WAC 246-361-025   Operating license.  A cherry tent camp license is limited to one week before the commencement through one week following the conclusion of the cherry harvest within the state. The operator:

     (1) Must request a license from the department of health or health officer when:

     (a) The camp will house ten or more occupants;

     (b) Compliance with MSPA requires a license; or

     (c) Construction of camp buildings requires a license under chapter 246-359 WAC, Temporary worker housing construction standard.

     (2) Must apply for an operating license at least forty-five days prior to either the use of the camp or the expiration of an existing operating license by submitting to the department of health or health officer:

     (a) A completed application on a form provided by the department or health officer;

     (b) Proof water system is current with all water tests required by chapter 246-290 or 246-291 WAC; and

     (c) A fee as specified in WAC 246-361-990.

     (3) Will receive an operating license for the maximum number of occupants as determined by WAC 246-361-030 when:

     (a) The application requirements from subsection (2) of this section are met;

     (b) The site is in compliance with this chapter as demonstrated by a licensing survey completed by the department; and

     (c) The operator complies with the corrective action plan established by the department.

     (4) Must post the operating license in a place readily accessible to workers.

     (5) Must notify the department of health in the event of a transfer of ownership.

     (6) Must cooperate with the department during on-site inspections.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.114A.110 and 2002 c 23. 02-23-071, § 246-361-025, filed 11/19/02, effective 1/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.114A.065 and 70.114A.110. 00-06-082, § 246-361-025, filed 3/1/00, effective 3/1/00.]