Who can conduct a disciplinary hearing in Washington for license issues?

• A. Director of the Department of Licensing
• B. Director of the Department of Licensing or Admin Law Judge
• C. Admin Law Judge
• D. A county court

Answer: (B)

In Washington, discipline for license issues is handled as an administrative proceeding within the Department of Licensing. The person who conducts the hearing can be the Director of the Department of Licensing or an Administrative Law Judge appointed to handle the case. The Administrative Law Judge runs the hearing, takes evidence, and issues a Proposed Decision, while the Director ultimately issues the final order, adopting or modifying that decision as appropriate. A county court does not conduct these licensing hearings. This arrangement ensures the hearing is conducted by someone with specialized expertise in administrative procedures and licensing rules, with a clear path from hearing to final decision.