RCW 18.83.115 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83 / Section 115
RCW 18.83.115: Duty to disclose information to client.
Status: in_force

(1) Psychologists licensed under this chapter shall provide clients at the commencement of any program of treatment with accurate disclosure information concerning their practice, in accordance with guidelines developed by the board, which will inform clients of the purposes of and resources available under this chapter, including the right of clients to refuse treatment, the responsibility of clients for choosing the provider and treatment modality which best suits their needs, and the extent of confidentiality provided by this chapter. The disclosure information provided by the psychologist, the receipt of which shall be acknowledged in writing by the psychologist and client, shall include any relevant education and training, the therapeutic orientation of the practice, the proposed course of treatment where known, any financial requirements, and such other information as the board may require by rule. (2) In inpatient settings, the health facility shall provide clients with the disclosure statement at the commencement of any program of treatment, and shall post the statement in a conspicuous location accessible to the client. (3) The board shall provide for modification of the guidelines as appropriate in cases where the client has been referred by the court, a state agency, or other governmental body to a particular provider for specified evaluation or treatment.

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Duty to disclose information to client. (Effective October 1, 2025.)

(1) Psychologists and licensed psychological associates licensed under this chapter shall provide clients at the commencement of any program of treatment with accurate disclosure information concerning their practice, in accordance with guidelines developed by the board, which will inform clients of the purposes of and resources available under this chapter, including the right of clients to refuse treatment, the responsibility of clients for choosing the provider and treatment modality which best suits their needs, and the extent of confidentiality provided by this chapter. The disclosure information provided by the psychologist or licensed psychological associate, the receipt of which shall be acknowledged in writing by the psychologist or licensed psychological associate and client, shall include any relevant education and training, the therapeutic orientation of the practice, the proposed course of treatment where known, any financial requirements, and such other information as the board may require by rule. (2) In inpatient settings, the health facility shall provide clients with the disclosure statement at the commencement of any program of treatment, and shall post the statement in a conspicuous location accessible to the client. (3) The board shall provide for modification of the guidelines as appropriate in cases where the client has been referred by the court, a state agency, or other governmental body to a particular provider for specified evaluation or treatment.
RCW 18.84.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 84 / Section 095
RCW 18.84.095: Certification—Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.39.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 010
RCW 18.39.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section and in chapter 68.04 RCW apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Board" means the funeral and cemetery board created pursuant to RCW 18.39.173 . (2) "Director" means the director of licensing. (3) "Embalmer" means a person engaged in the profession or business of disinfecting and preserving human remains for transportation or final disposition. (4) "Funeral director" means a person engaged in the profession or business of providing for the care, shelter, transportation, and arrangements for the disposition of human remains that may include arranging and directing funeral, memorial, or other services. (5) "Funeral establishment" means a place of business licensed in accordance with RCW 18.39.145 , that provides for any aspect of the care, shelter, transportation, embalming, preparation, and arrangements for the disposition of human remains and includes all areas of such entity and all equipment, instruments, and supplies used in the care, shelter, transportation, preparation, and embalming of human remains. (6) "Funeral merchandise or services" means those services normally performed and merchandise normally provided by funeral establishments, including the sale of burial supplies and equipment, but excluding the sale by a cemetery of lands or interests therein, services incidental thereto, markers, memorials, monuments, equipment, crypts, niches, or vaults. (7) "Licensee" means any person or entity holding a license, registration, endorsement, or permit under this chapter issued by the director. (8) "Prearrangement funeral service contract" means any contract under which, for a specified consideration, a funeral establishment promises, upon the death of the person named or implied in the contract, to furnish funeral merchandise or services. (9) "Public depositary" means a public depositary defined by RCW 39.58.010 or a state or federally chartered credit union. (10) "Two-year college course" means the completion of sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours of college credit, including the satisfactory completion of certain college courses, as set forth in this chapter. Words used in this chapter importing the singular may be applied to the plural of the person or thing, words importing the plural may be applied to the singular, and words importing the masculine gender may be applied to the female.
RCW 18.35.162 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 162
RCW 18.35.162: Unprofessional conduct.
Status: in_force

Violation of the standards adopted by rule under RCW 18.35.161 is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.
RCW 18.240.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 240 / Section 020
RCW 18.240.020: Certification required.
Status: in_force

No person may practice as a certified animal massage therapist in this state without having a certification issued by the secretary unless he or she is exempt under RCW 18.240.040 .
RCW 18.130.400 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 400
RCW 18.130.400: Abuse of vulnerable adult—Prohibition on practice.
Status: in_force

Any individual who applies for a license or temporary practice permit or holds a license or temporary practice permit and has a final finding issued by the department of social and health services of abuse or neglect of a minor or abuse, abandonment, neglect, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult is prohibited from practicing a health care profession in this state until proceedings of the appropriate disciplining authority have been completed under RCW 18.130.050 .
RCW 18.30.065 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 30 / Section 065
RCW 18.30.065: Duties of board.
Status: in_force

The board shall: (1) Determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure under this chapter; (2) Prescribe, administer, and determine the requirements for examinations under this chapter and establish a passing grade for licensure under this chapter; (3) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to carry out the provisions of this chapter; (4) Have authority to provide requirements for continuing competency as a condition of license renewal by rule; and (5) Evaluate and approve those schools from which graduation is accepted as proof of an applicant's completion of coursework requirements for licensure.
RCW 18.235.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 010
RCW 18.235.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Board" means those boards specified in RCW 18.235.020 (2)(b). (2) "Department" means the department of licensing. (3)(a) "Director" means the: (i) Executive director of the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors for matters under the authority of the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors established under chapter 18.43 RCW; or (ii) Director of the department or the director's designee in all other contexts. (b) The director of the department has no authority under this chapter over the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors. (4) "Disciplinary action" means sanctions identified in RCW 18.235.110 . (5) "Disciplinary authority" means the director, board, or commission having the authority to take disciplinary action against a holder of, or applicant for, a professional or business license upon a finding of a violation of this chapter or a chapter specified under RCW 18.235.020 . (6) "License," "licensing," and "licensure" are deemed equivalent to the terms "license," "licensing," "licensure," "certificate," "certification," and "registration" as those terms are defined in RCW 18.118.020 . Each of these terms, and the term "commission" under chapter 42.45 RCW, are interchangeable under the provisions of this chapter. (7) "Unlicensed practice" means: (a) Practicing a profession or operating a business identified in RCW 18.235.020 without holding a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license to do so; or (b) Representing to a person, through offerings, advertisements, or use of a professional title or designation, that the individual or business is qualified to practice a profession or operate a business identified in RCW 18.235.020 without holding a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license to do so.
RCW 18.265.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 265 / Section 020
RCW 18.265.020: License required—Liability insurance.
Status: in_force

No person may practice dental therapy or represent himself or herself as a dental therapist without being licensed by the department under this chapter. Every person licensed to practice dental therapy in this state shall renew their license and comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, continuing education requirements, and fees provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . The licensing fees for dental therapists may not be subsidized by other health professions. The department shall establish by rule mandatory continuing education requirements to be met by dental therapists applying for license renewal. A dental therapist must obtain liability insurance with coverage equivalent to that of the supervising dentist's liability insurance coverage.
RCW 18.08.500 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 500
RCW 18.08.500: Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.25.075 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 075
RCW 18.25.075: Inactive status.
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may place his or her license on inactive status. The holder of an inactive license shall not practice chiropractic in this state without first activating the license. (2) The inactive renewal fee shall be established by the secretary pursuant to RCW 43.70.250 . Failure to renew an inactive license shall result in cancellation in the same manner as an active license. (3) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon compliance with the rules established by the commission. (4) The provisions relating to the denial, suspension, and revocation of a license shall be applicable to an inactive license, except that when proceedings to suspend or revoke an inactive license have been initiated, the license shall remain inactive until the proceedings have been completed.
RCW 18.52C.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52C / Section 040
RCW 18.52C.040: Duties of nursing pool—Application of uniform disciplinary act—Background checks.
Status: in_force

(1) The nursing pool shall document that each health care or long-term care personnel provided or referred to health care facilities currently meets the applicable minimum state credentialing requirements including, but not limited to: Licensure, certification, training, health requirements, and continuing education standards, for the health care or long-term care personnel's position in the health care facility. (2) The nursing pool shall not require, as a condition of employment or referral, that employees or independent contractors of the nursing pool recruit new employees or independent contractors for the nursing pool from among the permanent employees of the health care facility to which the nursing pool employee or independent contractor has been assigned or referred. (3) The nursing pool shall carry professional and general liability insurance to insure against any loss or damage occurring, whether professional or otherwise, as the result of the negligence of its employees, agents or independent contractors for acts committed in the course of their employment with the nursing pool: PROVIDED, That a nursing pool that only refers self-employed, independent contractors to health care facilities shall carry professional and general liability insurance to cover its own liability as a nursing pool which refers self-employed, independent contractors to health care facilities: AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That it shall require, as a condition of referral, that self-employed, independent contractors carry professional and general liability insurance to insure against loss or damage resulting from their own acts committed in the course of their own employment by a health care facility. (4) The nursing pool shall provide the nursing home, assisted living facility, enhanced services facility, or adult family home written notice, at least 90 days in advance, of contract changes including, but not limited to, availability or charges for services, items, or activities. (5) A nursing pool may not, in any contract with health care personnel or a nursing home, assisted living facility, enhanced services facility, or adult family home that lasts longer than 13 weeks, require the payment of liquidated damages, employment fees, or other compensation if health care or long-term care personnel is hired as a permanent employee by the nursing home, assisted living facility, enhanced services facility, or adult family home. (6) Nursing pools shall provide to the secretary annually the average total hours worked and billed by nursing category and as aggregated by nursing home, assisted living facility, enhanced services facility, or adult family home facility type. (7) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, shall govern the issuance and denial of registration and the discipline of persons registered under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplinary authority under this chapter. (8) The nursing pool shall conduct a background check on all health care and long-term care personnel as required under RCW 43.43.842 and 74.39A.056 , and an exclusion verification as required under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1320a-7, prior to employment or referral of the health care or long-term care personnel.
RCW 18.50.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 50 / Section 030
RCW 18.50.030: Exemptions—Practice of religion—Treatment by prayer.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed to interfere in any way with the practice of religion, nor be held to apply to or regulate any kind of treatment by prayer.
RCW 18.185.310 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 310
RCW 18.185.310: Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.205.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 205 / Section 095
RCW 18.205.095: Certification requirements—Trainees.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall issue a trainee certificate to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that he or she is working toward the education and experience requirements in RCW 18.205.090 . (2) A trainee certified under this section shall submit to the secretary for approval a declaration, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, which shall be updated with the trainee's annual renewal, that he or she is actively pursuing the experience requirements under RCW 18.205.090 and is enrolled in: (a) An approved education program; or (b) An apprenticeship program reviewed by the substance use disorder certification advisory committee, approved by the secretary, and registered and approved under chapter 49.04 RCW. (3) A trainee certified under this section may practice only under the supervision of a certified substance use disorder professional. The first 50 hours of any face-to-face client contact must be under direct observation. All remaining experience must be under supervision in accordance with rules adopted by the department. (4) A certified substance use disorder professional trainee provides substance use disorder assessments, counseling, and case management and can provide clinical services to patients consistent with his or her education, training, and experience as approved by his or her supervisor. (5) A person whose trainee certification was not renewed due to the person exceeding the four-renewal limit in place prior to June 6, 2024, shall be treated as if the person's certification expired. The secretary shall allow such a person to return the person's trainee certification to active status pursuant to standard rules and procedures in place for returning an expired credential to active status. (6) Applicants are subject to denial of a certificate or issuance of a conditional certificate for the reasons set forth in chapter 18.130 RCW. (7) A person certified under this chapter holding the title of chemical dependency professional trainee is considered to hold the title of substance use disorder professional trainee until such time as the person's present certification expires or is renewed.
RCW 18.235.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 200
RCW 18.235.200: Use of records—Exchange of information—Chapter does not affect or limit.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect the use of records, obtained from the director or the disciplinary authorities, in any existing investigation or action by any public agency. Nor does this chapter limit any existing exchange of information between the director or the disciplinary authorities and other public agencies.
RCW 18.130.127 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 127
RCW 18.130.127: License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall immediately suspend the license of any person subject to this chapter who has been certified by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order as provided in RCW 74.20A.320 .
RCW 18.46.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 46 / Section 080
RCW 18.46.080: Inspections—Approval of new facilities—State licensure survey.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall make or cause to be made an inspection and investigation of all birthing centers, and every inspection may include an inspection of every part of the premises. The department may make an examination of all records, methods of administration, the general and special dietary and the stores and methods of supply. The department may prescribe by regulation that any licensee or applicant desiring to make specified types of alteration or addition to its facilities or to construct new facilities shall before commencing such alterations, addition, or new construction submit plans and specifications therefor to the department for preliminary inspection and approval or recommendations with respect to compliance with regulations and standards herein authorized. Necessary conferences and consultations may be provided. (2)(a) A birthing center that is accredited by a birthing center accrediting body is not subject to a state licensure survey if: (i) The department determines that the applicable survey standards of the accrediting body are substantially equivalent to those of this chapter and adopted by the department; (ii) An on-site survey has been conducted for the purposes of accreditation during the previous 36 months; and (iii) The department receives directly from the accrediting body or from the applicant copies of the latest survey report and other relevant reports or findings that indicate compliance with licensure requirements. (b) The department retains authority to survey those service areas not addressed by the accrediting body, if any. (c) In reviewing the birthing center accrediting body's survey standards for substantial equivalency to those set forth in this chapter or adopted by the department in rule, the department is directed to provide the most liberal interpretation consistent with the intent of this chapter. In the event the department determines at any time that the survey standards are not substantially equivalent to those required by this chapter or adopted by the department in rule, the department is directed to notify the affected licensees. The notification must contain a detailed description of the deficiencies in the alternative survey process, as well as an explanation concerning the risk to the consumer. The determination of substantial equivalency for alternative survey process and lack of substantial equivalency are agency actions and subject to RCW 34.05.210 through 34.05.395 and 34.05.510 through 34.05.675 . (d) The department is authorized to perform a validation survey on applicants who previously received a survey through the accreditation process by the accrediting body. The department is authorized to perform a validation survey on no greater than 10 percent of applicants that are accredited by the accrediting body. (e) This subsection (2) does not affect the department's initial licensing process or enforcement authority for licensed birthing centers.
RCW 18.195.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 195 / Section 020
RCW 18.195.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) "Dispensing" means the retail delivery of ophthalmic goods to the patient by a prescriber or optician. (2) "Eye examination" means a testing process administered by a prescriber that includes the process of determining the refractive condition of a patient's eyes. If requested by the patient, it also determines the appropriateness of contact lenses. (3) "Fitting" means the performance of mechanical procedures and measurements necessary to adapt and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses from a written prescription. In the case of contact lenses, the prescription must be in writing and fitting includes the selection of the physical characteristics of the lenses including conversion of the spectacle power to contact lens equivalents, lens design, material and manufacturer of the lenses, and supervision of the trial wearing of the lenses which may require incidental revisions during the fitting period. The revisions may not alter the effect of the written prescription. (4) "Ophthalmic goods" means eyeglasses or a component or components of eyeglasses, and contact lenses. (5) "Ophthalmic services" means the measuring, fitting, adjusting, and fabricating of ophthalmic goods subsequent to an eye examination. (6) "Optician" means a person licensed under chapter 18.34 RCW. (7) "Patient" means a person who has had an eye examination. (8) "Practitioner" includes prescribers and opticians. (9) "Prescriber" means an ophthalmologist or optometrist who performs eye examinations under chapter 18.53 , 18.57, or 18.71 RCW. (10) "Prescription" means the written directive from a prescriber for corrective lenses and consists of the refractive powers. If the patient wishes to purchase contact lenses, the prescription must contain a notation that the patient is "OK for contacts" or similar language confirming there are no contraindications for contacts. (11) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.
RCW 18.27.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 020
RCW 18.27.020: Registration required—Prohibited acts—Criminal penalty—Monitoring program.
Status: in_force

