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(1) The department's decision must be based on the requirements of chapter 70.45 RCW. Any condition or modification must have a direct and rational relationship to the application under review.
(2) The written opinion of the attorney general may not constitute a final decision for purposes of review.
(3) The department will only approve an application if the parties to the acquisition have taken the proper steps to safeguard the value of charitable assets and to ensure that any proceeds from the acquisition are used for appropriate charitable health purposes.