(1) The department grants an initial or provisional license or program-specific certification to an agency when:

(a) The application and agency policy and procedures submitted meet the requirements of WAC 246-341-0305(1);

(b) An on-site review is conducted under WAC 246-341-0320 and the agency corrects any noted deficiencies within the agreed upon time frame; and

(c) The department determines the agency is in compliance with the licensure and program-specific certification standards.

(2) The agency must post the department-issued license and certification(s) in a conspicuous place on the facility's premises, and, if applicable, on the agency's branch site premises.

(3) See WAC 246-341-0330 for license and program-specific certification effective dates.

(4) See WAC 246-341-0315 for agency requirements for renewing licensure.