(1) Every contractor shall register with the department. (2) It is a gross misdemeanor for any contractor to: (a) Advertise, offer to do work, submit a bid, or perform any work as a contractor without being registered as required by this chapter; (b) Advertise, offer to do work, submit a bid, or perform any work as a contractor when the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked; (c) Use a false or expired registration number in purchasing or offering to purchase an advertisement for which a contractor registration number is required; (d) Transfer a valid registration to an unregistered contractor or allow an unregistered contractor to work under a registration issued to another contractor; or (e) Subcontract to or use an unregistered contractor. (3) It is not unlawful for a registered contractor to employ an unregistered contractor who was registered at the time he or she entered into a contract with the registered contractor, unless the registered contractor or his or her representative has been notified in writing by the department of labor and industries that the contractor has become unregistered. (4) All gross misdemeanor actions under this chapter shall be prosecuted in the county where the infraction occurs. (5) A person is guilty of a separate gross misdemeanor for each day worked if, after the person receives a citation from the department, the person works while unregistered, or while his or her registration is suspended or revoked, or works under a registration issued to another contractor. A person is guilty of a separate gross misdemeanor for each worksite on which he or she violates subsection (2) of this section. Nothing in this subsection applies to a registered contractor. (6) The director by rule shall establish a two-year audit and monitoring program for a contractor not registered under this chapter who becomes registered after receiving an infraction or conviction under this chapter as an unregistered contractor. The director shall notify the departments of revenue and employment security of the infractions or convictions and shall cooperate with these departments to determine whether any taxes or registration, license, or other fees or penalties are owed the state.
RCW 18.71B.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 070
RCW 18.71B.070: Renewal and continued participation.
Status: in_force

(1) A physician seeking to renew an expedited license granted in a member state shall complete a renewal process with the interstate commission if the physician: (a) Maintains a full and unrestricted license in a state of principal license; (b) Has not been convicted, received adjudication, deferred adjudication, community supervision, or deferred disposition for any offense by a court of appropriate jurisdiction; (c) Has not had a license authorizing the practice of medicine subject to discipline by a licensing agency in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction, excluding any action related to nonpayment of fees related to a license; and (d) Has not had a controlled substance license or permit suspended or revoked by a state or the United States drug enforcement administration. (2) Physicians shall comply with all continuing professional development or continuing medical education requirements for renewal of a license issued by a member state. (3) The interstate commission shall collect any renewal fees charged for the renewal of a license and distribute the fees to the applicable member board. (4) Upon receipt of any renewal fees collected in subsection (3) of this section, a member board shall renew the physician's license. (5) Physician information collected by the interstate commission during the renewal process with [will] be distributed to all member boards. (6) The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules to address renewal of licenses obtained through the compact.
RCW 18.270.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 270 / Section 070
RCW 18.270.070: Violations—Investigations.
Status: in_force

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An authorized representative of the director must investigate alleged violations of this chapter. Upon request of an authorized representative, a person performing fire protection sprinkler fitting or residential sprinkler fitting work must produce evidence of a certificate issued by the director in accordance with this chapter. Failure to produce such evidence is an infraction as provided by RCW 18.270.020 .
RCW 18.88A.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88A / Section 020
RCW 18.88A.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Alternative training" means a nursing assistant-certified program meeting criteria adopted by the board under RCW 18.88A.087 to meet the requirements of a state-approved nurse aide competency evaluation program consistent with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395i-3(e) and (f) of the federal social security act. (2) "Approved training program" means a nursing assistant-certified training program approved by the board to meet the requirements of a state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program consistent with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395i-3(e) and (f) of the federal social security act. For community college, vocational-technical institutes, skill centers, and secondary school as defined in chapter 28B.50 RCW, nursing assistant-certified training programs shall be approved by the board in cooperation with the board for community and technical colleges or the superintendent of public instruction. (3) "Board" means the state board of nursing. (4) "Competency evaluation" means the measurement of an individual's knowledge and skills as related to safe, competent performance as a nursing assistant. (5) "Department" means the department of health. (6) "Health care facility" means a nursing home, hospital licensed under chapter 70.41 or 71.12 RCW, hospice care facility, home health care agency, hospice agency, licensed or certified service provider under chapter 71.24 RCW other than an individual health care provider, or other entity for delivery of health care services as defined by the board. (7) "Medication assistant" means a nursing assistant-certified with a medication assistant endorsement issued under RCW 18.88A.082 who is authorized, in addition to his or her duties as a nursing assistant-certified, to administer certain medications and perform certain treatments in a nursing home under the supervision of a registered nurse under RCW 18.88A.082 . (8) "Nursing assistant" means an individual, regardless of title, who, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, assists in the delivery of nursing and nursing-related activities to patients in a health care facility. The two levels of nursing assistants are: (a) "Nursing assistant-certified," an individual certified under this chapter; and (b) "Nursing assistant-registered," an individual registered under this chapter. (9) "Nursing home" means a nursing home licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW. (10) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
RCW 18.380.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 380 / Section 030
RCW 18.380.030: Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) An individual who holds a credential issued by this state, other than as a licensed behavior analyst, a licensed assistant behavior analyst, or a certified behavior technician, to engage in the practice of that occupation or profession without obtaining an additional credential from the state, so long as the practice is within that profession's or occupation's scope of practice; (2) A person employed as a behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst, or behavior technician by the government of the United States if the person provides behavior analysis services solely under the direction or control of the agency by which the person is employed; (3) An employee of a school district, charter school, or private school approved under chapter 28A.195 RCW in the performance of his or her regular duties of employment, so long as the employee does not offer behavior analytic services to any person or entity other than the school employer and does not accept remuneration for providing behavior analytic services other than the remuneration he or she receives from the school employer; (4) The practice of applied behavior analysis by a matriculated college or university student if he or she: (a) Participates in a defined course, internship, practicum, or program of study; (b) is supervised by college or university faculty or a licensed behavior analyst; and (c) uses a title that clearly indicates trainee status, such as "behavior analysis student," "behavior analysis intern," or "behavior analysis trainee"; (5) The practice of applied behavior analysis by an individual pursuing supervised experiential training to meet eligibility requirements for licensure under this chapter or national certification in behavior analysis, so long as the training is supervised by a licensed behavior analyst who meets any additional requirements established by the secretary or by a professional who meets supervisor requirements determined by a national certifying entity; (6) Implementation of a behavior analysis treatment plan by a family member or legal guardian of a recipient of behavior analysis services, as defined in rule, so long as the family member or legal guardian is under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or a licensed assistant behavior analyst; (7) The activities of a behavior analyst who practices with nonhumans including, but not limited to, animal trainers and applied animal behaviorists; or (8) The activities of a behavior analyst who provides general behavior analysis services to organizations so long as those services are for the benefit of the organization and do not involve direct services to individuals.
RCW 18.165.155 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 155
RCW 18.165.155: Transfer of license.
Status: in_force

A licensee who transfers from one company to another must submit a transfer application on a form prescribed by the director along with a transfer fee established by the director.
RCW 18.51.420 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 420
RCW 18.51.420: Receivership—Defenses to petition.
Status: in_force

It shall be a defense to the petition to establish a receivership that the conditions alleged do not in fact exist. It shall not be a defense to the petition to allege that the respondent did not possess knowledge of the alleged condition or could not have been reasonably expected to know about the alleged condition. In a petition that alleges that the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the facility is at issue, it shall not be a defense to the petition that the respondent had not been afforded a reasonable opportunity to correct the alleged condition.
RCW 18.11.903 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 903
RCW 18.11.903: Effective date—1986 c 324.
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect on July 1, 1986.
RCW 18.20.280 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 280
RCW 18.20.280: General responsibility for each resident.
Status: in_force

(1) The assisted living facility must assume general responsibility for each resident and must promote each resident's health, safety, and well-being consistent with the resident negotiated care plan. (2) The assisted living facility is not required to supervise the activities of a person providing care or services to a resident when the resident, or legal representative, has independently arranged for or contracted with the person and the person is not directly or indirectly controlled or paid by the assisted living facility. However, the assisted living facility is required to coordinate services with such person to the extent allowed by the resident, or legal representative, and consistent with the resident's negotiated care plan. Further, the assisted living facility is required to observe the resident and respond appropriately to any changes in the resident's overall functioning consistent with chapter 70.129 RCW, this chapter, and rules adopted under this chapter.
RCW 18.92.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 040
RCW 18.92.040: Compensation and travel expenses of board members.
Status: in_force

Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . The board is designated as a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW. No expense may be incurred by members of the board except in connection with board meetings without prior approval of the secretary.
RCW 18.43.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 150
RCW 18.43.150: Fees—Duty of board to set—Disposition.
Status: in_force

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The board shall set fees at a level adequate to pay the costs of administering this chapter. All fees collected under the provisions of RCW 18.43.050 , 18.43.060 , 18.43.080 , 18.43.100 , and 18.43.130 and fines collected under RCW 18.43.110 shall be paid into the professional engineers' account, which account is hereby established in the state treasury to be used to carry out the purposes and provisions of RCW 18.43.050 , 18.43.060 , 18.43.080 , 18.43.100 , 18.43.110 , 18.43.120 , 18.43.130 , and all other duties required for operation and enforcement of this chapter. During the 2013-2015, 2015-2017, and 2025-2027 fiscal biennia, the legislature may transfer moneys from the professional engineers' account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.
RCW 18.140.300 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 300
RCW 18.140.300: Evaluations for financial institutions—Disclaimer.
Status: in_force

(1) A state-licensed appraiser or state-certified appraiser may perform evaluations for financial institutions. An appraiser performing evaluations is not engaged in real estate appraisal activity, requiring compliance with the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice, when the appraiser includes a disclaimer as described in subsection (3) of this section. (2) A state-licensed appraiser or state-certified appraiser engaged to perform an evaluation is still engaged in real estate appraisal activity and remains under the regulatory authority of the state of Washington. (3) When completing an evaluation, the appraiser must include a disclaimer that: (a) Is located immediately above the appraiser's signature; and (b) includes the following language in at least 10-point boldface type: "I am a state-licensed appraiser or a state-certified appraiser. This evaluation was not prepared in my capacity as a real estate appraiser and might not comply with the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice." (4) As used in this section, "evaluation" means an estimate of the market value of real property or real estate provided to a financial institution in conformance with the interagency appraisal and evaluation guidelines adopted jointly by the federal financial institution's regulatory agencies for use in real estate-related financial transactions that do not require an appraisal. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to excuse a financial institution or affiliate from complying with the provisions of Title XI of the federal financial institutions reform, recovery, and enforcement act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. Sec. 3310 et seq.).
RCW 18.165.300 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 300
RCW 18.165.300: Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
Status: in_force

The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
RCW 18.170.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 020
RCW 18.170.020: Exemptions.
Status: in_force

The requirements of this chapter do not apply to: (1) A person who is employed exclusively or regularly by one employer and performs the functions of a private security guard solely in connection with the affairs of that employer, if the employer is not a private security company. However, in accordance with RCW 69.50.382 , an employee engaged in cannabis-related transportation or delivery services on behalf of a common carrier must be licensed as an armed private security guard under this chapter in order to be authorized to carry or use a firearm while providing such services; (2) A sworn peace officer while engaged in the performance of the officer's official duties; (3) A sworn peace officer while employed by any person to engage in off-duty employment as a private security guard, but only if the employment is approved by the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction where the employment takes place and the sworn peace officer does not employ, contract with, or broker for profit other persons to assist him or her in performing the duties related to his or her private employer; or (4)(a) A person performing crowd management or guest services including, but not limited to, a person described as a ticket taker, usher, door attendant, parking attendant, crowd monitor, or event staff who: (i) Does not carry a firearm or other dangerous weapon including, but not limited to, a stun gun, taser, pepper mace, or nightstick; (ii) Does not wear a uniform or clothing readily identifiable by a member of the public as that worn by a private security officer or law enforcement officer; and (iii) Does not have as his or her primary responsibility the detainment of persons or placement of persons under arrest. (b) The exemption provided in this subsection applies only when a crowd has assembled for the purpose of attending or taking part in an organized event, including preevent assembly, event operation hours, and postevent departure activities.
RCW 18.44.251 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 251
RCW 18.44.251: Waiver—Affidavit.
Status: in_force

A request for a waiver of the required errors and omissions policy may be accomplished under the statute by submitting to the director an affidavit that substantially addresses the following: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF ERRORS AND OMISSIONS POLICY I, . . . . . ., residing at . . . . . ., City of . . . . . ., County of . . . . . ., State of Washington, declare the following: (1) An errors and omissions policy is not reasonably available to a substantial number of licensed escrow officers; and (2) Purchasing an errors and omissions policy is cost-prohibitive at this time; and (3) I have not engaged in any conduct that resulted in the termination of my escrow certificate; and (4) I have not paid, directly or through an errors and omissions policy, claims in excess of ten thousand dollars, exclusive of costs and attorneys' fees, during the calendar year preceding submission of this affidavit; and (5) I have not paid, directly or through an errors and omissions policy, claims, exclusive of costs and attorneys' fees, totaling in excess of twenty thousand dollars in the three calendar years immediately preceding submission of this affidavit; and (6) I have not been convicted of a crime involving honesty or moral turpitude during the calendar year preceding submission of this application. THEREFORE, in consideration of the above, I, . . . . . ., respectfully request that the director of financial institutions grant this request for a waiver of the requirement that I purchase and maintain an errors and omissions policy covering my activities as an escrow agent licensed by the state of Washington for the period from . . . . . ., (year) . . . ., to . . . . . ., (year) . . . . Submitted this day of . . . . day of . . . . . ., (year) . . . . (signature) State of Washington, County of . . . . . . . .      ss. I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that . . . . . . . . ., signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be . . . . . . . . . free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated . . . . Signature of Notary Public . . . . (Seal or stamp) Title . . . . My appointment expires . . . .
RCW 18.22.014 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 014
RCW 18.22.014: Board—Officers—Members' compensation and travel expenses.
Status: in_force

The board shall meet at the places and times it determines and as often as necessary to discharge its duties. The board shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its members. Members must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 in addition to travel expenses provided by RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . The board is a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW. A majority of the board members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of board business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the board is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure.
RCW 18.205.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 205 / Section 130
RCW 18.205.130: Waiver of examination—Certification of applicants—Intent.
Status: in_force

