RCW 34.05.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Adjudicative proceeding” means a proceeding before an agency in which an opportunity for hearing before that agency is required by statute or constitutional right before or after the entry of an order by the agency. Adjudicative […]
RCW 34.05.020 Savings—Authority of agencies to comply with chapter—Effect of subsequent legislation. Nothing in this chapter may be held to diminish the constitutional rights of any person or to limit or repeal additional requirements imposed by statute or otherwise recognized by law. Except as otherwise required by law, all requirements or privileges relating to evidence […]
RCW 34.05.030 Exclusions from chapter or parts of chapter. (1) This chapter shall not apply to: (a) The state militia, or (b) The board of clemency and pardons [clemency and pardons board], or (c) The department of corrections or the indeterminate sentencing review board with respect to persons who are in their custody or are […]
RCW 34.05.040 Operation of chapter if in conflict with federal law. If any part of this chapter is found to be in conflict with federal requirements which are a condition precedent to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this chapter is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict […]
RCW 34.05.050 Waiver. Except to the extent precluded by another provision of law, a person may waive any right conferred upon that person by this chapter. [ 1988 c 288 § 105.]
RCW 34.05.060 Informal settlements. Except to the extent precluded by another provision of law and subject to approval by agency order, informal settlement of matters that may make unnecessary more elaborate proceedings under this chapter is strongly encouraged. Agencies may establish by rule specific procedures for attempting and executing informal settlement of matters. This section […]
RCW 34.05.070 Conversion of proceedings. (1) If it becomes apparent during the course of an adjudicative or rule-making proceeding undertaken pursuant to this chapter that another form of proceeding under this chapter is necessary, is in the public interest, or is more appropriate to resolve issues affecting the participants, on his or her own motion […]
RCW 34.05.080 Variation from time limits. (1) An agency may modify time limits established in this chapter only as set forth in this section. An agency may not modify time limits relating to rule-making procedures or the time limits for filing a petition for judicial review specified in RCW 34.05.542. (2) The time limits set […]
RCW 34.05.090 Forest practices board—Emergency rules. Emergency rules adopted by the forest practices board pertaining to forest practices and the protection of aquatic resources are subject to this chapter to the extent provided in RCW 76.09.055. [ 1999 sp.s. c 4 § 202.] NOTES: Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 4 §§ 201, 202, and 203: See […]
RCW 34.05.100 Respectful language. (1) All agency orders creating new rules, or amending existing rules, shall be formulated in accordance with the requirements of RCW 44.04.280 regarding the use of respectful language. (2) No agency rule is invalid because it does not comply with this section. [ 2004 c 175 § 2.]
RCW 34.05.110 Violations of state law or agency rule by small businesses—Notice requirements—Waiver of penalty for first-time paperwork violations. (1) Agencies must provide to a small business a copy of the state law or agency rule that a small business is violating and a period of at least seven calendar days to correct the violation […]
RCW 34.05.120 Extension of rights and responsibilities—State registered domestic partnerships. (1) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this specific purpose, except where inconsistent with federal law or regulations applicable to federal benefit programs, agencies shall amend their rules to reflect the intent of the legislature to ensure that all privileges, immunities, rights, benefits, […]
