(1) The secretary will give written notice of the secretary's denial, suspension, or revocation of a certificate in accordance with RCW 43.70.115, chapters 34.05 RCW and 246-10 WAC.

(2) In any case of denial, suspension, or revocation of a certificate under the provisions of this chapter, the applicant or certificate holder has the right to an adjudicative proceeding and may file a request for an adjudicative proceeding consistent with chapter 246-10 WAC.

(3) A request for an adjudicative proceeding must be in writing, state the basis for contesting the adverse action, include a copy of the adverse notice and be served on and received by the department within twenty-eight days of the applicant's or certificate holder's receipt of the adverse notice. If a request for adjudicative proceeding is not received by the department within twenty-eight days of the date of the applicant's or certificate holder's receipt of the adverse notice, the secretary's decision is final.