# WAC 230-03-085: WAC 230-03-085. Denying, suspending, or revoking an application, license or permit > Washington · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_085 ## Section - **Citation:** WAC 230-03-085 - **Heading:** WAC 230-03-085. Denying, suspending, or revoking an application, license or permit - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 230 / Chapter 230-03 / Section 230-03-085 ## Text We may deny, suspend, or revoke any application, license or permit, when the applicant, licensee, or anyone holding a substantial interest in the applicant's or licensee's business or organization: (1) Commits any act that constitutes grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking licenses or permits under RCW 9.46.075 ; or (2) Has been convicted of, or forfeited bond on a charge of, or pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor or felony crime involving physical harm to individuals. "Physical harm to individuals" includes any form of criminal assault, any crime involving a threat of physical harm against another person, or any crime involving an intention to inflict physical harm on another person; or (3) Has demonstrated willful disregard for complying with ordinances, statutes, administrative rules, or court orders, whether at the local, state, or federal level; or (4) Has failed to pay gambling taxes to local taxing authorities and the local taxing authority has petitioned us to take action; or (5) Has failed to pay a quarterly license fee or submit a quarterly license report or has failed to pay a late fee assessed as a result of failure to pay a quarterly license fee or submit a quarterly license report; or (6) Is serving a period of probation or community supervision imposed as a sentence for any juvenile, misdemeanor, or felony criminal offense, whether or not the offense is covered under RCW 9.46.075 (4); or (7) Is the subject of an outstanding gross misdemeanor or felony arrest warrant; or (8) Fails to provide us with any information required under commission rules within the time required, or, if the rule establishes no time limit, within 30 days after receiving a written request from us; or (9) Poses a threat to the effective regulation of gambling, or creates or increases the likelihood of unfair or illegal practices, methods, and activities in the conduct of gambling activities, as demonstrated by: (a) Prior activities; or (b) Criminal record; or (c) Reputation; or (d) Habits; or or, if the rule establishes no time limit, within 30 days after receiving a written request from us; or (9) Poses a threat to the effective regulation of gambling, or creates or increases the likelihood of unfair or illegal practices, methods, and activities in the conduct of gambling activities, as demonstrated by: (a) Prior activities; or (b) Criminal record; or (c) Reputation; or (d) Habits; or (e) Associations; or (10) Knowingly provides or provided goods or services to an entity that illegally operates gambling activities; or (11) Has failed to comply with all applicable tribal laws or the provisions of the applicable tribal-state compact and its appendices related to sports wagering, that are in effect at the time of the violation, and as posted on the National Indian Gaming Commission's website at www.nigc.gov (for tribal laws) or our agency website at www.wsgc.wa.gov (for compacts and appendices). ## Nearby sections - [WAC 230-03-002 WAC 230-03-002. Expiration date for organizational licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_002.md) - [WAC 230-03-005 WAC 230-03-005. Permits for recreational gaming activities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_005.md) - [WAC 230-03-010 WAC 230-03-010. Fund-raising equipment distributors must report recreational gaming activities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_010.md) - [WAC 230-03-015 WAC 230-03-015. Permits to conduct bingo at agricultural fairs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_015.md) - [WAC 230-03-018 WAC 230-03-018. One annual change of bingo premises allowed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_018.md) - [WAC 230-03-020 WAC 230-03-020. Punch board and pull-tab service business permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_020.md) - [WAC 230-03-025 WAC 230-03-025. Applying for a manufacturer's special sales permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_025.md) - [WAC 230-03-028 WAC 230-03-028. Online filing required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_028.md) - [WAC 230-03-030 WAC 230-03-030. Other licenses, certificates, inspections, or permits needed to be considered for a gambling license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_030.md) - [WAC 230-03-035 WAC 230-03-035. Applying for a license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_035.md) - [WAC 230-03-040 WAC 230-03-040. Signing the application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_040.md) - [WAC 230-03-045 WAC 230-03-045. Defining substantial interest holder](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_045.md) - [WAC 230-03-050 WAC 230-03-050. Additional information required from applicants for licensing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_050.md) - [WAC 230-03-052 WAC 230-03-052. Registered agent to be appointed by out-of-state applicants and licensees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_052.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_230_03_085. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.