(1) A preliminary finding becomes a final finding when:
(a) The department gives the individual notice of the preliminary finding under WAC
388-101-4270 and the individual does not request an administrative hearing;
(b) The administrative law judge:
(i) Dismisses the appeal following withdrawal of the appeal or default; or
(ii) Issues an initial order upholding the finding and the individual fails to appeal the initial order to the department's board of appeals; or
(c) The board of appeals issues a final order upholding the finding.
(2) The final finding is permanent and will only be removed from the department's records if it is rescinded following judicial review.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.12.080. WSR 10-03-065, § 388-101-4330, filed 1/15/10, effective 2/15/10. Statutory Authority: Chapter
71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-4330, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.]