(1) If the cost report is not properly completed or if it is not received by the due date, all or part of any payments due under the contract may be withheld by the department until such time as the required cost report is properly completed and received.

     (2) The department may impose civil fines, or take adverse rate action against contractors and former contractors who do not submit properly completed cost reports by the applicable due date. The department is authorized to adopt rules addressing fines and adverse rate actions including procedures, conditions, and the magnitude and frequency of fines.

[1998 c 322 § 4; 1985 c 361 § 5; 1980 c 177 § 5.]

NOTES:

     Savings -- 1985 c 361: See note following RCW 74.46.020.