The purpose of the fees section is to describe the fees associated with licensing, renewal, and other charges assessed by the department.

1. (1) A birthing center recognized as a charitable, nonprofit, or government-operated institution is exempt from fees under RCW 18.46.030.
2. (2) A birthing center shall submit a $3,000 application fee to the department.

3. (3) A birthing center licensed under chapter 18.46 RCW shall submit to the department an annual renewal fee of either:

   1. (a) $3,000 for a birthing center; or
   2. (b) $1,800 for an accredited birthing center under RCW 18.46.080.
4. (4) A change of ownership fee of $1,000. A new license will be issued and valid for the remainder of the current license period.

5. (5) The department may charge and collect from a licensee a fee of $3,000 for:

   1. (a) An on-site follow-up compliance survey deemed necessary in order to complete the standard survey process;
   2. (b) An on-site compliance survey deemed necessary due to failure of the licensee to adequately respond to a statement of deficiencies; or
   3. (c) An on-site compliance survey deemed necessary due to a substantiated complaint investigation.
6. (6) A licensee shall submit an additional late fee in the amount of $50 per day, not to exceed $1,000, from the renewal date (which is 30 days before the current license expiration date) until the date of mailing the fee, as evidenced by the postmark, or electronic submission.

7. (7) Refunds. The department shall refund fees paid by the applicant for initial licensure as follows:

   1. (a) If an application has been received but no on-site survey or technical assistance has been performed by the department, two-thirds of the fees paid, less a $50 processing fee; or
   2. (b) If an application has been received and an on-site survey or technical assistance has been performed by the department, one-third of the fees paid, less a $50 processing fee.

   3. (c) The department may not refund applicant fees if:

      1. (i) The department has performed more than one on-site visit for any purpose;
      2. (ii) One year has elapsed since an initial licensure application is received by the department, but no license is issued because applicant failed to complete requirements for licensure; or
      3. (iii) The amount to be refunded as calculated by (a) or (b) of this subsection is $10 or less.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.030, 43.70.110, and 43.70.250. WSR 26-04-100, s 246-329-990, filed 2/2/26, effective 7/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.060 and 43.70.250. WSR 25-15-078, s 246-329-990, filed 7/15/25, effective 8/15/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, 70.38.105, 18.46.030, 70.127.090, 43.70.040. WSR 08-12-036, § 246-329-990, filed 5/30/08, effective 7/1/08. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.46 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. WSR 07-07-075, § 246-329-990, filed 3/16/07, effective 4/16/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 06-21-108, § 246-329-990, filed 10/17/06, effective 11/17/06; WSR 05-13-189, § 246-329-990, filed 6/22/05, effective 7/23/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, 18.46.030, 43.70.110, 71.12.470. WSR 04-19-141, § 246-329-990, filed 9/22/04, effective 10/23/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250 and 70.38.105(5). WSR 03-22-020, § 246-329-990, filed 10/27/03, effective 11/27/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 02-13-061, § 246-329-990, filed 6/14/02, effective 7/15/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.46.030, 43.70.110 and 43.70.250. WSR 01-15-090, § 246-329-990, filed 7/18/01, effective 8/18/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-050 (Order 122), § 246-329-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91.]