WAC
356-34-010 Disciplinary actions--Causes for demotion--Suspension--Reduction in salary--Dismissal.
356-34-011 Appointing authority--Delegation of.
356-34-012 Dismissal--Failure to comply with a union shop requirement.
356-34-020 Reduction in salary--Demotion--Procedure.
356-34-030 Suspension--Duration--Procedure.
356-34-040 Dismissal--Notification.
356-34-045 Notice to employee.
356-34-050 Suspension--Followed by dismissal.
356-34-060 Unauthorized absence--Presumption of abandonment--Procedure.
356-34-070 Demotion--Suspension--Reduction--Dismissal--Withdrawal of charges by appointing authority--Time limitation.
356-34-080 Appeals from disciplinary actions, presumed abandonment, violations of law or rules--Filing period.
356-34-090 Protests--Requirements for applicants, examinees, and eligibles.
356-34-100 Agency hearings--General provisions.
356-34-260 Appeals--Correction of rating.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY
CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
356-34-085 Appeals--Notice of hearing--Hearings officers recommended decisions--Board hearings and decisions. [Order 89, § 356-34-085, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76.]Repealed by 86-08-035 (Order 244), filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150.
356-34-103 Appeals--Hearings examiners. [Order 59, § 356-34-103, filed 10/17/73.]Repealed by Order 80, filed 7/16/75, effective 8/16/75. The repeal of this section by Order 80 was enjoined by the superior court of Thurston County in Cause No. 49073.
356-34-104 Appeals--Hearings examiners--Authority. [Order 59, § 356-34-104, filed 10/17/73.]Repealed by Order 80, filed 7/16/75, effective 8/16/75. The repeal of this section by Order 80 was enjoined by the superior court of Thurston County in Cause No. 49073.
356-34-105 Appeals--Hearings examiners--Decisions. [Order 59, § 356-34-105, filed 10/17/73.]Repealed by Order 80, filed 7/16/75, effective 8/16/75. The repeal of this section by Order 80 was enjoined by the superior court of Thurston County in Cause No. 49073.
356-34-10501 Hearings officers. [Order 89, § 356-34-105 (codified as WAC 356-34-10501), filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76.]Repealed by 86-08-035 (Order 244), filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150.
356-34-106 Appeals--Hearings examiners--Review of recommended decisions. [Order 59, § 356-34-106, filed 10/17/73.]Repealed by Order 80, filed 7/16/75, effective 8/16/75. The repeal of this section by Order 80 was enjoined by the superior court of Thurston County in Cause No. 49073.
356-34-110 Personnel board hearings--Procedure--Record. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-110, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86; Order 89, § 356-34-110, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 36, § 356-34-110, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-060, 356-28-110.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-113 Prehearing procedures--Exhibits and possible stipulations--Witnesses. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-113, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150(17). 82-19-092 (Order 175), § 356-34-113, filed 9/22/82; Order 89, § 356-34-113, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 61, § 356-34-113, filed 1/15/74.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-115 Statement of position--Hearings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150(17). 82-19-092 (Order 175), § 356-34-115, filed 9/22/82.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-117 Scheduling of hearings--Time allotted. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150(17). 82-22-020 (Order 177), § 356-34-117, filed 10/26/82.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-118 Hearings--Continuances. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-118, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150(17). 82-22-020 (Order 177), § 356-34-118, filed 10/26/82.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-119 Argument--Time limitation--Hearings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150(17). 82-22-020 (Order 177), § 356-34-119, filed 10/26/82.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-120 Appearance and practice before the board. [Order 89, § 356-34-120, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 36, § 356-34-120, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-070.]Repealed by 86-08-035 (Order 244), filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150.
356-34-130 Appearance by former officer or employee of the board. [Order 36, § 356-34-130, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-090.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-140 Ethical conduct before the personnel board. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-140, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86; Order 89, § 356-34-140, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 36, § 356-34-140, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-080.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-150 Computation of time. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-150, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86; Order 36, § 356-34-150, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-100.]Repealed by 88-11-037 (Order 298), filed 5/13/88, effective 7/1/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150.
