(1) For any program that does not operate on public or private school premises, the licensee must keep the premises free from rodents, fleas, cockroaches, and other insects and pests.
(2) If pests are present in the licensed space, the licensee of a program that does not operate on public or private school premises, must:
(a) Take action to remove or eliminate pests; and
(b) Use the least poisonous method of pest management possible; or
(c) Use chemical pesticides for pest management. If chemical pesticides are used, the licensee must:
(i) Post a notice visible to parents, guardians and staff forty-eight hours in advance of the application of chemical pesticides; and
(ii) Comply with the Washington state department of agriculture's compliance guide for Pesticide use at Public Schools (K-12) and Licensed Day Care Centers in applying chemical pesticides.
(3) Where the licensee does not have decision-making authority over the licensed premises, document verification of compliance is acceptable.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-305-3950, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.215.070, chapter
43.215 RCW, 2016 c 231, and Governor Inslee's Directive 16-06. WSR 17-22-053, § 170-297-3950, filed 10/25/17, effective 11/25/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter
43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-3950, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.]