WASHINGTON STATUTES AND CODES

29A.84.730 - Divulging ballot count.

Divulging ballot count.

(1) In any location in which ballots are counted, no person authorized by law to be present while votes are being counted may divulge any results of the count of the ballots at any time prior to the closing of the polls for that primary or special or general election.

(2) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.

[2003 c 111 § 2139. Prior: 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 29.85.225, 29.54.035.]

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

Intent -- Effective date -- 1990 c 59: See notes following RCW 29A.04.013.

Effective date -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.

Divulging returns in voting device precincts: RCW 29A.60.120.