Legislative Ethics Board Advisory Opinions

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Type
Advisory Opinion
Date
4/2/1998
Number
98-02
Topic
State fairs pass - Gift
Issue/Question

May a legislator accept a complimentary fair pass from the WA. State Fairs Assoc., which is good for admission to any participating fair throughout WA in a calendar year?

Summary

The issuer of multiple use passes must limit the number of uses to a cumulative value of no more than $50 in a calendar year. RCW 42.52.150.  When complimentary admission includes a guest, that admission is attributed to the primary recipient of the pass.

Document
Review Outcome and Date
Reviewed in October 2022 – retained