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Chapter 29.82.030 RCW Dispositions

THE RECALL


Sections

29.82.010  Initiating recall proceedings — Statement — Contents — Verification — Definitions.
[2003 c 111 § 1407; 1984 c 170 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 47 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.010. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 1; RRS § 5350. Former part of section: 1913 c 146 § 2; RRS § 5351, now codified in RCW 29.82.015.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.110 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.015  Petition — Where filed.
[2003 c 111 § 1408; 1984 c 170 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 47 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.015. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 2; RRS § 5351. Formerly RCW 29.82.010, part.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.120 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.020  Determining whether recall charges meet constitutional requirements — Ballot synopsis.
[1980 c 42 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 205 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.020. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 3; RRS § 5352.]
Repealed by 1984 c 170 § 13.


29.82.021  Ballot synopsis.
[2003 c 111 § 1409; 1984 c 170 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.130 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.023  Determination by superior court — Correction of ballot synopsis.
[2003 c 111 § 1410; 1984 c 170 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.140 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.025  Filing supporting signatures — Time limitations.
[2003 c 111 § 1411; 1984 c 170 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 205 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.150 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.026  Obtaining and filing supporting signatures — Time limitation — If supporting signatures being sought on May 21, 1971.
[1971 ex.s. c 205 § 3.]
Repealed by 1984 c 170 § 13.


29.82.030  Petition — Form.
[2003 c 111 § 1412; 1984 c 170 § 6; 1971 ex.s. c 205 § 4; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.030. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 4; RRS § 5353.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.160 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.040  Petition — Size.
[2003 c 111 § 1413; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.040. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 6; RRS § 5355.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.170 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.050  Comparison and certification of signatures on petitions.
[1965 c 9 § 29.82.050. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 7; RRS § 5356.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.


29.82.060  Number of signatures required.
[2003 c 111 § 1414; 1991 c 363 § 36; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.060. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 8, part; RRS § 5357, part.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.180 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.070  Expense — Contributors — Sworn statement.
[1965 c 9 § 29.82.070. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 8, part; RRS § 5357, part.]
Repealed by 1984 c 170 § 13.


29.82.080  Canvassing petition for sufficiency of signatures — Time of — Notice.
[2003 c 111 § 1415; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.080. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 9, part; RRS § 5358, part.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.190 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.090  Verification and canvass of signatures — Procedure — Statistical sampling.
[2003 c 111 § 1416; 1984 c 170 § 7; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 107; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.090. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 9, part; RRS § 5358, part.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.200 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.100  Fixing date for recall election — Notice.
[2003 c 111 § 1417; 1984 c 170 § 8; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 108; 1971 ex.s. c 205 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.100. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 9, part; RRS § 5358, part.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.210 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.105  Response to petition charges.
[2003 c 111 § 1418; 1984 c 170 § 9; 1980 c 42 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.220 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.110  Destruction of insufficient recall petition.
[2003 c 111 § 1419; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.110. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 9, part; RRS § 5358, part.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.230 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.120  Fraudulent names — Record of.
[2003 c 111 § 1420; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.120. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 10; RRS § 5359.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.240 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.130  Conduct of election — Contents of ballot.
[2003 c 111 § 1421; 1990 c 59 § 71; 1980 c 42 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.130. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 11; RRS § 5360. See also RCW 29.48.040.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.250 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.140  Ascertaining the result — When recall effective.
[2003 c 111 § 1422; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 109; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.140. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 12; RRS § 5361.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.260 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.150  When recall becomes effective.
[1965 c 9 § 29.82.150. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 13; RRS § 5362.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 111, effective January 1, 1978.


29.82.160  Enforcement provisions — Mandamus — Appellate review.
[2003 c 111 § 1423; 1988 c 202 § 30; 1984 c 170 § 10; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.160. Prior: 1913 c 146 § 14; RRS § 5363.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.56.270 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.170  Violations by signers — Officers.
[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 codified also in RCW 29.82.180, 29.82.190, and 29.82.200.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.84.240 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.180  Violations — Signing more than one petition for same recall.
[1913 c 146 § 15, part; RRS § 5364, part.]
Now codified, as reenacted, in RCW 29.82.170.


29.82.190  Violations — Signing by one not a legal voter.
[1913 c 146 § 15, part; RRS § 5364, part.]
Now codified, as reenacted, in RCW 29.82.170.


29.82.200  Violations — Signer making false statement as to residence.
[1913 c 146 § 15, part; RRS § 5364, part.]
Now codified, as reenacted, in RCW 29.82.170.


29.82.210  Violations by officers.
[2003 c 111 § 2102; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.210. Prior: 1953 c 113 § 1; prior: 1913 c 146 § 16, part; RRS § 5365, part.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.84.020 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


29.82.220  Violations — Corrupt practices.
[2003 c 111 § 2110; 1984 c 170 § 12; 1965 c 9 § 29.82.220. Prior: 1953 c 113 § 2; prior: 1913 c 146 § 16, part; RRS § 5365, part.]
Recodified as RCW 29A.84.220 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.


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