1. (1) The authority may assess fines for failure to comply with the general reporting requirements of this chapter including, but not limited to, failing to report data or reporting erroneous or inaccurate data.

2. (2) Unless the authority has approved an extension or has received a request to correct previously submitted data, the authority may assess a fine for failure to comply with general reporting requirements contained in chapter 43.71C RCW and this chapter including, but not limited to, the following:

   1. (a) Failure to timely submit required data files; or
   2. (b) Failure to accurately submit all data elements.

3. (3) Unless the authority has approved an extension or has received a request to correct previously submitted data, the authority may assess fines for failure to comply with data file requirements outlined in the applicable data submission guide in effect for the required reporting period including, but not limited to, the following:

   1. (a) Submitting a data file in an unapproved layout;
   2. (b) Submitting a data element in an unapproved format;
   3. (c) Submitting a data element with unapproved coding;
   4. (d) Failing to submit a required data element;
   5. (e) Failing to comply with the approved data submission schedule; or
   6. (f) Transmitting data files using an unapproved process.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160 and 2019 c 334. WSR 20-19-079, § 182-51-1300, filed 9/15/20, effective 10/16/20.]