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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.20 SUPPORT OF DEPENDENT CHILDREN

Sections
74.20.020 Definitions.
[1963 c 206 § 2; 1959 c 322 § 3.]
Repealed by 1985 c 276 § 16.
74.20.030 Agreements to undertake duties of enforcement of support.
[1959 c 322 § 4.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.050 Duty of department to enforce child support — Limited to public assistance cases.
[1959 c 322 § 6.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.070 Enforcement of support in absence of agreement between attorney general and prosecuting attorney.
[1959 c 322 § 8.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.080 Cooperation among law enforcement officers.
[1959 c 322 § 9.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.090 Reports by prosecuting attorneys of counties not under agreement.
[1959 c 322 § 10.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.100 Disposition of moneys collected — Report of clerk of superior court.
[1963 c 206 § 4; 1959 c 322 § 11.]
Repealed by 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 19.
74.20.110 Appearance without warrant — Orders — Filing.
[1959 c 322 § 12.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.120 Effect of order or decree in divorce or separate maintenance action — Filing.
[1959 c 322 § 13.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.130 Index and file of orders — Unauthorized use — Penalty.
[1959 c 322 § 14.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.140 Orders to be filed without fee.
[1959 c 322 § 15.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.150 Further action to enforce support — Process.
[1959 c 322 § 16.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.170 Assistance not to be withheld — Consent to recovery — Subrogation.
[1959 c 322 § 18.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.180 Hearing before department in lieu of action — Notice — Time and place.
[1959 c 322 § 19.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.190 Hearing before department in lieu of action — Departmental order.
[1959 c 322 § 20.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.200 Hearing before department in lieu of action — Appeal from departmental order — Lien — Collection process — Appeal from decision of superior court — Bond.
[1959 c 322 § 21.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 16.
74.20.270 Scale of suggested minimum contributions.
[1979 c 141 § 369; 1963 c 206 § 12.]
Repealed by 1988 c 275 § 21, effective July 1, 1988.
74.20.290 Parental responsibility for reimbursement of public assistance payments — Compromise of claims.
[1963 c 206 § 14.]
Repealed by 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 19.
74.20.292 Acceptance of public assistance for child constitutes consent to recovery by department from amount required to be paid under divorce decree.
[1969 ex.s. c 173 § 17.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 164 § 28.
74.20.900 Severability.
[1959 c 322 § 22.]
Repealed by 1963 c 206 § 13.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.20A SUPPORT OF DEPENDENT CHILDREN — ALTERNATIVE METHOD — 1971 ACT

Sections
74.20A.050 Notice of support debt based upon payment of public assistance — Service — Contents — Collection warrant — Fair hearing — Filing and serving of liens — Bond to release liens.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 183 § 6; 1971 ex.s. c 164 § 5.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 171 § 26.
74.20A.058 Adjudicative proceeding contesting parental responsibility — Notice to mother.
[1989 c 55 § 5.]
Repealed by 2002 c 199 § 8.
74.20A.190 Interest on debts due — Waiver.
[1987 c 435 § 33; 1973 1st ex.s. c 183 § 17; 1971 ex.s. c 164 § 19.]
Repealed by 1989 c 360 § 42.
74.20A.210 Unidentifiable moneys held in special account.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 183 § 19; 1971 ex.s. c 164 § 21.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 67 § 18.
74.20A.340 License suspension program — Annual report.
[1997 c 58 § 804.]
Expired December 2, 2002.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.21 FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM

