Washington Administrative Code
Title 434 - Secretary of State
Chapter 434-04 - Use of the state seal
Section 434-04-040 - General prohibitions

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 434-04-040

Current through Register Vol. 23-24, December 15, 2023

The seal shall never be used:

(1) In any advertising or other promotion for a business, organization, product, article or service, except as provided by license;

(2) In a manner which, in the judgement of the secretary, could mislead the public to believe that a business, organization, product, article or service carries official state sanction or state approval;

(3) In a political campaign to assist or defeat a candidate;

(4) In a manner which is deceptively similar in appearance to the seal;

(5) On wearing apparel including, but not limited to, hats, shirts, sweaters, jackets, shorts, sweatpants and socks, except:

(a) By state agencies and state elected officials in connection with official state business;

(b) As approved by the secretary for civic purposes such as by organizations officially representing the state.

(6) In a manner such that any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature is placed upon it or on any part of it;

(7) In any gambling activity except:

(a) When an item is to be used in a raffle which is approved and conducted in accordance with chapter 9.46 RCW and the use is approved under WAC 434-04-040; or

(b) When an item is to be used for official state business.

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.04.040(4). 89-20-031, § 434-04-040, filed 9/29/89, effective 10/30/89.

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