License — Required as of July 1, 1990 — Limitations.

RCW 70.128.050
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(1) After July 1, 1990, no person shall operate or maintain an adult family home in this state without a license under this chapter. (2) Couples legally married or state registered domestic partners: (a) May not apply for separate licenses; and (b) May apply jointly to be coproviders if they are both qualified. One person may apply to be a provider without requiring the other person to apply. (1) After July 1, 1990, no person shall operate or maintain an adult family home in this state without a license under this chapter. (2) Couples legally married or state registered domestic partners: (a) May not apply for separate licenses; and (b) May apply jointly to be coproviders if they are both qualified. One person may apply to be a provider without requiring the other person to apply.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.128&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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