Washington § 72.01.310 - Political influence forbidden.

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§ 72.01.310. Political influence forbidden.

Any officer, including the secretary, or employee of the department or of the institutions under the control of the department, who, by solicitation or otherwise, exercises his or her influence, directly or indirectly, to influence other officers or employees of the state to adopt his or her political views or to favor any particular person or candidate for office, shall be removed from his or her office or position by the proper authority.
[ 2012 c 117 s 452; 1979 c 141 s 162; 1959 c 28 s 72.01.310. Prior: 1901 c 119 s 15; RRS s 10917. Formerly RCW 72.04.150.]

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