1. (1) A notice of a denial, suspension, modification, or revocation of a license from the department must comply with RCW 43.70.115. An applicant or license holder has the right to an adjudicative proceeding to contest the decision.
2. (2) A notice of imposition of a civil penalty from the department must comply with RCW 43.70.095. A person who receives a civil fine from the department has the right to an adjudicative proceeding to contest the decision.

3. (3) A license applicant or holder or a person who receives a notice as described in subsection (1) or (2) of this section from the department, may contest a department decision, within 28 days of receipt of the decision by filing a written application for an adjudicative proceeding by a method showing proof of receipt with the administrative hearings unit, department of health. The person shall include the following in or with the application:

   1. (a) A specific statement of the issue or issues and law involved;
   2. (b) The grounds for contesting the department decision; and
   3. (c) A copy of the contested department decision.
4. (4) An adjudicative proceeding is governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), this chapter, and chapter 246-10 WAC. If a provision in this chapter conflicts with chapter 246-10 WAC, the provision in this chapter governs.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.30.030 and 43.20.050. WSR 26-01-084, s 246-282-100, filed 12/15/25, effective 1/15/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 69.30.030 and 43.20.030. WSR 01-04-054, § 246-282-100, filed 2/5/01, effective 3/8/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 69.30.030. WSR 92-02-019 (Order 225B), § 246-282-100, filed 12/23/91, effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. WSR 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-282-100, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 69.30.030. WSR 90-06-049 (Order 040), § 248-58-085, filed 3/2/90, effective 3/2/90.]