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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 9A.72.070: Perjury and false swearing — Irregularities no defense.

    It is no defense to a prosecution for perjury or false swearing:

         (1) That the oath was administered or taken in an irregular manner; or

         (2) That the person administering the oath lacked authority to do so, if the taking of the oath was required or authorized by law.

    [1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.070.]

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