WAC 173-162-025   What are the reasons for suspending or revoking an operator license?  (1) In cases other than those relating to the failure of a licensee to renew a license, the director may suspend or revoke a license issued pursuant to this chapter for any of the following reasons:

     (a) For fraud or deception in obtaining the license;

     (b) For fraud or deception in reporting under RCW 18.104.050;

     (c) For violating the provisions of this chapter, or of any lawful rule or regulation of the department or the department of health.

     (2) The director shall immediately suspend any license issued under this chapter if the department of social and health services has determined that the holder of the license is not in compliance with the support order or a residential or visitation order issued pursuant to chapter 74.20A RCW. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.

     (3) No license shall be suspended for more than six months, except that a suspension under subsection (2) of this section shall continue until the department receives a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.

     (4) No person whose license is revoked shall be eligible to apply for a license for one year from the effective date of the final order of revocation.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.104 RCW and RCW 43.21A.080. 98-08-031 (Order 97-08), § 173-162-025, filed 3/23/98, effective 4/23/98.]