(1) Once the department has been notified that the surety bond or other security approved by the department has been impaired by a final judgment or reduced by payment to an amount less than is required by WAC 296-400A-012, the plumbing contractor's license will automatically be suspended and the department will mail a letter to the plumbing contractor within two days.

(2) Once the unsatisfied final judgment has been satisfied, the plumbing contractor may reapply according to the requirements of this chapter.