WSR 26-19-135 — Department of Licensing: Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-04-010 Requirements for checks in payment of licenses, certificates, etc. — Penalty

WSR 26-19-135 — Department of Licensing: Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-04-010 Requirements for checks in payment of licenses, certificates, etc. — Penalty WSR 26-19-135 (26-19) WSR 26-19-135 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING [Filed September 23, 2026, 8:10 a.m.] Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-16-084. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-04-010 Requirements for checks in payment of licenses, certificates, etc. — Penalty. Hearing Location(s): On November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85211874289?pwd=bBC3ZpBaJaxnTtnmBgNTahhF8SfN8b.1 , chat link https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/85211874289 , Meeting ID 852 1187 4289, Passcode 733777; or One-tap mobile +12532158782,,85211874289#,,,,*733777# US (Tacoma), +12532050468,,85211874289#,,,,*733777# US; or join by SIP 85211874289@zoomcrc.com. Join instructions at https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/85211874289/invitations?signature=4J4N6jnxaXRW368ImBKAGmABcrtJ-hCuwwMZ2UXPqiI. If you are having trouble accessing the virtual meeting, please call 360-902-3486 at the time of the hearing to request assistance. Please email rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov if you would like to request an interpreter, or other accommodations, at least one week in advance of the public hearing. PLEASE NOTE: Hearing participants are encouraged to attend in person or be prepared to use the telephonic option (call in) if they experience technical difficulties. In-person attendance will take place at the Highways and Licensing Building, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. Date of Intended Adoption: November 6, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Ellis Starrett, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, email rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov , beginning October 7, 2026, by November 6, 2026. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Ellis Starrett, email rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov , by October 26, 2026. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This rule making is to update the language around dishonored payments to more accurately represent current practices, update pronouns, and make other updates to grammar. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The current language stating that registrations, licenses, or permits will be canceled does not accurately represent current process, as they could be suspended or otherwise invalidated. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 46.01.110 Rule-making authority, 46.01.230 Payment by check or money order — Dishonored checks or money orders — Failure to surrender canceled certificate, registration, or permit — Immunity from payment of uncollected fees — Rules, 18.235.030 Disciplinary authority — Powers, 82.38.260 Administration and enforcement, 82.41.120 Implementing rules required, 82.42.130 Administration and enforcement, 46.87.010 Applicability — Implementation, 9.41.137 Department of licensing, authority to adopt rules — Reporting of violations — Authority to revoke licenses, and 46.79.080 Rules. Statute Being Implemented: RCW 46.01.230 Payment by check or money order — Dishonored checks or money orders — Failure to surrender canceled certificate, registration, or permit — Immunity from payment of uncollected fees — Rules, and 62A.3-515 Checks dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment; liability for interest; rate; collection costs and attorneys' fees; satisfaction of claim. Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision. Name of Proponent: Department of licensing, governmental. Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Shawna Herron, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, 360-634-5137. A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135 . A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328 . A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Ellis Starrett, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, email rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov . The proposed rule does not impose more-than-minor costs on businesses. Following is a summary of the agency's analysis sh Matter furnished by the Washington Office of the Code Reviser (Washington State Register). Notice Nearby did not write this notice. Source: Washington State Register Published: 2026-09-23 Original: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/law/wsr/2026/19/26-19-135.htm This listing was added to the Notice Nearby public register from a public government source. It is not a Notice Nearby paid publication, affidavit, or placement certificate.