Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010 (2026)

Definitions

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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Adjudicative proceeding" means a proceeding before an agency in which an opportunity for hearing before that agency is required by statute or constitutional right before or after the entry of an order by the agency. Adjudicative proceedings also include all cases of licensing and rate making in which an application for a license or rate change is denied except as limited by RCW 66.08.150, or a license is revoked, suspended, or modified, or in which the granting of an application is contested by a person having standing to contest under the law.
(2) "Agency" means any state board, commission, department, institution of higher education, or officer, authorized by law to make rules or to conduct adjudicative proceedings, except those in the legislative or judicial branches, the governor, or the attorney general except to the extent otherwise required by law and any local governmental entity that may request the appointment of an administrative law judge under chapter 42.41 RCW.
(3) "Agency action" means licensing, the implementation or enforcement of a statute, the adoption or application of an agency rule or order, the imposition of sanctions, or the granting or withholding of benefits.
Agency action does not include an agency decision regarding (a) contracting or procurement of goods, services, public works, and the purchase, lease, or acquisition by any other means, including eminent domain, of real estate, as well as all activities necessarily related to those functions, or (b) determinations as to the sufficiency of a showing of interest filed in support of a representation petition, or mediation or conciliation of labor disputes or arbitration of labor disputes under a collective bargaining law or similar statute, or (c) any sale, lease, contract, or other proprietary decision in the management of public lands or real property interests, or (d) the granting of a license, franchise, or permission for the use of trademarks, symbols, and similar property owned or controlled by the agency.
(4) "Agency head" means the individual or body of individuals in whom the ultimate legal authority of the agency is vested by any provision of law. If the agency head is a body of individuals, a majority of those individuals constitutes the agency head.
(5) "Entry" of an order means the signing of the order by all persons who are to sign the order, as an official act indicating that the order is to be effective.
(6) "Filing" of a document that is required to be filed with an agency means delivery of the document to a place designated by the agency by rule for receipt of official documents, or in the absence of such designation, at the office of the agency head.
(7) "Institutions of higher education" are the University of Washington, Washington State University, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, The Evergreen State College, the various community colleges, and the governing boards of each of the above, and the various colleges, divisions, departments, or offices authorized by the governing board of the institution involved to act for the institution, all of which are sometimes referred to in this chapter as "institutions."
(8) "Interpretive statement" means a written expression of the opinion of an agency, entitled an interpretive statement by the agency head or its designee, as to the meaning of a statute or other provision of law, of a court decision, or of an agency order.
(9)(a) "License" means a franchise, permit, certification, approval, registration, charter, or similar form of authorization required by law, but does not include (i) a license required solely for revenue purposes, or (ii) a certification of an exclusive bargaining representative, or similar status, under a collective bargaining law or similar statute, or (iii) a license, franchise, or permission for use of trademarks, symbols, and similar property owned or controlled by the agency.
(b) "Licensing" includes the agency process respecting the issuance, denial, revocation, suspension, or modification of a license.
(10) "Mail" or "send," for purposes of any notice relating to rule making or policy or interpretive statements, means regular mail or electronic distribution, as provided in RCW 34.05.260. "Electronic distribution" or "electronically" means distribution by email or fax.
(11)(a) "Order," without further qualification, means a written statement of particular applicability that finally determines the legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities, or other legal interests of a specific person or persons.
(b) "Order of adoption" means the official written statement by which an agency adopts, amends, or repeals a rule.
(12) "Party to agency proceedings," or "party" in a context so indicating, means:
(a) A person to whom the agency action is specifically directed; or
(b) A person named as a party to the agency proceeding or allowed to intervene or participate as a party in the agency proceeding.
(13) "Party to judicial review or civil enforcement proceedings," or "party" in a context so indicating, means:
(a) A person who files a petition for a judicial review or civil enforcement proceeding; or
(b) A person named as a party in a judicial review or civil enforcement proceeding, or allowed to participate as a party in a judicial review or civil enforcement proceeding.
(14) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision or unit thereof, or public or private organization or entity of any character, and includes another agency.
(15) "Policy statement" means a written description of the current approach of an agency, entitled a policy statement by the agency head or its designee, to implementation of a statute or other provision of law, of a court decision, or of an agency order, including where appropriate the agency's current practice, procedure, or method of action based upon that approach.
