The authority for conducting background checks on contractors and service providers is established in chapter 74.18 RCW. The purpose for background checks is to ensure the suitability, character and competence of contractors and service providers to work with agency participants with a visual disability as defined in WAC 67-25-009, 67-35-030, 67-55-040, and/or 67-75-040.
Wash. Admin. Code § 67-16-020
Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.18 RCW. 04-12-029, § 67-16-020, filed 5/26/04, effective 7/1/04.