PDFWAC 308-15-105

When can a brief adjudicative proceeding be used instead of a formal hearing?

(1) The board will conduct brief adjudicative proceedings as provided for in RCW 34.05.482 through 34.05.494 of the Administrative Procedure Act.
(2) Brief adjudicative proceedings may be used to determine the following issues:
(a) Whether an applicant has satisfied terms for reinstatement of a license after a period of license restriction, suspension, or revocation;
(b) Whether an applicant is eligible to sit for a professional licensing examination;
(c) Whether an applicant meets minimum requirements for an initial or renewal application;
(d) Whether an applicant has failed the professional licensing examination;
(e) Whether an applicant or licensee failed to cooperate in an investigation by the board;
(f) Whether an applicant or licensee was convicted of a crime that disqualifies the applicant or licensee from holding the specific license sought or held;
(g) Whether an applicant or licensee has violated the terms of a final order issued by the board or the board's designee;
(h) Whether an individual has engaged in false, deceptive, or misleading advertising; or
(i) Whether an individual has engaged in unlicensed practice.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.220.040, 18.220.050, and 43.24.086. WSR 19-22-034, § 308-15-105, filed 10/31/19, effective 12/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 2018 c 199. WSR 18-21-028, § 308-15-105, filed 10/5/18, effective 11/5/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.220.040. WSR 07-13-038, § 308-15-105, filed 6/13/07, effective 7/14/07.]