(16) "Rule" means any agency order, directive, or regulation of general applicability (a) the violation of which subjects a person to a penalty or administrative sanction; (b) which establishes, alters, or revokes any procedure, practice, or requirement relating to agency hearings; (c) which establishes, alters, or revokes any qualification or requirement relating to the enjoyment of benefits or privileges conferred by law; (d) which establishes, alters, or revokes any qualifications or standards for the issuance, suspension, or revocation of licenses to pursue any commercial activity, trade, or profession; or (e) which establishes, alters, or revokes any mandatory standards for any product or material which must be met before distribution or sale. The term includes the amendment or repeal of a prior rule, but does not include (i) statements concerning only the internal management of an agency and not affecting private rights or procedures available to the public, (ii) declaratory rulings issued pursuant to RCW 34.05.240, (iii) traffic restrictions for motor vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians established by the secretary of transportation or his or her designee where notice of such restrictions is given by official traffic control devices, or (iv) rules of institutions of higher education involving standards of admission, academic advancement, academic credit, graduation and the granting of degrees, employment relationships, or fiscal processes.
(17) "Rules review committee" or "committee" means the joint administrative rules review committee created pursuant to RCW 34.05.610 for the purpose of selectively reviewing existing and proposed rules of state agencies.
(18) "Rule making" means the process for formulation and adoption of a rule.
(19) "Service," except as otherwise provided in this chapter, means posting in the United States mail, properly addressed, postage prepaid, or personal or electronic service. Service by mail is complete upon deposit in the United States mail. Agencies may, by rule, authorize service by electronic transmission, or by commercial parcel delivery company.
[ 2019 c 8 s 701; 2014 c 97 s 101; 2013 c 110 s 3; 2011 c 336 s 762; 1997 c 126 s 2; 1992 c 44 s 10; 1989 c 175 s 1; 1988 c 288 s 101; 1982 c 10 s 5. Prior: 1981 c 324 s 2; 1981 c 183 s 1; 1967 c 237 s 1; 1959 c 234 s 1. Formerly RCW 34.04.010.]

Notes:

Effective date2019 c 8 ss 102,103, 107, and 701-703: See note following RCW 82.04.067.
Existing rights and liabilityRetroactive application2019 c 8: See notes following RCW 82.02.250.
Effective dates1992 c 44: See RCW 42.41.901.
Effective dates1989 c 175: "Sections 1 through 35 and 37 through 185 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1989. Section 36 of this act shall take effect on July 1, 1990." [ 1989 c 175 s 186.]
Severability1982 c 10: See note following RCW 6.13.080.
Legislative affirmation1981 c 324: "The legislature affirms that all rule-making authority of state agencies and institutions of higher education is a function delegated by the legislature, and as such, shall be exercised pursuant to the conditions and restrictions contained in this act." [ 1981 c 324 s 1.]
Severability1981 c 324: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1981 c 324 s 18.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 204 cases (26 in the last 5 years), 1990–2026 · leading case: State v. Straka, 810 P.2d 888 (Wash. 1991).
State v. Straka, 810 P.2d 888 (Wash. 1991). · cites it 25× “RCW 34.05.010, a section of the Washington administrative procedure act (APA), provides the following relevant definitions: (2) "Agency" means any state board, commission, department, institution of higher education, or officer authorized by law to make rules or to conduct…”
Allan v. Univ. of Washington, 997 P.2d 360 (Wash. 2000). · cites it 12× “In response, the UW Division of the Attorney General's Office conveyed to Allan's attorney its opinion that "[t]he revision to the faculty adjudication procedures is not subject to the Administrative Procedures Act because, under RCW 34.05.010(15), rules of institutions of…”
J.E. Dunn Nw., Inc. v. Dep't of Labor & Indus., 139 Wash. App. 35 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 4× “RCW 34.05.010(15) (emphasis added). Agencies are encouraged to issue policy statements in order to advise the public of its opinions, approaches, and likely courses of action.”
Allan v. Univ. of Washington, 140 Wash. 2d 323 (Wash. 2000). · cites it 9× “In response, the UW Division of the Attorney General’s Office conveyed to Allan’s attorney its opinion that “[t]he revision to the faculty adjudication procedures is not subject to the Administrative Procedures Act because, under RCW 34.05.010(15), rules of institutions of…”
Residents Opposed Turbines v. State Efsec, 197 P.3d 1153 (Wash. 2008). · cites it 4× “" RCW 34.05.010(1). Therefore, we consider the governor's approval of the certification as an "`[a]djudicative proceeding'" under the APA.”
