PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-36-180 Consent to search.
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: To amend the section on administrative searches to clarify the procedures when and how searches will be conducted and the effect on a person's privilege to participate in horse racing if the person refuses the search.
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 18, 2004
R. M. Leichner
Executive Secretary