Washington § 29A.84.240 Violations by signers, officers—Recall petitions—Penalty.

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§ 29A.84.240 — Violations by signers, officers—Recall petitions—Penalty.

Washington § 29A.84.240

Title 29AELECTIONS

Ch. 29A.84CRIMES AND PENALTIES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 29A.84.240 (2026).

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(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. 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 .

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(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.

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 .

Legislative History

[2004 c 266 s 19. Prior:2003 c 111 s 2112;2003 c 53 s 183;1984 c 170 s 11;1965 c 9 s 29.82.170; prior:1913 c 146 s 15; RRS s 5364. Formerly RCW29.82.170,29.82.180,29.82.190,29.82.200.]