Washington § 77.70.040 Administrative review of department's decision—Hearing—Procedures.

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§ 77.70.040 — Administrative review of department's decision—Hearing—Procedures.

Washington § 77.70.040

Title 77FISH AND WILDLIFE

Ch. 77.70LICENSE LIMITATION PROGRAMS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 77.70.040 (2026).

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A person aggrieved by a decision of the department under this chapter may request administrative review under the informal procedure established by this section. In an informal hearing before a review board, the rules of evidence do not apply. A record of the proceeding shall be kept as provided by chapter 34.05 RCW. After hearing the case the review board shall notify in writing the director and the initiating party whether the review board agrees or disagrees with the department's decision and the reasons for the review board's findings. Upon receipt of the review board's findings the director may order such relief as the director deems appropriate under the circumstances. Nothing in this section:

(1)Impairs an aggrieved person's right to proceed under chapter 34.05 RCW; or (2) impose

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A person aggrieved by a decision of the department under this chapter may request administrative review under the informal procedure established by this section.

In an informal hearing before a review board, the rules of evidence do not apply. A record of the proceeding shall be kept as provided by chapter 34.05 RCW. After hearing the case the review board shall notify in writing the director and the initiating party whether the review board agrees or disagrees with the department's decision and the reasons for the review board's findings. Upon receipt of the review board's findings the director may order such relief as the director deems appropriate under the circumstances.

Nothing in this section: (1) Impairs an aggrieved person's right to proceed under chapter 34.05 RCW; or (2) imposes a liability on members of a review board for their actions under this section.

Referral to electorate — 1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013 .

Effective date — 1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020 .

Legislative findings — Severability — 1977 ex.s. c 106: See notes following RCW 77.70.050 .

Legislative History

[2000 c 107 s 58;1995 1st sp.s. c 2 s 32(Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995);1983 1st ex.s. c 46 s 139;1977 ex.s. c 106 s 6. Formerly RCW75.30.060.]