(1) Each manufacturer to whom the authority issues a preliminary notice of violation and fine(s) may request an informal dispute resolution conference. If the manufacturer does request an informal dispute resolution conference, then the manufacturer must complete the process before requesting an administrative hearing.

(2) In lieu of an informal dispute resolution conference, the manufacturer may request an administrative hearing, under WAC 182-52-0090, in writing, in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the authority, within 28 calendar days after receipt of the notice of violation and fine(s). Upon receipt of the manufacturer's request for administrative hearing, the authority will issue a final notice of violation and fine(s) with an explanation of the manufacturer's administrative hearing rights (See WAC 182-52-0090).

(3) If the manufacturer does not request an informal dispute resolution conference or administrative hearing within 28 calendar days after receipt of the preliminary notice of violation and fine(s), the authority issues a final notice of violation with an explanation of the manufacturer's administrative hearing rights (See WAC 182-52-0090).