- (1) When a service provider disagrees with the department's finding of a violation or certification action under this chapter, the service provider may request an informal dispute resolution meeting with the department.
- (2) The service provider must make a written request to the department for an informal dispute resolution meeting within ten working days of receipt of the written notice of the department's final report of findings and/or certification action.
- (3) The service provider must submit a written statement identifying the challenged action, and include specifically the issues and regulations involved.
- (4) Except for the imposition of civil penalties, the effective date of enforcement actions may not be delayed or suspended pending any hearing or informal dispute resolution process.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 71A.12, 74.34, and 74.39A RCW. WSR 16-18-040, § 388-101-4240, filed 8/30/16, effective 9/30/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-4240, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.]