WAC 110-145-3540. Compliance agreements and exceptions

(1) The department may: (a) Take one or both of the following actions for the health, safety, and well-being of the children and youth in care: (i) Limit or restrict a license; or (ii) Require licensees to enter into a compliance agreement; and (b) Make exceptions to license an applicant or continue to license a licensee if they do not meet the minimum licensing requirements but can demonstrate that they can provide for the health, safety, and well-being of the children and youth in care. (2) Licensees: (a) Must keep a copy of any approved exceptions to the licensing requirements on the premises. (b) Do not have appeal rights if the department denies a request for an exception to the licensing requirements.