356-34-160 Service of process. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 88-21-064 (Order 310), § 356-34-160, filed 10/17/88, effective 12/1/88; 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-160, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86; Order 36, § 356-34-160, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-120, 356-28-130, 356-28-140, 356-28-150.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-170 Filing of papers--Computation of time. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 88-11-037 (Order 298), § 356-34-170, filed 5/13/88, effective 7/1/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150(17). 78-10-070 (Order 123), § 356-34-170, filed 9/26/78; Order 36, § 356-34-170, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-160.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-180 Subpoenas--Content--Service. [Order 36, § 356-34-180, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-170, 356-28-180, 356-28-190.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-190 Witness fees. [Order 36, § 356-34-190, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-200.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-200 Proof of subpoena service. [Order 36, § 356-34-200, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-210.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-210 Quashing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-210, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86; Order 89, § 356-34-210, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 36, § 356-34-210, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-220.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-220 Orders for discovery. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-220, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86; Order 89, § 356-34-220, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 36, § 356-34-220, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-230 through 356-28-420.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-230 Proof of charges. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-230, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86; Order 89, § 356-34-230, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 36, § 356-34-230, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-430.]Repealed by 90-10-018 (Order 344), filed 4/23/90, effective 5/24/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150.
356-34-240 Appeals--Recording of findings. [Order 36, § 356-34-240, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-440.]Repealed by Order 89, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76.
356-34-250 Appeals--Restoration of rights and benefits. [Order 36, § 356-34-250, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-030, 356-28-450.]Repealed by 86-08-035 (Order 244), filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150.
356-34-270 Appeals--To superior court--Filing period and reasons. [Order 36, § 356-34-270, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-470.]Repealed by 86-08-035 (Order 244), filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150.
356-34-280 Filing of court appeals. [Order 36, § 356-34-280, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-480.]Repealed by 86-08-035 (Order 244), filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150.
356-34-290 Appeals--Transcript preparation and cost for court hearings. [Order 36, § 356-34-290, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-490.]Repealed by 86-08-035 (Order 244), filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150.
356-34-300 Appeals--Court hearing--Consideration of record. [Order 36, § 356-34-300, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-500.]Repealed by 86-08-035 (Order 244), filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150.
WAC 356-34-010 Disciplinary actions--Causes for demotion--Suspension--Reduction in salary--Dismissal. (1) Appointing authorities may demote, suspend, reduce in salary, or dismiss a permanent employee under their jurisdiction for any of the following causes:
(a) Neglect of duty.
(b) Inefficiency.
(c) Incompetence.
(d) Insubordination.
(e) Indolence.
(f) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude.
(g) Malfeasance.
(h) Gross misconduct.
(i) Willful violation of the published employing agency or department of personnel rules or regulations.
(2) Appointing authorities shall dismiss any employee under their jurisdiction whose performance is so inadequate as to warrant dismissal.
(3) Appointing authorities shall remove from supervisory positions those supervisors who, in violation of subsection (2) of this section, have tolerated the continued employment of employees under their supervision whose performance has warranted termination from state employment.
(4) In addition to the causes listed in (1)(a)-(i) above, appointing authorities may dismiss or demote employees in in-training positions under the following circumstances:
(a) Appointing authorities may dismiss a permanent employee who fails to complete in-training program requirements necessary for advancement in an in-training series and who was hired directly into the in-training series without having held permanent status in another job class.
(b) Appointing authorities may demote a permanent employee who fails to complete in-training program requirements necessary for advancement in an in-training series and who promoted or transferred into the in-training series. If no vacant positions outside the in-training series are available, the employee will be placed on the reversion register for the class in which he/she held permanent status prior to promoting or transferring into the in-training series.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150. 91-02-030 (Order 366), § 356-34-010, filed 12/24/90, effective 2/1/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 85-19-078 (Order 230), § 356-34-010, filed 9/18/85; Order 36, § 356-34-010, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-24-330.]
WAC 356-34-011 Appointing authority--Delegation of. A head of an agency may delegate the responsibilities and duties of an appointing authority including authority to reduce, dismiss, suspend, or demote employees within their agency. Delegation of the authority will be limited to persons in positions reporting directly to the head of the agency or the deputy, if any, or persons who are the heads of the major divisions of the agency. The delegation shall apply only to heads of agencies that do not already have such specific statutory authority to so delegate.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150(17). 82-19-092 (Order 175), § 356-34-011, filed 9/22/82.]
WAC 356-34-012 Dismissal--Failure to comply with a union shop requirement. An appointing authority must give written notice of dismissal to any employee who fails to meet the union shop membership or union shop fee requirement as provided in WAC 356-42-043.