(1) Within two years after July 1, 1999, the secretary shall waive the examination and certify a person who pays a fee and produces a valid chemical dependency counselor certificate of qualification from the department of social and health services. (2) Within two years after July 1, 1999, the secretary shall waive the examination and certify applicants who are licensed under chapter 18.83 RCW or under chapter 18.79 RCW as *advanced registered nurse practitioners who pay a fee, who document completion of courses substantially equivalent to those required of chemical dependency counselors working in programs approved under **chapter 70.96A RCW on July 1, 1999, and who provide evidence of one thousand five hundred hours of experience in chemical dependency counseling. (3) It is the intent of the legislature that the credentialing of chemical dependency professionals be established solely by the department.
RCW 18.36A.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 090
RCW 18.36A.090: Requirements for licensure.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements: (1) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the board, the minimum standard of which shall be the successful completion of a doctorate degree program in naturopathy which includes a minimum of two hundred postgraduate hours in the study of mechanotherapy from an approved educational program, or successful completion of equivalent alternate training that meets the criteria established by the board. The requirement for two hundred postgraduate hours in the study of mechanotherapy shall expire June 30, 1989; (2) Successful completion of any equivalent experience requirement established by the board; (3) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the board; (4) Good moral character; and (5) Not having engaged in unprofessional conduct or being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental impairment. The board shall establish what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the above requirements. Any person holding a valid license to practice drugless therapeutics under chapter 18.36 RCW upon January 1, 1988, shall be deemed licensed pursuant to this chapter.
RCW 18.74.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 090
RCW 18.74.090: False advertising—Use of name and words—License required—Prosecutions of violations.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is not licensed with the secretary of health as a physical therapist under the requirements of this chapter shall not represent him or herself as being so licensed and shall not use in connection with his or her name the words or letters "P.T.", "R.P.T.", "L.P.T.", "physical therapy", "physiotherapy", "physical therapist" or "physiotherapist", or any other letters, words, signs, numbers, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is a physical therapist. No person may practice physical therapy without first having a valid license. Nothing in this chapter prohibits any person licensed in this state under any other act from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of each county to prosecute all cases involving a violation of this chapter arising within his or her county. The attorney general may assist in such prosecution and shall appear at all hearings when requested to do so by the board. (2) No person assisting in the practice of physical therapy may use the title "physical therapist assistant," the letters "PTA," or any other words, abbreviations, or insignia in connection with his or her name to indicate or imply, directly or indirectly, that he or she is a physical therapist assistant without being licensed in accordance with this chapter as a physical therapist assistant. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to an individual who is authorized to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant by compact privilege as defined in RCW 18.74.500 .
RCW 18.71B.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 901
RCW 18.71B.901: Severability—Construction.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of the compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact shall be enforceable. (2) The provisions of the compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. (3) Nothing in the compact shall be construed to prohibit the applicability of other interstate compacts to which the states are members.
RCW 18.79.360 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 360
RCW 18.79.360: Applications for registration as a nursing technician—Fee.
Status: in_force

(1) Applications for registration must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for registration provided for in chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 . The fee must accompany the application. (2) An applicant for registration as a nursing technician shall submit: (a) A signed statement from the applicant's nursing program verifying enrollment in, or graduation from, the nursing program; and (b) A signed statement from the applicant's employer certifying that the employer understands the role of the nursing technician and agrees to meet the requirements of subsection (4) of this section. (3) The secretary shall issue a registration to an applicant who has met the requirements for registration or deny a registration to an applicant who does not meet the requirements, except that proceedings concerning the denial of registration based on unprofessional conduct or impairment are governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW. (4) The employer: (a) Shall not require the nursing technician to work beyond his or her education and training; (b) Shall verify that the nursing technician continues to qualify as a nursing technician as described in RCW 18.79.340 ; (c) Shall advise the department and nursing program of any practice-related action taken against the nursing technician; (d) Shall maintain documentation of the specific nursing functions the nursing technician is authorized to perform; and (e) Shall provide training regarding the provisions of chapter 258, Laws of 2003, including procedures for filing a complaint with the department of health or the department of social and health services concerning violations of chapter 258, Laws of 2003, to all nursing technicians and registered nurses who shall supervise nursing technicians and document the training and make it available for any inspection or survey.
RCW 18.85.121 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 121
RCW 18.85.121: Designated brokers—Registration—Endorsements.
Status: in_force

(1) A designated broker must hold a license as a managing broker in accordance with RCW 18.85.111 , and may act as a designated broker for more than one firm. The department shall register designated brokers. (2) A managing broker for a firm must be registered to that firm as its designated broker if that managing broker accepts endorsements from other firms as their designated broker. (3) Registered designated brokers must immediately notify the department of additional firms for which they serve as designated broker, and shall receive a printed endorsement on their managing broker's licenses indicating the names of all firms for which they serve as designated broker.
RCW 18.233.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 233 / Section 070
RCW 18.233.070: Rule making—Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall establish and adopt rules governing the administration of this chapter in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. (2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a license, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.
RCW 18.170.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 170
RCW 18.170.170: Unprofessional conduct.
Status: in_force

In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130 , the following conduct, acts, or conditions constitute unprofessional conduct: (1) Knowingly violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter; (2) Practicing fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in any of the private security activities covered by this chapter; (3) Knowingly making a material misstatement or omission in the application for a firearms certificate; (4) Not meeting the qualifications set forth in RCW 18.170.030 , 18.170.040 , or 18.170.060 ; (5) Failing to return immediately on demand a firearm issued by an employer; (6) Carrying a firearm in the performance of his or her duties if not the holder of a valid armed private security guard license, or carrying a firearm not meeting the provisions of this chapter while in the performance of his or her duties; (7) Failing to return immediately on demand any uniform, badge, or other item of equipment issued to the private security guard by an employer; (8) Making any statement that would reasonably cause another person to believe that the private security guard is a sworn peace officer; (9) Divulging confidential information that may compromise the security of any premises, or valuables shipment, or any activity of a client to which he or she was assigned; (10) Assigning or transferring any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, except as provided in RCW 18.170.060 ; (11) Failure to maintain insurance; and (12) Failure to have a qualifying principal in place.
RCW 18.51.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 200
RCW 18.51.200: Preliminary review of complaint—On-site investigation.
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a complaint, the department shall make a preliminary review of the complaint. Unless the department determines that the complaint is willfully intended to harass a licensee or is without any reasonable basis, or unless the department has sufficient information that corrective action has been taken, it shall make an on-site investigation within a reasonable time after the receipt of the complaint or otherwise ensure complaints are responded to. In either event, the complainant shall be promptly informed of the department's proposed course of action. If the complainant requests the opportunity to do so, the complainant or his or her representative, or both, may be allowed to accompany the inspector to the site of the alleged violations during his or her tour of the facility, unless the inspector determines that the privacy of any patient would be violated thereby.
RCW 18.64.162 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 162
RCW 18.64.162: Unlicensed practice—Uniform Disciplinary Act.
Status: in_force

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice of persons required to obtain a license under this chapter.
RCW 18.215.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 215 / Section 090
RCW 18.215.090: Registration requirements—Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.85.275 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 275
RCW 18.85.275: Designated broker or managing broker—Authority and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The designated broker or managing broker shall supervise the conduct of brokers and managing brokers for compliance with this chapter, chapter 18.235 RCW, and RCW 18.86.030 . (2) Listings, transactions, management agreements, and other contracts relating to providing brokerage services are property of the real estate firm. Brokers shall timely deliver to their appointed managing broker all funds and records required to be held or maintained by the real estate firm. A managing broker is responsible for such funds and records only after they are received from the broker. A managing broker shall timely deliver to the designated broker all funds and records required to be held or maintained by the real estate firm. The designated broker is responsible for such funds and records only after they are received from the managing broker or broker. (3) The designated broker may delegate by written agreement the duties of safe handling of client funds, maintenance of trust accounts, and transaction and trust account records, along with supervision of brokers, to a managing broker licensed to the firm. The designated broker shall maintain a record of the firm's managing brokers and delegations to managing brokers. (4) The designated broker or the designated broker's delegate has the authority to amend, modify, bind, create, rescind, terminate, or release real estate brokerage service contracts on behalf of the real estate firm. The designated broker has the authority to accept new or transferred licensees to represent the real estate firm. (5) A broker who supervises or exercises right of control over other brokers in the performance of real estate brokerage services must be licensed as a managing broker. (6) During the first two years of a broker's licensure, a managing broker must provide a heightened level of supervision as provided by rule of the director.
RCW 18.34.141 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 34 / Section 141
RCW 18.34.141: License required.
Status: in_force

No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a dispensing optician without first having a valid license to do so.
RCW 18.96.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 96 / Section 110
RCW 18.96.110: Renewals.
Status: in_force

(1) The renewal dates and fees for certificates of licensure shall be set by the director in accordance with RCW 43.24.086 . Licensees who fail to pay the renewal fee within thirty days of the due date shall pay all delinquent fees plus a penalty fee equal to one-third of the renewal fee. A licensee who fails to pay a renewal fee for a period of five years may be reinstated under such circumstances as the board determines. (2) Any licensee in good standing may withdraw from the practice of landscape architecture by giving written notice to the director, and may within five years thereafter resume active practice upon payment of the then-current renewal fee. A licensee may be reinstated after a withdrawal of more than five years under such circumstances as the board determines. (3) A licensed landscape architect must demonstrate continuing professional education activities since the landscape architect's last renewal or initial licensure, as the case may be; the board shall by rule describe the professional development activities required by the board. The board may decline to renew a license if the landscape architect's continuing professional education activities do not meet the standards in the board's rules. In the application of this subsection, the board shall strive to ensure that rules are consistent with the continuing professional education requirements in use by the national professional organizations representing landscape architects and in use by other cohort states. Cohort states are those other United States determined by the board to be comparable to Washington in natural factors and landscape architecture licensure.
RCW 18.22.025 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 025
RCW 18.22.025: License required to practice podiatric medicine and surgery.
Status: in_force

No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a podiatric physician and surgeon without first applying for and receiving a license under this chapter to practice podiatric medicine and surgery.
RCW 18.260.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 260 / Section 070
RCW 18.260.070: Expanded function dental auxiliary—Scope of practice.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by expanded function dental auxiliaries. (2) The scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services that the commission identifies in subsection (1) of this section includes: (a) In addition to the dental assisting services that a dental assistant may perform under the close supervision of a supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist, the performance of the following services under the general supervision of a supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist as the dentist or dental therapist may allow: (i) Performing coronal polishing; (ii) Giving fluoride treatments; (iii) Applying sealants; (iv) Placing dental x-ray film and exposing and developing the films; (v) Giving patient oral health instruction; and (b) Notwithstanding any prohibitions in RCW 18.260.040 , the performance of the following services under the close supervision of a supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist as the dentist or dental therapist may allow: (i) Placing and carving direct restorations; and (ii) Taking final impressions. (3) A dentist or dental therapist may not assign an expanded function dental auxiliary to perform services until the expanded function dental auxiliary has demonstrated skills necessary to perform competently all assigned duties and responsibilities.
RCW 18.74.027 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 027
RCW 18.74.027: Board—Officers—Meetings—Quorum.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice chairperson-secretary, who shall serve for one year and until their successors are elected. The board shall meet at least once a year and upon the call of the chairperson at such times and places as the chairperson designates. A majority of the board members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of board business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the board is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure. Meetings of the board shall be open and public, except the board may hold executive sessions to the extent permitted by chapter 42.30 RCW.
RCW 18.57.035 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 035
RCW 18.57.035: Postgraduate training licenses.
Status: in_force

The board may grant approval to issue without examination a license to an osteopathic physician and surgeon in a board-approved postgraduate training program in this state if the applicant files an application and meets all the requirements for licensure set forth in RCW 18.57.020 except for completion of one year of postgraduate training. The secretary shall issue a postgraduate osteopathic medicine and surgery license that permits the physician in postgraduate training to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery only in connection with his or her duties as a physician in postgraduate training and does not authorize the physician to engage in any other form of practice. Each physician in postgraduate training shall practice osteopathic medicine and surgery only under the supervision of a physician licensed in this state under this chapter or chapter 18.71 RCW, but such supervision shall not be construed to necessarily require the personal presence of the supervising physician at the place where services are rendered. All persons licensed under this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery as set forth in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Persons applying for licensure pursuant to this section shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . Any person who obtains a license pursuant to this section may, apply for licensure under this chapter, but shall submit a new application form and comply with all other licensing requirements of this chapter.
RCW 18.47.800 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 47 / Section 800
RCW 18.47.800: Rules.
Status: in_force

The secretary may adopt any rules necessary to implement this chapter.
RCW 18.360.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 360 / Section 080
RCW 18.360.080: Certifications existing before July 1, 2013.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may not issue new certifications for category C, D, E, or F health care assistants on or after July 1, 2013. The department shall certify a category C, D, E, or F health care assistant whose certification is in good standing and who was certified prior to July 1, 2013, as a medical assistant-certified when he or she renews his or her certification. (2) The department may not issue new certifications for category G health care assistants on or after July 1, 2013. The department shall certify a category G health care assistant whose certification is in good standing and who was certified prior to July 1, 2013, as a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician when he or she renews his or her certification. (3) The department may not issue new certifications for category A or B health care assistants on or after July 1, 2013. The department shall certify a category A or B health care assistant whose certification is in good standing and who was certified prior to July 1, 2013, as a medical assistant-phlebotomist when he or she renews his or her certification.
RCW 18.08.490 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 490
RCW 18.08.490: Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
Status: in_force

The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
RCW 18.130.135 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 135
RCW 18.130.135: Suspension or restriction orders—Show cause hearing.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon an order of a disciplining authority to summarily suspend a license, or restrict or limit a license holder's practice pursuant to RCW 18.130.050 or 18.130.062 , the license holder is entitled to a show cause hearing before a panel or the secretary as identified in subsection (2) of this section within fourteen days of requesting a show cause hearing. The license holder must request the show cause hearing within twenty days of the issuance of the order. At the show cause hearing, the disciplining authority has the burden of demonstrating that more probable than not, the license holder poses an immediate threat to the public health and safety. The license holder must request a hearing regarding the statement of charges in accordance with RCW 18.130.090 . (2)(a) In the case of a license holder who is regulated by a board or commission identified in RCW 18.130.040 (2)(b), the show cause hearing must be held by a panel of the appropriate board or commission. (b) In the case of a license holder who is regulated by the secretary under RCW 18.130.040 (2)(a), the show cause hearing must be held by the secretary. (3) At the show cause hearing, the show cause hearing panel or the secretary may consider the statement of charges, the motion, and documents supporting the request for summary action, the respondent's answer to the statement of charges, and shall provide the license holder with an opportunity to provide documentary evidence and written testimony, and be represented by counsel. Prior to the show cause hearing, the disciplining authority shall provide the license holder with all documentation in support of the charges against the license holder. (4)(a) If the show cause hearing panel or secretary determines that the license holder does not pose an immediate threat to the public health and safety, the panel or secretary may overturn the summary suspension or restriction order. (b) If the show cause hearing panel or secretary determines that the license holder poses an immediate threat to the public health and safety, the summary suspension or restriction order shall remain in effect. The show cause hearing panel or secretary may amend the order as long as the amended order ensures that the license holder will no longer pose an immediate threat to the public health and safety. (5) Within forty-five days of the show cause hearing panel's or secretary's determination to sustain the summary suspension or place restrictions on the license, the license holder may request a full hearing on the merits of the disciplining authority's decision to suspend or restrict the license. A full hearing must be provided within forty-five days of receipt of the request for a hearing, unless stipulated otherwise.
RCW 18.330.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 110
RCW 18.330.110: Acceptance of fees—Compliance with chapter.
Status: in_force

An agency may not charge or accept a fee or other consideration from a client, care services provider, or supportive housing provider unless the agency substantially complies with the terms of this chapter.
RCW 18.52.066 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52 / Section 066
RCW 18.52.066: Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
RCW 18.195.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 195 / Section 040
RCW 18.195.040: Prescription not referring to contacts—Verification of performance—Notice—Prescription time limit—Safety notice—Noncompliance.
Status: in_force

(1) If the patient chooses to purchase contact lenses from an optician and the prescription is silent regarding contact lenses, the optician shall contact the prescriber and request a written prescription with a notation of "OK for contacts" or similar language. However, if no evaluation for contact lenses had been done during the eye examination, the prescriber may decline to approve the prescription for contact lenses without further evaluation. (2) If a patient chooses to purchase contact lenses from an optician, the optician shall advise the patient, in writing, that a prescriber is to verify the performance of the initial set of contact lenses on the eyes within six months of the date of the eye examination or the "OK for contacts" portion of the prescription will be void. The patient shall be requested to sign the written advisement and the signed document will be maintained as part of the patient's records. If the patient declines to sign the document, it shall be noted in the record. (3) No practitioner may dispense contact lenses based on a prescription that is over two years old. (4) All fitters and dispensers of contact lenses shall distribute safety pamphlets to their patients in order to improve consumer decisions as well as health-related decisions. (5) It is unprofessional conduct under chapter 18.130 RCW for a practitioner to fail to comply with this section.
RCW 18.59.141 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 141
RCW 18.59.141: Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
RCW 18.79.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 100
RCW 18.79.100: Board—Officers—Meetings.
Status: in_force

