Deceptive, incorrect vote recording.

A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who knowingly:

(1) Deceives any voter in recording his or her vote by providing incorrect or misleading recording information or by providing faulty election equipment or records; or

(2) Records the vote of any voter in a manner other than as designated by the voter.

Such a gross misdemeanor is punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.

[2003 c 111 ยง 2127. Prior: 1991 c 81 ยง 4. Formerly RCW 29.85.051.]

Notes: Effective date -- 1991 c 81: See note following RCW 29A.84.540.