Sections
74.21.010 Short title.
[1987 c 434 § 1.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.020 Intent.
[1990 1st ex.s. c 6 § 1; 1988 c 43 § 2; 1987 c 434 § 2.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.030 Definitions.
[1990 1st ex.s. c 6 § 2; 1989 c 11 § 27; 1987 c 434 § 3.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.040 Eligibility for benefits.
[1990 1st ex.s. c 6 § 3; 1987 c 434 § 4.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.050 Family independence program — Executive committee — Advisory committee — Records — Quorum.
[1990 1st ex.s. c 6 § 4; 1987 c 434 § 5.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.060 Family opportunity advisory councils.
[1988 c 43 § 3; 1987 c 434 § 6.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.070 Executive committee — Powers and duties.
[1990 1st ex.s. c 6 § 5; 1987 c 434 § 7.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.080 Mandatory enrollee participation.
[1987 c 434 § 8.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.090 Training and education activities.
[1987 c 434 § 9.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.100 Due process procedures.
[1989 c 175 § 158; 1987 c 434 § 10.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.110 Noncash benefits and required financial participation.
[1987 c 434 § 11.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.120 Limitations on subsidized and unsubsidized employment positions.
[1987 c 434 § 12.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.130 Compensation for enrollees.
[1987 c 434 § 13.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.140 Reports and evaluation.
[1988 c 43 § 4; 1987 c 434 § 14.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.150 Benchmark standard and incentive benefit payments.
[1987 c 434 § 15.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.160 Current program benefits assured.
[1987 c 434 § 16.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.170 Nonassistance food stamps.
[1987 c 434 § 17.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.180 Determining financial need and treatment of income.
[1987 c 434 § 18.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.190 Enrollee participation in work, training, and education activities — Criteria.
[1990 1st ex.s. c 6 § 6; 1987 c 434 § 19.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.200 Implementation of program.
[1987 c 434 § 20.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.201 Approval of implementation plan.
[1988 c 43 § 1.]
Decodified September 1995.
74.21.900 Reference to other laws.
[1987 c 434 § 21.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.902 Captions.
[1987 c 434 § 22.]
Expired June 30, 1993, pursuant to 1988 c 43 § 5.
74.21.904 Expiration of chapter.
[1988 c 43 § 5; 1987 c 434 § 25.]
Decodified September 1995.
74.21.906 Severability — 1987 c 434.
[1987 c 434 § 26.]
Decodified September 1995.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.22 WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR RECIPIENTS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Sections
74.22.010 Purpose — Program consistent with federal law, when.
[1969 c 14 § 1.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.020 Employables, others, referred to department of employment security.
[1979 c 141 § 372; 1969 c 14 § 2.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.030 Employability plan — Service categories.
[1969 c 14 § 3.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.040 Special work projects — Agreements, requisites of.
[1969 c 14 § 4.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.050 Special work projects — Participants in project, wages — Interdepartmental payments — Supplemental earnings payments.
[1979 c 141 § 373; 1969 c 14 § 5.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.060 Training, incentive payments for — Federal law controls.
[1969 c 14 § 6.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.070 Payment of costs incidental to participation in program authorized.
[1979 c 141 § 374; 1969 c 14 § 7.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.080 Good cause for refusal of employment under program.
[1969 c 14 § 8.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.090 Good cause for refusal to participate in training or a special work project under program.
[1969 c 14 § 9.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.100 Refusal to participate as basis for denying public assistance — Procedure.
[1979 c 141 § 375; 1969 c 14 § 10.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.110 Transfer of funds between departments authorized — Rules and regulations.
[1979 c 141 § 376; 1969 c 14 § 11.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.22.120 Acceptance of funds authorized.
[1969 c 14 § 12.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.23 WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR RECIPIENTS OF AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN

Sections
74.23.005 Compliance with federal act.
[1969 c 15 § 1.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.010 Purpose.
[1969 c 15 § 2.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.020 Departments authorized to participate in and administer program consistent with federal law.
[1979 c 141 § 377; 1969 c 15 § 3.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.030 Institutional and training programs and special work projects — Requisites of.
[1969 c 15 § 4.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.040 Individuals referred to appropriate public agencies.
[1979 c 141 § 378; 1969 c 15 § 5.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.050 Department's scope in placement of referrals.
[1969 c 15 § 6.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.060 Training incentives paid disregarded for public assistance purposes.
[1969 c 15 § 7.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.070 Special work projects — Participants' wages — Interdepartmental payments — Supplemental earnings payments.
[1979 c 141 § 379; 1969 c 15 § 8.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.080 Good cause for refusal of employment under program.
[1969 c 15 § 9.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.090 Good cause for refusal to participate in training or a special work project under program.
[1969 c 15 § 10.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.100 Refusal to participate as basis for denying public assistance — Procedure — Notice — Appeal — Hearings.
[1969 c 15 § 11.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.110 Refusal to participate as basis for denying public assistance — Payments discontinued, when — Protective payments.
[1979 c 141 § 380; 1969 c 15 § 12.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.120 Departmental authorization — Transfer of funds between departments — Rules and regulations.
[1979 c 141 § 381; 1969 c 15 § 13.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
74.23.900 Severability — Conflict with federal requirements.
[1969 c 15 § 14.]
Repealed by 1991 c 126 § 11.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.24 HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW

Sections
74.24.010 through 74.24.270
[1939 c 23; 1941 c 69; RRS §§ 6889-1 through 6889-23d.]
Now codified as chapter 35.82 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.25 JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND BASIC SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM

