(1) A person applying for an ignition interlock device employer exemption under RCW 46.20.720 (6)(b) must submit a declaration pursuant to chapter 5.50 RCW from their employer stating that the person's employment requires the person to operate a vehicle owned by the employer or other persons during working hours on the form provided by the department.

(2) The department may approve or deny the exemption based on the department's evaluation.

(3) The employer exemption decision is for the confidential use of the director, the chief of the Washington state patrol, and any other public officials designated by law. It is exempt from public inspection and copying notwithstanding chapter 42.56 RCW.

(4) The employer exemption shall only be effective during an ignition interlock device period of restriction under RCW 46.20.720 (1)(c) and (d).

(5) Exemptions shall not waive the ignition interlock device duration of restriction.

(6) A person with an employer exemption shall only operate vehicles owned by their employer during work hours and have an ignition interlock device installed in their personal vehicle.

(7) The employer exemption shall be valid for not more than 366 days. For renewal of the employer exemption, a person must submit a new form as outlined in subsection (1) of this section.

(8) The department may invalidate an employer exemption if a person no longer has an ignition interlock device installed in their personal vehicle.

(9) The employer exemption does not apply to a person who is self-employed unless the person's vehicle is used exclusively for the person's employment.

(10) The department may invalidate the employer exemption and require an application for a new employer exemption if the person's license is subsequently suspended, revoked, or canceled for a different violation.