Residents Opposed to Kittitas Turbines v. State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, 165 Wash. 2d 275 (Wash. 2008). · cites it 4× “” RCW 34.05.010(1). Therefore, we consider the governor’s approval of the certification as an “ ‘[a]djudicative proceeding' ” under the APA.”
Seattle Bldg. & Constr. Trades Council v. Apprenticeship & Training Council, 920 P.2d 581 (Wash. 1996). · cites it 5× “” They point out that "agency action” may include "licensing” or "the granting or withholding of benefits!,]” RCW 34.05.010(3), and argue that a license required by law is not involved where benefits like those under the three statutes are at issue.”
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe v. Dep't of Ecology, 112 Wash. App. 712 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 7× “RCW 34.05.010(12); Litowitz v. Cent. Puget Sound Growth Mgmt.”
Davita, Inc. v. Wash. State Doh., 151 P.3d 1095 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 5× “" RCW 34.05.010(11)(a). ¶ 18 Here, the HLJ is the Secretary's designee with the authority to make final decisions and issue a final order for CON applications.”
DaVita, Inc. v. Dep't of Health, 137 Wash. App. 174 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 5× “” RCW 34.05.010(2). Applied to this case, because the HLJ is an “officer, authorized by law to .”
Washington Educ. Ass'n v. Pub. Disclosure Comm'n, 80 P.3d 608 (Wash. 2003). · cites it 4× “” RCW 34.05.010(16)(a). To adopt a rule, an agency must adhere to formal rule-making procedures, which include notice, public hearing and comment, agency adoption, public filing, and opportunity for petitions for adoption, amendment, and repeal.”
Union Bay Pres. Coal. v. COSMOS DEVELOP., 902 P.2d 1247 (Wash. 1995). · cites it 4× “RCW 34.05.010(11). The attorneys of record in this case fit neither definition—the Shorelines Hearings Board did not direct action specifically to the attorneys and the Board did not name the attorneys as parties or allow them to intervene as a party.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(1) — 18 cases
Residents Opposed Turbines v. State Efsec, 197 P.3d 1153 (Wash. 2008). “" RCW 34.05.010(1). Therefore, we consider the governor's approval of the certification as an "`[a]djudicative proceeding'" under the APA.”
Residents Opposed to Kittitas Turbines v. State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, 165 Wash. 2d 275 (Wash. 2008). “” RCW 34.05.010(1). Therefore, we consider the governor’s approval of the certification as an “ ‘[a]djudicative proceeding' ” under the APA.”
Yakima Cnty. v. Yakima Cnty. Law Enf't Officers' Guild, 297 P.3d 745 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).
Conway v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 120 P.3d 130 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).
Kellar v. Est. of Kellar, 291 P.3d 906 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(11) — 6 cases
Union Bay Pres. Coal. v. COSMOS DEVELOP., 902 P.2d 1247 (Wash. 1995). “RCW 34.05.010(11). The attorneys of record in this case fit neither definition—the Shorelines Hearings Board did not direct action specifically to the attorneys and the Board did not name the attorneys as parties or allow them to intervene as a party.”
Litowitz v. Growth Mgmt. Hearings Bd., 966 P.2d 422 (Wash. Ct. App. 1998).
Cont'l Sports Corp. v. Dept. of Labor & Indus., 910 P.2d 1284 (Wash. 1996).
Devore v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 906 P.2d 1016 (Wash. Ct. App. 1995).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(11)(a) — 5 cases
Davita, Inc. v. Wash. State Doh., 151 P.3d 1095 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). “" RCW 34.05.010(11)(a). ¶ 18 Here, the HLJ is the Secretary's designee with the authority to make final decisions and issue a final order for CON applications.”
Newman v. Veterinary Bd. of Governors, 231 P.3d 840 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
Washington Educ. Ass'n v. Pdc, 80 P.3d 608 (Wash. 2003).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(12) — 14 cases
Sprint Spectrum, LP v. Dep't of Revenue, 156 Wash. App. 949 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
Sprint Spectrum v. State, Dept. of Revenue, 235 P.3d 849 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe v. Dep't of Ecology, 112 Wash. App. 712 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “RCW 34.05.010(12); Litowitz v. Cent. Puget Sound Growth Mgmt.”
