WAC 246-282-100. Notice of decision — Adjudicative proceeding

(1) A notice of a denial, suspension, modification, or revocation of a license from the department must comply with RCW 43.70.115 . An applicant or license holder has the right to an adjudicative proceeding to contest the decision. (2) A notice of imposition of a civil penalty from the department must comply with RCW 43.70.095 . A person who receives a civil fine from the department has the right to an adjudicative proceeding to contest the decision. (3) A license applicant or holder or a person who receives a notice as described in subsection (1) or (2) of this section from the department, may contest a department decision, within 28 days of receipt of the decision by filing a written application for an adjudicative proceeding by a method showing proof of receipt with the administrative hearings unit, department of health. The person shall include the following in or with the application: (a) A specific statement of the issue or issues and law involved; (b) The grounds for contesting the department decision; and (c) A copy of the contested department decision. (4) An adjudicative proceeding is governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), this chapter, and chapter 246-10 WAC. If a provision in this chapter conflicts with chapter 246-10 WAC, the provision in this chapter governs.