Capitol City Press: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.345 and WAC 390-18-050 for failure to provide inspection of commercial advertiser books of account. (EY24, JUL24)

Case

#156689

Respondent

Capitol City Press

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

This case alleged a violation of RCW 42.17A.345 and WAC 390-18-050 for failure to provide inspection of commercial advertiser books of account.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and requirements; the responses provided by Capitol City Press (the “Respondent”); and other relevant information to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations.

Based on our attached findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, the Respondent’s failure to timely provide an inspection of its commercial advertiser books of account does not appear to be a violation that warrants further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, Capitol City Press received a formal written warning concerning their failure to timely provide access to their commercial advertiser books of account. The formal written warning included staff’s expectation that Capitol City Press monitor the email address they provide to the public for commercial advertiser books of account inspection requests, timely respond to such requests, and maintain commercial advertiser records in a manner that allows for the timely completion of the requested inspection. The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

July 16, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.345, WAC 390-18-050

Documents

• 156689 Capitol City Press Complaint.pdf
• 156689 Capitol City Press Response.pdf
• 156689 Capitol City Press Warning Letter.pdf