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe v. Dept. of Ecology, 50 P.3d 668 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(12)(a) — 1 case
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(12)(b) — 4 cases
Snohomish Cnty. v. State, 850 P.2d 546 (Wash. Ct. App. 1993).
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe v. Dep't of Ecology, 112 Wash. App. 712 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “RCW 34.05.010(12); Litowitz v. Cent. Puget Sound Growth Mgmt.”
Technical Employees Ass'n v. Pub. Emp. Relations Comm'n, 20 P.3d 472 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001).
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe v. Dept. of Ecology, 50 P.3d 668 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(13) — 4 cases
Snohomish Cnty. v. State, 850 P.2d 546 (Wash. Ct. App. 1993).
Columbia Gorge Audubon Soc'y v. Klickitat Cnty., 989 P.2d 1260 (Wash. Ct. App. 1999).
In re the Dependency of A.P., 312 P.3d 1013 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).
In re the Dependency of A.P. (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(14) — 11 cases
KS Tacoma Holdings, LLC v. Shorelines Hearings Bd., 166 Wash. App. 117 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012).
Melville v. State, 793 P.2d 952 (Wash. 1990).
Sprint Spectrum, LP v. Dep't of Revenue, 156 Wash. App. 949 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
Sprint Spectrum v. State, Dept. of Revenue, 235 P.3d 849 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe v. Dep't of Ecology, 112 Wash. App. 712 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “RCW 34.05.010(12); Litowitz v. Cent. Puget Sound Growth Mgmt.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(15) — 20 cases
State v. Straka, 810 P.2d 888 (Wash. 1991). “RCW 34.05.010, a section of the Washington administrative procedure act (APA), provides the following relevant definitions: (2) "Agency" means any state board, commission, department, institution of higher education, or officer authorized by law to make rules or to conduct…”
Hillis v. Dep't of Ecology, 131 Wash. 2d 373 (Wash. 1997).
Hillis v. State, Dept. of Ecology, 932 P.2d 139 (Wash. 1997).
W. Telepage, Inc. v. City of Tacoma, 998 P.2d 884 (Wash. 2000).
Postema v. Pollution Control Hearings Bd., 11 P.3d 726 (Wash. 2000).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(15)(c) — 1 case
State v. Straka, 810 P.2d 888 (Wash. 1991). “RCW 34.05.010, a section of the Washington administrative procedure act (APA), provides the following relevant definitions: (2) "Agency" means any state board, commission, department, institution of higher education, or officer authorized by law to make rules or to conduct…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(15)(e) — 1 case
State v. Straka, 810 P.2d 888 (Wash. 1991). “RCW 34.05.010, a section of the Washington administrative procedure act (APA), provides the following relevant definitions: (2) "Agency" means any state board, commission, department, institution of higher education, or officer authorized by law to make rules or to conduct…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(15)(iv) — 1 case
Hunter v. Univ. of Washington, 2 P.3d 1022 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(16) — 46 cases
J.E. Dunn Nw., Inc. v. Dep't of Labor & Indus., 139 Wash. App. 35 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). “RCW 34.05.010(15) (emphasis added). Agencies are encouraged to issue policy statements in order to advise the public of its opinions, approaches, and likely courses of action.”
Budget Rent a Car Corp. v. STATE, DOL, 31 P.3d 1174 (Wash. 2001).
Budget Rent A Car Corp. v. Dep't of Licensing, 144 Wash. 2d 889 (Wash. 2001).
Allan v. Univ. of Washington, 140 Wash. 2d 323 (Wash. 2000). “In response, the UW Division of the Attorney General’s Office conveyed to Allan’s attorney its opinion that “[t]he revision to the faculty adjudication procedures is not subject to the Administrative Procedures Act because, under RCW 34.05.010(15), rules of institutions of…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(16)(a) — 5 cases
Washington Educ. Ass'n v. Pub. Disclosure Comm'n, 80 P.3d 608 (Wash. 2003). “” RCW 34.05.010(16)(a). To adopt a rule, an agency must adhere to formal rule-making procedures, which include notice, public hearing and comment, agency adoption, public filing, and opportunity for petitions for adoption, amendment, and repeal.”
City of Tacoma v. Dep't of Ecology, 555 P.3d 390 (Wash. 2024).
Washington Educ. Ass'n v. Pdc, 80 P.3d 608 (Wash. 2003).
City of Tacoma v. Dep't of Ecology (Wash. Ct. App. 2023).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(16)(c) — 8 cases
Robert Sudar v. Fish & Wildlife Comm'n, 347 P.3d 1090 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).
