Legislative Ethics Board Advisory Opinions
Topic
Gifts - Reasonable Expectation - Complimentary Tours Provided by Lobbyists
Issue/Question
LEB Opinion Issue/Question
A timber company offered to provide legislators and staff with a helicopter tour of forest lands.
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
The complimentary tour may be accepted under the facts presented. Guidelines for analyzing the propriety of accepting travel expenses are provided. RCW's 42.52.010 and 42.52.140.
Document
LEB Advisory Opinion Document
Review Outcome and Date
Reviewed in October 2022 – retained