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Code · Washington · Title 29A — Elections · Chapter 29A.84

RCW 29A.84.040

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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.
[ 2003 c 111 s 2104 . Prior: 1991 c 81 s 19 ; 1984 c 216 s 5 . Formerly RCW 29.85.275 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540 .
Political advertising
generally: RCW 42.17A.320 through 42.17A.340 .
rates for candidates: RCW 65.16.095 .
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