Sections
74.25.010 State policy — Legislative findings.
[1994 c 299 § 6; 1991 c 126 § 5.]
Repealed by 1997 c 58 § 322.
Notes:
Reviser's note:
RCW 74.25.010 was amended by 1997 c 59 § 29 without reference to its repeal by 1997 c 58 § 322. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.
74.25.020 Authority and responsibility of department — Good cause for failure to participate — Rules.
[1993 c 312 § 7; 1992 c 165 § 3; 1991 c 126 § 6.]
Repealed by 1997 c 58 § 322.
74.25.030 Interpretation of laws.
[1991 c 126 § 7.]
Repealed by 1997 c 58 § 322.
74.25.900 Conflict with federal requirements.
[1991 c 126 § 8.]
Repealed by 1997 c 58 § 322.
74.25.901 Severability.
[1991 c 126 § 9.]
Repealed by 1997 c 58 § 322.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.26 SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH MULTIPLE HANDICAPS

Sections
74.26.010 Legislative intent.
[2020 c 274 § 66; 1980 c 106 § 1.]
Repealed by 2020 c 122 § 1.
Notes:
Reviser's note:
RCW 74.26.010 was amended by 2020 c 274 § 66 without reference to its repeal by 2020 c 122 § 1. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.
74.26.020 Eligibility criteria.
[1980 c 106 § 2.]
Repealed by 2020 c 122 § 1.
74.26.030 Program plan for services-Local agency support.
[1980 c 106 § 3.]
Repealed by 2020 c 122 § 1.
74.26.040 Administrative responsibility-Regulations.
[1980 c 106 § 4.]
Repealed by 2020 c 122 § 1.
74.26.050 Contracts for services-Supervision.
[1980 c 106 § 5.]
Repealed by 2020 c 122 § 1.
74.26.060 Program costs-Liability of insurers.
[1980 c 106 § 6.]
Repealed by 2020 c 122 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.29 REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Sections
74.29.025 Additional duties of state agency — State-wide program — Rules and regulations — Report.
[1977 c 75 § 18; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.10.025. Prior: 1967 c 118 § 5. Formerly RCW 28A.10.025, 28.10.035.]
Repealed by 1993 c 213 § 5.
74.29.100 Sheltered employment and supervised work programs — Purpose.
[1970 ex.s. c 15 § 24; 1969 c 105 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.10.100, 28.10.100.]
Repealed by 1993 c 213 § 5.
74.29.105 Sheltered employment and supervised work programs — "A disadvantaged person" defined for chapter purposes.
[1969 c 105 § 3. Formerly RCW 28A.10.105, 28.10.105.]
Repealed by 1993 c 213 § 5.
74.29.110 Sheltered employment and supervised work programs — Federal funds.
[1970 ex.s. c 15 § 25; 1969 c 105 § 4. Formerly RCW 28A.10.110, 28.10.110.]
Repealed by 1993 c 213 § 5.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.34 ABUSE OF VULNERABLE ADULTS

Sections
74.34.010 Legislative findings — Intent.
[1997 c 392 § 303; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 82; 1984 c 97 § 7.]
Repealed by 1999 c 176 § 35.
74.34.015 Protection of frail elders and vulnerable adults — Legislative findings and intent.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 83; 1986 c 187 § 4. Formerly RCW 74.34.100.]
Repealed by 1999 c 176 § 35.
74.34.021 Vulnerable adult — Definition.
[1999 c 336 § 6.]
Repealed by 2011 c 170 § 4.
74.34.030 Reports — Duty to make.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 88; 1986 c 187 § 1; 1984 c 97 § 9.]
Repealed by 1999 c 176 § 35.
74.34.055 Failure to report is gross misdemeanor.
[1997 c 392 § 522.]
Repealed by 1999 c 176 § 35.
74.34.060 Response to reports — Services — Consent.
[1984 c 97 § 12.]
Repealed by 1999 c 176 § 35.
74.34.100 Protection of vulnerable adults — Legislative findings.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 83; 1986 c 187 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 74.34.015 pursuant to 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 89, effective July 1, 1995.
74.34.115 Protection of vulnerable adults-Administrative office of the courts-Standard petition-Order for protection-Standard notice-Court staff handbook.
[2007 c 312 § 4.]
Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
74.34.120 Protection of vulnerable adults-Hearing.
[2007 c 312 § 5; 1986 c 187 § 6.]
Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
74.34.130 Protection of vulnerable adults-Judicial relief.
[2007 c 312 § 6. Prior: 2000 c 119 § 27; 2000 c 51 § 2; 1999 c 176 § 13; 1986 c 187 § 7.]
Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
74.34.135 Protection of vulnerable adults-Filings by others-Dismissal of petition or order-Testimony or evidence-Additional evidentiary hearings-Temporary order.
[2020 c 312 § 737; 2007 c 312 § 9.]
Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
74.34.140 Protection of vulnerable adults-Execution of protective order.
[2012 c 156 § 2; 1986 c 187 § 8.]
Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
74.34.145 Protection of vulnerable adults-Notice of criminal penalties for violation-Enforcement under RCW 26.50.110.
[2020 c 29 § 17; 2007 c 312 § 7; 2000 c 119 § 2.]
Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
74.34.150 Protection of vulnerable adults-Department may seek relief.
[2007 c 312 § 8; 1986 c 187 § 9.]
Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
74.34.160 Protection of vulnerable adults-Proceedings are supplemental.
[1986 c 187 § 11.]
Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
74.34.163 Application to modify or vacate order.
[2020 c 312 § 738; 2007 c 312 § 10.]
Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
74.34.210 Order for protection or action for damages-Standing-Jurisdiction.
[2007 c 312 § 11; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 86.]
Repealed by 2021 c 215 § 170, effective July 1, 2022.
74.34.900 Severability-1984 c 97.
[1984 c 97 § 18.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
74.34.901 Severability-1986 c 187.
[1986 c 187 § 12.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.36 FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING

