| Topic |
Valuation of lodging - Gift
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Issue/Question |
Lobbyist offers legislator a night in lobbyist's personal residence in a resort area. Is this a gift and if so how should the value be established? |
| Summary |
The lodging is a gift since under these facts no exemption is applicable. Board rejected lobbyist's valuation formula and concludes that one formula which could be used is an arms-length appraisal by a realtor to establish fair monthly rental value. RCW 42.52.010 and 42.52.150. |