The board shall annually elect officers from among its members. The board shall meet at least quarterly at times and places it designates. It shall hold such other meetings during the year as may be deemed necessary to transact its business. A majority of the board members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum at a meeting. All meetings of the board must be open and public, except that the board may hold executive sessions to the extent permitted by chapter 42.30 RCW. Carrying a motion or resolution, adopting a rule, or passing a measure requires the affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the board. The board may appoint panels consisting of at least three members. A quorum for transaction of any business by a panel is a minimum of three members. A majority vote of a quorum of the panel is required to transact business delegated to it by the board.
RCW 18.71B.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 170
RCW 18.71B.170: Enforcement by interstate commission.
Status: in_force

(1) The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the compact. (2) The interstate commission may, by majority vote of the commissioners, initiate legal action in the United States district court for the District of Columbia, or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact, and its promulgated rules and bylaws, against a member state in default. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorneys' fees. (3) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission. The interstate commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of a profession.
RCW 18.88B.800 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88B / Section 800
RCW 18.88B.800: Reduction of barriers—Training and testing system—Examination of testing sites—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) The department of health, in consultation with the department of social and health services and other relevant participants, shall: (a) Devise a system that reduces delays between training and testing for home care aides that includes the following: (i) Developing and implementing a plan to integrate testing into training that allows applicants to test at the same location where they train; (ii) Allowing remote testing within home care aide training programs immediately or shortly after completion of the program; and (iii) Determining the benefits and costs of having home care aide training programs authorize applicants to test instead of the department of health; (b) Examine existing challenges related to a lack of testing sites and develop a plan, including an estimation of costs, to expand testing sites, which shall include the following considerations: (i) Applicant travel time and availability of testing for comparable professions; (ii) How many test sites are needed, where these sites should be located, and the best way to establish appropriate partnerships that can lead to new test sites; (iii) How often test sites should be available to applicants; and (iv) Whether there are areas of the state where a stipend for travel expenses would be beneficial and appropriate protocols for travel stipends; (c) Establish performance measures and data collection criteria to monitor the overall length of time between training and testing and the number of available test sites; (d) Establish accountability mechanisms for the overall training to testing process; and (e) Establish performance-based contracts for vendors who administer the tests that include the following: (i) All key performance measures expected, including a definition of what sufficient access to test sites entails; and (ii) Detailed vendor costs. (2)(a) When completing the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the department of health shall ensure that its decisions are informed by existing data on test completion, including passage and failure rates for both parts of the examination. (b) When conducting the examination under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the department of health shall: (i) Use various geographic measures, including by county and by zip code; and (ii) Conduct a survey of all approved testing locations in Washington to determine their current capacity for offering tests and their potential capacity to offer tests if not for the lack of available proctors. (3) The department of health, in consultation with the department of social and health services and other relevant participants, shall submit to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature a preliminary report no later than June 30, 2024, and a final report no later than December 31, 2024, that includes a summary of the work conducted in accordance with the requirements specified in subsection (1) of this section and any recommendations for improvement. (4) This section expires July 30, 2026.
RCW 18.06.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 06 / Section 210
RCW 18.06.210: Prescription of drugs and practice of medicine not authorized.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed as permitting the administration or prescription of drugs or in any way infringing upon the practice of medicine and surgery as defined in chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW, except as authorized in this chapter.
RCW 18.310.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 310 / Section 040
RCW 18.310.040: Applications—Original and renewals—Surety bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) Applications for licensure must be made to the department on forms approved by the director. A license is valid for one year and must be renewed on or before the expiration date. Applications for original and renewal licenses must include a statement confirming that the company must comply with applicable rules and that the company understands the penalties for misconduct. (2) The appropriate fees must accompany all applications for original licensure and renewal. (3)(a) Each applicant shall file and maintain a surety bond, approved by the director, executed by the applicant as obligor and by a surety company authorized to do a surety business in this state as surety, whose liability as the surety may not exceed in the aggregate the penal sum of the bond. The penal sum of the bond must be a minimum of one hundred thousand dollars. The bond must run to the state of Washington as obligee for the use and benefit of the state and of any person or persons who may have a cause of action against the obligor under this chapter. The bond must be conditioned that the obligor as licensee will faithfully conform to and abide by this chapter and all the rules adopted under this chapter. The bond will pay to the state and any person or persons having a cause of action against the obligor all moneys that may become due and owing to the state and those persons under and by virtue of this chapter. (b) If the director determines that surety bonds are not readily available to appraisal management companies, the director may accept a cash bond or other security in lieu of the surety bond required by this section. The security accepted in lieu of a surety bond must be in an amount equal to the penal sum of the required bond. All obligations and remedies relating to surety bonds apply to deposits and other security filed in lieu of surety bonds.
RCW 18.83.054 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83 / Section 054
RCW 18.83.054: Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

(1) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter, except that the term "unlicensed practice" shall be defined by RCW 18.83.180 rather than RCW 18.130.020 . (2) A person who holds a license under this chapter is subject to the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, at all times the license is maintained.
RCW 18.225.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 050
RCW 18.225.050: Record of proceedings.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall keep an official record of all proceedings. A part of the record shall consist of a register of all applicants for licensing under this chapter and the results of each application.
RCW 18.51.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 070
RCW 18.51.070: Rules.
Status: in_force

The department, after consultation with the board of health, shall adopt, amend, and promulgate such rules, regulations, and standards with respect to all nursing homes to be licensed hereunder as may be designed to further the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter in promoting safe and adequate medical and nursing care of individuals in nursing homes and the sanitary, hygienic, and safe conditions of the nursing home in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.
RCW 18.79.470 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 470
RCW 18.79.470: Multistate license—Publication on website.
Status: in_force

The board shall publish on its website: (1) All rules and requirements associated with the passage of the interstate nurse licensure compact, chapter 18.80 RCW; (2) An annually updated summary of the key differences in each state's nursing practice act; and (3) All meeting details, including meeting dates and times, locations, and methods of participation and sharing of comments for the compact administrator meetings.
RCW 18.108.902 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 108 / Section 902
RCW 18.108.902: Savings—1987 c 443.
Status: repealed

This chapter shall not be construed as affecting any existing right acquired or liability or obligations incurred under the sections amended or repealed in this chapter or under any rule, regulation, or order adopted under those sections, nor as affecting any proceeding instituted under those sections.
RCW 18.64A.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64A / Section 040
RCW 18.64A.040: Limitations on practice.
Status: in_force

(1) Pharmacy ancillary personnel shall practice pharmacy in this state only after authorization by the commission and only to the extent permitted by the commission in accordance with this chapter. (2) A pharmacist shall be assisted by pharmacy ancillary personnel in the practice of pharmacy in this state only after authorization by the commission and only to the extent permitted by the commission in accordance with this chapter: PROVIDED, That no pharmacist may supervise more than one pharmacy technician: PROVIDED FURTHER, That in pharmacies operating in connection with facilities licensed pursuant to chapter 70.41 , 71.12, 71A.20, or 74.42 RCW, whether or not situated within the said facility which shall be physically separated from any area of a pharmacy where dispensing of prescriptions to the general public occurs, the ratio of pharmacists to pharmacy technicians shall be as follows: In the preparation of medicine or other materials used by patients within the facility, one pharmacist supervising no more than three pharmacy technicians; in the preparation of medicine or other materials dispensed to persons not patients within the facility, one pharmacist supervising not more than one pharmacy technician. (3) The commission may by rule modify the standard ratios set out in subsection (2) of this section governing the utilization of pharmacy technicians by pharmacies and pharmacists. Should a pharmacy desire to use more pharmacy technicians than the standard ratios, the pharmacy must submit to the commission a pharmacy services plan for approval. (a) The pharmacy services plan shall include, at a minimum, the following information: Pharmacy design and equipment, information systems, workflow, and quality assurance procedures. In addition, the pharmacy services plan shall demonstrate how it facilitates the provision of pharmaceutical care by the pharmacy. (b) Prior to approval of a pharmacy services plan, the commission may require additional information to ensure appropriate oversight of pharmacy ancillary personnel. (c) The commission may give conditional approval for pilot or demonstration projects. (d) Variance from the approved pharmacy services plan is grounds for disciplinary action under RCW 18.64A.050 .
RCW 18.35.300 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 300
RCW 18.35.300: No requirement to contract with speech-language pathology assistant.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that a health carrier defined in RCW 48.43.005 contract with a person certified as a speech-language pathology assistant under this chapter.
RCW 18.185.250 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 250
RCW 18.185.250: Bail bond recovery agent license—Requirements.
Status: in_force

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An applicant must meet the following requirements to obtain a bail bond recovery agent license: (1) Submit a fully completed application that includes proper identification on a form prescribed by the director; (2) Pass an examination determined by the director to measure his or her knowledge and competence in the bail recovery business; (3) Be at least twenty-one years old; (4) Be a citizen or legal resident alien of the United States; (5) Not have been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction, if the director determines that the applicant's particular crime directly relates to a capacity to perform the duties of a bail bond recovery agent, and that the license should be withheld to protect the citizens of Washington state. The director shall make the director's determination to withhold a license because of previous convictions notwithstanding the restoration of employment rights act, chapter 9.96A RCW; (6) Not have had certification as a peace officer revoked or denied under chapter 43.101 RCW, unless certification has subsequently been reinstated under RCW 43.101.115 ; (7) Submit a receipt showing payment for a background check through the Washington state patrol and the federal bureau of investigation; (8) Have a current firearms certificate issued by the commission if carrying a firearm in the performance of his or her duties as a bail bond recovery agent; (9)(a) Have a current license or equivalent permit to carry a concealed pistol; (b) A resident alien must provide a copy of his or her alien firearm license; and (10)(a) Pay the required nonrefundable fee for each application for a bail bond recovery agent license; (b) A bail bond agent or qualified agent who wishes to perform the duties of a bail bond recovery agent must first obtain a bail bond recovery agent endorsement to his or her bail bond agent or agency license in order to act as a bail bond recovery agent, and pay the required nonrefundable fee for each application for a bail bond recovery agent endorsement.
RCW 18.104.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 900
RCW 18.104.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Washington well construction act."
RCW 18.71.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 050
RCW 18.71.050: Application—Eligibility requirements—United States and Canadian graduates.
Status: in_force

(1) Each applicant who has graduated from a school of medicine located in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Dominion of Canada, shall file an application for licensure with the commission on a form prepared by the secretary with the approval of the commission. Each applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the commission of the following: (a) That the applicant has attended and graduated from a school of medicine approved by the commission; (b) That the applicant has completed two years of postgraduate medical training in a program acceptable to the commission, provided that applicants graduating before July 28, 1985, may complete only one year of postgraduate medical training; (c) That the applicant is of good moral character; and (d) That the applicant is physically and mentally capable of safely carrying on the practice of medicine. The commission may require any applicant to submit to such examination or examinations as it deems necessary to determine an applicant's physical and/or mental capability to safely practice medicine. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the commission from requiring such additional information from applicants as it deems necessary. The issuance and denial of licenses are subject to chapter 18.130 RCW, the Uniform Disciplinary Act.
RCW 18.100.118 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 118
RCW 18.100.118: Eligibility of certain representatives and transferees to serve as directors, officers, or shareholders.
Status: in_force

If all of the outstanding shares of a professional corporation are held by an administrator, executor, guardian, conservator, or receiver of the estate of a former shareholder, or by a transferee who received such shares by operation of law or court decree, such administrator, executor, guardian, conservator, receiver, or transferee for a period of twelve months following receipt or transfer of such shares may be a director, officer, or shareholder of the professional corporation.
RCW 18.25.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 100
RCW 18.25.100: Prosecutions for violations.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the several prosecuting attorneys of this state to prosecute all persons charged with the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the duty of the secretary to aid said attorneys of this state in the enforcement of this chapter.
RCW 18.220.211 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 220 / Section 211
RCW 18.220.211: Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.71.083 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 083
RCW 18.71.083: Maintenance of certification.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the commission may not require a physician to participate in a maintenance of certification requirement as a condition of licensure or license renewal. The commission may allow a physician to fulfill license renewal requirements through satisfactory participation in a recognized maintenance of certification program. (2) This section does not apply to board certification requirements or maintenance of certification requirements included in any of the following: (a) A stipulation to informal disposition under RCW 18.130.172 ; (b) An order issued to resolve a statement of charges under RCW 18.130.090 ; (c) An order issued under RCW 18.130.160 ; or (d) A reinstatement order issued under RCW 18.130.150 .
RCW 18.73.101 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 101
RCW 18.73.101: Variance from requirements.
Status: in_force

The secretary may grant a variance from a provision of this chapter and RCW 18.71.200 through 18.71.220 if no detriment to health and safety would result from the variance and compliance is expected to cause reduction or loss of existing emergency medical services. Variances may be granted for a period of no more than one year. A variance may be renewed by the secretary.
RCW 18.260.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 260 / Section 030
RCW 18.260.030: Dental assistants—Registration.
Status: in_force

The commission shall issue a registration to practice as a dental assistant to any applicant who pays any applicable fees, as established by the secretary in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250 , and submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, address, and other information as determined by the secretary.
RCW 18.39.280 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 280
RCW 18.39.280: Prearrangement contracts—Application for registration.
Status: in_force

To apply for an original certificate of registration, a funeral establishment must: (1) File with the board its request showing: (a) Its name, location, and organization date; (b) The kinds of funeral business it proposes to transact; (c) A statement of its financial condition, management, and affairs on a form satisfactory to or furnished by the board; (d) Documents establishing its trust, or its affiliation with a master trust, and the names and addresses of the trustees if a trust is to be used to finance prearrangement funeral service contracts; (e) Documents establishing its relationship with insurance carriers if insurance is to be used to finance; (f) Documents establishing any other financing relationships; and (g) Such other documents, stipulations, or information as the board may reasonably require to evidence compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (2) Deposit with the director the fees required by this chapter to be paid for filing the accompanying documents, and for the certificate of registration, if granted.
RCW 18.59.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 160
RCW 18.59.160: Purchase, storage, and administration of medications—Restrictions—Liability.
Status: in_force

An occupational therapist licensed under this chapter may purchase, store, and administer topical and transdermal medications such as hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, fluocinonide, topical anesthetics, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, and other similar medications for the practice of occupational therapy as prescribed by a health care provider with prescribing authority as authorized in RCW 18.59.100 . Administration of medication must be documented in the patient's medical record. Some medications may be applied by the use of iontophoresis and phonophoresis. An occupational therapist may not purchase, store, or administer controlled substances. A pharmacist who dispenses such drugs to a licensed occupational therapist is not liable for any adverse reactions caused by any method of use by the occupational therapist. Application of a topical medication to a wound is subject to RCW 18.59.170 .
RCW 18.310.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 310 / Section 110
RCW 18.310.110: Appraiser requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) An appraisal management company may not knowingly contract with or employ as an appraiser: (a) Any person who has ever had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser in this state, or in any other state, surrendered in lieu of disciplinary action, refused, denied, canceled, or revoked; (b) Any person who has been convicted of an offense that reflects adversely upon the person's integrity, competence, or fitness to meet the responsibilities of an appraiser or appraisal management company; (c) Any person who has been convicted of, or who has pled guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony related to participation in the real estate or mortgage loan industry: (i) During the seven-year period preceding the date of the application for licensing and registration; or (ii) At any time preceding the date of application, if the felony involved an act of fraud, dishonesty, or a breach of trust, or money laundering; (d) Any person who is in violation of chapter 19.146 or 31.04 RCW; or (e) Any person who is in violation of this chapter. (2) An appraisal management company may not: (a) Knowingly enter into any independent contractor arrangement for appraisal or appraisal review services with any person who has ever had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser in this state, or in any other state, surrendered in lieu of disciplinary action, refused, denied, canceled, or revoked; and (b) Knowingly enter into any contract, agreement, or other business relationship for appraisal or appraisal review services with any entity that employs, has entered into an independent contractor arrangement, or has entered into any contract, agreement, or other business relationship with any person who has ever had a license or certificate to act as an appraiser in this state or in any other state surrendered in lieu of disciplinary action, refused, denied, canceled, or revoked. (3) Any employee of the appraisal management company, or any contractor working in any capacity on behalf of the appraisal management company, that has any involvement in the actual performance of appraisal or appraisal review services, or review and analysis of completed appraisals must be a state licensed or state-certified appraiser in the state in which the property is located, and must have geographic and product competence. This requirement does not apply to any review or examination of the appraisal for grammatical, typographical, or similar errors or general reviews of the appraisal for completeness.
RCW 18.27.102 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 102
RCW 18.27.102: Unlawful advertising—Liability.
Status: in_force

