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Chapter 7.96 RCW

UNIFORM CORRECTION OR CLARIFICATION OF DEFAMATION ACT

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Sections

HTMLPDF 7.96.010Intent.
HTMLPDF 7.96.020Definition of "person."
HTMLPDF 7.96.030Scope.
HTMLPDF 7.96.040Request for correction or clarification.
HTMLPDF 7.96.050Disclosure of evidence of falsity.
HTMLPDF 7.96.060Effect of correction or clarification.
HTMLPDF 7.96.070Timelines and sufficiency of correction or clarification.
HTMLPDF 7.96.080Challenges to correction or clarification or to request for correction or clarification.
HTMLPDF 7.96.090Offer to correct or clarify.
HTMLPDF 7.96.100Scope of protection.
HTMLPDF 7.96.900Uniformity of application and construction.
HTMLPDF 7.96.901Short title.