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Advisory Opinion 02-04

Advisory Opinion Subject Question(s) Cross Reference RCW/WAC Reference
02-04
  • Use of State facilities, including electronic mail, to distribute newspaper articles and editorial opinions
  1. May a state agency use state resources to collect and distribute newspaper articles or editorial opinions to agency employees via e-mail, and may the state agency also distribute the newspaper links to individuals and groups outside the state agency who have expressed an interest in receiving the material? Qualified Yes / See Opinion
  2. If the answer to 1 is yes, may the agency distribute the newspaper articles or editorial opinions if they discuss a candidate for public office, a ballot initiative, or a referendum? See Opinion
  3. If the answer to 1 is yes, may the agency distribute newspaper articles or editorial opinions that discuss commercial companies or products that are related to the agency mission? See Opinion
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RCW 42.52.160
RCW 42.52.180 WAC 292-110-010