RCW 18.35.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 070
RCW 18.35.070: Examination—Contents—Tests.
Status: in_force

The hearing aid specialist written or practical examination, or both, provided in RCW 18.35.050 shall consist of: (1) Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments: (a) Basic physics of sound; (b) The human hearing mechanism, including the science of hearing and the causes and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders; and (c) Structure and function of hearing instruments. (2) Tests of proficiency in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments: (a) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing; (b) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech discrimination testing; (c) Effective masking; (d) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine hearing instrument candidacy; (e) Selection and adaptation of hearing instruments and testing of hearing instruments; and (f) Taking ear mold impressions. (3) Evidence of knowledge regarding the medical and rehabilitation facilities for children and adults that are available in the area served. (4) Evidence of knowledge of grounds for revocation or suspension of license under the provisions of this chapter. (5) Any other tests as the board may by rule establish.
RCW 18.100.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 090
RCW 18.100.090: Stock issuance.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in RCW 18.100.118 , no professional corporation organized under the provisions of this chapter may issue any of its capital stock to anyone other than the trustee of a qualified trust or an individual who is 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 18.20.126 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 126
RCW 18.20.126: Screening—Certificates of parental improvement.
Status: in_force

Assisted living facilities, as defined in this chapter, may not automatically deny a prospective volunteer or employee solely because of a founded finding of child abuse or neglect involving the individual revealed in the record check or a court finding or a court finding that the individual's child was dependent as a result of a finding that the individual abused or neglected their child pursuant to RCW 13.34.030 (6)(b) when that founded finding or court finding is accompanied by a certificate of parental improvement as defined in chapter 74.13 RCW related to the same incident without conducting a review to determine the individual's character, suitability, and competency to volunteer with vulnerable adults.
RCW 18.100.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 120
RCW 18.100.120: Name—Listing of shareholders.
Status: in_force

Corporations organized pursuant to this chapter shall render professional service and exercise its authorized powers under a name permitted by law and the professional ethics of the profession in which the corporation is so engaged. The corporate name of a professional service corporation must comply with the requirements of Article 3 of chapter 23.95 RCW. With the filing of its first annual report and any filings thereafter, a professional service corporation shall list its then shareholders.
RCW 18.130.057 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 057
RCW 18.130.057: Disciplining authority—Duties—Documents.
Status: in_force

(1) A disciplining authority shall provide a person or entity making a complaint or report under RCW 18.130.080 with a reasonable opportunity to supplement or amend the contents of the complaint or report. The license holder must be provided an opportunity to respond to any supplemental or amended complaint or report. The disciplining authority shall promptly respond to inquiries made by the license holder or the person or entity making a complaint or report regarding the status of the complaint or report. (2)(a) Pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW, following completion of an investigation or closure of a report or complaint, the disciplining authority shall, upon request, provide the license holder or the person or entity making the complaint or report with a copy of the file relating to the complaint or report, including, but not limited to, any response submitted by the license holder under RCW 18.130.095 (1). (b) The disciplining authority may not disclose documents in the file that: (i) Contain confidential or privileged information regarding a patient other than the person making the complaint or report; or (ii) Contain information exempt from public inspection and copying under chapter 42.56 RCW. (c) The exemptions in (b) of this subsection are inapplicable to the extent that the relevant information can be deleted from the documents in question. (d) The disciplining authority may impose a reasonable charge for copying the file consistent with the charges allowed for copying public records under RCW 42.56.120 . (3)(a) Prior to any final decision on any disciplinary proceeding before a disciplining authority, the disciplining authority shall provide the person submitting the complaint or report or his or her representative, if any, an opportunity to be heard through an oral or written impact statement about the effect of the person's injury on the person and his or her family and on a recommended sanction. (b) If the license holder is not present at the disciplinary proceeding, the disciplining authority shall transmit the impact statement to the license holder, who shall certify to the disciplining authority that he or she has received it. (c) For purposes of this subsection, representatives of the person submitting the complaint or report include his or her family members and such other affected parties as may be designated by the disciplining authority upon request. (4) A disciplining authority shall inform, in writing, the license holder and person or entity submitting the complaint or report of the final disposition of the complaint or report. (5)(a) If the disciplining authority closes a complaint or report prior to issuing a statement of charges under RCW 18.130.090 or a statement of allegations under RCW 18.130.172 , the person or entity submitting the report may, within thirty days of receiving notice under subsection (4) of this section, request the disciplining authority to reconsider the closure of the complaint or report on the basis of new information relating to the original complaint or report. A request for reconsideration made under this subsection may only be brought in relation to the original complaint and may only be brought one time. (b) The disciplining authority shall, within thirty days of receiving the request for reconsideration, notify the license holder of the request and the new information providing the basis therefor. The license holder has thirty days to provide a response. The disciplining authority shall notify the person or entity and the license holder in writing of its final decision on the request for reconsideration, including an explanation of the reasoning behind the decision.
RCW 18.71A.025 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71A / Section 025
RCW 18.71A.025: Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

(1) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of licenses and the discipline of licensees under this chapter. (2) The commission shall consult with the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery when investigating allegations of unprofessional conduct against a licensee who is supervised by or is collaborating with a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW.
RCW 18.85.035 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 035
RCW 18.85.035: Commission—Home inspector referrals—Procedures.
Status: in_force

The commission must establish procedures, to be adopted in rule by the director, for real estate agents to follow when providing potential homebuyers with home inspector referrals.
RCW 18.86.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 86 / Section 050
RCW 18.86.050: Buyer's agent—Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless additional duties are agreed to in writing signed by a buyer's agent, the duties of a buyer's agent are limited to those set forth in RCW 18.86.030 and the following, which may not be waived except as expressly set forth in (e) of this subsection: (a) To be loyal to the buyer by taking no action that is adverse or detrimental to the buyer's interest in a transaction; (b) To timely disclose to the buyer any conflicts of interest; (c) To advise the buyer to seek expert advice on matters relating to the transaction that are beyond the agent's expertise; (d) To not disclose any confidential information from or about the buyer, except under subpoena or court order, even after termination of the agency relationship; and (e) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing after the buyer's agent has complied with RCW 18.86.030 (1)(f), to make a good faith and continuous effort to find a property for the buyer; except that a buyer's agent is not obligated to seek additional properties to purchase while the buyer is a party to an existing contract to purchase. (2)(a) The showing of property in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers by a buyer's agent does not in and of itself breach the duty of loyalty to the buyer or create a conflict of interest. (b) The representation of more than one buyer by different brokers affiliated with the same firm in competing transactions involving the same property does not in and of itself breach the duty of loyalty to the buyer or create a conflict of interest.
RCW 18.185.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 130
RCW 18.185.130: Complaints.
Status: in_force

Any person may submit a written complaint to the department charging a license holder or applicant with unprofessional conduct and specifying the grounds for the charge. If the director determines that the complaint merits investigation, or if the director has reason to believe, without a formal complaint, that a license holder or applicant may have engaged in unprofessional conduct, the director shall investigate to determine if there has been unprofessional conduct. A person who files a complaint under this section in good faith is immune from suit in any civil action related to the filing or contents of the complaint.
RCW 18.79.490 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 490
RCW 18.79.490: Nurse anesthetists grant program.
Status: in_force

Subject to amounts appropriated specifically for this purpose, the Washington state board of nursing shall develop and manage a grant process for the purposes of providing incentives to certified registered nurse anesthetists to precept nurse anesthesia residents in health care settings. The board of nursing shall ensure the funds in the grant process are distributed equally among the total qualified applicant preceptors that dedicate at least 80 hours per year to precepting any nurse anesthesia residents. The goal of the grant program is to create more clinical placements for nurse anesthesia residents to complete required clinical hours to earn their degree and related licensure.
RCW 18.270.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 270 / Section 040
RCW 18.270.040: Application requirements—Certificate without examination.
Status: in_force

(1) Every applicant for a certificate shall pay an examination fee and satisfactorily pass an examination as provided by rule. (2) Every applicant for a certificate shall apply to the director on an application form provided by the director and pay the application fee as provided by rule. (3)(a) Every applicant for a journey-level sprinkler fitter certificate shall provide evidence to the director on a form provided by the director of at least eight thousand hours of trade-related fire protection sprinkler fitting experience. (b) Every applicant for a residential sprinkler fitter certificate shall provide evidence to the director on a form provided by the director of at least four thousand hours of trade-related fire protection sprinkler fitting or residential sprinkler fitting experience. (4) Every applicant for a training certificate shall provide evidence to the director on a form provided by the director of trade-related employment by a contractor. (5)(a) The director shall grant a journey-level sprinkler fitter certificate without examination to any applicant who, during the ninety days following January 1, 2009, submits an application for such certification and evidence of his or her employment as a journey-level sprinkler fitter for a period of not less than eight thousand hours. (b) The director shall grant a residential sprinkler fitter certificate without examination to any applicant who, during the ninety days following January 1, 2009, submits an application for such certification and evidence of his or her employment as a journey-level sprinkler fitter or a residential sprinkler fitter for a period of not less than four thousand hours. (6) The director may grant a certificate without examination to any applicant who is a journey-level sprinkler fitter or residential sprinkler fitter from a state whose requirements for certification are at least substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state, and which extends the same privileges of reciprocity to journey-level sprinkler fitters or residential sprinkler fitters from this state.
RCW 18.360.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 360 / Section 005
RCW 18.360.005: Findings—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that medical assistants are health professionals specifically trained to work in settings such as physicians' offices, clinics, group practices, and other health care facilities. These multiskilled personnel are trained to perform administrative and clinical procedures under the supervision of health care providers. Physicians value this unique versatility more and more because of the skills of medical assistants and their ability to contain costs and manage human resources efficiently. The demand for medical assistants is expanding rapidly. The efficient and effective delivery of health care in Washington will be improved by recognizing the valuable contributions of medical assistants, and providing statutory support for medical assistants in Washington state. The legislature intends that individuals performing specialized functions be trained and supervised in a manner that will not pose an undue risk to patient safety. The legislature further finds that rural and small medical practices and clinics may have limited access to formally trained medical assistants. The legislature further intends that the secretary of health develop recommendations for a career ladder that includes medical assistants.
RCW 18.04.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 04 / Section 080
RCW 18.04.080: Compensation and travel expenses of members.
Status: in_force

Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the discharge of such duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .No person shall be subject to the penalties of RCW 69.04.060 : (1) For having violated RCW 69.04.040 (3), if he or she establishes that he or she received and sold such article in good faith, unless he or she refuses on request of the director to furnish the name and address of the person in the state of Washington from whom he or she received such article and copies of all available documents pertaining to his or her receipt thereof; or (2) For having violated RCW 69.04.040 (1), (3), or (4), if he or she establishes a guaranty or undertaking signed by, and containing the name and address of, the person in the state of Washington from whom he or she received such article in good faith, to the effect that such article complies with this chapter; or (3) For having violated RCW 69.04.040 (5), if he or she establishes a guaranty or undertaking signed by, and containing the name and address of, the person in the state of Washington from whom he or she received such advertisement in good faith, to the effect that such advertisement complies with this chapter; or (4) For having violated RCW 69.04.040 (9), if he or she establishes that he or she gave such guaranty or undertaking in good faith and in reliance on a guaranty or undertaking to him or her, which guaranty or undertaking was to the same effect and was signed by, and contained the name and address of, a person in the state of Washington.
RCW 18.225.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 170
RCW 18.225.170: Retired active licenses—Rules.
Status: in_force

The secretary of the department of health shall promulgate rules relating to issuance of a retired active license under RCW 18.130.250 for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, advanced social workers, and independent clinical social workers.
RCW 18.43.105 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 105
RCW 18.43.105: Disciplinary action—Prohibited conduct, acts, conditions.
Status: in_force

In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130 , the board may take disciplinary action for the following conduct, acts, or conditions: (1) Offering to pay, paying or accepting, either directly or indirectly, any substantial gift, bribe, or other consideration to influence the award of professional work; (2) Being willfully untruthful or deceptive in any professional report, statement or testimony; (3) Attempting to injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects or business of anyone; (4) Failure to state separately or to charge separately for professional engineering services or land surveying where other services or work are also being performed in connection with the engineering services; (5) Violation of any provisions of this chapter; (6) Conflict of interest — Having a financial interest in bidding for or performance of a contract to supply labor or materials for or to construct a project for which employed or retained as an engineer except with the consent of the client or employer after disclosure of such facts; or allowing an interest in any business to affect a decision regarding engineering work for which retained, employed, or called upon to perform; (7) Nondisclosure — Failure to promptly disclose to a client or employer any interest in a business which may compete with or affect the business of the client or employer; (8) Unfair competition — Reducing a fee quoted for prospective employment or retainer as an engineer after being informed of the fee quoted by another engineer for the same employment or retainer; (9) Improper advertising — Soliciting retainer or employment by advertisement which is undignified, self-laudatory, false or misleading, or which makes or invites comparison between the advertiser and other engineers; (10) Committing any other act, or failing to act, which act or failure are customarily regarded as being contrary to the accepted professional conduct or standard generally expected of those practicing professional engineering or land surveying.
RCW 18.74.073 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 073
RCW 18.74.073: Licenses—Inactive status—Fees.
Status: in_force

Any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed under this chapter not practicing physical therapy or providing services may place his or her license in an inactive status. The board shall prescribe requirements for maintaining an inactive status and converting from an inactive or active status. The secretary may establish fees for alterations in license status.
RCW 18.225.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 150
RCW 18.225.150: Renewal of license or associate license, rules—Failure to renew.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of a license or associate license. Failure to renew shall invalidate the license or associate license and all privileges granted by the license. If an associate license has lapsed, the person shall submit an updated declaration, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, that the person is working toward full licensure. If a license has lapsed for a period longer than three years, the person shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the secretary by taking continuing education courses, or meeting other standards determined by the secretary. If an associate license has lapsed, the person shall submit an updated declaration, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, that the person is working toward full licensure.
RCW 18.92.115 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 115
RCW 18.92.115: Reexamination—Fee.
Status: in_force

Any applicant who shall fail to secure the required grade in his or her first examination may take the next regular veterinary examination. The fee for reexamination shall be determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 .
RCW 18.370.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 370 / Section 010
RCW 18.370.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Tanning facility" means any location, place, area, structure, or business that provides persons access to any ultraviolet tanning device for a fee. (2) "Ultraviolet tanning device" means equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the air between two hundred and four hundred nanometers used for tanning of the skin including, but not limited to, a sunlamp, tanning booth, or tanning bed. An ultraviolet tanning device does not mean a phototherapy device which may be used by or under the direct supervision of a licensed physician who is trained in the use of phototherapy devices.
RCW 18.89.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 89 / Section 095
RCW 18.89.095: Licensure—Qualifications—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 18.106.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 210
RCW 18.106.210: Notice—Determination infraction committed.
Status: in_force

Unless contested in accordance with this chapter, the notice of infraction represents a determination that the person to whom the notice was issued committed the infraction.
RCW 18.20.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 050
RCW 18.20.050: Licenses—Issuance—Renewal—Provisional licenses—Fees—Display—Surrender, relinquishment—Change in licensee—Refusal of renewal, when—Copy of decision.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Upon receipt of an application for license, if the applicant and the facilities of the assisted living facility meet the requirements established under this chapter, the department may issue a license. If there is a failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, the department may in its discretion issue a provisional license to an applicant for a license or for the renewal of a license. A provisional license permits the operation of the assisted living facility for a period to be determined by the department, but not to exceed twelve months and is not subject to renewal. The department may also place conditions on the license under RCW 18.20.190 . (b) At the time of the application for or renewal of a license or provisional license, the licensee shall pay a license fee. Beginning July 1, 2011, and thereafter, the per bed license fee must be established in the omnibus appropriations act and any amendment or additions made to that act. The license fees established in the omnibus appropriations act and any amendment or additions made to that act may not exceed the department's annual licensing and oversight activity costs and must include the department's cost of paying providers for the amount of the license fee attributed to medicaid clients. (c) A license issued under this chapter may not exceed twelve months in duration and expires on a date set by the department. An assisted living facility license must be issued only to the person that applied for the license. All applications for renewal of a license shall be made not later than thirty days prior to the date of expiration of the license. Each license shall be issued only for the premises and persons named in the application, and no license shall be transferable or assignable. Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. (2) A licensee who receives notification of the department's initiation of a denial, suspension, nonrenewal, or revocation of an assisted living facility license may, in lieu of appealing the department's action, surrender or relinquish the license. The department shall not issue a new license to or contract with the licensee, for the purposes of providing care to vulnerable adults or children, for a period of twenty years following the surrendering or relinquishment of the former license. The licensing record shall indicate that the licensee relinquished or surrendered the license, without admitting the violations, after receiving notice of the department's initiation of a denial, suspension, nonrenewal, or revocation of a license. (3) The department shall establish, by rule, the circumstances requiring a change in licensee, which include, but are not limited to, a change in ownership or control of the assisted living facility or licensee, a change in the licensee's form of legal organization, such as from sole proprietorship to partnership or corporation, and a dissolution or merger of the licensed entity with another legal organization. The new licensee is subject to the provisions of this chapter, the rules adopted under this chapter, and other applicable law. In order to ensure that the safety of residents is not compromised by a change in licensee, the new licensee is responsible for correction of all violations that may exist at the time of the new license. (4) The department may deny, suspend, modify, revoke, or refuse to renew a license when the department finds that the applicant or licensee or any partner, officer, director, managerial employee, or majority owner of the applicant or licensee: (a) Operated an assisted living facility without a license or under a revoked or suspended license; or (b) Knowingly or with reason to know made a false statement of a material fact (i) in an application for license or any data attached to the application, or (ii) in any matter under investigation by the department; or (c) Refused to allow representatives or agents of the department to inspect (i) the books, records, and files required to be maintained, or (ii) any portion of the premises of the assisted living facility; or (d) Willfully prevented, interfered with, or attempted to impede in any way (i) the work of any authorized representative of the department, or (ii) the lawful enforcement of any provision of this chapter; or (e) Has a history of significant noncompliance with federal or state regulations in providing care or services to vulnerable adults or children. In deciding whether to deny, suspend, modify, revoke, or refuse to renew a license under this section, the factors the department considers shall include the gravity and frequency of the noncompliance. (5) The department shall serve upon the applicant a copy of the decision granting or denying an application for a license. An applicant shall have the right to contest denial of his or her application for a license as provided in chapter 34.05 RCW by requesting a hearing in writing within twenty-eight days after receipt of the notice of denial.
RCW 18.165.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 060
RCW 18.165.060: Armed private investigator license authority—Registration of firearms.
Status: in_force

(1) An armed private investigator license grants authority to the holder, while in the performance of his or her duties, to carry a firearm with which the holder has met the proficiency requirements established by the commission. (2) All firearms carried by armed private investigators in the performance of their duties must be owned by the employer and, if required by law, must be registered with the proper government agency.
RCW 18.39.255 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 255
RCW 18.39.255: Prearrangement contracts—Insurance funded—Requirements.
Status: in_force

Prearranged funeral service contracts funded through insurance shall contain language which: (1) States the amount of insurance; (2) Informs the purchaser of the name and address of the insurance company through which the insurance will be provided and the name of the beneficiary; (3) Informs the purchaser that amounts paid for insurance may not be refundable; (4) Informs that any funds from the policy not used for services may be subject to a claim for reimbursement for long-term care services paid for by the state; and (5) States that for purposes of the contract, the procedures in RCW 18.39.250 (11)(b) shall control such recoupment.
RCW 18.106.300 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 300
RCW 18.106.300: Certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

The department shall immediately suspend any certificate of competency issued under this chapter if the holder of the certificate 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 certification during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate of competency shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.
RCW 18.50.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 50 / Section 050
RCW 18.50.050: Compliance with secretary's determination.
Status: in_force

Applicants shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided by RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.225.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 070
RCW 18.225.070: Department of health—Advice/assistance of advisory committee.
Status: in_force

