A candidate may file his or her 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 9:00 a.m. the first Monday in June and continue through 4:00 p.m. the following Friday.

     (3) In case of special filing periods established in this chapter, electronic filings may be accepted beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the first day of the special filing period through 4:00 p.m. the last day of the special filing period.

[2006 c 344 § 5; 2003 c 111 § 604. Prior: 2002 c 140 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.15.044.]

NOTES:

     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.]