The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for the department of social and health services to conduct background checks for department employees, applicants for employment, volunteers and student interns.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.43.832, 43.20A.710, and 43.43.837. WSR 15-05-030, § 388-06B-0010, filed 2/10/15, effective 3/13/15.]