2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 43.21A.080: Rule-making authority.

The director of the department of ecology is authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this chapter: PROVIDED, That the director may not adopt rules after July 23, 1995, that are based solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or on any combination of such provisions, for statutory authority to adopt the rule.

[1995 c 403 § 103; 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 8.]

Findings -- Short title -- Intent -- 1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.      Part headings not law -- Severability -- 1995 c 403: See RCW 43.05.903 and 43.05.904.