Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 74 Public Assistance - Section 74.46.790 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license or provisional license -- Penalties

§ 74.46.790. Denial, suspension, or revocation of license or provisional license -- Penalties

The department is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke a license or provisional license or, in lieu thereof or in addition thereto, assess monetary penalties of a civil nature not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation in any case in which it finds that the licensee, or any partner, officer, director, owner of five percent or more of the assets of the nursing home, or managing employee:

(1) Failed or refused to comply with the requirements of this chapter or the rules and regulations established hereunder; or

(2) Has knowingly or with reason to know made a false statement of a material fact in any record required by this chapter; or

(3) Refused to allow representatives or agents of the department to inspect all books, records, and files required by this chapter to be maintained or any portion of the premises of the nursing home; or

(4) Wilfully prevented, interfered with, or attempted to impede in any way the work of any duly authorized representative of the department and the lawful enforcement of any provision of this chapter; or

(5) Wilfully prevented or interfered with any representative of the department in the preservation of evidence of any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder.

[1980 c 177 § 79.]

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