Washington Administrative Code
Title 434 - Secretary of State
Chapter 434-04 - Use of the state seal
Section 434-04-040 - General prohibitions
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:
(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:
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.04.040(4). 89-20-031, § 434-04-040, filed 9/29/89, effective 10/30/89.