Hunter v. Univ. of Washington, 101 Wash. App. 283 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000).
Hunter v. Univ. of Washington, 2 P.3d 1022 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(16)(d) — 1 case
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(16)(e) — 1 case
Gerow v. Washington State Gambling Comm'n, 324 P.3d 800 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(16)(i) — 3 cases
Allan v. Univ. of Washington, 997 P.2d 360 (Wash. 2000). “In response, the UW Division of the Attorney General's Office conveyed to Allan's attorney its opinion that "[t]he revision to the faculty adjudication procedures is not subject to the Administrative Procedures Act because, under RCW 34.05.010(15), rules of institutions of…”
Allan v. Univ. of Washington, 140 Wash. 2d 323 (Wash. 2000). “In response, the UW Division of the Attorney General’s Office conveyed to Allan’s attorney its opinion that “[t]he revision to the faculty adjudication procedures is not subject to the Administrative Procedures Act because, under RCW 34.05.010(15), rules of institutions of…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(16)(iv) — 4 cases
Allan v. Univ. of Washington, 140 Wash. 2d 323 (Wash. 2000). “In response, the UW Division of the Attorney General’s Office conveyed to Allan’s attorney its opinion that “[t]he revision to the faculty adjudication procedures is not subject to the Administrative Procedures Act because, under RCW 34.05.010(15), rules of institutions of…”
Allan v. Univ. of Washington, 997 P.2d 360 (Wash. 2000). “In response, the UW Division of the Attorney General's Office conveyed to Allan's attorney its opinion that "[t]he revision to the faculty adjudication procedures is not subject to the Administrative Procedures Act because, under RCW 34.05.010(15), rules of institutions of…”
Hunter v. Univ. of Washington, 101 Wash. App. 283 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000).
Hunter v. Univ. of Washington, 2 P.3d 1022 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(161)(c) — 1 case
AWB v. State, Dept. of Revenue, 90 P.3d 1128 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(18) — 3 cases
City of Seattle v. Pub. Emp. Relations Comm'n, 809 P.2d 1377 (Wash. 1991).
Devore v. Dep't of Soc. & Health Servs., 906 P.2d 1016 (Wash. Ct. App. 1995).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(19) — 12 cases
Diehl v. W. Washington Growth Mgmt. Hearings Bd., 153 Wash. 2d 207 (Wash. 2004).
Diehl v. W. Wash. Growth Mgmt. Hearings Bd., 103 P.3d 193 (Wash. 2004).
Ricketts v. Bd. of Acct., 43 P.3d 548 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
Stewart v. Emp't Sec. Dep't, 419 P.3d 838 (Wash. 2018).
ROCKETTS v. State Bd. of Acct., 43 P.3d 548 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(2) — 35 cases
Davita, Inc. v. Wash. State Doh., 151 P.3d 1095 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). “" RCW 34.05.010(11)(a). ¶ 18 Here, the HLJ is the Secretary's designee with the authority to make final decisions and issue a final order for CON applications.”
DaVita, Inc. v. Dep't of Health, 137 Wash. App. 174 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). “” RCW 34.05.010(2). Applied to this case, because the HLJ is an “officer, authorized by law to .”
Residents Opposed Turbines v. State Efsec, 197 P.3d 1153 (Wash. 2008). “" RCW 34.05.010(1). Therefore, we consider the governor's approval of the certification as an "`[a]djudicative proceeding'" under the APA.”
Residents Opposed to Kittitas Turbines v. State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, 165 Wash. 2d 275 (Wash. 2008). “” RCW 34.05.010(1). Therefore, we consider the governor’s approval of the certification as an “ ‘[a]djudicative proceeding' ” under the APA.”
Moen v. Spokane City Police Dep't, 110 Wash. App. 714 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(3) — 56 cases
Seattle Bldg. & Constr. Trades Council v. Apprenticeship & Training Council, 920 P.2d 581 (Wash. 1996). “” They point out that "agency action” may include "licensing” or "the granting or withholding of benefits!,]” RCW 34.05.010(3), and argue that a license required by law is not involved where benefits like those under the three statutes are at issue.”
State ex rel. Citizens v. Murphy, 151 Wash. 2d 226 (Wash. 2004).
State Ex Rel.(cat) v. Murphy, 88 P.3d 375 (Wash. 2004).
