WAC 110-145-3560. Enforcement actions, notices, and appeals

The department: (1) May take action against a licensee's license: (a) Including: (i) Modification; (ii) Denial; (iii) Suspension; or (iv) Revocation; and (b) When licensees: (i) Do not meet the minimum licensing requirements in this chapter; (ii) Have not met the background check requirements; (iii) Have been determined by the department to have abused or neglected a child or youth; (iv) Have committed, permitted, or assisted in an illegal act on the premises of a facility providing care to children or youth; (v) Are unable to manage the premises and financial responsibilities; (vi) Tried to get a license by deceitful means, including making false statements or omitting critical information on the application; (vii) Knowingly allowed personnel who made false statements or omitted critical information on their applications to work at the agency; (viii) Cannot provide for the health, safety, and well-being of the children or youth in care; or (ix) Have children or youth in facilities for whom they are not licensed for, without approval by the licensor. This includes having children or youth outside of the licensee's allowed: (A) Capacity; (B) Age; or (C) Gender; (2) Will send a certified letter to licensees informing them of: (a) The decision to take action against the license; and (b) Their appeal rights as outlined in chapter 110-03 WAC; (3) Has jurisdiction over: (a) All licenses issued by the department; (b) All applicants for licenses; and (c) Licensees as outlined in RCW 74.15.030 ; and (4) Retains jurisdiction even if: (a) An applicant requests to withdraw the application; or (b) A licensee surrenders or fails to renew their license.