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WA Rev Code § 29A.84.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.130 - Voter violations.

RCW 29A.84.130 Voter violations.Any person who:(1) Knowingly provides false information on an application for voter registration under any provision of this title;(2) Knowingly makes or attests to a false declaration as to his or her qualifications as a voter;(3) Knowingly causes or permits himself or herself to be registered using the name of another person;(4) Knowingly causes himself or herself to be registered under two or more different names; (5) Knowingly causes himself or herself to be registered in two or more counties;(6) Offers to pay another person to assist in registering voters, where payment is based on a fixed amount of money per voter registration;(7) Accepts payment for assisting in registering voters, where payment is based on a fixed amount of money per voter registration; or(8) Knowingly causes any person to be registered or causes any registration to be transferred or canceled except as authorized under this title,is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2003 c 111 § 2107. Prior: 1994 c 57 § 25; 1991 c 81 § 12; 1990 c 143 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 110; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.200; prior: 1933 c 1 § 27; RRS § 5114-27; prior: 1893 c 45 § 5; 1889 p 418 § 16; RRS § 5136. Formerly RCW 29.07.410, 29.85.200.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1994 c 57: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.140 - Unqualified registration.

RCW 29A.84.140 Unqualified registration. (Effective until September 1, 2023.)A person who knows that he or she does not possess the legal qualifications of a voter and who registers to vote is guilty of a class C felony. This section does not apply to persons age sixteen or seventeen signing up to register to vote as authorized under RCW 29A.08.170.[ 2018 c 109 § 13; 2005 c 246 § 22; 2003 c 111 § 2108. Prior: 2001 c 41 § 13. Formerly RCW 29.85.249.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 109: See notes following RCW 29A.08.170.Effective date—2005 c 246: See note following RCW 10.64.140.RCW 29A.84.140Unqualified registration. (Effective September 1, 2023.)A person who knows that he or she does not possess the legal qualifications of a voter and who registers to vote is guilty of a class C felony. This section does not apply to persons age sixteen or seventeen signing up to register to vote as authorized under RCW 29A.08.170 or 29A.08.355(2).[ 2020 c 208 § 20; 2018 c 109 § 13; 2005 c 246 § 22; 2003 c 111 § 2108. Prior: 2001 c 41 § 13. Formerly RCW 29.85.249.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 208 §§ 7, 8, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 29A.08.355.Short title—Findings—2020 c 208: See notes following RCW 29A.08.210.Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 109: See notes following RCW 29A.08.170.Effective date—2005 c 246: See note following RCW 10.64.140.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.150 - Misuse, alteration of registration database.

RCW 29A.84.150 Misuse, alteration of registration database.Any state or local election officer, or a designee, who has access to any county or statewide voter registration database who knowingly uses or alters information in the database inconsistent with the performance of his or her duties is guilty of a class C felony, punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2004 c 267 § 138.]NOTES:Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.210 - Violations by officers.

RCW 29A.84.210 Violations by officers.Every officer who willfully violates any of the provisions of chapter 29A.72 RCW or RCW 29A.32.010 through 29A.32.121, for the violation of which no penalty is herein prescribed, or who willfully fails to comply with the provisions of chapter 29A.72 RCW or RCW 29A.32.010 through 29A.32.121, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2013 c 11 § 80; 2003 c 111 § 2109; 1993 c 256 § 3; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.480. Prior: 1913 c 138 § 32, part; RRS § 5428, part. Formerly RCW 29.79.480.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1993 c 256: See notes following RCW 29A.84.280.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.220 - Violations—Corrupt practices—Recall petitions.

RCW 29A.84.220 Violations—Corrupt practices—Recall petitions.Every person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, who:(1) For any consideration, compensation, gratuity, reward, or thing of value or promise thereof, signs or declines to sign any recall petition; or(2) Advertises in any newspaper, magazine or other periodical publication, or in any book, pamphlet, circular, or letter, or by means of any sign, signboard, bill, poster, handbill, or card, or in any manner whatsoever, that he or she will either for or without compensation or consideration circulate, solicit, procure, or obtain signatures upon, or influence or induce or attempt to influence or induce persons to sign or not to sign any recall petition or vote for or against any recall; or(3) For pay or any consideration, compensation, gratuity, reward, or thing of value or promise thereof, circulates, or solicits, procures, or obtains or attempts to procure or obtain signatures upon any recall petition; or(4) Pays or offers or promises to pay, or gives or offers or promises to give any consideration, compensation, gratuity, reward, or thing of value to any person to induce him or her to sign or not to sign, or to circulate or solicit, procure, or attempt to procure or obtain signatures upon any recall petition, or to vote for or against any recall; or(5) By any other corrupt means or practice or by threats or intimidation interferes with or attempts to interfere with the right of any legal voter to sign or not to sign any recall petition or to vote for or against any recall; or(6) Receives, accepts, handles, distributes, pays out, or gives away, directly or indirectly, any money, consideration, compensation, gratuity, reward, or thing of value contributed by or received from any person, firm, association, or corporation whose residence or principal office is, or the majority of whose stockholders are nonresidents of the state of Washington, for any service, work, or assistance of any kind done or rendered for the purpose of aiding in procuring signatures upon any recall petition or the adoption or rejection of any recall.[ 2003 c 111 § 2110; 1984 c 170 § 12; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.220. Prior: 1953 c 113 § 2; prior: 1913 c 146 § 16, part; RRS § 5365, part. Formerly RCW 29.82.220.]NOTES:Misconduct in signing a petition: RCW 9.44.080.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.230 - Violations by signers—Initiative, referendum petitions—Penalty.

