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29.85.010 Ballots — Removing from polling place. [2003 c 111 § 2124; 1991 c 81 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.010. Prior: 1893 c 115 § 2; RRS § 5396.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.540 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.020 Unauthorized examination of ballots, election materials — Revealing information. [2003 c 111 § 2120; 1991 c 81 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.020. Prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 906; 1873 p 205 § 105; 1854 p 93 § 96; RRS § 5387.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.420 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.030 Ballots — Opening, disclosing choice of voter. [1965 c 9 § 29.85.030. Prior: Code 1881 § 3146; 1865 p 51 § 7; No RRS.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.040 Ballots — Unlawful appropriation, printing, or distribution. [2003 c 111 § 2119; 1991 c 81 § 3; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.040. Prior: 1893 c 115 § 1; RRS § 5395.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.410 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.050 Ballots — Misleading voters in marking. [1965 c 9 § 29.85.050. Prior: Code 1881 § 902; 1873 p 204 § 101; 1854 p 92 § 92; RRS § 5390.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.051 Deceptive, incorrect vote recording. [2003 c 111 § 2127; 1991 c 81 § 4.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.610 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.060 Hindering or bribing voter. [2003 c 111 § 2128; 1991 c 81 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.060. Prior: (i) 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 904; 1873 p 204 § 103; 1854 p 93 § 94; RRS § 5386. (ii) 1911 c 89 § 1, part; 1901 c 142 § 1; Code 1881 § 909; 1873 p 205 § 106; 1865 p 50 § 1; 1854 p 93 § 97; RRS § 5388.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.620 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.070 Influencing voter to withhold vote. [2003 c 111 § 2129; 1991 c 81 § 6; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.070. Prior: Code 1881 § 3140; RRS § 5389.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.630 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.080 Intimidating, influencing, or bribing elector — Solicitation of bribe by candidate or voter. [1965 c 9 § 29.85.080. Prior: Code 1881 § 3148; RRS § 5394.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.090 Solicitation of bribe by voter. [2003 c 111 § 2130; 1991 c 81 § 7; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.090. Prior: 1907 c 209 § 32; RRS § 5207.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.640 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.100 Certificates of nomination and election — Declarations of candidacy — Petitions of nomination — Frauds and falsehoods. [2003 c 111 § 2137; 1991 c 81 § 8; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.100. Prior: 1889 p 411 § 30; RRS § 5295.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.710 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.105 Nominating certificates and petitions — False information. [1977 ex.s. c 329 § 17.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.110 Tampering with polling place materials. [2003 c 111 § 2125; 1991 c 81 § 9; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.110. Prior: 1889 p 412 § 31; RRS § 5296. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1935 c 108 § 3, part; RRS § 5339-3, part, codified, as reenacted, in RCW 29.85.230.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.550 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.120 Electioneering for hire in commission form cities. [1965 c 9 § 29.85.120. Prior: 1911 c 116 § 8; RRS § 9097.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.130 Bribery and other election violations in commission form cities. [1965 c 9 § 29.85.130. Prior: 1911 c 116 § 9; RRS § 9098.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.140 Forgery on nomination paper. [1965 c 9 § 29.85.140. Prior: 1907 c 209 § 35; RRS § 5210.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.150 Inducing noncitizen Indian to vote. [1965 c 9 § 29.85.150. Prior: Code 1881 § 910; 1873 p 205 § 107; RRS § 5391.] Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 81 § 4. 29.85.160 Officers where voting machines or voting devices and vote tallying systems are used — Violations at the polls. [1967 ex.s. c 109 § 31; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.160. Prior: 1915 c 114 § 7, part; 1913 c 58 § 13, part; RRS § 5313, part.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.170 Officers — Violations generally. [2003 c 111 § 2138; 1991 c 81 § 10; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.170. Prior: (i) 1889 p 412 § 32; RRS § 5297. (ii) 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 912; 1877 p 205 § 2; RRS § 5392.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.720 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.180 Perjury — Swearing falsely when challenged at primary. [1965 c 9 § 29.85.180. Prior: 1907 c 209 § 34; RRS § 5209.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.190 Registration law — Officer violating. [1991 c 81 § 11; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.190. Prior: 1933 c 1 § 26; RRS § 5114-26; prior: 1889 p 418 § 15; RRS § 5133.] Recodified as RCW 29.07.400 pursuant to 1991 c 81 § 40, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.200 Registration law — Voter violations. [1991 c 81 § 12; 1990 c 143 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 110; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.200. Prior: 1933 c 1 § 27; RRS § 5114-27; prior: 1893 c 45 § 5; 1889 p 418 § 16; RRS § 5136.] Recodified as RCW 29.07.410 pursuant to 1991 c 81 § 40, effective July 1, 1992. 29.85.210 Repeaters. [2003 c 111 § 2131; 1991 c 81 § 13; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.210. Prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 903; 1873 p 204 § 102; 1865 p 51 § 5; 1854 p 93 § 93; RRS § 5383.