[Order 89, § 356-34-012, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 57, § 356-34-012, filed 7/31/73.]
WAC 356-34-020 Reduction in salary--Demotion--Procedure. Appointing authorities may reduce the salary of a permanent employee within the range or may demote an employee to a position at a lesser pay range, in lieu of dismissal for cause, as specified in these rules. The specified charges for either of these actions shall be furnished in writing to the employee at least 15 calendar days prior to the effective date of the action. The employee must meet the minimum qualifications for the class to which being demoted.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 88-03-043 (Order 292), § 356-34-020, filed 1/19/88, effective 3/1/88; 83-13-091 (Order 186), § 356-34-020, filed 6/17/83; Order 89, § 356-34-020, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 36, § 356-34-020, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-24-340.]
WAC 356-34-030 Suspension--Duration--Procedure. Appointing authorities may suspend a permanent employee without pay for cause as specified in these rules.
The period of suspension for employees shall not exceed fifteen calendar days for a single penalty or a total of thirty calendar days in any calendar year as a result of several penalties per RCW 41.06.170. The specified charges and duration of the action shall be furnished in writing to the employee not later than one calendar day after the suspension becomes effective. Notice to the employee shall be made in the manner described in WAC 356-34-045. No qualifying time or seniority shall be denied for any period of suspension.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW and RCW 41.06.150. 95-03-090, § 356-34-030, filed 1/18/95, effective 3/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150. 92-20-025 (Order 410), § 356-34-030, filed 9/28/92, effective 11/1/92; 90-01-111 (Order 330), § 356-34-030, filed 12/20/89, effective 2/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 88-03-043 (Order 292), § 356-34-030, filed 1/19/88, effective 3/1/88; 83-13-091 (Order 186), § 356-34-030, filed 6/17/83; Order 89, § 356-34-030, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 36, § 356-34-030, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-24-350.]
WAC 356-34-040 Dismissal--Notification. Appointing authorities may dismiss a permanent employee for cause as specified in these rules. The employee shall be furnished with the specified charges in writing at least fifteen calendar days prior to the effective date of the action.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 88-03-043 (Order 292), § 356-34-040, filed 1/19/88, effective 3/1/88; 83-13-091 (Order 186), § 356-34-040, filed 6/17/83; Order 102, § 356-34-040, filed 5/13/77; Emergency Order 101, § 356-34-040, filed 3/30/77; Order 36, § 356-34-040, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-24-360.]
WAC 356-34-045 Notice to employee. The written notice to the employee required in WAC 356-34-020, 356-34-030, 356-34-040, and 356-34-050 shall be furnished directly to the employee during employee's working hours. If this is not possible because the employee works in a branch office or remote location or is absent on the employee's regularly scheduled work day, a certified letter may be mailed to the employee's last known address. If the notification is furnished directly to the employee, the day it is furnished shall be counted as a day of notice. If a certified letter is mailed, the notice shall be considered received the same day as it is postmarked.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 88-03-043 (Order 292), § 356-34-045, filed 1/19/88, effective 3/1/88.]
WAC 356-34-050 Suspension--Followed by dismissal. (1) A permanent employee who is to be dismissed for cause may be suspended without pay for the period between the notice to dismiss and the effective date of the dismissal if the appointing authority believes the good of the service requires the immediate separation of the employee.
(2) The appointing authority, when applying an immediate suspension followed by dismissal, shall notify the employee in writing of such combined actions, as provided in WAC 356-34-030, 356-34-040, and 356-34-045. The notification shall state the justification for immediate removal from staff in addition to the specified causes for dismissal.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 88-03-043 (Order 292), § 356-34-050, filed 1/19/88, effective 3/1/88; Order 87, § 356-34-050, filed 5/4/76, effective 6/5/76; Order 36, § 356-34-050, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-24-370.]
WAC 356-34-060 Unauthorized absence--Presumption of abandonment--Procedure. An employee who is absent from a position for three consecutive working days without notice to the appointing authority may be presumed to have abandoned the position. Notice of dismissal upon the grounds of abandonment of position shall be sent by certified mail to the last known address of the employee within seven calendar days after the three consecutive days of absence. The dismissal may be made effective one day after mailing of the notice.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150. 92-08-009 (Order 402), § 356-34-060, filed 3/20/92, effective 5/1/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 83-13-091 (Order 186), § 356-34-060, filed 6/17/83; Order 36, § 356-34-060, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-24-380.]
