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§ 29A.84.040 — Political advertising, removing or defacing.
Washington § 29A.84.040
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Wash. Rev. Code § 29A.84.040 (2026).
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A person who removes or defaces lawfully placed political advertising including yard signs or billboards without authorization is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 . The defacement or removal of each item constitutes a separate violation.
Effective date — 1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540 .
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§ 9A.20.021
Washington § 9A.20.021
§ 29A.84.540
Washington § 29A.84.540
Legislative History
[2003 c 111 s 2104. Prior:1991 c 81 s 19;1984 c 216 s 5. Formerly RCW29.85.275.]
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