RCW 29A.84.230 Violations by signers—Initiative, referendum petitions—Penalty.(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.Residencecontingencies affecting: State Constitution Art. 6 § 4.defined: RCW 29A.04.151.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.240 - Violations by signers, officers—Recall petitions—Penalty.

RCW 29A.84.240 Violations by signers, officers—Recall petitions—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.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.250 - Violations—Corrupt practices—Initiative, referendum petitions.

RCW 29A.84.250 Violations—Corrupt practices—Initiative, referendum petitions.Every person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who:(1) For any consideration or gratuity or promise thereof, signs or declines to sign any initiative or referendum petition; or(2) Provides or receives consideration for soliciting or procuring signatures on an initiative or referendum petition if any part of the consideration is based upon the number of signatures solicited or procured, or offers to provide or agrees to receive such consideration any of which is based on the number of signatures solicited or procured; or(3) Gives or offers any consideration or gratuity to any person to induce him or her to sign or not to sign or to vote for or against any initiative or referendum measure; or(4) Interferes with or attempts to interfere with the right of any voter to sign or not to sign an initiative or referendum petition or with the right to vote for or against an initiative or referendum measure by threats, intimidation, or any other corrupt means or practice; or(5) Receives, handles, distributes, pays out, or gives away, directly or indirectly, money or any other thing of value contributed by or received from any person, firm, association, or corporation whose residence or principal office is, or the majority of whose members or stockholders have their residence outside, the state of Washington, for any service rendered for the purpose of aiding in procuring signatures upon any initiative or referendum petition or for the purpose of aiding in the adoption or rejection of any initiative or referendum measure. This subsection does not apply to or prohibit any activity that is properly reported in accordance with the applicable provisions of chapter 42.17A RCW.A gross misdemeanor under this section is punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2011 c 60 § 14; 2003 c 111 § 2113; 1993 c 256 § 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.79.490. Prior: 1913 c 138 § 32, part; RRS § 5428, part. Formerly RCW 29.79.490.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919.Severability—Effective date—1993 c 256: See notes following RCW 29A.84.280.Construction—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112: See RCW 42.17A.907.Misconduct in signing a petition: RCW 9.44.080.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.261 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.261 - Petitions—Improperly signing.

RCW 29A.84.261 Petitions—Improperly signing.The following apply to persons signing filing fee petitions prescribed by RCW 29A.24.101:(1) A person who signs a petition with any other than his or her name shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.(2) A person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if the person knowingly: Signs more than one petition for any single candidacy of any single candidate; signs the petition when he or she is not a legal voter; or makes a false statement as to his or her residence.[ 2013 c 11 § 81; 2004 c 271 § 184.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.270 - Duplication of names—Conspiracy—Criminal and civil liability.

RCW 29A.84.270 Duplication of names—Conspiracy—Criminal and civil liability.Any person who with intent to mislead or confuse the electors conspires with another person who has a surname similar to an incumbent seeking reelection to the same office, or to an opponent for the same office whose political reputation has been well established, by persuading such other person to file for such office with no intention of being elected, but to defeat the incumbent or the well known opponent, is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW. In addition, all conspirators are subject to a suit for civil damages, the amount of which may not exceed the salary that the injured person would have received had he or she been elected or reelected.[ 2004 c 266 § 20. Prior: 2003 c 111 § 2115; 2003 c 53 § 178; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.080; prior: 1943 c 198 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-15. Formerly RCW 29.15.110, 29.18.080.]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.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.280 - Paid petition solicitors—Finding.

RCW 29A.84.280 Paid petition solicitors—Finding.The legislature finds that paying a worker, whose task it is to secure the signatures of voters on initiative or referendum petitions, on the basis of the number of signatures the worker secures on the petitions encourages the introduction of fraud in the signature gathering process. Such a form of payment may act as an incentive for the worker to encourage a person to sign a petition which the person is not qualified to sign or to sign a petition for a ballot measure even if the person has already signed a petition for the measure. Such payments also threaten the integrity of the initiative and referendum process by providing an incentive for misrepresenting the nature or effect of a ballot measure in securing petition signatures for the measure.[ 2003 c 111 § 2116. Prior: 1993 c 256 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.79.500.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 256: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1993 c 256 § 15.]Effective date—1993 c 256: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [May 7, 1993]." [ 1993 c 256 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.311 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.311 - Candidacy declarations, nominating petitions.

