Computer file—Duplicate copy—Restrictions and penalties.
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The secretary of state shall provide a duplicate copy of the master statewide computer file or electronic data file of registered voters to the consolidated technology services agency for purposes of creating the jury source list without cost. The information contained in a voter registration application is exempt from inclusion until the applicant reaches age eighteen. Information that is otherwise disclosable under this chapter cannot be disclosed on the future voter until the person reaches eighteen years of age, except for the purpose of processing and delivering ballots. Restrictions as to the commercial use of the information on the statewide computer tape or data file of registered voters, and penalties for its misuse, shall be the same as provided in RCW
29A.08.720 and
29A.08.740.
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 109: See notes following RCW
29A.08.170.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW
43.19.003.
Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW
29A.08.010.
Intent—1995 c 135: "The only intent of the legislature in this act is to correct multiple amendments and delete obsolete provisions. It is not the intent of the legislature to change the substance or effect of any presently effective statute." [
1995 c 135 § 1.]
Effective date—1993 c 441: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993." [
1993 c 441 § 3.]
Severability—Effective dates—1993 c 408: See notes following RCW
2.36.054.