The department of health may seek the advice and assistance of the advisory committee in administering this chapter, including, but not limited to: (1) Advice and recommendations regarding the establishment or implementation of rules related to the administration of this chapter; (2) Advice, recommendations, and consultation regarding case disposition guidelines and priorities related to unprofessional conduct cases regarding licensed mental health counselors, licensed clinical social workers, licensed advanced social workers, and licensed marriage and family therapists; (3) Assistance and consultation of individual committee members as needed in the review, analysis, and disposition of reports of unprofessional conduct and consumer complaints; (4) Assistance and recommendations to enhance consumer education; and (5) Assistance and recommendations regarding any continuing education and continuing competency programs administered under the provisions of the [this] chapter.
RCW 18.32.715 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 715
RCW 18.32.715: Identification of dental prostheses—Violation.
Status: in_force

Failure of any dentist to comply with RCW 18.32.695 and 18.32.705 is a violation for which the dentist may be subject to proceedings if the dentist is charged with the violation within two years of initial insertion of the dental prosthetic device.
RCW 18.06.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 06 / Section 200
RCW 18.06.200: Health care insurance benefits not mandatory.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that individual or group policies or contracts of an insurance carrier, health care service contractor, or health maintenance organization provide benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person licensed under this chapter.
RCW 18.39.300 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 300
RCW 18.39.300: Grounds for disciplinary action.
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds for action set forth in RCW 18.235.130 , the board may take the disciplinary action set forth in RCW 18.235.110 against the funeral establishment's license, the license of any funeral director and/or the funeral establishment's certificate of registration, if the licensee or registrant: (1) Fails to comply with any provisions of this chapter or any proper order or regulation of the board; (2) Is found by the board to be in such condition that further execution of prearrangement contracts could be hazardous to purchasers or beneficiaries and the people of this state; (3) Refuses to be examined, or refuses to submit to examination by the board when required; (4) Fails to pay the expense of an examination; or (5) Is found by the board after investigation or receipt of reliable information to be managed by persons who are incompetent or untrustworthy or so lacking in managerial experience as to make the proposed or continued execution or servicing of prearrangement funeral service contracts hazardous to purchasers, beneficiaries, or to the public.
RCW 18.16.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 090
RCW 18.16.090: Examinations.
Status: in_force

Examinations for licensure under this chapter shall be conducted at such times and places as the director determines appropriate. Examinations shall consist of tests designed to reasonably measure the applicant's knowledge of safe and sanitary practices and may also include the applicant's knowledge of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The director may establish by rule a performance examination in addition to any other examination. The director shall establish by rule the minimum passing score for all examinations and the requirements for reexamination of applicants who fail the examination or examinations. The director may allow an independent person to conduct the examinations at the expense of the applicants. The director shall take steps to ensure that after completion of the required course or apprenticeship program, applicants may promptly take the examination and receive the results of the examination. The director may allow an applicant to register for or take an examination before the applicant has completed the required hours of course instruction, if the applicant is within 100 hours of completion, but the applicant must complete the required hours of course instruction before licensure.
RCW 18.54.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 54 / Section 150
RCW 18.54.150: Devolution of powers relating to revocation of certificates.
Status: in_force

All powers previously vested in the director of licenses under the provisions of RCW 18.53.100 are vested in the optometry board.
RCW 18.11.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 130
RCW 18.11.130: Written contract required—Penalty.
Status: in_force

No goods or real estate shall be sold at auction until the auctioneer or auction company has entered into a written contract or agreement with the owner or consignor in duplicate which contains the terms and conditions upon which the licensee receives or accepts the property for sale at auction. A person who violates this section shall be subject to an administrative fine in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars for each violation.
RCW 18.11.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 160
RCW 18.11.160: License—Prohibition on issuance—Disciplinary action—License suspension.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in RCW 9.97.020 , no license shall be issued by the department to any person who has been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, extortion, criminal conspiracy, fraud, theft, receiving stolen goods, unlawful issuance of checks or drafts, or other similar offense, or to any partnership of which the person is a member, or to any association or corporation of which the person is an officer or in which as a stockholder the person has or exercises a controlling interest either directly or indirectly. (2) In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130 , the director has the authority to take disciplinary action for any of the following conduct, acts, or conditions: (a) Underreporting to the department of sales figures so that the auctioneer or auction company surety bond is in a lower amount than required by law; (b) Nonpayment of an administrative fine prior to renewal of a license; and (c) Any other violations of this chapter. (3) The department shall immediately suspend the license of a person who 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. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.
RCW 18.27.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 230
RCW 18.27.230: Notice of infraction—Service.
Status: in_force

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The department may issue a notice of infraction if the department reasonably believes that the contractor has committed an infraction under this chapter. A notice of infraction issued under this section shall be personally served on the contractor named in the notice by the department's compliance inspectors or service can be made using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed directed to the contractor named in the notice of infraction at the contractor's last known address of record. If the contractor named in the notice of infraction is a firm or corporation, the notice may be personally served on any employee of the firm or corporation. If a notice of infraction is personally served upon an employee of a firm or corporation, the department shall send a copy of the notice using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the contractor if the department is able to obtain the contractor's address.
RCW 18.79.202 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 202
RCW 18.79.202: License fee surcharge—Use of proceeds—Nursing resource center account—Report to the legislature—Review—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the licensing fee for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses licensed under this chapter and for nurses who hold a valid multistate license issued by the state of Washington under chapter 18.80 RCW, the department shall impose an additional surcharge of eight dollars per year on all initial licenses and renewal licenses for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses issued under this chapter. *Advanced registered nurse practitioners are only required to pay the surcharge on their registered nurse licenses. (2) The department, in consultation with the board and the workforce training and education coordinating board, shall use the proceeds from the surcharge imposed under subsection (1) of this section to provide grants to a central nursing resource center. The grants may be awarded only to a not-for-profit central nursing resource center that is comprised of and led by nurses. The central nursing resource center will demonstrate coordination with relevant nursing constituents including professional nursing organizations, groups representing nursing educators, staff nurses, nurse managers or executives, and labor organizations representing nurses. The central nursing resource center shall have as its mission to contribute to the health and wellness of Washington state residents by ensuring that there is an adequate nursing workforce to meet the current and future health care needs of the citizens of the state of Washington. The grants may be used to fund the following activities of the central nursing resource center: (a) Maintain information on the current and projected supply and demand of nurses through the collection and analysis of data regarding the nursing workforce, including but not limited to education level, race and ethnicity, employment settings, nursing positions, reasons for leaving the nursing profession, and those leaving Washington state to practice elsewhere. This data collection and analysis must complement other state activities to produce data on the nursing workforce and the central nursing resource center shall work collaboratively with other entities in the data collection to ensure coordination and avoid duplication of efforts; (b) Monitor and validate trends in the applicant pool for programs in nursing. The central nursing resource center must work with nursing leaders to identify approaches to address issues arising related to the trends identified, and collect information on other states' approaches to addressing these issues; (c) Facilitate partnerships between the nursing community and other health care providers, licensing authority, business and industry, consumers, legislators, and educators to achieve policy consensus, promote diversity within the profession, and enhance nursing career mobility and nursing leadership development; (d) Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing education and articulation among programs to increase access to nursing education and enhance career mobility, especially for populations that are underrepresented in the nursing profession; (e) Provide consultation, technical assistance, data, and information related to Washington state and national nursing resources; (f) Promote strategies to enhance patient safety and quality patient care including encouraging a safe and healthy workplace environment for nurses; and (g) Educate the public including students in K-12 about opportunities and careers in nursing. (3) The nursing resource center account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from the surcharge in subsection (1) of this section must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for grants to an organization to conduct the specific activities listed in subsection (2) of this section and to compensate the department for the reasonable costs associated with the collection and distribution of the surcharge and the administration of the grant provided for in subsection (2) of this section. No money from this account may be used by the recipient towards administrative costs of the central nursing resource center not associated with the specific activities listed in subsection (2) of this section. No money from this account may be used by the recipient toward lobbying. Only the secretary or the secretary's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures. Grants will be awarded on an annual basis and funds will be distributed quarterly. The department shall distribute the funds no more than 30 days after the central nursing resource center submits to the department an invoice and any additional documentation required by the department. The first distribution after awarding the first grant shall be made no later than six months after July 24, 2005. The central nursing resource center shall report to the department on meeting the grant objectives annually. (4) The central nursing resource center shall submit a report of all progress, collaboration with other organizations and government entities, and activities conducted by the center to the relevant committees of the legislature by November 30, 2011. The department shall conduct a review of the program to collect funds to support the activities of a nursing resource center and make recommendations on the effectiveness of the program and whether it should continue. The review shall be paid for with funds from the nursing resource center account. The review must be completed by June 30, 2012. (5) The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement chapter 268, Laws of 2005.
RCW 18.200.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 200 / Section 070
RCW 18.200.070: Application—Requirements—Examination—Alternative standards.
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant must file a written application on forms provided by the department showing to the satisfaction of the secretary, in consultation with the advisory committee, that the applicant meets the following requirements: (a) The applicant possesses a baccalaureate degree with coursework appropriate for the profession approved by the secretary, or possesses equivalent training as determined by the secretary pursuant to subsections (3) and (5) of this section; (b) The applicant has the amount of formal training, including the hours of classroom education and clinical practice, in areas of study as the secretary deems necessary and appropriate; (c) The applicant has completed a clinical internship or residency in the professional area for which a license is sought in accordance with the standards, guidelines, or procedures for clinical internships or residencies inside or outside the state as established by the secretary, or that are otherwise substantially equivalent to the standards commonly accepted in the fields of orthotics and prosthetics as determined by the secretary pursuant to subsections (3) and (5) of this section. The secretary must set the internship as at least one year. (2) An applicant for licensure as either an orthotist or prosthetist must pass all written and practical examinations that are required and approved by the secretary in consultation with the advisory committee. (3) The standards and requirements for licensure established by the secretary must be substantially equal to the standards commonly accepted in the fields of orthotics and prosthetics. (4) An applicant failing to make the required grade in the first examination may take up to three subsequent examinations as the applicant desires upon prepaying a fee, determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 , for each subsequent examination. Upon failing four examinations, the secretary may invalidate the original application and require remedial education before the person may take future examinations. (5) The secretary may waive some of the education, examination, or experience requirements of this section if the secretary determines that the applicant meets alternative standards, established by the secretary through rule, that are substantially equivalent to the requirements in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
RCW 18.110.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 110 / Section 020
RCW 18.110.020: Rights—Duties—Liabilities.
Status: in_force

