PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Expedited rule making -- Proposed notice was filed as WSR 11-15-088.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-29-045 Collection agency fees.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Licensing, 405 Black Lake Boulevard S.W., Room 2209, Second Floor, Olympia, WA 98502, on November 10, 2011, at 3:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: November 11, 2011.
Submit Written Comments to: Harumi Tolbert, Program Manager, Department of Licensing, P.O. Box 1098, Olympia, WA 98507-1098, e-mail collect@dol.wa.gov, by November 7, 2011.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Margaret Vogeli by November 3, 2011, TTY (360) 664-0116 or (360) 664-1529.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule increases licensing fees to support operating costs for the collection agency program. This increase was authorized by the 2011 legislature to enable the program better to address a growing number of consumer complaints. No substantive changes to regulatory requirements or practices are proposed.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Under RCW 43.24.086 "(i)t shall be the policy of the state of Washington that the cost of each professional, occupational[,] or business licensing program be fully borne by the members of that profession, occupation[,] or business."
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 50, Laws of 2011 (session law), RCW 19.16.140, 43.24.086.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 50, Laws of 2011 (session law).
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of licensing, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Margaret Vogeli, Department of Licensing, Olympia, Washington, (360) 664-1389; Implementation and Enforcement: Harumi Tolbert, Department of Licensing, Olympia, Washington, (360) 664-1389.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule change is solely for a statutorily required fee increase. It does not modify any substantive regulations, and its impacts cannot be mitigated. Preparation of a small business economic impact statement is not indicated under these circumstances.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Rules solely "adjust(ing) fees ... pursuant to legislative standards" are exempt from the general requirements of RCW 34.05.328, including preparation of cost-benefit analyses, by RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(vi).
October 4, 2011
Ben T. Shomshor
Rules Coordinator
OTS-4095.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 04-18-043, filed 8/26/04,
effective 10/1/04)
WAC 308-29-045
Collection agency fees.
The following
fees ((shall)) will be charged by the business and professions
division of the department of licensing:
| Title of Fee | Fee |
| Collection agency -- Main office: | |
| Original application | $(( |
| Renewal | (( |
| Reregistration fee after 30 days | (( |
| Branch office (with WA main office): | |
| Original application | (( |
| Renewal | (( |
| Reregistration fee after 30 days | (( |
| Out-of-state collection agency -- Main office: | |
| Original application | $425.00 |
| Renewal | $237.50 |
| Reregistration fee after 30 days | $662.50 |
| Branch office -- With out-of-state main office: | |
| Original application | $275.00 |
| Renewal | $150.00 |
| Reregistration fee after 30 days | $425.00 |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.16.140, 43.24.086. 04-18-043, § 308-29-045, filed 8/26/04, effective 10/1/04. Statutory Authority: [RCW 19.16.410]. 01-11-132, § 308-29-045, filed 5/22/01, effective 6/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 90-06-052, § 308-29-045, filed 3/2/90, effective 4/2/90; 87-10-028 (Order PM 650), § 308-29-045, filed 5/1/87. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 168 § 12. 83-22-060 (Order PL 446), § 308-29-045, filed 11/2/83; 83-17-031 (Order PL 442), § 308-29-045, filed 8/10/83. Formerly WAC 308-29-040.]