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Ethics: Washington's Conflict of Interest Definition

This page is intended to provide general information and does not necessarily address all aspects of this topic.  Because the facts of each situation may vary, this information may need to be supplemented by consulting legal advisors.  It reflects in summary form statutes/constitutional provisions/legislative chamber rules in effect as of 5/31/2008 or statutes set to take effect shortly thereafter.

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Washington's Policy

Statutory Reference

TITLE 42.  PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES   CHAPTER 42.52.  ETHICS IN PUBLIC SERVICE § 42.52.020. Activities incompatible with public duties No state officer or state employee may have an interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or engage in a business or transaction or professional activity, or incur an obligation of any nature, that is in conflict with the proper discharge of the state officer's or state employee's official duties.

Rev. Code Wash. (ARCW) § 42.52.020 (2008).

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Center for Ethics in Government