If an art dealer accepts a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist: (1) The art dealer is, with respect to that work of fine art, the agent of the artist. (2) The work of fine art is trust property and the art dealer is trustee for the benefit of the artist until the work of fine art is sold to a bona fide third party. (3) The proceeds of the sale of the work of fine art are trust property and the art dealer is trustee for the benefit of the artist until the amount due the artist from the sale is paid. These trust funds shall be paid to the artist within thirty days of receipt by the art dealer unless the parties expressly agree otherwise in writing. If the sale of the work of fine art is on installment, the funds from the installment shall first be applied to pay any balance due the artist on the sale, unless the artist expressly agrees in writing that the proceeds on each installment shall be paid according to a percentage established by the consignment agreement. (4) The art dealer is strictly liable for the loss of or damage to the work of fine art while it is in the art dealer's possession. For the purpose of this subsection the value of the work of fine art is the value established in a written agreement between the artist and art dealer prior to the loss or damage or, if no written agreement regarding the value of the work of fine art exists, the fair market value of the work of fine art. A work of fine art which is trust property when initially accepted by the art dealer remains trust property notwithstanding the subsequent purchase of the work of fine art by the art dealer directly or indirectly for the art dealer's own account until the purchase price is paid in full to the artist. No property which is trust property under this section is subject to the claims, liens, or security interests of the creditors of the art dealer.
RCW 18.57.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 140
RCW 18.57.140: Advertising regulations.
Status: in_force

On all cards, signs, letterheads, envelopes and billheads used by those licensed by this chapter to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery the word "osteopathic" shall always immediately precede the word "physician" and if the word "surgeon" is used in connection with said name, the word "osteopathic" shall also immediately precede said word "surgeon."
RCW 18.310.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 310 / Section 130
RCW 18.310.130: Recordkeeping.
Status: in_force

An appraisal management company must certify to the department on initial application and upon renewal, that it maintains a detailed record of each service request that it receives and the appraiser that performs the appraisal for the appraisal management company. This statement must also certify that the appraisal management company maintains a complete copy of the completed appraisal report, for a minimum period of five years after the appraisal is completed, or two years after final disposition of a judicial proceeding related to the assignment, whichever period expires later.
RCW 18.165.270 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 270
RCW 18.165.270: Application of administrative procedure act to acts of the director.
Status: in_force

The director, in implementing and administering the provisions of this chapter, shall act in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 18.55.015 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 55 / Section 015
RCW 18.55.015: Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds it necessary to regulate the practice of ocularist to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The legislature intends that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide service to the public.
RCW 18.71A.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71A / Section 050
RCW 18.71A.050: Physician's and employer's liability, responsibility of physician assistant.
Status: in_force

No physician or employer who enters into a collaboration agreement with a licensed physician assistant in accordance with and within the terms of any permission granted by the commission is considered as aiding and abetting an unlicensed person to practice medicine. The physician assistant shall retain responsibility for any act which constitutes the practice of medicine as defined in RCW 18.71.011 or the practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery as defined in RCW 18.57.001 when performed by the physician assistant.
RCW 18.53.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 53 / Section 050
RCW 18.53.050: License renewal.
Status: in_force

Every licensed optometrist shall renew his or her license by complying with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined according to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.35A.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35A / Section 140
RCW 18.35A.140: Binding effect of compact and other laws.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact. (2) All laws in a member state in conflict with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. (3) All lawful actions of the commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the commission, are binding upon the member states. (4) All agreements between the commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms. (5) In the event any provision of this compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, the provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.
RCW 18.235.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 080
RCW 18.235.080: Orders.
Status: in_force

An order pursuant to proceedings authorized by this chapter, after due notice and findings in accordance with this chapter and chapter 34.05 RCW, or an order of summary suspension entered under this chapter, takes effect immediately upon its being served. The final order, if appealed to the court, may not be stayed pending the appeal unless the disciplinary authority or court to which the appeal is taken enters an order staying the order of the disciplinary authority, which stay shall provide for terms necessary to protect the public.
RCW 18.32.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 040
RCW 18.32.040: Requirements for licensure.
Status: in_force

The commission shall require that every applicant for a license to practice dentistry shall: (1) Present satisfactory evidence of graduation from a dental college, school, or dental department of an institution approved by the commission; (2) Submit, for the files of the commission, a recent picture duly identified and attested; and (3)(a) Pass an examination prepared or approved by and administered under the direction of the commission. The dentistry licensing examination shall consist of practical and written tests upon such subjects and of such scope as the commission determines. The commission shall set the standards for passing the examination. The secretary shall keep on file the examination papers and records of examination for at least one year. This file shall be open for inspection by the applicant or the applicant's agent unless the disclosure will compromise the examination process as determined by the commission or is exempted from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW. (b) The commission may accept, in lieu of all or part of the written examination required in (a) of this subsection, a certificate granted by a national or regional testing organization approved by the commission. (c) The commission shall accept, in lieu of the practical examination required in (a) of this subsection, proof that an applicant has satisfactorily completed a general practice residency, pediatric residency, or advanced education in general dentistry residency program in Washington state accredited by the commission on dental accreditation of the American dental association, of at least one year's duration, in a residency program that serves predominantly low-income patients.
RCW 18.300.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 300 / Section 901
RCW 18.300.901: Effective date—2009 c 412 ss 1-21.
Status: in_force

Sections 1 through 21 of this act take effect July 1, 2010.
RCW 18.205.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 205 / Section 120
RCW 18.205.120: Application for certification—Fee.
Status: in_force

Applications for certification shall 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 certification 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 18.59.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 100
RCW 18.59.100: Duty to refer medical cases.
Status: in_force

An occupational therapist shall, after evaluating a patient and if the case is a medical one, refer the case to a physician for appropriate medical direction if such direction is lacking. Treatment by an occupational therapist of such a medical case may take place only upon the referral of a physician, osteopathic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, naturopath, chiropractor, physician assistant, psychologist, optometrist, or *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed to practice in this state.
RCW 18.20.400 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 400
RCW 18.20.400: Correction of violation/deficiency—Not included in facility report.
Status: in_force

If during an inspection, reinspection, or complaint investigation by the department, an assisted living facility corrects a violation or deficiency that the department discovers, the department shall record and consider such violation or deficiency for purposes of the facility's compliance history, however the licensor or complaint investigator shall not include in the facility report the violation or deficiency if the violation or deficiency: (1) Is corrected to the satisfaction of the department prior to the exit conference; (2) Is not recurring; and (3) Did not pose a significant risk of harm or actual harm to a resident. For the purposes of this section, "recurring" means that the violation or deficiency was found under the same regulation or statute in one of the two most recent preceding inspections, reinspections, or complaint investigations.
RCW 18.225.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 030
RCW 18.225.030: Limitation of chapter.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work by an individual otherwise regulated under this title and performing services within the authorized scope of practice; (2) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work by an individual employed by the government of the United States or state of Washington while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States or state of Washington; (3) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work by a person who is a regular student in an educational program based on recognized national standards and approved by the secretary, and whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor; (4) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization.
RCW 18.330.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 060
RCW 18.330.060: Intake form.
Status: in_force

(1) The agency shall use a standardized intake form for all clients prior to making a referral. The intake form must, at a minimum, contain the following information regarding the vulnerable adult: (a) Recent medical history, as relevant to the referral process; (b) Known medications and medication management needs; (c) Known medical diagnoses, health concerns, and the reasons the client is seeking supportive housing or care services; (d) Significant known behaviors or symptoms that may cause concern or require special care; (e) Mental illness, dementia, or developmental disability diagnosis, if any; (f) Assistance needed for daily living; (g) Particular cultural or language access needs and accommodations; (h) Activity preferences; (i) Sleeping habits of the vulnerable adult, if known; (j) Basic information about the financial situation of the vulnerable adult and the availability of any long-term care insurance or financial assistance, including medicaid, which may be helpful in defining supportive housing and care services options for the vulnerable adult; (k) Current living situation of the client; (l) Geographic location preferences; and (m) Preferences regarding other issues important to the client, such as food and daily routine. (2) The agency shall obtain the intake information from the most available sources, such as from the client, the client's representative, or a health care professional, and shall allow the vulnerable adult to participate to the maximum extent possible. (3) The agency may provide information to a person about the types of supportive housing or care services available in the area that may meet the needs of elderly or vulnerable adults without the need to complete an intake form or provide a disclosure statement, if the agency does not make a referral or request or receive any fee. In addition, the agency may provide the names of specific providers to a social worker, discharge planner, case manager, professional guardian, nurse, or other professional who is assisting a vulnerable adult locate supportive housing or care services, provided the agency does not request or receive any fee.
RCW 18.53.185 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 53 / Section 185
RCW 18.53.185: Discrimination prohibited—Costs immaterial.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purpose of RCW 18.53.165 through 18.53.180 and 18.53.190 it is immaterial whether the cost of any policy, plan, agreement, or contract be deemed additional compensation for services, or otherwise.
RCW 18.83.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83 / Section 180
RCW 18.83.180: Penalties.
Status: in_force

It shall be a gross misdemeanor and unlicensed practice for any person to: (1) Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed psychologist unless duly licensed under or specifically excluded from the provisions of this chapter; (2) Practice as a licensed psychologist during the time his or her license issued under the provisions of this chapter is suspended or revoked.
RCW 18.85.201 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 201
RCW 18.85.201: Responsibility for conduct of subordinates.
Status: in_force