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.650 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.220 Repeaters — Unqualified persons — Officers conniving with. [2003 c 111 § 2132; 1991 c 81 § 14; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.220. Prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 911; 1873 p 205 § 108; RRS § 5385.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.655 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.225 Divulging ballot count. [2003 c 111 § 2139; 1991 c 81 § 15; 1990 c 59 § 55; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 85; 1965 c 9 § 29.54.035. Prior: 1955 c 148 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.54.035.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.730 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.230 Returns and posted copy of results — Tampering with. [2003 c 111 § 2140; 1991 c 81 § 16; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.230. Prior: 1935 c 108 § 3; RRS § 5339-3. Formerly RCW 29.85.110, part.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.740 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.240 Unqualified persons voting. [2003 c 111 § 2133; 1991 c 81 § 17; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.240. Prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 905; 1873 p 204 § 104; 1865 p 51 § 4; 1854 p 93 § 95; RRS § 5384.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.660 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.245 Action against voting, registration irregularities. [2003 c 111 § 2101; 2001 c 41 § 12.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.010 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.249 Unqualified registration. [2003 c 111 § 2108; 2001 c 41 § 13.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.140 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.250 Violations — "Catch-all" clause. [1935 c 100 § 2; RRS § 5291-2.] Now codified, as reenacted, as RCW 29.51.215. 29.85.260 Voting machines, devices — Tampering with — Extra keys. [2003 c 111 § 2126; 1991 c 81 § 18; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.260. Prior: 1913 c 58 § 16; RRS § 5316.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.560 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.270 Political advertising — Use of assumed name — Campaign advertising picture. [1975 1st ex.s. c 162 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.270. Prior: 1959 c 112 § 1; 1955 c 317 § 1.] Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 98 § 20; and repealed by 1984 c 216 § 6. 29.85.275 Political advertising, removing or defacing. [2003 c 111 § 2104; 1991 c 81 § 19; 1984 c 216 § 5.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.040 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004. 29.85.280 Political advertising — Campaign advertising picture — Penalty. [1975 1st ex.s. c 162 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.280. Prior: 1955 c 317 § 2.] Repealed by 1984 c 216 § 6. 29.85.285 Statement of expense of candidate — Penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.290 Duplication of names — Conspiracy — Criminal and civil liability. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.300 Absentee voting, violations relating to qualifications and voting, penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.310 Absentee service voters, penalties for false statements and violations. Cross-reference section, decodified September 1987. 29.85.320 Aiding blind voters, violations relating to — Penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.321 Preventing interference with balloting. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.323 Electioneering within the polls forbidden — Prohibited practices as to ballots — Penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.325 Electioneering by election officers forbidden — Penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.327 Preservation of order — Penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified. 29.85.329 Unlawful acts by voters — Penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.340 Divulging ballot count — Penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified September 1991. 29.85.350 Transmittal of returns — Penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified September 1991. 29.85.360 County canvassing board — Canvassing procedure — Penalty. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.370 Initiative, referendum — Violations by signers. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.373 Initiative, referendum — Violations by officers. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.375 Initiative, referendum — Violations — Corrupt practices. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.380 Recall — Violations by signers — Officers. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.381 Recall — Violation by officers. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003. 29.85.383 Recall — Violations — Corrupt practices. Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.
[2003 c 111 § 2124; 1991 c 81 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.010. Prior: 1893 c 115 § 2; RRS § 5396.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.540 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2120; 1991 c 81 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.020. Prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 906; 1873 p 205 § 105; 1854 p 93 § 96; RRS § 5387.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.420 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1965 c 9 § 29.85.030. Prior: Code 1881 § 3146; 1865 p 51 § 7; No RRS.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.
[2003 c 111 § 2119; 1991 c 81 § 3; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.040. Prior: 1893 c 115 § 1; RRS § 5395.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.410 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1965 c 9 § 29.85.050. Prior: Code 1881 § 902; 1873 p 204 § 101; 1854 p 92 § 92; RRS § 5390.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.
