Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 29A Elections - Section 29A.84.040 Political advertising, removing or defacing

§ 29A.84.040. Political advertising, removing or defacing

A person who removes or defaces lawfully placed political advertising including yard signs or billboards without authorization is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021. The defacement or removal of each item constitutes a separate violation.

[2003 c 111 § 2104. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 19; 1984 c 216 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.85.275.]

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

Political advertising
   generally: RCW 42.17.510 through 42.17.540.
   rates for candidates: RCW 65.16.095. Sections:  Previous  29A.84.010  29A.84.020  29A.84.030  29A.84.040  29A.84.050  29A.84.110  29A.84.120  29A.84.130  29A.84.140  29A.84.150  29A.84.210  29A.84.220  29A.84.230  29A.84.240  29A.84.250  Next

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