When determining a violation of RCW 18.27.100 , the director and administrative law judge shall hold responsible the person who purchased or offered to purchase the advertising.
RCW 18.225.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 120
RCW 18.225.120: Application for licensing—Fee.
Status: in_force

Applications for licensing shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation which reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 . The fee shall accompany the application.
RCW 18.100.065 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 065
RCW 18.100.065: Authority of directors, officers to render same services as corporation.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in RCW 18.100.118 , all directors of a corporation organized under this chapter and all officers other than the secretary and the treasurer shall be duly licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render the same specific professional services within this or any other state as those for which the corporation was incorporated.
RCW 18.79.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 210
RCW 18.79.210: License renewal—Procedures, requirements, fees.
Status: in_force

A license issued under this chapter must be renewed, except as provided in this chapter. The licensee shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees as determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.29.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 100
RCW 18.29.100: Violations—Penalty—Prosecutions.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of each county to prosecute all cases involving a violation of this chapter arising within his or her county. The attorney general may assist in such prosecutions and shall appear at all hearings when requested to do so by the secretary of health.
RCW 18.22.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 230
RCW 18.22.230: Exemptions.
Status: in_force

The following practices, acts, and operations are excepted from the operation of the provisions of this chapter: (1) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by an individual employed by the government of the United States while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States; (2) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by students enrolled in a school approved by the board. The performance of services must be pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision of the instructor; (3) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by licensed podiatric physicians and surgeons of other states or countries while appearing at educational seminars; (4) The use of roentgen and other rays for making radiograms or similar records of the feet or portions thereof, under the supervision of a licensed podiatric physician and surgeon or a physician; (5) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by externs, interns, and residents in training programs approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association; (6) The performing of podiatric services by persons not licensed under this chapter when performed under the supervision of a licensed podiatrist if those services are authorized by board rule or other law to be so performed; (7) The treatment of ailments of the feet by physicians licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW, or other licensed health professionals practicing within the scope of their licenses; (8) The domestic administration of family remedies or treatment by prayer or spiritual means in accordance with the creed or tenets of any well recognized church or religious denomination.
RCW 18.71A.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71A / Section 010
RCW 18.71A.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Collaboration" means how physician assistants shall interact with, consult with, or refer to a physician or other appropriate member or members of the health care team as indicated by the patient's condition, the education, experience, and competencies of the physician assistant, and the standard of care. The degree of collaboration must be determined by the practice, which may include decisions made by the physician assistant's employer, group, hospital service, and credentialing and privileging systems of licensed facilities. (2) "Collaboration agreement" means a written agreement that describes the manner in which the physician assistant is supervised by or collaborates with at least one physician and that is signed by the physician assistant and one or more physicians or the physician assistant's employer. (3) "Commission" means the Washington medical commission. (4) "Department" means the department of health. (5) "Employer" means the scope appropriate clinician, such as a medical director, who is authorized to enter into the collaboration agreement with a physician assistant on behalf of the facility, group, clinic, or other organization that employs the physician assistant. (6) "Participating physician" means a physician that supervises or collaborates with a physician assistant pursuant to a collaboration agreement. (7) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW. (8) "Physician assistant" means a person who is licensed by the commission to practice medicine according to a collaboration agreement with one or more participating physicians and who is academically and clinically prepared to provide health care services and perform diagnostic, therapeutic, preventative, and health maintenance services. (9) "Practice medicine" has the meaning defined in RCW 18.71.011 and also includes the practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery as defined in RCW 18.57.001 . (10) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
RCW 18.330.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 050
RCW 18.330.050: Referrals—Disclosure statement.
Status: in_force

(1) An agency must provide a disclosure statement to each client prior to making a referral. A disclosure statement is not required when the agency is only providing information to a person. The disclosure statement must be acknowledged by the client prior to the referral and the agency shall retain a copy of the disclosure statement and acknowledgment. Acknowledgment may be in the form of: (a) A signature of the client or legal representative on the exact disclosure statement; (b) An electronic signature that includes the date, time, internet provider address, and displays the exact disclosure statement document; (c) A faxed confirmation that includes the date, time, and fax number and displaying the exact disclosure statement document; or (d) In instances where a vulnerable adult chooses not to sign or otherwise provide acknowledgment of the disclosure statement, the referral professional or agency may satisfy the acknowledgment requirement of this subsection (1) by documenting the client's refusal to sign. (2) The disclosure statement must be dated and must contain the following information: (a) The name, address, and telephone number of the agency; (b) The name of the client; (c) The amount of the fee to be received from the client, if any. Alternatively, if the fee is to be received from the provider, the method of computation of the fee and the time and method of payment. In addition, the agency shall disclose to the client the amount of fee to be received from the provider, if the client requests such information; (d) A clear description of the services provided by the agency in general, and to be provided specifically for the client; (e) A provision stating that the agency may not require or request clients to sign waivers of potential liability for losses of personal property or injury, or to sign waivers of any rights of the client established in state or federal law; (f) A provision stating that the agency works with both the client and the care services or supportive housing provider in the same transaction, and an explanation that the agency will need the client's authorization to obtain or disclose confidential health care information; (g) A statement indicating the frequency on which the agency regularly tours provider facilities, and that, at the time of referral, the agency will inform the client in writing or by electronic means if the agency has toured the referred supportive housing provider or providers, and if so, the most recent date that tour took place; (h) A provision stating that the client may, without cause, stop using the agency or switch to another agency without penalty or cancellation fee to the client; (i) An explanation of the agency's refund of fees policy, which must be consistent with RCW 18.330.090 ; (j) A statement that the client may file a complaint with the attorney general's office for violations of this chapter, including the name, address, and telephone number of the consumer protection division of that office; and (k) If the agency or its personnel who are directly involved in providing referrals to clients, including the personnel's immediate family members, have an ownership interest in the supportive housing or care services to which the client is given a referral, a provision stating that the agency or such personnel or their immediate family members have an ownership interest in the supportive housing or care services to which the client is given referral services, and, if such ownership interest exists, an explanation of that interest.
RCW 18.25.011 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 011
RCW 18.25.011: License required.
Status: in_force

It is a violation of RCW 18.130.190 for any person to practice chiropractic in this state unless the person has obtained a license as provided in this chapter.
RCW 18.39.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 220
RCW 18.39.220: Unlawful business practices—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Every licensee who pays, or causes to be paid, directly or indirectly, money, or other valuable consideration, for the securing of business is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (2) Every person who sells, or offers for sale, any share, certificate, or interest in the business of any funeral director or embalmer, or in any corporation, firm, or association owning or operating a funeral establishment, which promises to give to the purchaser a right to the services of the funeral director, embalmer, or corporation, firm, or association at a charge or cost less than that offered or given to the public, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 18.270.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 270 / Section 030
RCW 18.270.030: Examination.
Status: in_force

The director shall adopt a written examination to be administered to applicants for certificates.
RCW 18.400.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 400 / Section 010
RCW 18.400.010: Findings—Intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that individuals with prior criminal convictions, upon completing the terms of one's sentence, have paid their debt to society, and should be given the opportunity to be regular and productive members of society by seeking gainful employment. Recognizing the perils recidivism poses to the individual, families, public safety, and general well-being, the legislature should prioritize that removal of these barriers which prevent these individuals from entering the workforce. (2) It is the intent of the legislature to provide a reliable process for individuals with past criminal convictions to apply for a professional license, and to not be prevented from obtaining a professional license due to a prior criminal conviction which does not directly relate to the applicable profession, business, or trade.
RCW 18.29.053 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 053
RCW 18.29.053: Expanded function dental auxiliary services—Supervision.
Status: in_force

A person who holds a license under this chapter and who has met the requirements under RCW 18.260.050 and has been issued a license to practice as an expanded function dental auxiliary may perform those expanded function dental auxiliary services identified in RCW 18.260.070 under the specified supervision of a supervising dentist.
RCW 18.33.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 33 / Section 005
RCW 18.33.005: Short title—Purpose—2023 c 297.
Status: in_force

Chapter 297, Laws of 2023 shall be known and cited as the dentist and dental hygienist compact. The purposes of this compact are to facilitate the interstate practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and improve public access to dentistry and dental hygiene services by providing dentists and dental hygienists licensed in a participating state the ability to practice in participating states in which they are not licensed. The compact does this by establishing a pathway for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in a participating state to obtain a compact privilege that authorizes them to practice in another participating state in which they are not licensed. The compact enables participating states to protect the public health and safety with respect to the practice of such dentists and dental hygienists, through the state's authority to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the state. The compact: (1) Enables dentists and dental hygienists who qualify for a compact privilege to practice in other participating states without satisfying burdensome and duplicative requirements associated with securing a license to practice in those states; (2) Promotes mobility and addresses workforce shortages through each participating state's acceptance of a compact privilege to practice in that state; (3) Increases public access to qualified, licensed dentists and dental hygienists by creating a responsible, streamlined pathway for licensees to practice in participating states; (4) Enhances the ability of participating states to protect the public's health and safety; (5) Does not interfere with licensure requirements established by a participating state; (6) Facilitates the sharing of licensure and disciplinary information among participating states; (7) Requires dentists and dental hygienists who practice in a participating state pursuant to a compact privilege to practice within the scope of practice authorized in that state; (8) Extends the authority of a participating state to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene within its borders to dentists and dental hygienists who practice in the state through a compact privilege; (9) Promotes the cooperation of participating states in regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene within those states; and (10) Facilitates the relocation of military members and their spouses who are licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene.
RCW 18.280.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 200
RCW 18.280.200: Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.20.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 095
RCW 18.20.095: Resident contact information—Department requirements and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall require each assisted living facility to: (a) Create and regularly maintain a current resident roster containing the name and room number of each resident and provide a written copy immediately upon an in-person request from any long-term care ombuds; (b) Create and regularly maintain current, accurate, and aggregated contact information for all residents, including contact information for the resident representative, if any, of each resident. The contact information for each resident must include the resident's name, room number, and, if available, telephone number and email address. The contact information for each resident representative must include the resident representative's name, relationship to the resident, phone number, and, if available, email and mailing address; (c) Record and update the aggregated contact information required by this section, upon receipt of new or updated contact information from the resident or resident representative; and (d) Upon the written request of any long-term care ombuds that includes reference to this section and the relevant legal functions and duties of long-term care ombuds, provide a copy of the aggregated contact information required by this section within 48 hours, or within a reasonable time if agreed to by the requesting long-term care ombuds by electronic copy to the secure email address or facsimile number provided in the written request. (2) In accordance with the federal older Americans act, federal regulations, and state laws that govern the state long-term care ombuds program, the department shall inform assisted living facilities that: (a) Any long-term care ombuds is authorized to request and obtain from assisted living facilities the information required by this section in order to perform the functions and duties of long-term care ombuds as set forth in federal and state laws; (b) The state long-term care ombuds program and all long-term care ombuds are considered a "health oversight agency," so that the federal health insurance portability and accountability act and chapter 70.02 RCW do not preclude assisted living facilities from providing the information required by this section when requested by any long-term care ombuds, and pursuant to these laws, the federal older Americans act, federal regulations, and state laws that govern the state long-term care ombuds program, facilities are not required to seek or obtain consent from residents or resident representatives prior to providing the information required by this section in accordance with the requirements of this section; (c) The information required by this section, when provided by an assisted living facility to a requesting long-term care ombuds, becomes property of the state long-term care ombuds program and is subject to all state and federal laws governing the confidentiality and disclosure of the files, records, and information maintained by the state long-term care ombuds program or any local long-term care ombuds entity; and (d) The assisted living facility may not refuse to provide or unreasonably delay providing the resident roster, the contact information for a resident or resident representative, or the aggregated contact information required by this section on any basis, including on the basis that the facility must first seek or obtain consent from one or more of the residents or resident representatives. (3) Nothing in this section shall interfere with or diminish the authority of any long-term care ombuds to access facilities, residents, and resident records as otherwise authorized by law. (4) For the purposes of this section, "resident representative" has the same meaning as in RCW 70.129.010 .
RCW 18.52.061 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52 / Section 061
RCW 18.52.061: Board—Authority.
Status: in_force

In addition to any authority provided by law, the board shall have the following authority: (1) To adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter; (2) To prepare and administer or approve the preparation and administration of examinations for licensure; (3) To conduct a hearing on an appeal of a denial of license based on the applicant's failure to meet the minimum qualifications for licensure. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW; (4) To establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure; (5) To adopt rules implementing a continuing competency program; (6) To issue subpoenas, statements of charges, statements of intent to deny licenses, and orders, and to delegate in writing to a designee to issue subpoenas; and (7) To issue temporary license permits under circumstances defined by the board.
RCW 18.86.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 86 / Section 070
RCW 18.86.070: Duration of agency relationship.
Status: in_force

(1) The agency relationships established pursuant to this chapter continue until the earliest of the following: (a) Completion of performance by the broker; (b) Expiration of the term agreed upon by the parties; (c) Termination of the relationship by mutual agreement of the parties; or (d) Termination of the relationship by notice from either party to the other. However, such a termination does not otherwise affect the contractual rights of either party. (2) Except as otherwise agreed to in writing, a broker owes no further duty after termination of the agency relationship, other than the duty: (a) To account for all moneys and property received during the relationship; and (b) To not disclose confidential information.
RCW 18.160.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 160 / Section 080
RCW 18.160.080: Actions against certificates or licenses—Grounds—Appeal.
Status: in_force