Responsibility for any real estate broker, managing broker, or branch manager in conduct covered by this chapter shall rest with the designated broker to which such licensees shall be licensed. In addition to the designated broker, a branch manager shall bear responsibility for brokers and managing brokers operating under the branch manager at a branch office.
RCW 18.100.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 030
RCW 18.100.030: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter the following words shall have the meaning indicated: (1) The term "professional service" means any type of personal service to the public which requires as a condition precedent to the rendering of such service the obtaining of a license or other legal authorization and which prior to the passage of this chapter and by reason of law could not be performed by a corporation, including, but not by way of limitation, certified public accountants, chiropractors, dentists, osteopaths, physicians, podiatric physicians and surgeons, chiropodists, architects, veterinarians and attorneys-at-law. (2) The term "professional corporation" means a corporation which is organized under this chapter for the purpose of rendering professional service. (3) The term "ineligible person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, fiduciary, trust, association, government agency, or other entity which for any reason is or becomes ineligible under this chapter to own shares issued by a professional corporation. The term includes a charitable remainder unitrust or charitable remainder annuity trust that is or becomes an ineligible person for failure to comply with subsection (5)(b) of this section. (4) The term "eligible person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, fiduciary, qualified trust, association, government agency, or other entity, that is eligible under this chapter to own shares issued by a professional corporation. (5) The term "qualified trust" means one of the following: (a) A voting trust established under RCW 23B.07.300 , if the beneficial owner of any shares on deposit and the trustee of the voting trust are qualified persons; (b) A charitable remainder unitrust as defined in section 664(d)(1) of the internal revenue code or a charitable remainder annuity trust as defined in section 664(d)(2) or 664(d)(3) of the internal revenue code if the trust complies with each of the following conditions: (i) Has one or more beneficiaries currently entitled to income, unitrust, or annuity payments, all of whom are eligible persons or spouses of eligible persons; (ii) Has a trustee who is an eligible person and has exclusive authority over the share of the professional corporation while the shares are held in the trust, except that a cotrustee who is not an eligible person may be given authority over decisions relating to the sale of shares by the trust; (iii) Has one or more designated charitable remaindermen, all of which must at all times be domiciled or maintain a local chapter in Washington state; and (iv) When distributing any assets during the term of the trust to charitable organizations, the distributions are made only to charitable organizations described in section 170(c) of the internal revenue code that are domiciled or maintain a local chapter in Washington state.
RCW 18.79.256 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 256
RCW 18.79.256: Advanced registered nurse practitioner—Scope of practice—Document attestation.
Status: in_force

An advanced registered nurse practitioner may sign and attest to any certificates, cards, forms, or other required documentation that a physician may sign, so long as it is within the advanced registered nurse practitioner's scope of practice.

PDF RCW 18.79.256

Advanced practice registered nurse — Scope of practice — Document attestation. (Effective June 30, 2027.)

An advanced practice registered nurse may sign and attest to any certificates, cards, forms, or other required documentation that a physician may sign, so long as it is within the advanced practice registered nurse's scope of practice.
RCW 18.55.085 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 55 / Section 085
RCW 18.55.085: Unprofessional conduct.
Status: in_force

An ocularist or authorized service provider shall explain to patients or customers exactly which type of prosthesis or service they are receiving or purchasing. Failure to do so, or misrepresentation of said services, constitutes unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.(1) A law enforcement officer discovering an unauthorized vehicle left within a highway right-of-way shall attach to the vehicle a readily visible notification sticker. The sticker shall contain the following information: (a) The date and time the sticker was attached; (b) The identity of the officer; (c) A statement that if the vehicle is not removed within twenty-four hours from the time the sticker is attached, the vehicle may be taken into custody and stored at the owner's expense; (d) A statement that if the vehicle is not redeemed as provided in RCW 46.55.120 , the registered owner will have committed the traffic infraction of littering — abandoned vehicle; and (e) The address and telephone number where additional information may be obtained. (2) If the vehicle has current Washington registration plates, the officer shall check the records to learn the identity of the last owner of record. The officer or his or her department shall make a reasonable effort to contact the owner by telephone in order to give the owner the information on the notification sticker. (3) If the vehicle is not removed within twenty-four hours from the time the notification sticker is attached, the law enforcement officer may take custody of the vehicle and provide for the vehicle's removal to a place of safety. A vehicle that does not pose a safety hazard may remain on the roadside for more than twenty-four hours if the owner or operator is unable to remove it from the place where it is located and so notifies law enforcement officials and requests assistance. (4) For the purposes of this section a place of safety includes the business location of a registered tow truck operator.
RCW 18.33.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 33 / Section 060
RCW 18.33.060: Establishment and operation of the commission.
Status: reserved

(1) The compact participating states hereby create and establish a joint government agency whose membership consists of all participating states that have enacted the compact. The commission is an instrumentality of the participating states acting jointly and not an instrumentality of any one state. The commission shall come into existence on or after the effective date of the compact as set forth in RCW 18.33.100 (1). (2)(a) Each participating state shall have and be limited to one commissioner selected by that participating state's state licensing authority or, if the state has more than one state licensing authority, selected collectively by the state licensing authorities. (b) The commissioner shall be a member or designee of such authority or authorities. (c) The commission may by rule or bylaw establish a term of office for commissioners and may by rule or bylaw establish term limits. (d) The commission may recommend to a state licensing authority or authorities, as applicable, removal or suspension of an individual as the state's commissioner. (e) A participating state's state licensing authority or authorities, as applicable, shall fill any vacancy of its commissioner on the commission within 60 days of the vacancy. (f) Each commissioner shall be entitled to one vote on all matters that are voted upon by the commission. (g) The commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings may be held as set forth in the bylaws. The commission may meet by telecommunication, videoconference, or other similar electronic means. (3) The commission shall have the following powers: (a) Establish the fiscal year of the commission; (b) Establish a code of conduct and conflict of interest policies; (c) Adopt rules and bylaws; (d) Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws; (e) Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this compact, the commission's rules, and the bylaws; (f) Initiate and conclude legal proceedings or actions in the name of the commission, provided that the standing of any state licensing authority to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected; (g) Maintain and certify records and information provided to a participating state as the authenticated business records of the commission, and designate a person to do so on the commission's behalf; (h) Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; (i) Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel including, but not limited to, employees of a participating state; (j) Conduct an annual financial review; (k) Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the compact, and establish the commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters; (l) As set forth in the commission rules, charge a fee to a licensee for the grant of a compact privilege in a remote state and thereafter, as may be established by commission rule, charge the licensee a compact privilege renewal fee for each renewal period in which that licensee exercises or intends to exercise the compact privilege in that remote state. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent a remote state from charging a licensee a fee for a compact privilege or renewals of a compact privilege, or a fee for the jurisprudence requirement if the remote state imposes such a requirement for the grant of a compact privilege; (m) Accept any and all appropriate gifts, donations, grants of money, other sources of revenue, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and receive, utilize, and dispose of the same; provided that at all times the commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety and/or conflict of interest; (n) Lease, purchase, retain, own, hold, improve, or use any property, real, personal, or mixed, or any undivided interest therein; (o) Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal, or mixed; (p) Establish a budget and make expenditures; (q) Borrow money; (r) Appoint committees, including standing committees, which may be composed of members, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives, consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this compact and the bylaws; (s) Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies; (t) Elect a chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer, and such other officers of the commission as provided in the commission's bylaws; (u) Establish and elect an executive board; (v) Adopt and provide to the participating states an annual report; (w) Determine whether a state's enacted compact is materially different from the model compact language such that the state would not qualify for participation in the compact; and (x) Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this compact. (4)(a) All meetings of the commission that are not closed pursuant to this subsection shall be open to the public. Notice of public meetings shall be posted on the commission's website at least 30 days prior to the public meeting. (b) Notwithstanding (a) of this subsection, the commission may convene an emergency public meeting by providing at least 24 hours prior notice on the commission's website, and any other means as provided in the commission's rules, for any of the reasons it may dispense with notice of proposed rule making under RCW 18.33.080 (12). The commission's legal counsel shall certify that one of the reasons justifying an emergency public meeting has been met. (c) Notice of all commission meetings shall provide the time, date, and location of the meeting, and if the meeting is to be held or accessible via telecommunication, videoconference, or other electronic means, the notice shall include the mechanism for access to the meeting through such means. (d) The commission may convene in a closed, nonpublic meeting for the commission to receive legal advice or to discuss: (i) Noncompliance of a participating state with its obligations under the compact; (ii) The employment, compensation, discipline, or other matters, practices, or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the commission's internal personnel practices and procedures; (iii) Current or threatened discipline of a licensee or compact privilege holder by the commission or by a participating state's licensing authority; (iv) Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation; (v) Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate; (vi) Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; (vii) Trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; (viii) Information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (ix) Investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; (x) Information related to any investigative reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for use of the commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the compact; (xi) Legal advice; (xii) Matters specifically exempted from disclosure to the public by federal or participating state law; and (xiii) Other matters as promulgated by the commission by rule. (e) If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed, the presiding officer shall state that the meeting will be closed and reference each relevant exempting provision, and such reference shall be recorded in the minutes. (f) The commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release only by a majority vote of the commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction. (5)(a) The commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities. (b) The commission may accept any and all appropriate sources of revenue, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services. (c) The commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each participating state and impose fees on licensees of participating states when a compact privilege is granted to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each fiscal year for which sufficient revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount for participating states shall be allocated based upon a formula that the commission shall promulgate by rule. (d) The commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the commission pledge the credit of any participating state, except by and with the authority of the participating state. (e) The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission shall be subject to the financial review and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. All receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission shall be subject to an annual financial review by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the financial review shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the commission. (6)(a) The executive board shall have the power to act on behalf of the commission according to the terms of this compact. The powers, duties, and responsibilities of the executive board shall include: (i) Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the administration of the compact including compliance with the provisions of the compact and the commission's rules and bylaws; (ii) Recommending to the commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this compact legislation, fees charged to compact participating states, fees charged to licensees, and other fees; (iii) Ensuring compact administration services are appropriately provided, including by contract; (iv) Preparing and recommending the budget; (v) Maintaining financial records on behalf of the commission; (vi) Monitoring compact compliance of participating states and providing compliance reports to the commission; (vii) Establishing additional committees as necessary; (viii) Exercising the powers and duties of the commission during the interim between commission meetings, except for adopting or amending rules, adopting or amending bylaws, and exercising any other powers and duties expressly reserved to the commission by rule or bylaw; and (ix) Other duties as provided in the rules or bylaws of the commission. (b) The executive board shall be composed of up to seven members: (i) The chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer of the commission, and any other members of the commission who serve on the executive board, shall be voting members of the executive board; and (ii) Other than the chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer, the commission may elect up to three voting members from the current membership of the commission. (c) The commission may remove any member of the executive board as provided in the commission's bylaws. (d) The executive board shall meet at least annually. (i) An executive board meeting at which it takes or intends to take formal action on a matter shall be open to the public, except that the executive board may meet in a closed, nonpublic session of a public meeting when dealing with any of the matters covered under subsection (4)(d) of this section. (ii) The executive board shall give five business days' notice of its public meetings, posted on its website and as it may otherwise determine to provide notice to persons with an interest in the public matters the executive board intends to address at those meetings. (e) The executive board may hold an emergency meeting when acting for the commission to: (i) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; (ii) Prevent a loss of commission or participating state funds; or (iii) Protect public health and safety. (7)(a) The members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission shall be immune from suit and liability, both personally and in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this subsection (7)(a) shall be construed to protect any such person from suit or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. The procurement of insurance of any type by the commission shall not in any way compromise or limit the immunity granted hereunder. (b) The commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee, and representative of the commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or as determined by the commission that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining their own counsel at their own expense; and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. (c) Notwithstanding (a) of this subsection, should any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission be held liable for the amount of any settlement or judgment arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of that individual's employment, duties, or responsibilities for the commission, or that the person to whom that individual is liable had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of the individual's employment, duties, or responsibilities for the commission, the commission shall indemnify and hold harmless such individual, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of the individual. (d) Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation on the liability of any licensee for professional malpractice or misconduct, which shall be governed solely by any other applicable state laws. (e) Nothing in this compact shall be interpreted to waive or otherwise abrogate a participating state's state action immunity or state action affirmative defense with respect to antitrust claims under the Sherman act, Clayton act, or any other state or federal antitrust or anticompetitive law or regulation. (f) Nothing in this compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity by the participating states or by the commission.
RCW 18.44.051 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 051
RCW 18.44.051: Branch offices—Issuance of license.
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of the application for an escrow agent branch office and satisfying the requirements of this chapter, the director shall issue and deliver to the applicant a license to engage in the business of an escrow agent at the branch location set forth on the license.
RCW 46.55.075 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 55 / Section 075
RCW 46.55.075: Law enforcement impound—Required form, procedures.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state patrol shall provide by rule for a uniform impound authorization and inventory form. All law enforcement agencies must use this form for all vehicle impounds after June 30, 2001. (2) By January 1, 2003, the Washington state patrol shall develop uniform impound procedures, which must include but are not limited to defining an impound and a visual inspection. Local law enforcement agencies shall adopt the procedures by July 1, 2003.An ocularist designs, fabricates, and fits ocular prosthetic appliances. An ocularist is authorized to perform the necessary procedures to provide an ocular prosthetic service for the patient in the ocularist's office or laboratory on referral of a physician. A referral is not required for the replacement of an ocular prosthetic appliance. The ocularist is authorized to make judgment on the needed care, replacement, and use of an ocular prosthetic appliance. The ocularist is authorized to design, fabricate, and fit human prosthetics in the following categories: (1) Stock and custom prosthetic eyes; (2) Stock and custom therapeutic scleral shells; (3) Stock and custom therapeutic painted iris shells; (4) External orbital and facial prosthetics; and (5) Ocular conformers: PROVIDED, That nothing herein shall be construed to allow the fitting or fabricating of contact lenses.
RCW 18.20.380 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 380
RCW 18.20.380: Provision of outside services—Licensee's duty of care/negligence.
Status: in_force

