Section 67-35-230 - Department and vendor responsibility - Maintained facility and equipment(1) The department will, within program resources, maintain or cause to be maintained each facility in good repair and attractive condition. The department will, within program resources, or in accordance with terms and conditions of the permit or contract, replace, or cause to be replaced obsolete or worn-out equipment which has been deemed essential for the operation of the vending facility.(2) When a vendor takes over the operation of a vending facility, the department will, within program resources, pay for all repair charges during the first six months of operation. After the first six months of operation, the vendor will be required to pay the cost of all repairs and maintenance on all facility equipment. Failure to promptly repair essential equipment will be grounds for immediate suspension of a vendor's operating agreement prior to an evidentiary hearing (WAC 67-35-430).(3) The vendor will be responsible to exercise proper care of and maintain all equipment and furnishings assigned to the vending facility. This includes, but is not limited to, proper and regular cleaning and sanitation practices. A regular maintenance schedule will be provided by the vendor to the department for approval.(4) For purposes of this section, vending facility equipment shall include equipment provided by the department and equipment furnished as a part of the contract or permit for which the department and operator assumes the responsibility of maintenance.Wash. Admin. Code § 67-35-230
Statutory Authority: Chapter 74.18 RCW. 95-12-007, § 67-35-230, filed 5/25/95, effective 6/25/95; 94-15-052, § 67-35-230, filed 7/15/94, effective 8/15/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.28.200 - 74.28.230 74.18.200 - 74.18.230. 86-08-010 (Order 86-2), § 67-35-230, filed 3/21/86. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 194 § 18. 84-01-043 (Order 83-09), § 67-35-230, filed 12/15/83. Formerly WAC 67-32-230.