The voter shall return the ballot to the county auditor in the return identification envelope. If mailed, a ballot must be postmarked not later than the date of the primary or election. Otherwise, the ballot must be deposited at the office of the county auditor or the designated place of deposit not later than 8:00 p.m. on the date of the primary or election. All personnel assigned to verify signatures on the return envelope must receive training on statewide standards for signature verification.
[2006 c 206 § 8; 2003 c 111 § 1205. Prior: 2001 c 241 § 19; 1993 c 417 § 4; 1983 1st ex.s. c 71 § 4. Formerly RCW 29.38.050, 29.36.126.]