1. (1) The department may:

   1. (a) Take one or both of the following actions for the health, safety, and well-being of the children and youth in care:

      1. (i) Limit or restrict a license; or
      2. (ii) Require licensees to enter into a compliance agreement; and
   2. (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. (2) Licensees:

   1. (a) Must keep a copy of any approved exceptions to the licensing requirements on the premises.
   2. (b) Do not have appeal rights if the department denies a request for an exception to the licensing requirements.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 25-23-103, s 110-145-3540, filed 11/18/25, effective 5/1/26.]