# WAC 296-96-00805: WAC 296-96-00805. Appeal rights and hearings

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_96_00805

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-96-00805
- **Heading:** WAC 296-96-00805. Appeal rights and hearings
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-96 / Section 296-96-00805

## Text

(1) Chapter 70.87 RCW provides the authority for the duties and responsibilities of the department. Except as provided in chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter, all appeals and hearings will be conducted according to chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act and chapter 10-08 WAC, Model Rules of Procedure.
(2) A person who contests a notice of violation or infraction issued by the department may request a hearing. The request for a hearing shall be:
(a) In writing;
(b) Accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, payable to the department, for the amount specified in the RCW; and
(c) Postmarked or received by the department within 15 days after the person receives the department's violation notice.
(3) In all appeals of chapter 70.87 RCW and this chapter the appellant has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence.

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