(1) The prospective licensee must complete, sign and submit to the department a change of ownership application prior to the proposed date of change in licensee.

(2) The annual assisted living facility license fee, if a license fee is due, must accompany the change in ownership application.

(3) The prospective licensee must submit the following information that must be submitted along with the change of ownership application:

(a) Evidence of control of the real estate on which the assisted living facility is located, such as a purchase and sales agreement, lease contract, or other appropriate document; and

(b) Any other information requested by the department.

(4) The prospective licensee must submit the completed application to the department within the applicable timeframes of WAC 388-78A-2785 or 388-78A-2787.