2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 42.44.160: Official misconduct — Penalty.

    (1) A notary public commits official misconduct when he or she signs a certificate evidencing a notarial act, knowing that the contents of the certificate are false. Official misconduct also constitutes unprofessional conduct for which disciplinary action may be taken.

         (2) A notary public who commits an act of official misconduct shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

         (3) Any person not appointed as a notary public who acts as or otherwise impersonates a notary public shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

    [2002 c 86 § 289; 1985 c 156 § 16.]

Notes:
         Effective dates -- 2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.

         Part headings not law -- Severability -- 2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

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