RCW 70.45.050
Public hearings.
During the course of review under this chapter, the department shall conduct one or more public hearings, at least one of which must be in the county where the hospital to be acquired is located. At the hearings, anyone may file written comments and exhibits or appear and make a statement. The department may subpoena additional information or witnesses, require and administer oaths, require sworn statements, take depositions, and use related discovery procedures for purposes of the hearing and at any time prior to making a decision on the application.
A hearing must be held not later than forty-five days after receipt of a completed application. At least ten days' public notice must be given before the holding of a hearing.
[ 1997 c 332 § 5.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.45 - Acquisition of Nonprofit Hospitals.
70.45.010 - Legislative findings.
70.45.030 - Department approval required—Application—Fees.
70.45.040 - Applications—Deficiencies—Public notice.
70.45.070 - Department review—Criteria to safeguard charitable assets.
70.45.090 - Approval of acquisition required—Injunctions.
70.45.110 - Authority of attorney general to ensure compliance.
70.45.120 - Acquisitions completed before July 27, 1997, not subject to this chapter.
70.45.130 - Common law and statutory authority of attorney general.