Revised Code of Washington
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.


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.

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