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Chapter 40.16 RCW

PENAL PROVISIONS

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Sections

HTMLPDF 40.16.010Injury to public record.
HTMLPDF 40.16.020Injury to and misappropriation of record.
HTMLPDF 40.16.030Offering false instrument for filing or record.

Notes:

Fraud: Chapter 9A.60 RCW.
Materials specifically authorized to be printed and distributed by secretary of state: RCW 43.07.140.
Misconduct of public officers: Chapter 42.20 RCW.
Public works accounts and records, penalty for falsifying: RCW 39.04.110.