RCW 29A.84.311 Candidacy declarations, nominating petitions.Every person who:(1) Knowingly provides false information on his or her declaration of candidacy or petition of nomination; or(2) Conceals or fraudulently defaces or destroys a certificate that has been filed with an elections officer under chapter 29A.20 RCW or a declaration of candidacy or petition of nomination that has been filed with an elections officer, or any part of such a certificate, declaration, or petition, is guilty of a class C felony punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2004 c 271 § 185.]
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.320 - Duplicate, nonexistent, untrue names—Penalty.

RCW 29A.84.320 Duplicate, nonexistent, untrue names—Penalty.A person is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW who files a declaration of candidacy for any public office of:(1) A nonexistent or fictitious person; or(2) The name of any person not his or her true name; or(3) A name similar to that of an incumbent seeking reelection to the same office with intent to confuse and mislead the electors by taking advantage of the public reputation of the incumbent; or(4) A surname similar to one who has already filed for the same office, and whose political reputation is widely known, with intent to confuse and mislead the electors by capitalizing on the public reputation of the candidate who had previously filed.[ 2003 c 111 § 2118; 2003 c 53 § 177; 1965 c 9 § 29.18.070. Prior: (i) 1943 c 198 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-11. (ii) 1943 c 198 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5213-12. Formerly RCW 29.15.100, 29.18.070.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2003 c 53 § 177 and by 2003 c 111 § 2118, 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.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.410 - Unlawful appropriation, printing, or distribution.

RCW 29A.84.410 Unlawful appropriation, printing, or distribution.Any person who is retained or employed by any officer authorized by the laws of this state to procure the printing of any official ballot or who is engaged in printing official ballots is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person knowingly:(1) Appropriates any official ballot to himself or herself; or(2) Gives or delivers any official ballot to or permits any official ballot to be taken by any person other than the officer authorized by law to receive it; or(3) Prints or causes to be printed any official ballot: (a) In any other form than that prescribed by law or as directed by the officer authorized to procure the printing thereof; or (b) with any other names thereon or with the names spelled otherwise than as directed by such officer, or the names or printing thereon arranged in any other way than that authorized and directed by law.A gross misdemeanor under this section is punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2003 c 111 § 2119. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 3; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.040; prior: 1893 c 115 § 1; RRS § 5395. Formerly RCW 29.85.040.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.420 - Unauthorized examination of ballots, election materials—Revealing information.

RCW 29A.84.420 Unauthorized examination of ballots, election materials—Revealing information.(1) It is a gross misdemeanor for a person to examine, or assist another to examine, any voter record, ballot, or any other state or local government official election material if the person, without lawful authority, conducts the examination:(a) For the purpose of identifying the name of a voter and how the voter voted; or(b) For the purpose of determining how a voter, whose name is known to the person, voted; or(c) For the purpose of identifying the name of the voter who voted in a manner known to the person.(2) Any person who reveals to another information which the person ascertained in violation of subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.(3) A gross misdemeanor under this section is punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.[ 2003 c 111 § 2120. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.020; prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 906; 1873 p 205 § 105; 1854 p 93 § 96; RRS § 5387. Formerly RCW 29.85.020.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.510 - Acts prohibited in voting center—Prohibited practices.

RCW 29A.84.510 Acts prohibited in voting center—Prohibited practices.(1) During the voting period that begins eighteen days before and ends the day of a special election, general election, or primary, no person may:(a) Within a voting center:(i) Suggest or persuade or attempt to suggest or persuade any voter to vote for or against any candidate or ballot measure;(ii) Circulate cards or handbills of any kind;(iii) Solicit signatures to any kind of petition; or(iv) Engage in any practice which interferes with the freedom of voters to exercise their franchise or disrupts the administration of the voting center;(b) Obstruct the doors or entries to a building in which a voting center or ballot drop location is located or prevent free access to and from any voting center or ballot drop location.(2) Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or municipal law enforcement officer shall stop the prohibited activity, and may arrest any person engaging in the prohibited activity.(3) Any violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021, and the person convicted may be ordered to pay the costs of prosecution.[ 2013 c 11 § 82; 2011 c 10 § 69; 2003 c 111 § 2121. Prior: 1991 c 81 § 20; 1990 c 59 § 75; 1984 c 35 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 33 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.51.020; prior: (i) 1947 c 35 § 1, part; 1889 p 412 § 33, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5298, part. (ii) 1895 c 156 § 7, part; 1889 p 409 § 22, part; Code 1881 § 3079, part; 1865 p 34 § 4, part; RRS § 5279, part. Formerly RCW 29.51.020.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.Intent—Effective date—1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 29A.84.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 29A - Elections|Chapter 29A.84 - Crimes and Penalties.|29A.84.520 - Electioneering at voting center or ballot drop location by election officers forbidden.

RCW 29A.84.520 Electioneering at voting center or ballot drop location by election officers forbidden.Any election officer who does any electioneering at a voting center or ballot drop location during the voting period that begins eighteen days before and ends the day of a special election, general election, or primary is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction must be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars and pay the costs of prosecution.[ 2013 c 11 § 83; 2011 c 10 § 70; 2003 c 111 § 2122; 1965 c 9 § 29.51.030. Prior: 1947 c 35 § 1, part; 1889 p 412 § 33, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5298, part. Formerly RCW 29.51.030.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.