2011 Washington Code
Title 29A Elections
29A.84 Crimes and penalties.
29A.84.680 Absentee ballots.


     *** CHANGE IN 2011 *** (SEE 5124-S.SL) ***

(1) A person who willfully violates any provision of chapter 29A.40 RCW regarding the assertion or declaration of qualifications to receive or cast an absentee ballot or unlawfully casts a vote by absentee ballot is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.

     (2) Except as provided in this chapter, a person who willfully violates any other provision of chapter 29A.40 RCW is guilty of a misdemeanor.

[2003 c 111 § 2136; 2003 c 53 § 179; 2001 c 241 § 14; 1994 c 269 § 2; 1991 c 81 § 34; 1987 c 346 § 20; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 9. Formerly RCW 29.36.370, 29.36.160.]

Notes:

     Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2003 c 53 § 179 and by 2003 c 111 § 2136, 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.

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

     Legislative intent -- Effective date -- 1987 c 346: See notes following RCW 29A.40.010.

Tampering with registration form, absentee or provisional ballots: RCW 29A.84.050.



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