Washington § 29A.84.711 - Documents regarding nomination, election, candidacy — Frauds and falsehoods.

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§ 29A.84.711. Documents regarding nomination, election, candidacy — Frauds and falsehoods.

Every person who:
(1) Knowingly and falsely issues a certificate of nomination or election; or
(2) Knowingly provides false information on a minor party or independent candidate certificate of nomination is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.
[ 2013 c 11 s 84; 2004 c 271 s 186.]

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