A candidate may file a declaration of candidacy for an office by electronic means on a system specifically designed and authorized by a filing officer to accept filings.

(1) Filings that are received electronically must capture all information specified in RCW 29A.24.031 (1) through (4).

(2) Electronic filing may begin at 8:00 a.m. the first day of the filing period and continue through 5:00 p.m. the last day of the filing period.

Effective date—2011 c 349: See note following RCW 29A.04.255.

Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.

Implementation—2002 c 140: "The secretary of state may take the necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date." [ 2002 c 140 § 5.]

Captions not law—2002 c 140: "Section captions used in this act are not part of the law." [ 2002 c 140 § 6.]