(1) The state director of fire protection may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke the privilege of a licensed fire protection sprinkler system contractor or the certificate of a certificate of competency holder to engage in the fire protection sprinkler system business or in lieu thereof, establish penalties as prescribed by Washington state law, for any of the following reasons: (a) Gross incompetency or gross negligence in the preparation of technical drawings, installation, repair, alteration, maintenance, inspection, service, or addition to fire protection sprinkler systems; (b) Except as provided in RCW 9.97.020 , conviction of a felony; (c) Fraudulent or dishonest practices while engaging in the fire protection sprinkler system business; (d) Use of false evidence or misrepresentation in an application for a license or certificate of competency; (e) Permitting his or her license to be used in connection with the preparation of any technical drawings which have not been prepared by him or her personally or under his or her immediate supervision, or in violation of this chapter; or (f) Knowingly violating any provisions of this chapter or the regulations issued thereunder. (2) The state director of fire protection shall revoke the license of a licensed fire protection sprinkler system contractor or the certificate of a certificate of competency holder who engages in the fire protection sprinkler system business while the license or certificate of competency is suspended. (3) The state director of fire protection shall immediately suspend any license or certificate issued under this chapter if the holder has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for issuance or reinstatement during the suspension, issuance or reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order. (4) Any licensee or certificate of competency holder who is aggrieved by an order of the state director of fire protection suspending or revoking a license may, within thirty days after notice of such suspension or revocation, appeal under chapter 34.05 RCW. This subsection does not apply to actions taken under subsection (3) of this section.
RCW 18.83.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83 / Section 170
RCW 18.83.170: License without oral examination—Reciprocity program.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon compliance with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 , the board may grant a license, without oral examination, to any applicant who has not previously failed any examination held by the board of psychology of the state of Washington and furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant: (a) Holds a doctoral degree with primary emphasis on psychology from an accredited college or university; and (b)(i) Is licensed or certified to practice psychology in another state or country in which the requirements for such licensing or certification are, in the judgment of the board, essentially equivalent to those required by this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board. Such individuals must have been licensed or certified in another state for a period of at least two years; or (ii) Is a diplomate in good standing of the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology; or (iii) Is a member of a professional organization and holds a certificate deemed by the board to meet standards equivalent to this chapter. (2)(a)(i) The department shall establish a reciprocity program for applicants for licensure as a psychologist in Washington. (ii) The reciprocity program applies to applicants for a license as a psychologist who: (A) Hold or have held within the past twelve months a credential in good standing from another state or territory of the United States which has a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for licensed psychologists as established under this chapter; and (B) Have no disciplinary record or disqualifying criminal history. (b) The department shall issue a probationary license to an applicant who meets the requirements of (a)(ii) of this subsection. The department must determine what deficiencies, if any, exist between the education and experience requirements of the other state's credential and, after consideration of the experience and capabilities of the applicant, determine whether it is appropriate to require the applicant to complete additional education or experience requirements to maintain the probationary license and, within a reasonable time period, transition to a full license. The department may place a reasonable time limit on a probationary license and may, if appropriate, require the applicant to pass a jurisprudential examination. (c) The department must maintain and publish a list of credentials in other states and territories that the department has determined to have a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for licensed psychologists as established under this chapter. The department shall prioritize identifying and publishing the department's determination for the five states or territories that have historically had the most applicants for reciprocity under subsection (1) of this section with a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for licensed psychologists as established under this chapter.
RCW 18.138.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 138 / Section 050
RCW 18.138.050: Certification without examination.
Status: in_force

The secretary may certify a person applying for the title "certified dietitian" without examination if such person is licensed or certified as a dietitian in another jurisdiction and if, in the secretary's judgment, the requirements of that jurisdiction are equivalent to or greater than those of Washington state.
RCW 18.260.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 260 / Section 100
RCW 18.260.100: Examinations.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission may approve a written examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the licensing requirements under RCW 18.260.050 . The requirement that the examination be written does not exclude the use of computerized test administration. (2) The commission, upon consultation with the dental hygiene examining committee, may approve a clinical examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the licensing requirements under RCW 18.260.050 .
RCW 18.55.007 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 55 / Section 007
RCW 18.55.007: License required.
Status: in_force

No person may practice or represent himself or herself as an ocularist without first having a valid license to do so.
RCW 18.39.420 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 420
RCW 18.39.420: Complaint to board—Submittal—Determination—Investigation—Immunity of complainant.
Status: in_force

A person, including but not limited to a consumer, licensee, corporation, organization, and state and local governmental agency, may submit a written complaint to the board charging a license, registration, endorsement, or permit holder or applicant with unprofessional conduct and specifying the grounds for the complaint. If the board determines that the complaint merits investigation, or if the board has reason to believe, without a formal complaint, that a license holder or applicant might have engaged in unprofessional conduct, the board shall investigate to determine whether there has been unprofessional conduct. A person who files a complaint under this section in good faith is immune from suit in a civil action related to the filing or contents of the complaint.
RCW 18.205.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 205 / Section 140
RCW 18.205.140: Applicant credentialed in another state—Certification without examination—Reciprocity program.
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant holding a credential in another state may be certified to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state. (2)(a)(i) The department shall establish a reciprocity program for applicants for certification as a substance use disorder professional in Washington. (ii) The reciprocity program applies to applicants for certification as a substance use disorder professional who: (A) Hold or have held within the past twelve months a credential in good standing from another state or territory of the United States which has a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for certified substance use disorder professionals as established under this chapter; and (B) Have no disciplinary record or disqualifying criminal history. (b) The department shall issue a probationary certificate to an applicant who meets the requirements of (a)(ii) of this subsection. The department must determine what deficiencies, if any, exist between the education and experience requirements of the other state's credential and, after consideration of the experience and capabilities of the applicant, determine whether it is appropriate to require the applicant to complete additional education or experience requirements to maintain the probationary certificate and, within a reasonable time period, transition to a full certificate. The department may place a reasonable time limit on a probationary certificate and may, if appropriate, require the applicant to pass a jurisprudential examination. (c) The department must maintain and publish a list of credentials in other states and territories that the department has determined to have a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for certified substance use disorder professionals as established under this chapter. The department shall prioritize identifying and publishing the department's determination for the five states or territories that have historically had the most applicants for reciprocity under subsection (1) of this section with a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for certified substance use disorder professionals as established under this chapter.
RCW 18.130.800 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 800
RCW 18.130.800: Rule making—Licensure requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) By July 1, 2024, the department and the examining board of psychology shall adopt emergency rules to implement changes to licensing requirements to remove barriers to entering and remaining in the health care workforce and to streamline and shorten the credentialing process. Pursuant to RCW 34.05.350 , the legislature finds that the rules adopted under this section are necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare and observing the time requirements of notice and opportunity to comment upon adoption of a permanent rule would be contrary to the public interest. The disciplining authorities shall, therefore, adopt the rules required under this section as emergency rules. (2) By July 1, 2025, the department and the examining board of psychology shall adopt permanent rules to implement changes to licensing requirements to remove barriers to entering and remaining in the health care workforce and to streamline and shorten the credentialing process.
RCW 18.71B.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 010
RCW 18.71B.010: Purpose.
Status: in_force

In order to strengthen access to health care, and in recognition of the advances in the delivery of health care, the member states of the interstate medical licensure compact have allied in common purpose to develop a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of state medical boards, provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple states, thereby enhancing the portability of a medical license and ensuring the safety of patients. The compact creates another pathway for licensure and does not otherwise change a state's existing medical practice act. The compact also adopts the prevailing standard for licensure and affirms that the practice of medicine occurs where the patient is located at the time of the physician-patient encounter, and therefore, requires the physician to be under the jurisdiction of the state medical board where the patient is located. State medical boards that participate in the compact retain the jurisdiction to impose an adverse action against a license to practice medicine in that state issued to a physician through the procedures in the compact.
RCW 18.79.330 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 330
RCW 18.79.330: Finding.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds a need to provide additional work-related opportunities for nursing students. Nursing students enrolled in bachelor of science programs or associate degree programs, working within the limits of their education, gain valuable judgment and knowledge through expanded work opportunities.
RCW 18.53.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 53 / Section 210
RCW 18.53.210: Inactive license status.
Status: in_force

The optometry board may adopt rules under this section authorizing an inactive license status. (1) An individual licensed under this chapter may place his or her license on inactive status. The holder of an inactive license must not practice optometry in this state without first activating the license. (2) The inactive renewal fee must be established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 . Failure to renew an inactive license shall result in cancellation of the inactive license in the same manner as an active license. (3) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon compliance with rules established by the optometry board. (4) Provisions relating to disciplinary action against a person with a license are applicable to a person with an inactive license, except that when disciplinary proceedings against a person with an inactive license have been initiated, the license will remain inactive until the proceedings have been completed.
RCW 18.225.105 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 105
RCW 18.225.105: Disclosure of information—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

A person licensed under this chapter shall not disclose the written acknowledgment of the disclosure statement pursuant to RCW 18.225.100 , nor any information acquired from persons consulting the individual in a professional capacity when the information was necessary to enable the individual to render professional services to those persons except: (1) With the written authorization of that person or, in the case of death or disability, the person's personal representative; (2) If the person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the person licensed under this chapter; (3) In response to a subpoena from the secretary. The secretary may subpoena only records related to a complaint or report under RCW 18.130.050 ; (4) As required under chapter 26.44 or 74.34 RCW or RCW 71.05.217 (6) and (7); (5) When disclosure of health care information is permitted under chapter 70.02 RCW; or (6) To any individual if the person licensed under this chapter reasonably believes that disclosure will avoid or minimize an imminent danger to the health or safety of the individual or any other individual; however, there is no obligation on the part of the provider to so disclose.
RCW 18.130.042 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 042
RCW 18.130.042: Required licensure information—Sale to third party prohibited—Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) All applicants who submit applications for licensure on or after January 1, 2025, shall provide the following information with their application: (a) Race; (b) Ethnicity; (c) Gender; (d) Languages spoken; (e) Provider specialty, where applicable; (f) Primary practice location, if known at the time of application; and (g) Secondary practice location, if applicable and if known at the time of application. (2) All license holders shall provide the following information when they renew their licenses on or after January 1, 2025, in addition to any other information required by the relevant disciplining authority: (a) The information in subsection (1)(a) through (e) of this section, except, after license holders provide this information one time, they shall be required to provide only changes to this information with subsequent renewals; (b) Whether the licensee is currently practicing; (c) Primary practice location at the time of renewal; and (d) Secondary practice location at the time of renewal, if applicable. (3) The form used to collect information under this section must include the same race and ethnicity categories and subgroups required for the collection of student-level data in RCW 28A.300.042 (1) and (3). (4) The department shall not sell the information collected pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) of this section to any third party. (5) Applicants and licensees subject to demographic and practice information provision requirements under chapters 18.71 , 18.71A, and 18.71B RCW are exempt from the requirements of this section.
RCW 18.106.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 040
RCW 18.106.040: Examinations—Eligibility requirements—Determination.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of the application and evidence set forth in RCW 18.106.030 , the director shall review the same and make a determination as to whether the applicant is eligible to take an examination for the certificate of competency. To be eligible to take the examination: (a) Each applicant for a journey level plumber's certificate of competency shall furnish written evidence that he or she has completed a course of study in the plumbing trade in the armed services of the United States or at a school accredited by the workforce training and education coordinating board, or has had four or more years of experience under the direct supervision of a certified journey level plumber. (b) Each applicant for a specialty plumber's certificate of competency under RCW 18.106.010 (14)(a) shall furnish written evidence that he or she has completed a course of study in the plumbing trade in the armed services of the United States or at a school licensed by the workforce training and education coordinating board under chapter 28C.10 RCW, or that he or she has had at least three years of experience in the specialty under the supervision of a certified journey level plumber or a certified plumber. (c) Each applicant for a residential service plumber's certificate of competency under RCW 18.106.010 (11) shall furnish written evidence that he or she has completed a course of study in the plumbing trade in the armed services of the United States or at a school accredited by the workforce training and education coordinating board, or has had two or more years of experience under the supervision of a certified journey level plumber, certified specialty plumber, or certified residential service plumber. (d) Each applicant for a specialty plumber's certificate of competency under RCW 18.106.010 (14) (b) or (c) shall furnish written evidence that he or she is eligible to take the examination. These eligibility requirements for the specialty plumbers defined by RCW 18.106.010 (14)(c) shall be one year of practical experience working on pumping systems not exceeding one hundred gallons per minute, and two years of practical experience working on pumping systems exceeding one hundred gallons per minute, or equivalent as determined by rule by the department in consultation with the advisory board, and that experience may be obtained at the same time the individual is meeting the experience required by RCW 19.28.191 . The eligibility requirements for other specialty plumbers shall be established by rule by the director pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section. (2)(a) The director shall establish reasonable rules for the examinations to be given applicants for certificates of competency. In establishing the rules, the director shall consult with the state advisory board of plumbers as established in RCW 18.106.110 . (b) The director shall establish reasonable criteria by rule for determining an applicant's eligibility to take an examination for the certificate of competency for specialty plumbers under subsection (1)(d) of this section. In establishing the criteria, the director shall consult with the state advisory board of plumbers as established in RCW 18.106.110 . These rules must take effect by December 31, 2006. (3) Upon determination that the applicant is eligible to take the examination, the director shall so notify the applicant, indicating the time and place for taking the same. (4) No other requirement for eligibility may be imposed.
RCW 18.36A.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 060
RCW 18.36A.060: Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may: (1) Set all license and certificate, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 ; (2) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (3) Issue a license or certificate to any applicant who has met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure or certification and deny a license or certification to applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for licensure or certification; except that denial of licenses or certificates based on unprofessional conduct or impaired practice shall be governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW; (4) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter and to hire individuals, including those licensed under this chapter, to serve as examiners or consultants as necessary to implement and administer this chapter; (5) Maintain the official department record of all applicants, licensees, and certified persons; and (6) Conduct a hearing on an appeal of a denial of a license or certificate based on the applicant's failure to meet the minimum qualifications for licensure or certification. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 18.96.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 96 / Section 901
RCW 18.96.901: Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
RCW 18.27.400 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 400
RCW 18.27.400: Deposit of moneys from chapter.
Status: in_force

All moneys, except fines and penalties, received or collected under the terms of this chapter must be deposited into the construction registration inspection account. All fines and penalties received or collected under the terms of this chapter shall be deposited in the homeowner recovery account under RCW 18.27.420 .
RCW 18.84.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 84 / Section 120
RCW 18.84.120: Registration—Fee—Requirements.
Status: in_force

The secretary may issue a registration to an applicant who submits, on forms provided by the department, the applicant's name, the address, occupational title, name and location of business where applicant performs his or her services, and other information as determined by the secretary, including information necessary to determine whether there are grounds for denial of registration under this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee as determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for registration and for renewal of registrations as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.57.910 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 910
RCW 18.57.910: Repeal.
Status: repealed

All acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
RCW 18.19.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 200
RCW 18.19.200: Scope of practice—Certified counselors and certified advisers.
Status: in_force

