The rules writing process is open to the public. The public is welcome to take part in helping us write rules. Rules are also known as regulations, Washington Administrative Code, or WAC. The rule-making process includes public notices and workshops, and usually a public hearing before a rule becomes final.
Current rules in progress
Chapter 246-315 WAC, Dental Laboratories (PDF). The Department of Health has adopted a new chapter to establish registration, regulation and fees for dental laboratories as required by House Bill (HB) 1177 (Chapter 68, Laws of 2019).