PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-12-160 and 260-36-120 by specifying the types of narcotics convictions that will constitute a denial, suspension or revocation of a license.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.16.020.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 260-12-160 may no longer be applicable, if the commission determines that criminal drug convictions should be included as grounds to deny, suspend and revoke a license (WAC 260-36-120).
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Robert J. Lopez, Administrative Services Manager, Washington Horse Racing Commission, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516-5578, phone (360) 459-6462, fax (360) 459-6461, rlopez@whrc.state.wa.us.
October 20, 2004
R. M. Leichner
Executive Secretary