Washington Administrative Code
Title 25 - Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Department of
Chapter 25-48 - Archaeological excavation and removal permit
Section 25-48-110 - Suspension and revocation of permits

(1) The state archaeologist or the assistant state archaeologist may suspend or revoke a permit issued pursuant to this chapter upon determining that the permittee has failed to meet any of the terms and conditions of the permit and upon at least twenty days written notice. In the case of emergencies which imminently threaten health, safety, or welfare including property, the state archaeologist or the assistant state archaeologist may summarily suspend a permit by immediately issuing a written order which incorporates a finding to that effect.

(2) The state archaeologist or the assistant state archaeologist shall provide the permittee with written notice of the suspension or revocation, the cause thereof, and in the case of a suspension, the length of the suspension and the requirements which must be met before the suspension will be removed. The notice shall inform the respondent of its right to request a hearing to contest the revocation or suspension. In addition, a notice of summary suspension shall inform the respondent of its right to request an emergency adjudicative proceeding.