(1) The assisted living facility licensee shall permit the resident, or the resident's legal representative if any, to independently arrange for or contract with a practitioner licensed under Title 18 RCW regulating health care professions, or a home health, hospice, or home care agency licensed under chapter 70.127 RCW, to provide on-site care and services to the resident, consistent with RCW 18.20.160 and chapter 70.129 RCW. The licensee may permit the resident, or the resident's legal representative if any, to independently arrange for other persons to provide on-site care and services to the resident. (2) The assisted living facility licensee may establish policies and procedures that describe limitations, conditions, or requirements that must be met prior to an outside service provider being allowed on-site. (3) When the resident or the resident's legal representative independently arranges for outside services under subsection (1) of this section, the licensee's duty of care, and any negligence that may be attributed thereto, shall be limited to: The responsibilities described under subsection (4) of this section, excluding supervising the activities of the outside service provider; observation of the resident for changes in overall functioning, consistent with RCW 18.20.280 ; notification to the person or persons identified in RCW 70.129.030 when there are observed changes in the resident's overall functioning or condition; and appropriately responding to obtain needed assistance when there are observable or reported changes in the resident's physical or mental functioning. (4) Consistent with RCW 18.20.280 , the assisted living facility licensee shall not be responsible for supervising the activities of the outside service provider. When information sharing is authorized by the resident or the resident's legal representative, the licensee shall request such information and integrate relevant information from the outside service provider into the resident's negotiated service agreement, only to the extent that such information is actually shared with the licensee.
RCW 18.170.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 090
RCW 18.170.090: Temporary registration cards—Requirements—Expiration—Suspension.
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed private security company may issue an employee a temporary registration card of the type and form provided by the director, but only after the employee has completed preassignment training and submitted a full and complete application for a private security guard license to the department. The application must be mailed to the department within three business days after issuance of the temporary registration card. The temporary registration card is valid for a maximum period of sixty days and does not authorize a person to carry firearms during the performance of his or her duties as a private security guard. The temporary registration card permits the applicant to perform the duties of a private security guard for the issuing licensee. (2) Upon expiration of a temporary registration card or upon the receipt of a permanent registration card or notification from the department that a permanent license is being withheld from an applicant, the applicant shall surrender his or her temporary registration card to the licensee. (3) The director may suspend the authority to use temporary registration cards for a period of one year for any private security guard company that fails to comply with the provisions of this section. After the suspension period, the director may reinstate the company's use of temporary registration cards after receipt of a written request from the company.
RCW 18.32.0351 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 0351
RCW 18.32.0351: Commission established—Membership.
Status: in_force

