Section 292-100-030. Procedures for filing complaints.

(1) A complaint filed with the board shall be in writing on a form provided by the board, or in an appropriate written form that includes the information in subsection (2) of this section, and signed by the complainant or by the complainant's counsel.

(2) A complaint shall include:

(a) The complainant's name; except that the board may choose to issue a complaint based upon information provided by a person who refuses to be identified;

(b) A statement of the nature of the alleged violation(s) and the name of person(s) responsible and the complaint should also include the date, time, and place of each alleged violation; and

(c) All available documentation and other evidence including any witnesses to the violation which the complainant is able to supply to demonstrate a reason for believing that a violation of chapter 42.52 RCW, or the rules adopted under it has occurred.

(3) A complaint which is incomplete, or does not contain enough information to allege a violation of chapter 42.52 RCW, will not be accepted for filing.

(4) The board will not consider allegations in a properly filed complaint that fall outside the jurisdiction of the board. The board or its staff may refer such allegations to an appropriate agency with jurisdiction.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b) and 42.52.425. WSR 01-13-033, § 292-100-030, filed 6/13/01, effective 7/14/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b). WSR 99-06-073, § 292-100-030, filed 3/2/99, effective 4/2/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.52 RCW and RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b). WSR 96-22-028, § 292-100-030, filed 10/30/96, effective 11/30/96.]

RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b) and 42.52.425. WSR 01-13-033, § 292-100-030, filed 6/13/01, effective 7/14/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b). WSR 99-06-073, § 292-100-030, filed 3/2/99, effective 4/2/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.52 RCW and RCW 42.52.360 (2)(b). WSR 96-22-028, § 292-100-030, filed 10/30/96, effective 11/30/96.