Washington § 46.20.332 - Formal hearing — Evidence — Subpoenas — Reexamination — Findings and recommendations.

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§ 46.20.332. Formal hearing — Evidence — Subpoenas — Reexamination — Findings and recommendations.

At a formal hearing the department shall consider its records and may receive sworn testimony and may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers in the manner and subject to the conditions provided in chapter 5.56 RCW relating to the issuance of subpoenas. In addition the department may require a reexamination of the licensee or applicant. Proceedings at a formal hearing shall be recorded stenographically or by mechanical device. Upon the conclusion of a formal hearing, if not heard by the director or a person authorized by him or her to make final decisions regarding the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses, the referee or board shall make findings on the matters under consideration and may prepare and submit recommendations to the director or such person designated by the director who is authorized to make final decisions regarding the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses.
[ 2010 c 8 s 9023; 1972 ex.s. c 29 s 2; 1965 ex.s. c 121 s 37.]

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