Operation of a facility without a license in violation of this chapter and discrimination against medicaid recipients are a matter vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the Consumer Protection Act, chapter
19.86 RCW. Operation of an enhanced services facility without a license in violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business. Such a violation is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the Consumer Protection Act, chapter
19.86 RCW.