2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 48.02.060: General powers and duties.

(1) The commissioner shall have the authority expressly conferred upon him by or reasonably implied from the provisions of this code.

(2) The commissioner shall execute his duties and shall enforce the provisions of this code.

(3) The commissioner may:

(a) Make reasonable rules and regulations for effectuating any provision of this code, except those relating to his election, qualifications, or compensation. No such rules and regulations shall be effective prior to their being filed for public inspection in the commissioner's office.

(b) Conduct investigations to determine whether any person has violated any provision of this code.

(c) Conduct examinations, investigations, hearings, in addition to those specifically provided for, useful and proper for the efficient administration of any provision of this code.

[1947 c 79 § .02.06; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.02.06.]