Legislative Ethics Board Advisory Opinions

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Type
Advisory Opinion
Date
6/23/1995
Number
95-10
Topic
Gifts - Reasonable Expectation - Complimentary Tours Provided by Lobbyists
Issue/Question

A timber company offered to provide legislators and staff with a helicopter tour of forest lands.

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
Review Outcome and Date
Reviewed in October 2022 – retained