WAC 16-139-050. Other dispositions of alleged violations

Nothing herein shall prevent the department from: (1) Choosing not to pursue a case administratively. (2) Issuing a notice of correction in lieu of pursuing administrative action. (3) Negotiating settlement(s) of cases on such terms and for such reasons as it deems appropriate. Prior violation(s) covered by a prior settlement agreement may be used by the department for the purpose of determining the appropriate penalty for the current alleged violation(s) if not prohibited by the agreement.