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WAC 110-146-0240

Enforcement Actions, Notices, and Appeals.

The department:
(1) May take action against a licensee's license:
(a) Including:
(i) Denial;
(ii) Suspension; or
(iii) Revocation; and
(b) When licensees:
(i) Do not meet the minimum licensing requirements in this chapter;
(ii) Have not met the background check requirements;
(iii) Have been determined by the department to have abused or neglected a residential student;
(iv) Have committed, permitted, or assisted in an illegal act on the premises of an RPS;
(v) Are unable to manage the premises and financial responsibilities of the living accommodations;
(vi) Tried to get a license by deceitful means, including making false statements or omitting critical information on their application;
(vii) Knowingly allowed personnel who made false statements or omitted critical information on their applications to work at the agency; or
(viii) Cannot provide for the health, safety, and well-being of the residential students;
(2) Will send a certified letter to licensees informing them of:
(a) The decision to take action against the license; and
(b) Their appeal rights as outlined in chapter 110-03 WAC;
(3) Has jurisdiction over:
(a) All licenses issued by the department;
(b) All applicants for licenses; and
(c) Licensees as outlined in RCW 74.15.030; and
(4) Retains jurisdiction even if:
(a) Applicants request to withdraw their application; or
(b) Licensees surrender or fail to renew their license.
[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 441 s 3, RCW 74.15.020, and chapter 43.216 RCW. WSR 26-03-054, s 110-146-0240, filed 1/15/26, effective 2/15/26.]