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 advertising generally: RCW 42.17A.320 through 42.17A.340. rates for candidates: RCW 65.16.095.
§ RCW 29A.84.040Political advertising, removing or defacing.
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