Public discussion by candidate for public office.

1. Law
2. Revised Code of Washington
3. Public Officers and Agencies
4. Appearance of Fairness Doctrine—Limitations.
5. Public discussion by candidate for public office.

Prior to declaring as a candidate for public office or while campaigning for public office as defined by RCW 42.17A.005 no public discussion or expression of an opinion by a person subsequently elected to a public office, on any pending or proposed quasi-judicial actions, shall be a violation of the appearance of fairness doctrine.

[ 2011 c 60 § 27; 1982 c 229 § 4.]

NOTES:

Effective date—2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919.

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