Sections
74.36.010 Created — Purpose — Composition — Terms — Vacancies — Officers — Subcommittees — Expenses — Meetings.
[1970 ex.s. c 18 § 23; 1965 c 39 § 2.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 189 § 17.
74.36.020 Powers and duties.
[1970 ex.s. c 18 § 24; 1965 c 39 § 3.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 189 § 17.
74.36.030 Staff, housing, and supplies — Contributions and gifts.
[1970 ex.s. c 18 § 25; 1965 c 39 § 4.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 189 § 17.
74.36.040 Interdepartmental committee on aging.
[1970 ex.s. c 18 § 26; 1965 c 39 § 5.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 189 § 17.
74.36.050 Executive secretary.
[1965 c 39 § 6.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
74.36.998999
Legal aid — 1939 Act
74.36.999
[1939 c 93; RRS §§ 10007-201 through 10007-215.]
Now codified as chapter 2.50 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.38 SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES ACT

Sections
74.38.905 Severability-1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 131.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 131 § 10.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
74.38.910 Termination date.
Cross-reference section, decodified.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.39 LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE OPTIONS

Sections
74.39.040 Long-term care commission — Generally.
[1989 c 427 § 13.]
Repealed by 1997 c 392 § 530.
74.39.060 Personal aide providers-Registration.
[1999 c 336 § 4.]
Repealed by 2022 c 86 § 4.
74.39.900 Severability-1989 c 427.
[1989 c 427 § 43.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.40 ACCEPTANCE OF OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS' INSURANCE

Sections
74.40.010 through 74.40.050
[1941 c 205; Rem. Supp. 1941 §§ 9998-57 through 9998-61.]
Now codified as chapter 41.47 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.42 NURSING HOMES — RESIDENT CARE, OPERATING STANDARDS

Sections
74.42.590 Department to review each resident's plan of care.
[1980 c 184 § 16; 1979 ex.s. c 211 § 59.]
Repealed by 1982 c 120 § 4.
74.42.610 Department to assess resident's needs.
[1980 c 177 § 85; 1979 ex.s. c 211 § 61.]
Repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 20, effective July 1, 1991.
74.42.900 Severability-1979 ex.s. c 211.
[1979 ex.s. c 211 § 69.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.44 DETERMINATION OF DISABILITY — OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS' INSURANCE

Sections
74.44.010 74.44.020
[1955 c 200 §§ 1, 2.]
Now codified as RCW 43.17.120 and 43.17.130.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.50 ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT AND SUPPORT

