Section 390-37-040. Enforcement procedures—Procedures for filing complaints with the commission.

(1) A complaint filed with the commission must be in writing. Complainants are encouraged to use the complaint form provided by the commission on its web site.

(2) A complaint must include:

(a) A statement of the nature of the alleged violation or violations, date, time and place of each occurrence and name of person or persons responsible;

(b) All available documentation and other evidence which the complainant is able to supply that supports the allegations made in the complaint. Information about where documents or evidence can be obtained should be included for any items that cannot be supplied with the complaint;

(c) The names and telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and U.S. mail address, if known, of any witnesses or other persons who have knowledge of facts that support the complaint;

(d) The complainant's name, e-mail address, U.S. mail address, and telephone number; and

(e) The signature of the complainant certifying under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the information provided with the complaint is true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.

(3) The person or entity against whom a complaint is filed is known as the respondent.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17A.110(8). WSR 15-12-079, § 390-37-040, filed 5/29/15, effective 6/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17A.110. WSR 12-03-002, § 390-37-040, filed 1/4/12, effective 2/4/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.370. WSR 03-22-065, § 390-37-040, filed 11/4/03, effective 12/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.370(1). WSR 84-12-017 (Order 84-03), § 390-37-040, filed 5/25/84; Order 79, § 390-37-040, filed 6/25/76.]

RCW 42.17A.110(8). WSR 15-12-079, § 390-37-040, filed 5/29/15, effective 6/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17A.110. WSR 12-03-002, § 390-37-040, filed 1/4/12, effective 2/4/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.370. WSR 03-22-065, § 390-37-040, filed 11/4/03, effective 12/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.370(1). WSR 84-12-017 (Order 84-03), § 390-37-040, filed 5/25/84; Order 79, § 390-37-040, filed 6/25/76.