Advisory Opinion 00-03
Date
09/21/2000
Number
00-03
Requester
Sen. George Sellar
Topic
Valuation of Lodging - Gift
Issue/Question
Lobbyist offers legislator a night in lobbyist's personal residence in a resort area. Is this a gift and if so, how should the value be established?
Summary
The lodging is a gift since under these facts no exemption is applicable. Board rejected lobbyist's valuation formula and concludes that one formula which could be used is an arms-length appraisal by a realtor to establish fair monthly rental value. RCW 42.52.010 and 42.52.150.