Sections
74.50.010 Legislative findings.
[1988 c 163 § 1; 1987 c 406 § 2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004, effective January 1, 2020.
74.50.011 Additional legislative findings.
[1989 1st ex.s. c 18 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004, effective January 1, 2020.
74.50.020 Substance abuse programs.
[1987 c 406 § 3.]
Repealed by 1989 1st ex.s. c 18 § 8, effective July 1, 1989.
74.50.030 Treatment and shelter program — Eligibility.
[1988 c 163 § 2; 1987 c 406 § 4.]
Repealed by 1989 c 3 § 4.
74.50.035 Shelter services-Eligibility.
[1989 1st ex.s. c 18 § 2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004, effective January 1, 2020.
74.50.040 Client assessment, treatment, and support services.
[1987 c 406 § 5.]
Repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004, effective January 1, 2020.
74.50.050 Treatment services.
[2002 c 64 § 1; 1989 1st ex.s. c 18 § 5; 1988 c 163 § 3; 1987 c 406 § 6.]
Repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004, effective January 1, 2020.
74.50.055 Treatment services-Eligibility.
[2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 10; 1989 1st ex.s. c 18 § 4.]
Repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004, effective January 1, 2020.
74.50.060 Shelter assistance program.
[2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 33; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 31; 1989 1st ex.s. c 18 § 3; 1988 c 163 § 4; 1987 c 406 § 7.]
Repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004, effective January 1, 2020.
74.50.070 County multipurpose diagnostic center or detention center.
[2016 sp.s. c 29 § 429; 1987 c 406 § 8.]
Repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004, effective January 1, 2020.
74.50.080 Rules-Discontinuance of service.
[1989 1st ex.s. c 18 § 6; 1989 c 3 § 2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004, effective January 1, 2020.
74.50.900 Short title.
[1987 c 406 § 1.]
Repealed by 2019 c 325 § 6004, effective January 1, 2020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › RCW Dispositions › 74.60 HOSPITAL SAFETY NET ASSESSMENT

Sections
74.60.901 Expiration date—2010 1st sp.s. c 30.
[2021 c 255 § 4; 2019 c 318 § 8; 2017 c 228 § 12; 2015 2nd sp.s. c 5 § 11; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 17 § 19; 2010 1st sp.s. c 30 § 21.]
Repealed by 2023 c 430 § 17.
74.60.903 Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 30.
[2010 1st sp.s. c 30 § 23.]
Repealed by 2023 c 430 § 17.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.004 - Definitions—Fraud and abuse.

RCW 74.04.004
Definitions—Fraud and abuse.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Abuse" means any intentional use of public assistance benefits that constitutes a violation of any state statute or regulation relating to the use of public assistance benefits. This definition excludes medicaid and other medical programs as defined in chapter 74.09 RCW, and fraud and abuse committed by medical providers and recipients of medicaid and other medical program services.
(2) "Disclosable information" means public information that (a) is not exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW; and (b) does not pertain to an ongoing investigation.
(3) "Fraud" means an intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person with the knowledge that the deception could result in some unauthorized benefit to himself or herself or some other person.
(4) "Office" means the office of fraud and accountability.
(5) "Public assistance" or "public assistance programs" means public aid to persons in need including assistance grants, food assistance, work relief, disability lifeline benefits, temporary assistance for needy families, and, for purposes of this section, working connections child care subsidies. This definition excludes medicaid and other medical programs as defined in chapter 74.09 RCW, and fraud and abuse committed by medical providers and recipients of medicaid and other medical program services.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 21.]
NOTES:
Finding—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: "The legislature finds that eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse of public assistance benefits should be a priority of the department of social and health services, and this can best be reflected in a newly organized, accountable, and proactive fraud unit directly under the secretary's authority with the resources necessary to combat fraud and to ensure the confidence of the public in the critical social safety net programs it funds." [ 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 20.]
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 74.08A.260.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.00511 - Limitations on "resource" and "income."

RCW 74.04.00511
Limitations on "resource" and "income."
For purposes of *RCW 74.04.005 (10) and (11), "resource" and "income" do not include educational assistance awarded under **the gaining independence for students with dependents program as defined in chapter 19, Laws of 2003 for recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.
[ 2003 c 19 § 8.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 74.04.005 was amended by 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 4, changing subsections (10) and (11) to subsections (11) and (12), respectively. RCW 74.04.005 was subsequently alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k), changing subsections (11) and (12) to subsections (13) and (9), respectively.
**(2) The gaining independence for students with dependents program is codified in chapter 28B.133 RCW.
Finding—Intent—Short title—2003 c 19: See RCW 28B.133.005 and 28B.133.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.006 - Contract of sale of property—Availability as a resource or income—Establishment.

RCW 74.04.006
Contract of sale of property—Availability as a resource or income—Establishment.
The department may establish, by rule and regulation, the availability of a contract of sale of real or personal property as a resource or income as defined in RCW 74.04.005.
[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 49 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.011 - Secretary's authority—Personnel.

RCW 74.04.011
Secretary's authority—Personnel.
The secretary of social and health services shall be the administrative head and appointing authority of the department of social and health services and he or she shall have the power to and shall employ such assistants and personnel as may be necessary for the general administration of the department: PROVIDED, That such employment is in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state merit system. The secretary shall through and by means of his or her assistants and personnel exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the public assistance laws of this state.
The authority vested in the secretary as appointing authority may be delegated by the secretary or his or her designee to any suitable employee of the department.
[ 2013 c 23 § 192; 1979 c 141 § 295; 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 4; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.011. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 3. (i) 1937 c 111 § 3; RRS § 10785-2. (ii) 1937 c 111 § 5; RRS § 10785-4.]
NOTES:
State civil service law: Chapter 41.06 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.012 - Office of fraud and accountability.

