Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 29A. ELECTIONS |
Chapter 29A.84. Crimes and penalties. |
Section 29A.84.040. Political advertising, removing or defacing.
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- A person who removes or defaces lawfully placed political advertising including yard signs or billboards without authorization is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021. The defacement or removal of each item constitutes a separate violation.NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.Political advertisinggenerally: RCW 42.17A.320 through 42.17A.340.rates for candidates: RCW 65.16.095.