The scope of practice of certified counselors and certified advisers consists exclusively of the following: (1) Appropriate screening of the client's level of functional impairment using the global assessment of functioning as described in the fourth edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, published in 1994. Recognition of a mental or physical disorder or a global assessment of functioning score of sixty or less requires that the certified counselor or certified adviser refer the client to a physician, osteopathic physician, psychiatric registered nurse practitioner, or licensed mental health practitioner, as defined by the secretary, for diagnosis and treatment; (2) Certified counselors and certified advisers may counsel and guide a client in adjusting to life situations, developing new skills, and making desired changes, in accordance with the theories and techniques of a specific counseling method and established practice standards, if the client has a global assessment of functioning score greater than sixty; (3) Certified counselors may counsel and guide a client in adjusting to life situations, developing new skills, and making desired changes if the client has a global assessment of functioning score of sixty or less if: (a) The client has been referred to the certified counselor by a physician, osteopathic physician, psychiatric registered nurse practitioner, or licensed mental health practitioner, as defined by the secretary, and care is provided as part of a plan of treatment developed by the referring practitioner who is actively treating the client. The certified counselor must adhere to any conditions related to the certified counselor's role as specified in the plan of care; or (b) The certified counselor referred the client to seek diagnosis and treatment from a physician, osteopathic physician, psychiatric registered nurse practitioner, or licensed mental health practitioner, as defined by the secretary, and the client refused, in writing, to seek treatment from the other provider. The certified counselor may provide services to the client consistent with a treatment plan developed by the certified counselor and the consultant or supervisor with whom the certified counselor has a written consultation or supervisory agreement. A certified counselor shall not be a sole treatment provider for a client with a global assessment of functioning score of less than fifty.
RCW 18.88A.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88A / Section 050
RCW 18.88A.050: Powers of secretary.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Set all nursing assistant certification, registration, medication assistant endorsement, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and to collect and deposit all such fees in the health professions account established under RCW 43.70.320 ; (2) Establish forms, procedures, and the competency evaluation necessary to administer this chapter; (3) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement this chapter; (4) Issue a nursing assistant registration to any applicant who has met the requirements for registration; (5) After January 1, 1990, issue a nursing assistant certificate to any applicant who has met the training, competency evaluation, and conduct requirements for certification under this chapter; (6) Issue a medication assistant endorsement to any applicant who has met the requirements of RCW 18.88A.082 ; (7) Maintain the official record for the department of all applicants and persons with registrations, certificates, and medication assistant endorsements under this chapter; (8) Exercise disciplinary authority as authorized in chapter 18.130 RCW; (9) Deny registration to any applicant who fails to meet requirement for registration as a nursing assistant; (10) Deny certification to applicants who do not meet the training, competency evaluation, and conduct requirements for certification as a nursing assistant; and (11) Deny medication assistant endorsement to applicants who do not meet the requirements of RCW 18.88A.082 .
RCW 18.73.305 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 305
RCW 18.73.305: Emergency medical services—Study—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state institute for public policy, in collaboration with the department, the health care authority, and the office of the insurance commissioner, shall conduct a study on the extent to which other states fund or have considered funding emergency medical services substantially or entirely through federal, state, or local governmental funding and the current landscape of emergency medical services in Washington. (2) The institute shall consider the following elements in conducting the study: (a) Trends in the number and types of emergency medical services available and the volume of 911 responses and interfacility transports provided by emergency medical services organizations over time and by county in Washington state; (b) Projections of the need for emergency medical services in Washington state counties over the next two years; (c) Examination of geographic disparities in emergency medical services access and average response times, including identification of geographic areas in Washington state without access to emergency medical services within an average 25-minute response time; (d) Estimates for the cost to address gaps in emergency medical services so all parts of the state are assured a timely response; (e) Models for funding emergency medical services that are used by other states; and (f) Existing research and literature related to funding models for emergency medical services. (3) In conducting the study, the institute shall consult with emergency medical services organizations, local governmental entities, hospitals, labor organizations representing emergency medical services personnel, and other interested entities as determined by the institute in consultation with the department, the health care authority, and the office of the insurance commissioner. (4) A report detailing the results of the study must be submitted to the department and the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the legislature on or before June 1, 2026.
RCW 18.36A.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 050
RCW 18.36A.050: Application of chapter—Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this state who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice; (2) The practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual employed by the government of the United States while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed for him or her by the laws and regulations of the United States; (3) The practice of naturopathic medicine by students enrolled in a school approved by the secretary. The performance of services shall be pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision of the instructor. The instructor shall be a naturopath licensed pursuant to this chapter; or (4) The practice of oriental medicine or oriental herbology, or the rendering of other dietary or nutritional advice.
RCW 18.08.460 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 460
RCW 18.08.460: Violation of chapter—Penalties—Enforcement—Injunctions—Persons who may initiate proceedings.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated under it is guilty of a misdemeanor and may also be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for each offense. (2) It shall be the duty of all officers in the state or any political subdivision thereof to enforce this chapter. Any public officer may initiate an action before the board to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (3) The board may apply for relief by injunction without bond to restrain a person from committing any act that is prohibited by this chapter. In such proceedings, it is not necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof. The members of the board shall not be personally liable for their actions in any such proceeding or in any other proceeding instituted by the board under this chapter. The board in any proper case shall cause prosecution to be instituted in any county or counties where any violation of this chapter occurs, and shall aid the prosecution of the violator. (4) No person practicing architecture is entitled to maintain a proceeding in any court of this state relating to services in the practice of architecture unless it is alleged and proved that the person was registered or authorized under this chapter to practice or offer to practice architecture at the time the architecture services were offered or provided.
RCW 18.64.610 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 610
RCW 18.64.610: Prescription drug return and reuse—Rules.
Status: in_force

The commission must adopt rules allowing the department of corrections pharmacy to accept returns of unit dose packages or full or partial multiple dose medication cards from the facilities it serves and reuse the unexpired medication.
RCW 18.17.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 17 / Section 040
RCW 18.17.040: Obtaining a new home state license based on a privilege to practice.
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed professional counselor may hold a home state license, which allows for a privilege to practice in other member states, in only one member state at a time. (2) If a licensed professional counselor changes primary state of residence by moving between two member states: (a) The licensed professional counselor shall file an application for obtaining a new home state license based on a privilege to practice, pay all applicable fees, and notify the current and new home state in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission. (b) Upon receipt of an application for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of a privilege to practice, the new home state shall verify that the licensed professional counselor meets the pertinent criteria outlined in RCW 18.17.030 via the data system, without need for primary source verification except for: (i) A federal bureau of investigation fingerprint based criminal background check if not previously performed or updated pursuant to applicable rules adopted by the commission in accordance with Public Law 92-544; (ii) Other criminal background check as required by the new home state; and (iii) Completion of any requisite jurisprudence requirements of the new home state. (c) The former home state shall convert the former home state license into a privilege to practice once the new home state has activated the new home state license in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact, if the licensed professional counselor cannot meet the criteria in RCW 18.17.030 , the new home state may apply its requirements for issuing a new single state license. (e) The licensed professional counselor shall pay all applicable fees to the new home state in order to be issued a new home state license. (3) If a licensed professional counselor changes primary state of residence by moving from a member state to a nonmember state, or from a nonmember state to a member state, the state criteria shall apply for issuance of a single state license in the new state. (4) Nothing in this compact shall interfere with a licensee's ability to hold a single state license in multiple states, however for the purposes of this compact, a licensee shall have only one home state license. (5) Nothing in this compact shall affect the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single state license.
RCW 18.35.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 230
RCW 18.35.230: Violations—Registered agent—Service.
Status: in_force

(1) Each licensee or interim permit holder shall name a registered agent to accept service of process for any violation of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter. (2) The registered agent may be released at the expiration of one year after the license or interim permit issued under this chapter has expired or been revoked. (3) Failure to name a registered agent for service of process for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter may be grounds for disciplinary action.
RCW 18.43.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 200
RCW 18.43.200: Agreement with department of licensing.
Status: in_force

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The department of licensing, through an interagency agreement with the board, must provide specified technical services to the board. The initial interagency agreement must be for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement between the department of licensing and the board.
RCW 18.39.240 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 240
RCW 18.39.240: Prearrangement funeral service contracts—License required.
Status: in_force

Only a funeral establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter may enter into prearrangement funeral service contracts.
RCW 18.71B.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 120
RCW 18.71B.120: Interstate commission—Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

The interstate commission shall have the duty and power to: (1) Oversee and maintain the administration of the compact; (2) Promulgate rules which shall be binding to the extent and in the manner provided for in the compact; (3) Issue, upon the request of a member state or member board, advisory opinions concerning the meaning or interpretation of the compact, its bylaws, rules, and actions; (4) Enforce compliance with compact provisions, the rules promulgated by the interstate commission, and the bylaws, using all necessary and proper means including, but not limited to, the use of judicial process; (5) Establish and appoint committees including, but not limited to, an executive committee as required by RCW 18.71B.110 , which shall have the power to act on behalf of the interstate commission in carrying out its powers and duties; (6) Pay, or provide for the payment of[,] the expenses related to the establishment, organization, and ongoing activities of the interstate commission; (7) Establish and maintain one or more offices; (8) Borrow, accept, hire, or contract for services of personnel; (9) Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; (10) Employ an executive director who shall have such powers to employ, select[,] or appoint employees, agents, or consultants, and to determine their qualifications[,] define their duties, and fix their compensation; (11) Establish personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, rates of compensation, and qualifications of personnel; (12) Accept donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of it in a manner consistent with the conflict of interest policies established by the interstate commission; (13) Lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve[,] or use, any property, real, personal, or mixed; (14) Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal, or mixed; (15) Establish a budget and make expenditures; (16) Adopt a seal and bylaws governing the management and operation of the interstate commission; (17) Report annually to the legislatures and governors of the member states concerning the activities of the interstate commission during the preceding year. Such reports shall also include reports of financial audits and any recommendations that may have been adopted by the interstate commission; (18) Coordinate education, training, and public awareness regarding the compact, its implementation, and its operation; (19) Maintain records in accordance with the bylaws; (20) Seek and obtain trademarks, copyrights, and patents; and (21) Perform such functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of the compact.
RCW 18.106.320 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 320
RCW 18.106.320: Contractor's duties—Records audit—Department's rule-making authority—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The plumbing contractor shall: (i) Accurately report all plumbing hours worked by plumbing trainees and, effective June 30, 2021, report all plumbing trainee hours worked on a quarterly basis on a form prescribed by the department; (ii) Attest that trainee hours were under the supervision of a certified plumber and within the proper ratio; (iii) Provide the names and certification numbers of the supervising plumbers; and (iv) Upon request, provide the department with trainee hours worked by all trainees within their employment for the past two-year period. (b) Plumbing contractors are not required to identify which hours a trainee works with a specific certified plumber. Plumbing hours reported on all payroll reports for audit purposes will be considered work performed by a certified plumber or trainee working within ratio. Plumbing work reported for noncertified plumbers or supervision and ratio requirements is a violation of this chapter and subject to issuance of an infraction. (2) The department may audit the records of a plumbing contractor that has verified the hours of experience submitted by a plumbing trainee to the department under RCW 18.106.030 in the following circumstances: Excessive hours were reported; hours were reported outside the normal course of the plumbing contractor's business; or for other similar circumstances in which the department demonstrates a likelihood of excessive or improper hours being reported. The department shall limit the audit to records necessary to verify hours. Failure to have or maintain payroll and other records for each employee performing plumbing work for the company is a violation of this chapter and subject to issuance of an infraction. The department may assess a penalty of up to five thousand dollars for failure to maintain adequate records. Records used to document plumbing work must be maintained for a minimum of three years. The department shall adopt rules implementing audit procedures. Information obtained from a plumbing contractor under the provisions of this section is confidential and is not open to public inspection under chapter 42.56 RCW. (3) Violation of this section by a contractor is an infraction.
RCW 18.56.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 56 / Section 030
RCW 18.56.030: Use of remote technology for corrective lens prescriptions.
Status: in_force

A qualified provider may prepare a prescription for corrective lenses intended to correct an individual's refractive error by remote technology if: (1) The prescribing qualified provider is held to the same standard of care applicable to qualified providers providing corrective lens prescriptions in traditional in-person clinical settings; (2) A patient-practitioner relationship is clearly established by the qualified provider agreeing to provide a corrective lens prescription, whether or not there was an in-person encounter between the parties. The parameters of the patient-practitioner relationship for the use of remote technology must mirror those that would be expected for similar in-person encounters to provide corrective lens prescriptions; (3) The remote technology is only offered to patients who meet appropriate screening criteria. A review of the patient's medical and ocular history that meets standard of care is required to determine who may or may not be safely treated with refraction without a concurrent comprehensive eye exam. Patients must also be informed that a refraction alone, whether utilizing remote technology or in person, does not substitute for a comprehensive eye exam; (4) Continuity of care is maintained. Continuity of care requires but is not limited to: (a) A qualified provider addressing an adverse event that occurs as a result of the prescription written by the qualified provider by: (i) Being available to address the patient's vision or medical condition directly, either in-person or remotely, if it is possible to address the adverse event remotely; (ii) Having an agreement with another qualified provider or licensed medical provider who is available to address the patient's vision or medical condition, either in-person or remotely; or (iii) Referring the patient to a qualified provider or licensed medical provider who is capable of addressing the patient's condition; (b) Retaining patient exam documentation for a minimum of ten years and retaining communication between the remote qualified provider who evaluated the patient and prescribed corrective lenses and any applicable providers as they normally would in an in-person setting; and (5) When prescribing for contact lenses, the examination of the eyes is performed in accordance with the standard of care and standard of care for contact lenses. The components of the eye examination, if done remotely, must be to the same evaluation and standard of care the qualified provider would typically do in an in-person setting for the same condition. If the eye examination is performed by someone other than the prescribing qualified provider, the prescribing qualified provider must obtain written, faxed, or electronically communicated affirmative verification of the results of that eye examination from the provider who performed the examination. The absence of receipt of affirmative verification within any specified time period cannot be used as presumed affirmative verification.
RCW 18.145.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 145 / Section 100
RCW 18.145.100: Renewals—Late fees—Reinstatement.
Status: in_force

The director shall establish by rule the requirements, including continuing education requirements, and the renewal and late renewal fees for certification. Failure to renew the certificate on or before the expiration date cancels all privileges granted by the certificate. If an individual desires to reinstate a certificate which had not been renewed for three years or more, the individual shall satisfactorily demonstrate continued competence in conformance with standards determined by the director.
RCW 18.280.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 060
RCW 18.280.060: Board's authority.
Status: in_force

The board has the following authority in administering this chapter: (1) To establish rules, including board organization and assignment of terms, and meeting frequency and timing, for adoption by the director; (2) To establish the minimum qualifications for licensing applicants as provided in this chapter; (3) To approve the method of administration of examinations required by this chapter or by rule as established by the director; (4) To approve the content of or recognition of examinations prepared by other entities for adoption by the director; (5) To set the time and place of examinations with the approval of the director; and (6) To establish and review standards of professional conduct, practice, and ethics for adoption by the director. These standards must address what constitutes certain fire and safety hazards as used in RCW 18.280.030 .
RCW 18.240.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 240 / Section 070
RCW 18.240.070: Applicant certification—Fees.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall certify an applicant on forms provided by the secretary. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 . The fee must accompany the application.
RCW 18.85.111 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 111
RCW 18.85.111: Managing broker's license—Requirements—Renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) The minimum requirements for an individual to receive a managing broker's license are that the individual: (a) Is eighteen years of age or older; (b) Has a high school diploma or its equivalent; (c) Has had a minimum of three years of licensed experience as a full-time real estate broker in this state or in another jurisdiction having comparable requirements within the five years previous to applying for the managing broker's license examination or is otherwise qualified by reason of practical experience in a business allied with or related to real estate as prescribed by rule; (d) Except as provided in RCW 18.85.141 , has furnished proof, as the director may require, that the applicant has successfully completed ninety hours of instruction in real estate. Instruction must include courses as prescribed by the director including real estate brokerage management, business management, and advanced real estate law. The director may approve and accept other related education. Each course must be completed within three years before applying for the managing broker's license examination, be at least thirty clock hours, and be approved by the director. The applicant must pass a course examination, approved by the director for each course that is used to satisfy the managing broker's license requirement; and (e) Has passed the managing broker's license examination. (2) A managing broker's license may be renewed upon completion of continuing education courses and payment of the renewal fee as prescribed by the director. (3) A managing broker can be licensed to one firm only at any one time.
RCW 18.96.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 96 / Section 060
RCW 18.96.060: Board—Adoption of rules—Executive director.
Status: in_force

(1) The board may adopt such rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this chapter. (2) The director may employ an executive director subject to approval of the board.
RCW 18.32.800 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 800
RCW 18.32.800: Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.
Status: in_force

