(1) A noncustodial parent (NCP) may request a conference board under WAC 388-14A-6400 to resolve any complaints and problems concerning a division of child support (DCS) case.

(2) If the NCP and DCS are not successful in negotiating a payment agreement to avoid license suspension or to get a license reinstated, NCP may request a conference board at any time.

(a) A conference board is not available to the NCP regarding negotiations that occur immediately after the service of a notice of noncompliance under WAC 388-14A-4505.

(b) During that time period, the NCP has a right to an administrative hearing on the notice, and if the NCP is not able to negotiate a payment agreement, the appropriate remedy is an administrative hearing under WAC 388-14A-4530.