RCW 74.04.012
Office of fraud and accountability.
(1) There is established an office of fraud and accountability within the department for the purpose of detection, investigation, and prosecution of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful in the public assistance programs administered by the department. The secretary will employ qualified supervisory, legal, and investigative personnel for the program. Program staff must be qualified by training and experience.
(2) The director of the office of fraud and accountability is the head of the office and is selected by the secretary and must demonstrate suitable capacity and experience in law enforcement management, public administration, and criminal investigations. The director of the office of fraud and accountability shall:
(a) Report directly to the secretary; and
(b) Ensure that each citizen complaint, employee complaint, law enforcement complaint, and agency referral is assessed and, when risk of fraud or abuse is present, is fully investigated, and is referred for prosecution or recovery when there is substantial evidence of wrongdoing.
(3) The office shall:
(a) Conduct independent and objective investigations into allegations of fraud and abuse, make appropriate referral to law enforcement when there is substantial evidence of criminal activity, and recover overpayment whenever possible and to the greatest possible degree;
(b) Recommend policies, procedures, and best practices designed to detect and prevent fraud and abuse, and to mitigate the risk for fraud and abuse and assure that public assistance benefits are being used for their statutorily stated goals;
(c) Analyze cost-effective, best practice alternatives to the current cash benefit delivery system consistent with federal law to ensure that benefits are being used for their intended purposes; and
(d) Use best practices to determine appropriate utilization and deployment of investigative resources, ensure that resources are deployed in a balanced and effective manner, and use all available methods to gather evidence necessary for proper investigation and successful prosecution.
(4) By December 31, 2011, the office shall report to the legislature on the development of the office, identification of any barriers to meeting the stated goals of the office, and recommendations for improvements to the system and laws related to the prevention, detection, and prosecution of fraud and abuse in public assistance programs.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 22; 2008 c 74 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 74.08A.260.
Finding—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See note following RCW 74.04.004.
Finding—2008 c 74: See note following RCW 51.04.024.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.014 - Office of fraud and accountability—Authority—Confidentiality.

RCW 74.04.014
Office of fraud and accountability—Authority—Confidentiality.
(1) In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the office of fraud and accountability shall have prompt access to all individuals, records, electronic data, reports, audits, reviews, documents, and other materials available to the department of revenue, department of labor and industries, department of children, youth, and families, employment security department, department of licensing, and any other government entity that can be used to help facilitate investigations of fraud or abuse as determined necessary by the director of the office of fraud and accountability.
(2) The investigator shall have access to all original child care records maintained by licensed and unlicensed child care providers with the consent of the provider or with a court order or valid search warrant.
(3) Information gathered by the department, the office, or the fraud ombuds shall be safeguarded and remain confidential as required by applicable state or federal law. Whenever information or assistance requested under subsection (1) or (2) of this section is, in the judgment of the director, unreasonably refused or not provided, the director of the office of fraud and accountability must report the circumstances to the secretary immediately.
[ 2018 c 58 § 9; 2013 c 23 § 193; 2012 c 253 § 4; 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 24.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.
Findings—Purpose—2012 c 253: See note following RCW 74.08.580.
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 74.08A.260.
Finding—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See note following RCW 74.04.004.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.015 - Administration and disbursement of federal funds—Public assistance—Medical services programs.

RCW 74.04.015
Administration and disbursement of federal funds—Public assistance—Medical services programs.
(1) The secretary of social and health services shall be the responsible state officer for the administration and disbursement of all funds, goods, commodities, and services, which may be received by the state in connection with programs of public assistance or services related directly or indirectly to assistance programs, and all other matters included in the federal social security act as amended, or any other federal act or as the same may be amended except as otherwise provided by law.
(2) The director shall be the responsible state officer for the administration and disbursement of funds that the state receives in connection with the medical services programs established under chapter 74.09 RCW, including the state children's health insurance program, Titles XIX and XXI of the social security act of 1935, as amended, and programs established under chapter 71.05, 71.24, and 71.34 RCW that are under the director's authority.
(3) The department and the authority, as appropriate, shall make such reports and render such accounting as may be required by federal law.
[ 2018 c 201 § 2010; 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 62; 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 2; 1981 c 8 § 2; 1979 c 141 § 296; 1963 c 228 § 2; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.015. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 49; 1937 c 111 § 12; RRS § 10785-11.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.
Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
Center for research and training in intellectual and developmental disabilities, assistant secretaries as advisory committee members: RCW 28B.20.412.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.033 - Notification of availability of basic health plan.