WAC 356-34-070 Demotion--Suspension--Reduction--Dismissal--Withdrawal of charges by appointing authority--Time limitation. Appointing authorities may, within the limitations and in accordance with the provisions of these rules, withdraw or modify any of the above actions prior to an appeal hearing.
[Order 36, § 356-34-070, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-24-390.]
WAC 356-34-080 Appeals from disciplinary actions, presumed abandonment, violations of law or rules--Filing period. (1) Any permanent employee who is demoted, suspended, reduced, dismissed, or presumed to have abandoned his/her position may appeal such action to the personnel appeals board as provided in Title 358 WAC.
(2) Any employee who is adversely affected by a violation of the state civil service law, chapter 41.06 RCW, or of the merit system rules (Title 356 WAC) may appeal such violation to the personnel appeals board as provided in Title 358 WAC.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150(17). 81-23-031 (Order 163), § 356-34-080, filed 11/16/81; Order 89, § 356-34-080, filed 6/30/76, effective 7/31/76; Order 36, § 356-34-080, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-010, 356-28-040, 356-28-050.]
WAC 356-34-090 Protests--Requirements for applicants, examinees, and eligibles. (1) An applicant whose application has been rejected; an examinee who feels that the examination is unfair, or not applied uniformly, or that the score is in error or not uniformly derived; an eligible whose name has been removed from the register and/or certification; or an applicant who is not appointed following a background check and review conducted pursuant to WAC 356-30-012 may request a review by the director of personnel or designee. The request must be in writing and received at the director of personnel’s office within twenty calendar days following the postmarked date of the notification of the application rejection, examination score, removal from a register and/or certification, or the appointing authority’s decision.
(2) The director of personnel or designee shall notify the party requesting a review of the date and place of the review at least ten calendar days prior to the review. The review shall be informal and conducted by the director of personnel or designee. The director of personnel or designee may limit attendance of other interested parties if good order, justice, and fairness will be promoted. Within ten calendar days following the review and the receipt of any additional necessary information, the director of personnel or designee shall issue a written determination and send a copy to each of the participating parties.
(3) An adversely affected party may request a hearing of the board to review the determination of the director of personnel or designee. The request for a board hearing must be in writing and received at the director of personnel’s office within twenty calendar days following the postmarked date of the notification of the director’s or designee’s determination. A hearing before the board shall be scheduled and each party shall be afforded not less than ten calendar days’ notice. The board will issue a written decision which will be final.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 01-19-032, § 356-34-090, filed 9/13/01, effective 10/14/01; 98-19-034, § 356-34-090, filed 9/10/98, effective 10/12/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150. 93-02-040 (Order 414), § 356-34-090, filed 1/5/93, effective 2/1/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 87-13-040 (Order 278), § 356-34-090, filed 6/15/87, effective 8/1/87; 87-06-024 (Order 271), § 356-34-090, filed 2/24/87; 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-090, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86; Order 87, § 356-34-090, filed 5/4/76, effective 6/5/76; Order 81, § 356-34-090, filed 8/21/75, effective 9/21/75; Permanent and Emergency Order 50, § 356-34-090, filed 10/19/72; Order 36, § 356-34-090, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-020.]
WAC 356-34-100 Agency hearings--General provisions. (1) Agencies and appointing authorities may conduct and take testimony concerning any actions for cause prior to demotion, suspension, reduction, dismissal, and abandonment; or during suspension or advance notice of such actions.
(2) No hearing shall be used to delay a person from appealing.
(3) Any employee with the right to appeal may request an agency to conduct a hearing concerning actions for cause prior to the effective date, or up to 30 calendar days after the effective date, provided the appeal has not been heard by the personnel appeals board. The appointing authority shall notify the director in writing of agency hearing dates if the agency grants the request for a hearing.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 98-19-034, § 356-34-100, filed 9/10/98, effective 10/12/98; Order 36, § 356-34-100, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-32-090, 356-32-100, 356-32-110, 356-32-120.]
WAC 356-34-260 Appeals--Correction of rating. A correction of a rating shall not affect a certification or appointment which has already been made from the register. The decision of the board in these matters shall be final.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 98-19-034, § 356-34-260, filed 9/10/98, effective 10/12/98; 86-08-035 (Order 244), § 356-34-260, filed 3/26/86, effective 5/1/86; Order 36, § 356-34-260, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-28-460.]