The Washington state dental quality assurance commission is established, consisting of 21 members each appointed by the governor to a four-year term. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. Members of the commission hold office until their successors are appointed. All members shall be appointed to full four-year terms. Twelve members of the commission must be dentists, four members must be dental therapists licensed under chapter 18.265 RCW, two members must be expanded function dental auxiliaries licensed under chapter 18.260 RCW, and three members must be public members.
RCW 18.321.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 321 / Section 110
RCW 18.321.110: Rule making.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently implement and administer the purposes and provisions of the compact. A rule shall be invalid and have no force or effect only if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that the rule is invalid because the commission exercised its rule-making authority in a manner that is beyond the scope and purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, or based upon another applicable standard of review. (2) The rules of the commission shall have the force of law in each member state, provided however that where the rules of the commission conflict with the laws of the member state that establish the member state's laws, regulations, and applicable standards that govern the practice of social work as held by a court of competent jurisdiction, the rules of the commission shall be ineffective in that state to the extent of the conflict. (3) The commission shall exercise its rule-making powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules shall become binding on the day following adoption or the date specified in the rule or amendment, whichever is later. (4) If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule or portion of a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact within four years of the date of adoption of the rule, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state. (5) Rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the commission. (6) Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the commission shall hold a public hearing and allow persons to provide oral and written comments, data, facts, opinions, and arguments. (7) Prior to adoption of a proposed rule by the commission, and at least 30 days in advance of the meeting at which the commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule, the commission shall provide a notice of proposed rule making: (a) On the website of the commission or other publicly accessible platform; (b) To persons who have requested notice of the commission's notices of proposed rule making; and (c) In such other way(s) as the commission may by rule specify. (8) The notice of proposed rule making shall include: (a) The time, date, and location of the public hearing at which the commission will hear public comments on the proposed rule and, if different, the time, date, and location of the meeting where the commission will consider and vote on the proposed rule; (b) If the hearing is held via telecommunication, videoconference, or other electronic means, the commission shall include the mechanism for access to the hearing in the notice of proposed rule making; (c) The text of the proposed rule and the reason therefor; (d) A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and (e) The manner in which interested persons may submit written comments. (9) All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording and all written comments and documents received by the commission in response to the proposed rule shall be available to the public. (10) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the commission at hearings required by this section. (11) The commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule based on the rule-making record and the full text of the rule. (a) The commission may adopt changes to the proposed rule provided the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the proposed rule. (b) The commission shall provide an explanation of the reasons for substantive changes made to the proposed rule as well as reasons for substantive changes not made that were recommended by commenters. (c) The commission shall determine a reasonable effective date for the rule. Except for an emergency as provided in subsection (12) of this section, the effective date of the rule shall be no sooner than 30 days after issuing the notice that it adopted or amended the rule. (12) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule with 48 hours' notice, with opportunity to comment, provided that the usual rule-making procedures provided in the compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than 90 days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to: (a) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; (b) Prevent a loss of commission or member state funds; (c) Meet a deadline for the promulgation of a rule that is established by federal law or rule; or (d) Protect public health and safety. (13) The commission or an authorized committee of the commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of 30 days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission. (14) No member state's rule-making requirements shall apply under this compact.
RCW 18.59.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 020
RCW 18.59.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Board" means the board of occupational therapy practice. (2) "Department" means the department of health. (3) "Occupational therapist" means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy under this chapter. (4) "Occupational therapy" is the scientifically based use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities, or the aging process in order to maximize independence, prevent disability, and maintain health. The practice encompasses evaluation, treatment, and consultation. Specific occupational therapy services include but are not limited to: Using specifically designed activities and exercises to enhance neurodevelopmental, cognitive, perceptual motor, sensory integrative, and psychomotor functioning; administering and interpreting tests such as manual muscle and sensory integration; teaching daily living skills; developing prevocational skills and play and avocational capabilities; designing, fabricating, or applying selected orthotic and prosthetic devices or selected adaptive equipment; wound care management as provided in RCW 18.59.170 ; and adapting environments for persons with disabilities. These services are provided individually, in groups, or through social systems. (5) "Occupational therapy aide" means a person who is trained to perform specific occupational therapy techniques under professional supervision as defined by the board but who does not perform activities that require advanced training in the sciences or practices involved in the profession of occupational therapy. (6) "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision or with the regular consultation of an occupational therapist. (7) "Occupational therapy practitioner" means a person who is credentialed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. (8) "Person" means any individual, partnership, unincorporated organization, or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this chapter. (9) "Secretary" means the secretary of health. (10) "Sharp debridement" means the removal of loose or loosely adherent devitalized tissue with the use of tweezers, scissors, or scalpel, without any type of anesthesia other than topical anesthetics. "Sharp debridement" does not mean surgical debridement. (11) "Wound care management" means a part of occupational therapy treatment that facilitates healing, prevents edema, infection, and excessive scar formation, and minimizes wound complications. Treatment may include: Assessment of wound healing status; patient education; selection and application of dressings; cleansing of the wound and surrounding areas; application of topical medications, as provided under RCW 18.59.160 ; use of physical agent modalities; application of pressure garments and nonweight-bearing orthotic devices, excluding high-temperature custom foot orthotics made from a mold; sharp debridement of devitalized tissue; debridement of devitalized tissue with other agents; and adapting activities of daily living to promote independence during wound healing.
RCW 18.80.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 80 / Section 080
RCW 18.80.080: Oversight—Dispute resolution—Enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) Every vehicle wrecker shall maintain books or files in which the wrecker shall keep a record and a description of: (a) Every vehicle wrecked, dismantled, disassembled, or substantially altered by the wrecker; and (b) Every major component part, including catalytic converters, acquired by the wrecker; together with a bill of sale signed by a seller whose identity has been verified and the name and address of the person, firm, or corporation from whom the wrecker purchased the vehicle or part. Major component parts other than cores shall be further identified by the vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the part came. (2) The record shall also contain the following data regarding the wrecked or acquired vehicle or vehicle that is the source of a major component part, including catalytic converters, other than a core: (a) The certificate of title number (if previously titled in this or any other state); (b) Name of state where last registered; (c) Number of the last license number plate issued; (d) Name of vehicle; (e) Motor or identification number and serial number of the vehicle; (f) Date purchased; (g) Disposition of the motor and chassis; (h) Yard number assigned by the licensee to the vehicle or major component part, which shall also appear on the identified vehicle or part; and (i) Such other information as the department may require. (3) The records shall also contain a bill of sale signed by the seller for other minor component parts, including catalytic converters, acquired by the licensee, identifying the seller by name, address, and date of sale. (4) In addition to all other requirements of this chapter, the records of each transaction involving the purchase of catalytic converters that have been removed from a vehicle shall also include, at a minimum, the following elements: (a) The time, date, location, and value of the transaction; (b) The name of the employee representing the vehicle wrecker in the transaction; (c) The name, street address, and telephone number of the person with whom the transaction is made; (d) The license plate number and state of issuance of the license plate on the motor vehicle used to deliver the catalytic converter or converters subject to the transaction; (e) A description of the motor vehicle used to deliver the catalytic converter or converters subject to the transaction; (f) A copy of the seller's current driver's license or other government-issued picture identification card; (g) The vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed; (h) A declaration signed by the seller that states substantially the following: "I, the undersigned, affirm under penalty of law that the property that is subject to this transaction is not to the best of my knowledge stolen property and the information provided by me is accurate."; and (i) A photo of the catalytic converter that includes the vehicle identification number marking required under RCW 9A.82.180 . (5) The records shall be maintained by the licensee at his or her established place of business for a period of three years from the date of acquisition. (6) The record is subject to inspection at all times during regular business hours by members of the police department, sheriff's office, members of the Washington state patrol, or officers or employees of the department. (7) A vehicle wrecker shall also maintain a similar record of all disabled vehicles that have been towed or transported to the vehicle wrecker's place of business or to other places designated by the owner of the vehicle or his or her representative. This record shall specify the name and description of the vehicle, name of owner, number of license plate, condition of the vehicle and place to which it was towed or transported. (8) Failure to comply with this section is a gross misdemeanor.(1) Each party state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate this compact's purposes and intent. (2) The interstate commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding that may affect the powers, responsibilities, or actions of the interstate commission, and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process in such proceeding to the interstate commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the interstate commission, this compact, or promulgated rules. (a) If the interstate commission determines that a party state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the promulgated rules, the interstate commission shall: (i) Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other party states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default, or any other action to be taken by the interstate commission; and (ii) Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. (b) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state's membership in this compact may be terminated upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the administrators, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. (c) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the interstate commission to the governor of the defaulting state and to the executive officer of the defaulting state's licensing board and each of the party states. (d) A state whose membership in this compact has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. (e) The interstate commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or whose membership in this compact has been terminated unless agreed upon in writing between the interstate commission and the defaulting state. (f) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the interstate commission by petitioning the United States district court for the District of Columbia or the federal district in which the interstate commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees. (3)(a) Upon request by a party state, the interstate commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among party states and between party and nonparty states. (b) The interstate commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes, as appropriate. (c) In the event the interstate commission cannot resolve disputes among party states arising under this compact: (i) The party states may submit the issues in dispute to an arbitration panel, which will be comprised of individuals appointed by the compact administrator in each of the affected party states and an individual mutually agreed upon by the compact administrators of all the party states involved in the dispute. (ii) The decision of a majority of the arbitrators shall be final and binding. (4)(a) The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact. (b) By majority vote, the interstate commission may initiate legal action in the United States district court for the District of Columbia or the federal district in which the interstate commission has its principal offices against a party state that is in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. 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. (c) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission. The interstate commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.
RCW 18.235.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 005
RCW 18.235.005: Intent.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature to consolidate disciplinary procedures for the licensed businesses and professions under the department of licensing by providing a uniform disciplinary act with standardized procedures for the regulation of businesses and professions and the enforcement of laws, the purpose of which is to assure the public of the adequacy of business and professional competence and conduct. It is also the intent of the legislature that all businesses and professions newly credentialed by the state and regulated by the department of licensing come under this chapter.
RCW 18.19.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 190
RCW 18.19.190: Other professions not affected.
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 RCW, or in any way infringing upon the practice of psychology as defined in chapter 18.83 RCW, or restricting the scope of the practice of counseling for those registered under this chapter.
RCW 18.71B.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 900
RCW 18.71B.900: Member states, effective date, and amendment.
Status: in_force

(1) Any state is eligible to become a member state of the compact. (2) The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than seven states. Thereafter, it shall become effective and binding on a state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state. (3) The governors of nonmember states, or their designees, shall be invited to participate in the activities of the interstate commission on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states. (4) The interstate commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the interstate commission and the member states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states.
RCW 18.106.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 080
RCW 18.106.080: Persons engaged in plumbing business or trade on effective date.
Status: in_force

No examination shall be required of any applicant for a certificate of competency who, on July 16, 1973, was engaged in a bona fide business or trade of plumbing, or on said date held a valid journey level plumber's license issued by a political subdivision of the state of Washington and whose license is valid at the time of making his or her application for said certificate. Applicants qualifying under this section shall be issued a certificate by the department upon making an application as provided in RCW 18.106.030 and paying the fee required under RCW 18.106.050 : PROVIDED, That no applicant under this section shall be required to furnish such evidence as required by RCW 18.106.030 .
RCW 18.55.043 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 55 / Section 043
RCW 18.55.043: Licensing 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 18.16.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 030
RCW 18.16.030: Director—Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other duties imposed by law, including RCW 18.235.030 and 18.235.040 , the director shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To set all license, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086 ; (2) To adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter; (3) To prepare and administer or approve the preparation and administration of licensing examinations; (4) To establish minimum safety and sanitation standards for schools, instructors, cosmetologists, barbers, hair designers, manicurists, estheticians, master estheticians, salons/shops, personal services, and mobile units; (5) To establish curricula for the training of students and apprentices under this chapter; (6) To maintain the official department record of applicants and licensees; (7) To establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure; (8) To set license expiration dates and renewal periods for all licenses consistent with this chapter; and (9) To make information available to the department of revenue to assist in collecting taxes from persons required to be licensed under this chapter.
RCW 18.85.081 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 081
RCW 18.85.081: Licensure of town, city, or county employees conducting real estate transactions.
Status: in_force

Persons licensed under this chapter who are employed by a town, city, or county, and who are conducting real estate transactions on behalf of the town, city, or county, may hold active licenses under this chapter, and their designated and managing brokers are not responsible for their real estate transactions on behalf of their town, city, or county employer.
RCW 18.57.001 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 001
RCW 18.57.001: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the Washington state board of osteopathic medicine and surgery; (2) "Department" means the department of health; (3) "Maintenance of certification" means the satisfactory participation in a formal recertification program to maintain board certification after initial certification from the American osteopathic association bureau of osteopathic specialists, the American board of medical specialties, or other accrediting organization recognized by the board; (4) "Osteopathic medicine and surgery" means the use of any and all methods in the treatment of disease, injuries, deformities, and all other physical and mental conditions in and of human beings, including the use of osteopathic manipulative therapy; and (5) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
RCW 18.19.035 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 035
RCW 18.19.035: Registration required—Hypnotherapists.
Status: in_force

A person may not, for a fee or as a part of his or her position as an employee of a state agency, practice hypnotherapy without being registered to practice as a hypnotherapist by the department under this chapter unless exempt under RCW 18.19.040 .
RCW 18.330.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 090
RCW 18.330.090: Disclosure of fees and refund policies.
Status: in_force

