For rules adopted after July 27, 1997, the director of the department of labor and industries may not rely solely on a statute‘s statement of intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or on any combination of those provisions, for statutory authority to adopt any rule. This section does not apply to rules adopted under chapter 39.12 RCW.

NOTES:

Part headings—1997 c 409: “Part headings used in this act do not constitute any part of the law.” [ 1997 c 409 § 607.]
Severability—1997 c 409: “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.” [ 1997 c 409 § 609.]

Terms Used In Washington Code 43.22.051

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
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