As used in this chapter, extenuating circumstances means a circumstance or set of circumstances that lessens or mitigates the consequences of failure under these rules to report as required in accordance with established due dates. Extenuating circumstances include but are not limited to unusual or infrequent events like an unforeseen natural event, labor dispute, or a computer system failure.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
28A.150.290 and
28A.300.040. WSR 91-13-054 (Order 91-09), § 392-117-015, filed 6/14/91, effective 7/15/91.]