RCW 74.04.033
Notification of availability of basic health plan.
The department shall notify any applicant for public assistance who resides in a local area served by the Washington basic health plan and is under sixty-five years of age of the availability of basic health care coverage to qualified enrollees in the Washington basic health plan under chapter 70.47 RCW, unless the Washington basic health plan administrator has notified the department of a closure of enrollment in the area. The department shall maintain a supply of Washington basic health plan enrollment application forms, which shall be provided in reasonably necessary quantities by the administrator, in each appropriate community service office for the use of persons wishing to apply for enrollment in the Washington basic health plan.
[ 1987 1st ex.s. c 5 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.040 - Public assistance a joint federal, state, and county function—Notice required.

RCW 74.04.040
Public assistance a joint federal, state, and county function—Notice required.
The care, support, and relief of needy persons is hereby declared to be a joint federal, state, and county function. County offices are charged with the responsibility for the administration of public assistance within the respective county or counties or parts thereof as local offices of the department as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the department.
Whenever a city or town establishes a program or policy for the care, support, and relief of needy persons it shall provide notice of the program or policy to the county or counties within which the city or town is located.
[ 1981 c 191 § 1; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.040. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 12; 1939 c 216 § 5; RRS § 10007-105a.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.055 - Cooperation with federal government—Construction—Conflict with federal requirements.

RCW 74.04.055
Cooperation with federal government—Construction—Conflict with federal requirements.
In furtherance of the policy of this state to cooperate with the federal government in the programs included in this title the secretary or director, as appropriate, shall issue such rules and regulations as may become necessary to entitle this state to participate in federal grants-in-aid, goods, commodities and services unless the same be expressly prohibited by this title. Any section or provision of this title which may be susceptible to more than one construction shall be interpreted in favor of the construction most likely to satisfy federal laws entitling this state to receive federal matching or other funds for the various programs of public assistance. If any part of this chapter is found to be in conflict with federal requirements which are a prescribed condition to the receipts of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this chapter is hereby inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict with respect to the agencies directly affected, and such finding or determination shall not affect the operation of the remainder of this chapter.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 65; 1991 c 126 § 2; 1979 c 141 § 298; 1963 c 228 § 4; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.055. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 50.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.057 - Promulgation of rules and regulations to qualify for federal funds.

RCW 74.04.057
Promulgation of rules and regulations to qualify for federal funds.
The department is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to qualify for any federal funds available under Title XVI of the federal social security act, and any other combination of existing programs of assistance consistent with federal law and regulations.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.062 - Disclosure of recipient location to police officer or immigration official.

RCW 74.04.062
Disclosure of recipient location to police officer or immigration official.
Upon written request of a person who has been properly identified as an officer of the law or a properly identified United States immigration official the department or authority shall disclose to such officer the current address and location of a recipient of public welfare if the officer furnishes the department or authority with such person's name and social security account number and satisfactorily demonstrates that such recipient is a fugitive, that the location or apprehension of such fugitive is within the officer's official duties, and that the request is made in the proper exercise of those duties.
When the department or authority becomes aware that a public assistance recipient is the subject of an outstanding warrant, the department or authority may contact the appropriate law enforcement agency and, if the warrant is valid, provide the law enforcement agency with the location of the recipient.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 67; 1997 c 58 § 1006; 1973 c 152 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Severability—1973 c 152: See note following RCW 74.04.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.070 - County office—Administrator.

RCW 74.04.070
County office—Administrator.
There may be established in each county of the state a county office which shall be administered by an executive officer designated as the county administrator. The county administrator shall be appointed by the secretary in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state merit system.
[ 1979 c 141 § 299; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.070. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 13; 1941 c 128 § 2, part; 1939 c 216 § 4, part; Code 1881 §§ 2680, 2696; 1854 p 422 § 19; 1854 p 395 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10007-104a, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.080 - County administrator—Personnel—Bond.

