§ 29A.84.240. Violations by signers, officers -- Penalty
(1) Every person who signs a recall petition with any other than his or her true name is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(2) Every person who knowingly (a) signs more than one petition for the same recall, (b) signs a recall petition when he or she is not a legal voter, or (c) makes a false statement as to residence on any recall petition is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(3) Every registration officer who makes any false report or certificate on any recall petition is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[2004 c 266 § 19. Prior: 2003 c 111 § 2112; 2003 c 53 § 183; 1984 c 170 § 11; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.170; prior: 1913 c 146 § 15; RRS § 5364. Formerly RCW 29.82.170, 29.82.180, 29.82.190, 29.82.200.]
Notes:
Effective date -- 2004 c 266: See note following RCW 29A.04.575.
Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Misconduct in signing a petition: RCW 9.44.080. Sections: Previous 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 29A.84.410 Next
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