Washington Administrative Code
2019 Archive

Chapter 456-09 WAC
Last Update: 8/15/19

FORMAL HEARINGS—PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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INTRODUCTION
456-09-001Purpose and application of chapter.
HEARING OPTIONS
456-09-010Distinction between formal and informal hearing and converting an appeal.
ADMINISTRATION
456-09-110Definitions.
456-09-120Organization and office.
456-09-130Quorum.
456-09-140Meetings of the board.
PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD
456-09-210Appearance and practice before the board.
456-09-215Notice of appearance by representatives.
456-09-220Rules of professional conduct.
456-09-230Ex parte communication.
APPEAL PROCEDURE
456-09-300Commencing the appeal.
456-09-310Contents of notice of appeal.
456-09-315Deadlines for submitting the notice of appeal.
456-09-325Date and manner of submitting the notice of appeal.
456-09-330Amendments to notice of appeal.
456-09-335Response.
456-09-340Intervention.
SERVICE OF PAPERS
456-09-345Service of papers on parties and proof of service.
PREHEARING AND HEARING PROCEDURE
456-09-510Limitation on discovery.
456-09-520Subpoena.
456-09-530Settlement conference.
456-09-540Prehearing conference.
456-09-545Summary judgment.
456-09-550Time in which evidence, briefs, and replies must be submitted.
456-09-552Amicus.
456-09-555Motions.
456-09-560Postponement, continuance, and extensions of time.
456-09-565Teleconference proceeding.
456-09-570Notice of hearing.
456-09-575Notice of hearing to limited-English speaking parties.
HEARING PROCEDURE
456-09-740Testimony under oath.
456-09-742Recording devices.
456-09-745Failure to attend and hearing on the record.
456-09-750Dismissal, stipulation, and withdrawal of actions.
456-09-755Rules of evidence and admissibility criteria.
456-09-762Hearings—Interpreters.
456-09-765Official notice.
DISPOSITION OF CASES
456-09-910Assistance to board.
456-09-915Presentation of posthearing evidence.
456-09-920Initial or final decision.
456-09-925Initial decision.
456-09-930Petition for review of an initial decision, replies, and disposition.
456-09-955Petition for reconsideration of a final decision.
456-09-960Record on appeal.
SEPA
456-09-970Applicability of SEPA guidelines.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
456-09-150Meetings of the board. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-150, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-150, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-19-091, filed 9/20/05, effective 10/21/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-160Form and size of documents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-160, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-170Docket number. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-170, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-320Notice of appeal—Filing and service. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 98-22-039, § 456-09-320, filed 10/29/98, effective 11/29/98; WSR 95-05-033 (Order 95-01), § 456-09-320, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-104, § 456-09-320, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-320, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-350Notice of appeal—Response. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 95-05-033 (Order 95-01), § 456-09-350, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95; WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-350, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-355Parties in exemption appeals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-355, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-360Intervention. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-360, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-19-091, filed 9/20/05, effective 10/21/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-365Conversion of hearing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 98-22-039, § 456-09-365, filed 10/29/98, effective 11/29/98; WSR 95-05-033 (Order 95-01), § 456-09-365, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95; WSR 94-07-044, § 456-09-365, filed 3/10/94, effective 4/10/94; WSR 91-07-038 (Order 91-01), § 456-09-365, filed 3/15/91, effective 4/15/91; WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-365, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-410Service of papers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 98-22-039, § 456-09-410, filed 10/29/98, effective 11/29/98; WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-410, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-420Method of service. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-420, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-430Service of papers—When complete. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 98-22-039, § 456-09-430, filed 10/29/98, effective 11/29/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-430, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-430, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-440Proof of service—Certificate. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-440, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-440, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-610Conferences—Two types. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-610, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-615Settlement conference—Purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-615, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-620Settlement conference—When held. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-620, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-625Settlement conference—Agreements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-625, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-630Prehearing conference—Purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-630, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-19-091, filed 9/20/05, effective 10/21/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-635Prehearing conference—When held. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-635, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-640Prehearing conference—Documentary evidence. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-640, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-645Prehearing conference—Excerpts from documentary evidence. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-645, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-650Prehearing conference—Failure to supply prehearing information. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-650, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-655Prehearing conference—Agreements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-655, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-655, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-705Advance submission of evidence—Delivery to adverse party. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 95-05-033 (Order 95-01), § 456-09-705, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95; WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-705, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-710Hearing—Setting of time and place. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 95-05-033 (Order 95-01), § 456-09-710, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95; WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-710, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-715Continuance—Extensions of time. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-715, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-720Teleconference proceeding. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-720, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-725Briefs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 95-05-033 (Order 95-01), § 456-09-725, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95; WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-725, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-730Hearing—Notice of hearing—Time—Contents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 95-05-033 (Order 95-01), § 456-09-730, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-730, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-730, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-732Hearing—Notice to limited-English speaking parties. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-732, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-735Hearing—Standard and scope of review. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-735, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-760Rules of evidence—Admissibility criteria. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-760, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-760, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-770Official notice—Material facts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-770, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-775Motions—Application—Requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-775, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-935Petition for review and replies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 95-05-033 (Order 95-01), § 456-09-935, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-935, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-935, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-940Finality of initial decision. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-940, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-940, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-945Final decision following initial decision—Record. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 95-05-033 (Order 95-01), § 456-09-945, filed 2/8/95, effective 3/11/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170, 34.05.250, 82.03.140 and 82.03.160. WSR 90-11-105, § 456-09-945, filed 5/22/90, effective 6/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-945, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.
456-09-950Final decision—Precedential decisions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170. WSR 02-14-034, § 456-09-950, filed 6/25/02, effective 7/26/02; WSR 89-10-056 (Order 89-02), § 456-09-950, filed 5/2/89.] Repealed by WSR 05-13-141, filed 6/21/05, effective 8/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 82.03.170.