Washington Code 42.20.020 – Powers may not be delegated for profit
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Every public officer who, for any reward, consideration, or gratuity paid or agreed to be paid, shall, directly or indirectly, grant to another the right or authority to discharge any function of his or her office, or permit another to perform any of his or her duties, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2012 c 117 § 113; 1909 c 249 § 83; RRS § 2335.]
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $5,000 |