[2003 c 111 § 2127; 1991 c 81 § 4.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.610 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2128; 1991 c 81 § 5; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.060. Prior: (i) 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 904; 1873 p 204 § 103; 1854 p 93 § 94; RRS § 5386. (ii) 1911 c 89 § 1, part; 1901 c 142 § 1; Code 1881 § 909; 1873 p 205 § 106; 1865 p 50 § 1; 1854 p 93 § 97; RRS § 5388.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.620 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2129; 1991 c 81 § 6; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.070. Prior: Code 1881 § 3140; RRS § 5389.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.630 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1965 c 9 § 29.85.080. Prior: Code 1881 § 3148; RRS § 5394.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.
[2003 c 111 § 2130; 1991 c 81 § 7; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.090. Prior: 1907 c 209 § 32; RRS § 5207.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.640 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2137; 1991 c 81 § 8; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.100. Prior: 1889 p 411 § 30; RRS § 5295.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.710 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1977 ex.s. c 329 § 17.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.
[2003 c 111 § 2125; 1991 c 81 § 9; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.110. Prior: 1889 p 412 § 31; RRS § 5296. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1935 c 108 § 3, part; RRS § 5339-3, part, codified, as reenacted, in RCW 29.85.230.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.550 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1965 c 9 § 29.85.120. Prior: 1911 c 116 § 8; RRS § 9097.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.
[1965 c 9 § 29.85.130. Prior: 1911 c 116 § 9; RRS § 9098.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.
[1965 c 9 § 29.85.140. Prior: 1907 c 209 § 35; RRS § 5210.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.
[1965 c 9 § 29.85.150. Prior: Code 1881 § 910; 1873 p 205 § 107; RRS § 5391.] Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 81 § 4.
[1967 ex.s. c 109 § 31; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.160. Prior: 1915 c 114 § 7, part; 1913 c 58 § 13, part; RRS § 5313, part.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.
[2003 c 111 § 2138; 1991 c 81 § 10; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.170. Prior: (i) 1889 p 412 § 32; RRS § 5297. (ii) 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 912; 1877 p 205 § 2; RRS § 5392.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.720 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1965 c 9 § 29.85.180. Prior: 1907 c 209 § 34; RRS § 5209.] Repealed by 1991 c 81 § 41, effective July 1, 1992.
[1991 c 81 § 11; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.190. Prior: 1933 c 1 § 26; RRS § 5114-26; prior: 1889 p 418 § 15; RRS § 5133.] Recodified as RCW 29.07.400 pursuant to 1991 c 81 § 40, effective July 1, 1992.
[1991 c 81 § 12; 1990 c 143 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 110; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.200. Prior: 1933 c 1 § 27; RRS § 5114-27; prior: 1893 c 45 § 5; 1889 p 418 § 16; RRS § 5136.] Recodified as RCW 29.07.410 pursuant to 1991 c 81 § 40, effective July 1, 1992.
[2003 c 111 § 2131; 1991 c 81 § 13; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.210. Prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 903; 1873 p 204 § 102; 1865 p 51 § 5; 1854 p 93 § 93; RRS § 5383.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.650 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2132; 1991 c 81 § 14; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.220. Prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 911; 1873 p 205 § 108; RRS § 5385.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.655 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2139; 1991 c 81 § 15; 1990 c 59 § 55; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 85; 1965 c 9 § 29.54.035. Prior: 1955 c 148 § 6. Formerly RCW 29.54.035.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.730 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2140; 1991 c 81 § 16; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.230. Prior: 1935 c 108 § 3; RRS § 5339-3. Formerly RCW 29.85.110, part.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.740 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2133; 1991 c 81 § 17; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.240. Prior: 1911 c 89 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 905; 1873 p 204 § 104; 1865 p 51 § 4; 1854 p 93 § 95; RRS § 5384.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.660 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2101; 2001 c 41 § 12.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.010 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[2003 c 111 § 2108; 2001 c 41 § 13.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.140 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1935 c 100 § 2; RRS § 5291-2.] Now codified, as reenacted, as RCW 29.51.215.
[2003 c 111 § 2126; 1991 c 81 § 18; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.260. Prior: 1913 c 58 § 16; RRS § 5316.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.560 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 162 § 1; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.270. Prior: 1959 c 112 § 1; 1955 c 317 § 1.] Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 98 § 20; and repealed by 1984 c 216 § 6.
[2003 c 111 § 2104; 1991 c 81 § 19; 1984 c 216 § 5.] Recodified as RCW 29A.84.040 pursuant to 2003 c 111 § 2401, effective July 1, 2004.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 162 § 2; 1965 c 9 § 29.85.280. Prior: 1955 c 317 § 2.] Repealed by 1984 c 216 § 6.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2003.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 1987.
Cross-reference section, decodified.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 1991.