Washington § 29A.84.230 Violations by signers—Initiative, referendum petitions—Penalty.

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§ 29A.84.230 — Violations by signers—Initiative, referendum petitions—Penalty.

Washington § 29A.84.230

Title 29AELECTIONS

Ch. 29A.84CRIMES AND PENALTIES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 29A.84.230 (2026).

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(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. Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2003 c 53 s 182 and by 2003 c 111 s 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

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(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.

Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2003 c 53 s 182 and by 2003 c 111 s 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 .

Legislative History

[2003 c 111 s 2111;2003 c 53 s 182;1993 c 256 s 2;1965 c 9 s 29.79.440. Prior:1913 c 138 s 31; RRS s 5427. Formerly RCW29.79.440,29.79.450,29.79.460,29.79.470.]