29A.84.240 - Violations by signers, officers -- Penalty.

Violations by signers, officers — 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.