RCW 42.36.040
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.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies
Chapter 42.36 - Appearance of Fairness Doctrine—Limitations.
42.36.010 - Local land use decisions.
42.36.020 - Members of local decision-making bodies.
42.36.030 - Legislative action of local executive or legislative officials.
42.36.040 - Public discussion by candidate for public office.
42.36.050 - Campaign contributions.
42.36.060 - Quasi-judicial proceedings—Ex parte communications prohibited, exceptions.
42.36.070 - Quasi-judicial proceedings—Prior advisory proceedings.
42.36.080 - Disqualification based on doctrine—Time limitation for raising challenge.
42.36.090 - Participation of challenged member of decision-making body.
42.36.100 - Judicial restriction of doctrine not prohibited—Construction of chapter.