# RCW 43.22.051: RCW 43.22.051: Rule making restricted

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S051

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 43.22.051
- **Heading:** RCW 43.22.051: Rule making restricted
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 051

## Text

For rules adopted after July 27, 1997, the director of the department of labor and industries may not rely solely on a statute's statement of intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or on any combination of those provisions, for statutory authority to adopt any rule. This section does not apply to rules adopted under chapter 39.12 RCW.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 43.22.005 RCW 43.22.005: Deputy directors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S005.md)
- [RCW 43.22.010 RCW 43.22.010: Divisions of department—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S010.md)
- [RCW 43.22.020 RCW 43.22.020: Supervisor of industrial insurance—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S020.md)
- [RCW 43.22.030 RCW 43.22.030: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S030.md)
- [RCW 43.22.035 RCW 43.22.035: Printed materials—Department's duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S035.md)
- [RCW 43.22.040 RCW 43.22.040: Supervisor of industrial safety and health—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S040.md)
- [RCW 43.22.050 RCW 43.22.050: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S050.md)
- [RCW 43.22.051 RCW 43.22.051: Rule making restricted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S051.md)
- [RCW 43.22.052 RCW 43.22.052: Five-year formal review process of existing rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S052.md)
- [RCW 43.22.053 RCW 43.22.053: Supervisor of building and construction safety inspection services—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S053.md)
- [RCW 43.22.260 RCW 43.22.260: Supervisor of industrial relations—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S260.md)
- [RCW 43.22.270 RCW 43.22.270: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S270.md)
- [RCW 43.22.282 RCW 43.22.282: Industrial welfare committee abolished—Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S282.md)
- [RCW 43.22.290 RCW 43.22.290: Reports by employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S290.md)

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