PDFWAC 390-05-271

General applications of RCW 42.17A.555.

(1) RCW 42.17A.555 does not restrict the right of any individual to express their own personal views concerning, supporting, or opposing any candidate or ballot proposition, if such expression does not involve a use of the facilities of a public office or agency.
(2) RCW 42.17A.555 does not prevent a public office or agency from (a) making facilities available on a nondiscriminatory, equal access basis for political uses or (b) making an objective and fair presentation of facts relevant to a ballot proposition, if such action is part of the normal and regular conduct of the office or agency.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17A.110(1) and 2018 c 304. WSR 18-24-074, § 390-05-271, filed 11/30/18, effective 12/31/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17A.110. WSR 12-03-002, § 390-05-271, filed 1/4/12, effective 2/4/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.370(1). WSR 80-02-055 (Order 80-01), § 390-05-271, filed 1/17/80; WSR 79-02-056 (Order 79-01), § 390-05-271, filed 1/31/79.]