WAC 388-02-0225
WAC 388-02-0225. May an ALJ or review judge decide that a DSHS rule is invalid?
(1) Neither an ALJ nor a review judge may decide that a DSHS rule is invalid or unenforceable. Only a court may decide this issue.
(2) If the validity of a DSHS rule is raised during the hearing, the ALJ or review judge may allow argument for court review.