Licenses — Issuance — Prerequisites — Transfer or assignment — Surveys.

Upon receipt of an application under RCW 70.127.080 for a license and the license fee, the department shall issue a license if the applicant meets the requirements established under this chapter. A license issued under this chapter shall not be transferred or assigned without thirty days prior notice to the department and the department's approval. A license, unless suspended or revoked, is effective for a period of two years, however an initial license is only effective for twelve months. The department shall conduct a survey within each licensure period and may conduct a licensure survey after ownership transfer.

[2000 c 175 § 9; 1993 c 42 § 6; 1988 c 245 § 11.]

Notes: Effective date -- 2000 c 175: See note following RCW 70.127.010.

Severability -- Effective dates -- 1993 c 42: See notes following RCW 70.127.010.