Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 29A Elections - Section 29A.84.230 Violations by signers

§ 29A.84.230. Violations by signers

(1) Every person who signs an initiative or referendum petition with any other than his or her true name is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.

(2) Every person who knowingly signs more than one petition for the same initiative or referendum measure or who signs an initiative or referendum petition knowing that he or she is not a legal voter or who makes a false statement as to his or her residence on any initiative or referendum petition, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

[2003 c 111 § 2111; 2003 c 53 § 182; 1993 c 256 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.440. Prior: 1913 c 138 § 31; RRS § 5427. Formerly RCW 29.79.440, 29.79.450, 29.79.460, 29.79.470.]

Notes:
     Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2003 c 53 § 182 and by 2003 c 111 § 2111, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).

     Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

     Severability -- Effective date -- 1993 c 256: See notes following RCW 29A.84.280.

Misconduct in signing a petition: RCW 9.44.080.

Only registered voters may vote -- Exception: RCW 29A.04.210.

Registration, information from voter as to qualifications: RCW 29A.08.210.

Residence
   contingencies affecting: State Constitution Art. 6 § 4.
   defined: RCW 29A.04.151. Sections:  Previous  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  29A.84.261  29A.84.270  29A.84.280  29A.84.311  29A.84.320  Next

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