WSR 24-11-159

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING

[Filed May 22, 2024, 11:06 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of licensing (DOL) is considering creating a new chapter and section of rules to implement the requirements of SHB 1996 passed during the 2024 legislative session. These rules will address various topics such as licensing, auditing of company records, and regulatory oversight of recreational vehicle manufacturer and dealer licensees by DOL.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.01.110 Rule-making authority; and chapter 87, Laws of 2024 (SHB 1996).

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Necessary to implement recently passed legislation and align rules to current policies and practices.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable.

Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Ellis Starrett, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, phone 360-791-2091, email RulesCoordinator@dol.wa.gov, website dol.wa.gov/about/rulemaking-activity; or Brandon Bannister, 1125 Washington Street N.E., Olympia, WA 98501, phone 360-634-5156, email Brandon.Bannister@dol.wa.gov.

May 22, 2024

Ellis Starrett

Rules and Policy Manager