COBRA ROOFING Serv., INC. v. Dep't of Labor & Indus., 97 P.3d 17 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).
Cobra Roofing Serv., Inc. v. Dep't of Labor & Indus., 122 Wash. App. 402 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(3)(a) — 2 cases
Wells Fargo Bank, NA v. Dep't of Revenue, 271 P.3d 268 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012).
Robertson v. Washington State Parks, 145 P.3d 379 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(3)(c) — 4 cases
State Owned Forests v. Sutherland, 124 Wash. App. 400 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).
State Owned Forests v. Sutherland, 101 P.3d 880 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe v. Dep't of Ecology, 112 Wash. App. 712 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002). “RCW 34.05.010(12); Litowitz v. Cent. Puget Sound Growth Mgmt.”
Robertson v. Washington State Parks, 145 P.3d 379 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(4) — 1 case
Gerow v. Washington State Gambling Comm'n, 324 P.3d 800 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(7) — 2 cases
Mills v. W. Washington Univ., 170 Wash. 2d 903 (Wash. 2011).
Mills v. W. Washington Univ., 246 P.3d 1254 (Wash. 2011).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(8) — 8 cases
W. Telepage, Inc. v. City of Tacoma, 998 P.2d 884 (Wash. 2000).
W. Telepage, Inc. v. City of Tacoma Dep't of Fin., 140 Wash. 2d 599 (Wash. 2000).
Washington Educ. Ass'n v. Pub. Disclosure Comm'n, 80 P.3d 608 (Wash. 2003). “” RCW 34.05.010(16)(a). To adopt a rule, an agency must adhere to formal rule-making procedures, which include notice, public hearing and comment, agency adoption, public filing, and opportunity for petitions for adoption, amendment, and repeal.”
Simpson Inv. Co. v. Dep't of Revenue, 141 Wash. 2d 139 (Wash. 2000).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(9)(a) — 18 cases
Seattle Bldg. & Constr. Trades Council v. Apprenticeship & Training Council, 920 P.2d 581 (Wash. 1996). “” They point out that "agency action” may include "licensing” or "the granting or withholding of benefits!,]” RCW 34.05.010(3), and argue that a license required by law is not involved where benefits like those under the three statutes are at issue.”
Residents Opposed Turbines v. State Efsec, 197 P.3d 1153 (Wash. 2008). “" RCW 34.05.010(1). Therefore, we consider the governor's approval of the certification as an "`[a]djudicative proceeding'" under the APA.”
Residents Opposed to Kittitas Turbines v. State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, 165 Wash. 2d 275 (Wash. 2008). “” RCW 34.05.010(1). Therefore, we consider the governor’s approval of the certification as an “ ‘[a]djudicative proceeding' ” under the APA.”
Abdullatif Arishi v. Washington State Univ., 385 P.3d 251 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(9)(b) — 6 cases
Residents Opposed Turbines v. State Efsec, 197 P.3d 1153 (Wash. 2008). “" RCW 34.05.010(1). Therefore, we consider the governor's approval of the certification as an "`[a]djudicative proceeding'" under the APA.”
Residents Opposed to Kittitas Turbines v. State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, 165 Wash. 2d 275 (Wash. 2008). “” RCW 34.05.010(1). Therefore, we consider the governor’s approval of the certification as an “ ‘[a]djudicative proceeding' ” under the APA.”
Newman v. Veterinary Bd. of Governors, 231 P.3d 840 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
Newman v. Veterinary Bd. of Governors, 156 Wash. App. 132 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 34.05.010(ll)(a) — 6 cases
DaVita, Inc. v. Dep't of Health, 137 Wash. App. 174 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). “” RCW 34.05.010(2). Applied to this case, because the HLJ is an “officer, authorized by law to .”
Washington Educ. Ass'n v. Pub. Disclosure Comm'n, 80 P.3d 608 (Wash. 2003). “” RCW 34.05.010(16)(a). To adopt a rule, an agency must adhere to formal rule-making procedures, which include notice, public hearing and comment, agency adoption, public filing, and opportunity for petitions for adoption, amendment, and repeal.”
City of Vancouver v. Pub. Emp. Relations Comm'n, 325 P.3d 213 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).
Yakima Cnty. v. Yakima Cnty. Law Enf't Officers' Guild, 297 P.3d 745 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).
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Den Beste v. Pollution Control Hearings Bd., 914 P.2d 144 (Wash. Ct. App. 1996).
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