Section 388-02-0225. May an ALJ or review judge decide that a DSHS rule is invalid?  


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  • (1) Neither an ALJ nor a review judge may decide that a DSHS rule is invalid or unenforceable. Only a court may decide this issue.
    (2) If the validity of a DSHS rule is raised during the hearing, the ALJ or review judge may allow argument for court review.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020. WSR 00-18-059, § 388-02-0225, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00.]
RCW 34.05.020. WSR 00-18-059, § 388-02-0225, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00.