Advisory Opinion 95-13
Date
07/10/1995
Number
95-13
Requester
Sen. Bob Oke
Topic
Gifts - Complimentary Golf Fees
Issue/Question
Would it be a violation of the Act for a legislator to play golf for free pursuant to guest privileges afforded certain people at a private golf and country club?
Summary
Based on the facts presented, this would be a violation. The only exemption from the gift restrictions which might be applicable here is RCW 42.52.010(9)(i) which addresses discounts available to a broad-based group. The high-ranking government officials offered free golf do not constitute such a group.