Section 480-07-130. Time periods specified for acts governed by this chapter.

(1) Computation of time. "Day" means calendar day whenever used in this chapter, unless otherwise specified. The period of time for doing an act governed by this chapter is determined by excluding the first day and including the last day, unless the last day is an official state holiday, Saturday, or Sunday, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day that is not an official state holiday, Saturday, or Sunday. For example, if a formal complaint is served on the first day of the month, any answer to the complaint must be filed by the twenty-first day of the same month, unless the twenty-first day is an official state holiday, in which case the answer will be timely if filed on the next business day after the holiday.

(2) Variation from time limits. The commission may modify the time limits stated in chapter 34.05 RCW, subject to the requirements of RCW 34.05.080. The commission may modify the time limits stated in a commission rule, subject to other requirements of law. WAC 480-07-385 sets out procedures for and governs when the commission will grant continuances or extensions of time in adjudicative proceedings.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-07-130, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04.]

RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. WSR 03-24-028 (General Order R-510, Docket No. A-010648), § 480-07-130, filed 11/24/03, effective 1/1/04.

Rules

480-07-385,