RCW 42.36.040: Public discussion by candidate for public office.

RCWs > Title 42 > Chapter 42.36 > Section 42.36.040

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42.36.030 << 42.36.040 >> 42.36.050

PDFRCW 42.36.040

Public discussion by candidate for public office.

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Prior to declaring as a candidate for public office or while campaigning for public office as defined by RCW 42.17A.005 no public discussion or expression of an opinion by a person subsequently elected to a public office, on any pending or proposed quasi-judicial actions, shall be a violation of the appearance of fairness doctrine.

[ 2011 c 60 § 27; 1982 c 229 § 4.]

NOTES:

Effective date—2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919.