May the department audit the records of a contractor?
Yes, based on RCW
43.22.434 the department may audit the records of contractors as defined in chapter
18.27, 18.106, or
19.28 RCW when the department has reason to believe that a violation of the permitting requirements has occurred.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.22.340,
43.22.400,
43.22.432,
43.22.433,
43.22.434,
43.22.480, and
43.22.485, 2002 c 268, and chapter
43.22 RCW. WSR 03-12-044, ยง 296-150M-0715, filed 5/30/03, effective 5/30/03.]