RCW 74.04.080
County administrator—Personnel—Bond.
The county administrator shall have the power to, and shall, employ such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title, which employment shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state merit system, and in accordance with personnel and administrative standards established by the department. The county administrator before qualifying shall furnish a surety bond in such amount as may be fixed by the secretary, but not less than five thousand dollars, conditioned that the administrator will faithfully account for all money and property that may come into his or her possession or control. The cost of such bond shall be an administrative expense and shall be paid by the department.
[ 2013 c 23 § 194; 1979 c 141 § 300; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.080. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 14; 1941 c 128 § 2, part; 1939 c 216 § 4, part; Code 1881 §§ 2680, 2696; 1854 p 422 § 19; 1854 p 395 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10007-104a, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.180 - Joint county administration.

RCW 74.04.180
Joint county administration.
Public assistance may be administered through a single administrator and a single administrative office for one or more counties. There may be a local office for the transaction of official business maintained in each county.
[ 1959 c 26 § 74.04.180. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 15; 1939 c 216 § 12; RRS § 10007-112a.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.200 - Standards—Established, enforced.

RCW 74.04.200
Standards—Established, enforced.
It shall be the duty of the department of social and health services to establish statewide standards which may vary by geographical areas to govern the granting of assistance in the several categories of this title and it shall have power to compel compliance with such standards as a condition to the receipt of state and federal funds by counties for social security purposes.
[ 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 4; 1981 c 8 § 4; 1979 c 141 § 302; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.200. Prior: 1939 c 216 § 14; RRS § 10007-114a.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.205 - Simplified reporting for the food stamp program.

RCW 74.04.205
Simplified reporting for the food stamp program.
(1) To the maximum extent allowable by federal law, the department shall implement simplified reporting for the food stamp program by October 31, 2004.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "simplified reporting" means the only change in circumstance that a recipient of a benefit program must report between eligibility reviews is an increase of income that would result in ineligibility for the benefit program or a change of address. Every six months the assistance unit must either complete a semiannual report or participate in an eligibility review.
[ 2004 c 54 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Conflict with federal requirements—2004 c 54: See notes following RCW 28A.235.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.210 - Basis of allocation of moneys to counties.

RCW 74.04.210
Basis of allocation of moneys to counties.
The moneys appropriated for public assistance purposes and subject to allocation as in this title provided shall be allocated to counties on the basis of past experience and established case load history.
[ 1959 c 26 § 74.04.210. Prior: 1939 c 216 § 15; RRS § 10007-115a.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.230 - Medical care services benefits—Mental health services.

RCW 74.04.230
Medical care services benefits—Mental health services.
Persons eligible for medical care services benefits are eligible for mental health services to the extent that they meet the client definitions and priorities established by chapter 71.24 RCW.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 20; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 20; 1982 c 204 § 16.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See RCW 74.62.005.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 74.62.005.
Findings—Intent—Short title—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.04.225.
Sliding-scale fee schedules for clients receiving behavioral health services: RCW 71.24.215.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.265 - Earnings—Deductions from grants.

RCW 74.04.265
Earnings—Deductions from grants.
The secretary may issue rules consistent with federal laws and with memorials of the legislature, as will recognize the income of any persons without the deduction in full thereof from the amount of their grants.
[ 1979 c 141 § 303; 1965 ex.s. c 35 § 1; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.265. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.266 - Aged, blind, or disabled assistance—Medical care services—Earned income exemption.

RCW 74.04.266
Aged, blind, or disabled assistance—Medical care services—Earned income exemption.
In determining need for aged, blind, or disabled assistance, and medical care services, the department may by rule and regulation establish a monthly earned income exemption as provided for in RCW 74.08A.230.
[ 2023 c 418 § 8; 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 21; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 21; 1977 ex.s. c 215 § 1.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See RCW 74.62.005.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 74.62.005.
Findings—Intent—Short title—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.04.225.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.280 - Assistance nontransferable and exempt from process.

RCW 74.04.280
Assistance nontransferable and exempt from process.
Assistance given under this title shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity and none of the moneys received by recipients under this title shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.
[ 1959 c 26 § 74.04.280. Prior: 1939 c 216 § 25; RRS § 10007-125a.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 74 - Public Assistance › Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration. › 74.04.290 - Subpoena of witnesses, books, records, etc.

RCW 74.04.290
Subpoena of witnesses, books, records, etc.
In carrying out any of the provisions of this title, the secretary, the director, county administrators, hearing examiners, or other duly authorized officers of the department or authority shall have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and compel the production of such papers, books, records and documents as they may deem relevant to the performance of their duties. Subpoenas issued under this power shall be under RCW 43.20A.605.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 68; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 22; 1979 ex.s. c 171 § 2; 1979 c 141 § 305; 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 2; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.290. Prior: 1939 c 216 § 26; RRS § 10007-126a.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.
Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.
Severability—1979 ex.s. c 171: See note following RCW 74.20.300.