WAC 246-320-036   Department responsibility, refund initial license fee.  This section outlines the department's actions regarding a request for refund of an initial licensing fee.

     The department will, upon request of an applicant:

     (1) Refund two-thirds of the initial fee, less a fifty dollar processing charge provided the department did not conduct an on-site survey or give technical assistance.

     (2) Refund one-third of the initial fee, less a fifty dollar processing charge when the department conducted an on-site survey or gave technical assistance and did not issue a license.

     (3) The department will not refund an initial license fee if:

     (a) The department conducted more than one on-site visit;

     (b) One year has passed since the department received an initial licensure application;

     (c) One year has passed since the department received an initial application and the department has not issued the license because the applicant failed to complete requirements for licensure; or

     (d) The amount to be refunded is one hundred dollars or less.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. 09-07-050, § 246-320-036, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09.]