(1) By January 1, 2019, the commission must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment. (2) In developing the rules, the commission must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of dentists in the state.
RCW 18.300.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 300 / Section 160
RCW 18.300.160: Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.25.006 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 006
RCW 18.25.006: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Department" means the department of health. (2) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health or the secretary's designee. (3) "Chiropractor" means an individual licensed under this chapter. (4) "Commission" means the Washington state chiropractic quality assurance commission. (5) "Vertebral subluxation complex" means a functional defect or alteration of the biomechanical and physiological dynamics in a joint that may cause neuronal disturbances, with or without displacement detectable by X-ray. The effects of the vertebral subluxation complex may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: Fixation, hypomobility, hypermobility, periarticular muscle spasm, edema, or inflammation. (6) "Articular dysfunction" means an alteration of the biomechanical and physiological dynamics of a joint of the axial or appendicular skeleton. (7) "Musculoskeletal disorders" means abnormalities of the muscles, bones, and connective tissue. (8) "Chiropractic differential diagnosis" means a diagnosis to determine the existence of a vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction, or musculoskeletal disorder, and the appropriateness of chiropractic care or the need for referral to other health care providers. (9) "Chiropractic adjustment" means chiropractic care of a vertebral subluxation complex, articular dysfunction, or musculoskeletal disorder. Such care includes manual or mechanical adjustment of any vertebral articulation and contiguous articulations beyond the normal passive physiological range of motion. (10) "Extremity manipulation" means a corrective thrust or maneuver applied to a joint of the appendicular skeleton.
RCW 18.28.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 28 / Section 140
RCW 18.28.140: Assignment of wages not prohibited.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting the assignment of wages by a debtor to a debt adjuster, if such assignment is otherwise in accordance with the law of this state.
RCW 18.64A.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64A / Section 020
RCW 18.64A.020: Rules—Qualifications and training programs.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The commission shall adopt, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, rules fixing the classification and qualifications and the educational and training requirements for persons who may be employed as pharmacy technicians or who may be enrolled in any pharmacy technician training program. Such rules shall provide that: (i) Licensed pharmacists shall supervise the training of pharmacy technicians; (ii) Training programs shall assure the competence of pharmacy technicians to aid and assist pharmacy operations. Training programs shall consist of instruction and/or practical training; and (iii) Pharmacy technicians shall complete continuing education requirements established in rule by the commission. (b) Such rules may include successful completion of examinations for applicants for pharmacy technician certificates. If such examination rules are adopted, the commission shall prepare or determine the nature of, and supervise the grading of the examinations. The commission may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities. (2) The commission may disapprove or revoke approval of any training program for failure to conform to commission rules. In the case of the disapproval or revocation of approval of a training program by the commission, a hearing shall be conducted in accordance with RCW 18.64.022 , and appeal may be taken in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 18.280.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 110
RCW 18.280.110: License renewal—Continuing education requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) As a condition of renewing a license under this chapter, a licensed home inspector shall present satisfactory evidence to the board of having completed the continuing education requirements provided for in this section. (2) Each applicant for license renewal shall complete at least twenty-four hours of instruction in courses approved by the board every two years.
RCW 18.225.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 020
RCW 18.225.020: Misrepresentation—Licensed by department.
Status: in_force

A person must not represent himself or herself as a licensed advanced social worker, a licensed independent clinical social worker, a licensed mental health counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed social work associate — advanced, a licensed social work associate — independent clinical, a licensed mental health counselor associate, or a licensed marriage and family therapist associate, without being licensed by the department.
RCW 18.108.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 108 / Section 230
RCW 18.108.230: Animal massage therapist—Endorsement—Training requirements—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) A massage therapist licensed under this chapter may apply for an endorsement as a small or large animal massage therapist upon completion of one hundred hours of training in either large or small animal massage. Training must include animal massage techniques, kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, first aid care, and proper handling techniques. (2) An applicant who applies for an endorsement within the first year following July 22, 2001, may submit documentation of a minimum of fifty hours of training with up to fifty hours of practical experience or continuing education, or a combination thereof, to fulfill the requirements of this section. (3) Massage therapy of animals does not include diagnosis, prognosis, or all treatment of diseases, deformities, defects, wounds, or injuries of animals. For the purposes of this section, massage for therapeutic purposes may be performed solely for purposes of patient well-being. (4) A person licensed and endorsed under this section may hold themselves out as an animal massage therapist. (5) The board may adopt rules to implement this section upon consultation with the Washington state veterinary board of governors and licensed massage therapists with training in animal massage.
RCW 18.122.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 122 / Section 130
RCW 18.122.130: Endorsement.
Status: in_force

An applicant holding a credential in another state may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.
RCW 18.51.062 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 062
RCW 18.51.062: Temporary managers—Department shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless.
Status: in_force

The department shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless any temporary manager appointed and acting under RCW 18.51.060 (7) against claims made against the temporary manager for any actions by the temporary manager or its agents that do not amount to intentional torts or criminal behavior.
RCW 18.44.301 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 301
RCW 18.44.301: Prohibited practices.
Status: in_force

It is a violation of this chapter for any escrow agent, controlling person, officer, designated escrow officer, independent contractor, employee of an escrow business, or other person subject to this chapter to: (1) Directly or indirectly employ any scheme, device, or artifice to defraud or mislead borrowers or lenders or to defraud any person; (2) Directly or indirectly engage in any unfair or deceptive practice toward any person; (3) Directly or indirectly obtain property by fraud or misrepresentation; (4) Knowingly make, publish, or disseminate any false, deceptive, or misleading information in the conduct of the business of escrow, or relative to the business of escrow or relative to any person engaged therein; (5) Knowingly receive or take possession for personal use of any property of any escrow business, other than in payment authorized by this chapter, and with intent to defraud, omit to make, or cause or direct to be made, a full and true entry thereof in the books and accounts of the business; (6) Make or concur in making any false entry, or omit or concur in omitting to make any material entry, in its books or accounts; (7) Knowingly make or publish, or concur in making or publishing any written report, exhibit, or statement of its affairs or pecuniary condition containing any material statement which is false, or omit or concur in omitting any statement required by law to be contained therein; (8) Willfully fail to make any proper entry in the books of the escrow business as required by law; (9) Fail to disclose in a timely manner to the other officers, directors, controlling persons, designated escrow officer, or other licensed escrow officers the receipt of service of a notice of an application for an injunction or other legal process affecting the property or business of an escrow agent, including in the case of a licensed escrow agent an order to cease and desist or other order of the director; (10) Fail to make any report or statement lawfully required by the director or other public official; (11) Fail to comply with any requirement of any applicable federal or state act including the truth in lending act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq. and Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. Sec. 226; the real estate settlement procedures act, 12 U.S.C. Sec. 2601 et seq. and Regulation X, 24 C.F.R. Sec. 3500; the equal credit opportunity act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1691 et seq. and Regulation B, Sec. 202.9, 202.11, and 202.12; Title V, Subtitle A of the financial modernization act of 1999 (known as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley act), 12 U.S.C. Secs. 6801-6809; the federal trade commission's privacy rules, 16 C.F.R. Secs. 313-314, mandated by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley act; as these acts existed on January 1, 2007, or such subsequent date as may be provided by the department by rule, or any other applicable escrow activities covered by the acts; or (12) Collecting [Collect] a fee for tracking unclaimed funds unless it is a bona fide out-of-pocket expense or converting [convert] unclaimed funds for personal use.
RCW 18.44.141 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 141
RCW 18.44.141: License—Duration—Posting.
Status: in_force

An escrow agent's license shall remain in effect until surrendered, revoked, suspended, or until it expires, and shall at all times be kept conspicuously posted in all places of business of the agent.
RCW 18.100.145 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 145
RCW 18.100.145: Doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery—Discrimination prohibited.
Status: in_force

A professional service corporation that provides health care services to the general public may not discriminate against a qualified doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW, who has applied to practice with the professional service corporation, solely because that practitioner was board certified or eligible under an approved osteopathic certifying board instead of board certified or eligible respectively under an approved medical certifying board.
RCW 18.29.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 180
RCW 18.29.180: Exemptions from chapter.
Status: in_force

The following practices, acts, and operations are excepted from the operation of this chapter: (1) The practice of dental hygiene in the discharge of official duties by dental hygienists in the United States armed services, coast guard, public health services, veterans' bureau, or bureau of Indian affairs; (2) Dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary and the practice of dental hygiene by students in dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary, when acting under the direction and supervision of persons licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW acting as instructors; (3) The practice of dental hygiene by students in accredited dental hygiene educational programs when acting under the direction and supervision of instructors licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW; and (4) The performance of dental health aide therapist services to the extent authorized under chapter 70.350 RCW.
RCW 18.11.260 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 260
RCW 18.11.260: Application of Consumer Protection Act.
Status: in_force

A violation of this chapter is hereby declared to affect the public interest and to offend public policy. Any violation, act, or practice by an auctioneer or auction company which is unfair or deceptive, shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of RCW 19.86.020 . The remedies and sanctions provided in this section shall not preclude application of other available remedies and sanctions.
RCW 18.64.600 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 600
RCW 18.64.600: Opioid use disorder medications—Remote dispensing sites—Registration—Rules—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The license of location for a pharmacy licensed under this chapter may be extended to a remote dispensing site where technology is used to dispense medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder or its symptoms. (2) In order for a pharmacy to use remote dispensing sites, a pharmacy must register each separate remote dispensing site with the commission. (3) The commission shall adopt rules that establish minimum standards for remote dispensing sites registered under this section. The minimum standards shall address who may retrieve medications for opioid use disorder stored in or at a remote dispensing site pursuant to a valid prescription or chart order. The minimum standards must require the pharmacy be responsible for stocking and maintaining a perpetual inventory of the medications for opioid use disorder stored in or at the registered remote dispensing site. The dispensing technology may be owned by either the pharmacy or the registered remote dispensing site. (4) The secretary may adopt rules to establish a reasonable fee for obtaining and renewing a registration issued under this section. (5) The registration issued under this section will be considered as part of the pharmacy license issued under RCW 18.64.043 . If the underlying pharmacy license is not active, then the registration shall be considered inoperable by operation of law.
RCW 18.265.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 265 / Section 070
RCW 18.265.070: Exclusions from chapter.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter prohibits or affects: (1) The practice of dental therapy by an individual otherwise licensed under this title and performing services within his or her scope of practice; (2) The practice of dental therapy in the discharge of official duties on behalf of the United States government including, but not limited to, the armed forces, coast guard, public health service, veterans' bureau, or bureau of Indian affairs; (3) The practice of dental therapy pursuant to an education program described in RCW 18.265.030 ; (4) The practice of dental therapy under the supervision of a dentist necessary to meet the clinical experience or preceptorship requirements of RCW 18.265.030 ; or (5) The practice of federally certified dental health aide therapists or tribally licensed dental health aide therapists as authorized under chapter 70.350 RCW.
RCW 18.290.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 290 / Section 901
RCW 18.290.901: Implementation—2009 c 302.
Status: in_force

The secretary of health may adopt such rules as authorized under RCW 18.290.020 to ensure that chapter 302, Laws of 2009 is implemented on its effective date.
RCW 18.92.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 030
RCW 18.92.030: General duties of board.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall develop and administer, or approve, or both, a licensure examination in the subjects determined by the board to be essential to the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry. The board may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities. (2) The board, under chapter 34.05 RCW, may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including: (a) Standards for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of veterinary technicians and veterinary medication clerks and fixing minimum standards of continuing education for veterinary technicians. The rules shall be adopted in the interest of good veterinary health care delivery to the consuming public and shall not prevent veterinary technicians from inoculating an animal; and (b) Standards prescribing requirements for veterinary medical facilities and fixing minimum standards of continuing veterinary medical education. (3) The department is the board's official office of record.
RCW 18.44.231 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 231
RCW 18.44.231: Corporation for insuring where bond or policy not reasonably available.
Status: in_force

After a written determination by the director, with the consent of the insurance commissioner, that the fidelity bond, the surety bond, and/or the errors and omissions policy required under RCW 18.44.201 is cost-prohibitive, or after a determination as provided in RCW 18.44.221 that such bond or policy is not reasonably available, an association comprised of licensed escrow agents, with the consent of the insurance commissioner, may organize a corporation pursuant to chapter 24.06 RCW, exempt from the provisions of Title 48 RCW, for the purpose of insuring or self-insuring against claims arising out of escrow transactions. The insurance commissioner may limit the authority of the corporation to the insuring or self-insuring of claims which would be within the coverage specified in RCW 18.44.201 . The insurance commissioner may revoke the authority of the corporation to transact insurance or self-insurance if he or she determines, pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, that the corporation is not acting in a financially responsible manner or for the benefit of the public.
RCW 18.44.413 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 413
RCW 18.44.413: Informal settlement of complaints or enforcement actions.
Status: in_force

Except to the extent prohibited by another statute, the director may engage in informal settlement of complaints or enforcement actions including, but not limited to, payment to the department for purposes of financial literacy and education programs authorized under RCW 43.320.150 .
RCW 18.74.025 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 025
RCW 18.74.025: Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care—Violation.
Status: in_force

Pursuant to the board's power in RCW 18.74.023 (3), the board is directed to adopt rules relating to standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care. Violation of the standards adopted by rule under this section is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.
RCW 18.57.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 150
RCW 18.57.150: Applicability of health regulations.
Status: in_force

All persons granted licenses or certificates under this chapter shall be subject to the state and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious diseases, the reporting and certifying to births and deaths, and all matters pertaining to public health; and all such reports shall be accepted as legal.
RCW 18.32.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 160
RCW 18.32.160: Licenses—Who shall sign.
Status: in_force

All licenses issued by the secretary on behalf of the commission shall be signed by the secretary or chairperson and secretary of the commission.
RCW 18.185.280 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 280
RCW 18.185.280: Bail bond recovery agent, generally.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not perform the functions of a bail bond recovery agent unless the person is licensed by the department under this chapter. (2) A bail bond agent may contract with a person to perform the functions of a bail bond recovery agent. Before contracting with the bail bond recovery agent, the bail bond agent must check the license issued by the department under this chapter. The requirements established by the department under this chapter do not prevent the bail bond agent from imposing additional requirements that the bail bond agent considers appropriate. (3) A contract entered into under this chapter is authority for the person to perform the functions of a bail bond recovery agent as specifically authorized by the contract and in accordance with applicable law. A contract entered into by a bail bond agent with a bail bond recovery agent is not transferable by the bail bond recovery agent to another bail bond recovery agent. (4) Whenever a person licensed by the department as a bail bond recovery agent is engaged in the performance of the person's duties as a bail bond recovery agent, the person must carry a copy of the license. (5) A license or endorsement issued by the department under this chapter is valid from the date the license or endorsement is issued until its expiration date unless it is suspended or revoked by the department prior to its expiration date. (6) Nothing in this chapter is meant to prevent a bail bond agent from contacting a fugitive criminal defendant for the purpose of requesting the surrender of the fugitive, or from accepting the voluntary surrender of the fugitive.
RCW 18.06.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 06 / Section 220
RCW 18.06.220: Acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee.
Status: in_force

The Washington state acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee is established. (1) The committee consists of five members, each of whom must be a resident of the state of Washington. Four committee members must be acupuncturists or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners licensed under this chapter who have not less than five years' experience in the practice of acupuncture and Eastern medicine and who have been actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The fifth committee member must be appointed from the public at large and must have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services. (2) The secretary shall appoint the committee members. Committee members serve at the pleasure of the secretary. The secretary may appoint members of the initial committee to staggered terms of one to three years, and thereafter all terms are for three years. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. (3) The committee shall meet as necessary, but no less often than once per year. The committee shall elect a chair and a vice chair. A majority of the members currently serving constitutes a quorum. (4) The committee shall advise and make recommendations to the secretary on standards for the practice of acupuncture and Eastern medicine. (5) Committee members must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 , including travel expenses in carrying out his or her authorized duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (6) Committee members are immune from suit in an action, civil or criminal, based on the department's disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in good faith.
RCW 18.310.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 310 / Section 901
RCW 18.310.901: Effective date—2010 c 179.
Status: in_force

This act takes effect July 1, 2011.
RCW 18.79.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 150
RCW 18.79.150: Schools and programs—Requirements—Approval.
Status: in_force

An institution desiring to conduct a school of registered nursing or a school or program of practical nursing, or both, shall apply to the board and submit evidence satisfactory to the board that: (1) It is prepared to carry out the curriculum approved by the board for basic registered nursing or practical nursing, or both; and (2) It is prepared to meet other standards established by law and by the board. The board shall make, or cause to be made, such surveys of the schools and programs, and of institutions and agencies to be used by the schools and programs, as it determines are necessary. If in the opinion of the board, the requirements for an approved school of registered nursing or a school or program of practical nursing, or both, are met, the board shall approve the school or program. The board may grant approval to baccalaureate nursing education programs where the nurse administrator holds a graduate degree with a major in nursing and has sufficient experience as a registered nurse but does not hold a doctoral degree.