Section 42.17A.345 - [Renumbered Effective 1/1/2026] Commercial advertisers-Public inspection of documents-Copies to commission(1) Each commercial advertiser who has accepted or provided political advertising or electioneering communications during the election campaign shall maintain current books of account and related materials as provided by rule that shall be open for public inspection during normal business hours during the campaign and for a period of no less than five years after the date of the applicable election. The documents and books of account shall specify: (a) The names and addresses of persons from whom it accepted political advertising or electioneering communications;(b) The exact nature and extent of the services rendered; and(c) The total cost and the manner of payment for the services.(2) At the request of the commission, each commercial advertiser required to comply with subsection (1) of this section shall provide to the commission copies of the information that must be maintained and be open for public inspection pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
RCW 42.17A.345
Renumbered as 29B.30.090 by 2024 c 164,§ 305, eff. 1/1/2026.Amended by 2019 c 428,§ 26, eff. 5/21/2019.Recodified from 42.17.110 by 2010 c 204, § 1102, eff. 1/1/2012.Amended by 2010 c 204, § 508, eff. 1/1/2012.2005 c 445 § 8; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 112 § 5; 1973 c 1 § 11 (Initiative Measure No. 276, approved November 7, 1972).
Effective date-Finding-Intent- 2019 c 428 : See notes following RCW 42.17A.160.