Washington § 18.20.550 - Memory care facilities — Certification — Rule making.

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§ 18.20.550. Memory care facilities — Certification — Rule making.

The department shall adopt rules on how currently operating memory care facilities or memory care units applying for certification shall operate during the certification application process. These rules may include where the department may, at its sole discretion, grant conditional exemptions on a case-by-case basis for facilities operating before July 1, 2026, to prevent disruption of services or displacement of residents.
[ 2025 c 187 s 3.]

Notes

Findings—Intent—Construction—Application—Requirements of chapter 70.129 RCW—2025 c 187: See notes following RCW 18.20.540.

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