1) Deceives any voter in recording his or her vote by providing incorrect or misleading recording information or by providing faulty election equipment or records;
(2) Records the vote of any voter in a manner other than as designated by the voter; or
(3) Misrepresents an unofficial ballot collection site or device as an official ballot drop box that has been established by the county auditor.
Such a gross misdemeanor is punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.
[ 2021 c 85 s 1; 2003 c 111 s 2127. Prior: 1991 c 81 s 4. Formerly RCW 29.85.051.]

Notes

Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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