(1) The agency shall clearly disclose its fees and refund policies to clients and providers. If the agency receives a fee regarding a client who was provided referral services for supportive housing, and the vulnerable adult dies, is hospitalized, or is transferred to another supportive housing setting for more appropriate care within the first thirty days of admission, then the agency shall refund a portion of its fee to the person who paid it, whether that is the client or the supportive housing provider. The amount refunded must be a prorated portion of the agency's fees, based upon a per diem calculation for the days that the client resided or retained a bed in the supportive housing. (2) A refund policy inconsistent with this section is void and unenforceable. (3) This section does not limit the application of other remedies, including the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 18.16.175 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 175
RCW 18.16.175: Salon/shop or mobile unit requirements—Liability insurance—Complaints—Inspection—Registration—Use of motor homes—Posting of licenses.
Status: in_force

(1) A salon/shop or mobile unit shall meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Maintain an outside entrance separate from any rooms used for sleeping or residential purposes; (b) Provide and maintain for the use of its customers adequate toilet facilities located within or adjacent to the salon/shop or mobile unit; (c) Any room used wholly or in part as a salon/shop or mobile unit shall not be used for residential purposes, except that toilet facilities may be used for both residential and business purposes; (d) Meet the zoning requirements of the county, city, or town, as appropriate; (e) Provide for safe storage and labeling of chemicals used in the practices under this chapter; (f) Meet all applicable local and state fire codes; and (g) Certify that the salon/shop or mobile unit is covered by a public liability insurance policy in an amount not less than one hundred thousand dollars for combined bodily injury and property damage liability. (2) The director may by rule determine other requirements that are necessary for safety and sanitation of salons/shops, personal services, or mobile units. The director may consult with the state board of health and the department of labor and industries in establishing minimum salon/shop, personal services, and mobile unit safety requirements. (3) Personal services license holders shall certify coverage of a public liability insurance policy in an amount not less than one hundred thousand dollars for combined bodily injury and property damage liability. (4) Upon receipt of a written complaint that a salon/shop or mobile unit has violated any provisions of this chapter, chapter 18.235 RCW, or the rules adopted under either chapter, or at least once every two years for an existing salon/shop or mobile unit, the director or the director's designee shall inspect each salon/shop or mobile unit. If the director determines that any salon/shop or mobile unit is not in compliance with this chapter, the director shall send written notice to the salon/shop or mobile unit. A salon/shop or mobile unit which fails to correct the conditions to the satisfaction of the director within a reasonable time shall, upon due notice, be subject to the penalties imposed by the director under RCW 18.235.110 . The director may enter any salon/shop or mobile unit during business hours for the purpose of inspection. The director may contract with health authorities of local governments to conduct the inspections under this subsection. (5) A salon/shop, personal services, or mobile unit shall obtain a certificate of registration from the department of revenue. (6) This section does not prohibit the use of motor homes as mobile units if the motor home meets the health and safety standards of this section. (7) Salon/shop or mobile unit licenses issued by the department must be posted in the salon/shop or mobile unit's reception area. (8) Cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, and manicuring licenses issued by the department must be posted at the licensed person's workstation.
RCW 18.118.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 118 / Section 005
RCW 18.118.005: Legislative findings—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature recognizes the value of an analytical review, removed from the political process, of proposals for increased regulation of real estate and other business professions which the legislature already regulates, as well as of proposals for regulation of professions not currently regulated. The legislature further finds that policies and standards set out for regulation of the health professions in chapter 18.120 RCW have equal applicability to other professions. To further the goal of governmental regulation only as necessary to protect the public interest and to promote economic development through employment, the legislature expands the scope of chapter 18.120 RCW to apply to business professions. The legislature intends that the reviews of proposed business profession regulation be conducted by the department of licensing's policy and research rather than regulatory staff and that the reviews be conducted and recommendations made in an impartial manner. Further, the legislature intends that the department of licensing provide sufficient staffing to conduct the reviews.The legislature recognizes that a new motor vehicle is a major consumer purchase and that a defective motor vehicle is likely to create hardship for, or may cause injury to, the consumer. The legislature further recognizes that good cooperation and communication between a manufacturer and a new motor vehicle dealer will considerably increase the likelihood that a new motor vehicle will be repaired within a reasonable number of attempts. It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that the consumer is made aware of his or her rights under this chapter and is not refused information, documents, or service that would otherwise obstruct the exercise of his or her rights. In enacting these comprehensive measures, it is the intent of the legislature to create the proper blend of private and public remedies necessary to enforce this chapter, such that a manufacturer will be sufficiently induced to take necessary steps to improve quality control at the time of production or provide better warranty service for the new motor vehicles that it sells in this state.
RCW 18.210.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 210 / Section 220
RCW 18.210.220: 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 18.83A.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83A / Section 130
RCW 18.83A.130: Rule-making authority—Fees.
Status: in_force

To the extent necessary to implement chapter 5, Laws of 2022, the examining board of psychology is authorized to adopt rules necessary to implement the psychology interjurisdictional compact and the department of health is authorized to adopt rules to establish fees pursuant to RCW 43.70.250 .
RCW 18.85.461 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 461
RCW 18.85.461: Washington real estate research account—Creation.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington real estate research account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the fee under RCW 18.85.451 shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of RCW 18.85.471 . (2) This section expires September 30, 2035.
RCW 18.51.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 220
RCW 18.51.220: Retaliation or discrimination against complainant prohibited, penalty—Presumption.
Status: in_force

(1) No licensee shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against a patient or employee in its nursing home on the basis or for the reason that such patient or employee or any other person has initiated or participated in any proceeding specified in this chapter. A licensee who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than three thousand dollars. (2) Any attempt to expel a patient from a nursing home, or any type of discriminatory treatment of a patient by whom, or upon whose behalf, a complaint has been submitted to the department or any proceeding instituted under or related to this chapter within one year of the filing of the complaint or the institution of such action, shall raise a rebuttable presumption that such action was taken by the licensee in retaliation for the filing of the complaint.
RCW 18.225.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 140
RCW 18.225.140: Credentialed in another state—Licensed without examination—Reciprocity program.
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant holding a credential in another state may be licensed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the licensing standards in this state. (2)(a)(i) The department shall establish a reciprocity program for applicants for licensure as an advanced social worker, an independent clinical social worker, a mental health counselor, or a marriage and family therapist in Washington. (ii) The reciprocity program applies to applicants for a license as an advanced social worker, an independent clinical social worker, a mental health counselor, or a marriage and family therapist who: (A) Hold or have held within the past 12 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 the corresponding license 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 advanced social workers, independent clinical social workers, mental health counselors, or marriage and family therapists 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 advanced social workers, independent clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists under this chapter.
RCW 18.44.221 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 221
RCW 18.44.221: Waiver of bond or policy where not reasonably available—Determination procedure—Waiver period.
Status: in_force

The director shall, within thirty days after a written request, hold a public hearing to determine whether the fidelity bond, surety bond, and/or the errors and omissions policy specified in RCW 18.44.201 is reasonably available to a substantial number of licensed escrow agents. If the director determines and the insurance commissioner concurs that such bond or bonds and/or policy is not reasonably available, the director shall waive the requirements for such bond or bonds and/or policy for a fixed period of time.
RCW 18.300.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 300 / Section 080
RCW 18.300.080: Notice to consumers.
Status: in_force

The director shall prepare and provide to all licensed shops or businesses a notice to consumers. At a minimum, the notice must state that body art, body piercing, and tattooing shops or businesses are required to be licensed, that shops or businesses are required to maintain minimum safety and sanitation standards, that customer complaints regarding shops or businesses may be reported to the department, and a telephone number and address where complaints may be made.
RCW 18.20.195 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 195
RCW 18.20.195: Disputed violations, enforcement remedies—Informal dispute resolution process.
Status: in_force

(1) The licensee or its designee has the right to an informal dispute resolution process to dispute any violation found or enforcement remedy imposed by the department during a licensing inspection or complaint investigation. The purpose of the informal dispute resolution process is to provide an opportunity for an exchange of information that may lead to the modification, deletion, or removal of a violation, or parts of a violation, or enforcement remedy imposed by the department. (2) The informal dispute resolution process provided by the department shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, an opportunity for review by a department employee who did not participate in, or oversee, the determination of the violation or enforcement remedy under dispute. The department shall develop, or further develop, an informal dispute resolution process consistent with this section. (3) A request for an informal dispute resolution shall be made to the department within ten working days from the receipt of a written finding of a violation or enforcement remedy. The request shall identify the violation or violations and enforcement remedy or remedies being disputed. The department shall convene a meeting, when possible, within ten working days of receipt of the request for informal dispute resolution, unless by mutual agreement a later date is agreed upon. (4) If the department determines that a violation or enforcement remedy should not be cited or imposed, the department shall delete the violation or immediately rescind or modify the enforcement remedy. If the department determines that a violation should have been cited under a different more appropriate regulation, the department shall revise the report, statement of deficiencies, or enforcement remedy accordingly. Upon request, the department shall issue a clean copy of the revised report, statement of deficiencies, or notice of enforcement action. (5) The request for informal dispute resolution does not delay the effective date of any enforcement remedy imposed by the department, except that civil monetary fines are not payable until the exhaustion of any formal hearing and appeal rights provided under this chapter. The licensee shall submit to the department, within the time period prescribed by the department, a plan of correction to address any undisputed violations, and including any violations that still remain following the informal dispute resolution.
RCW 18.110.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 110 / Section 030
RCW 18.110.030: Contract required—Provisions.
Status: in_force

(1) An art dealer may accept a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist only if prior to or at the time of acceptance the art dealer enters into a written contract with the artist which states: (a) The value of the work of fine art; (b) The minimum price for the sale of the work of fine art; and (c) The fee, commission, or other compensation basis of the art dealer. (2) An art dealer who accepts a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist may use or display the work of fine art or a photograph of the work of fine art or permit the use or display of the work or photograph only if: (a) Notice is given to users or viewers that the work of fine art is the work of the artist; and (b) The artist gives prior written consent to the particular use or display. (3) Any portion of a contract which waives any provision of this chapter is void.
RCW 18.104.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 120
RCW 18.104.120: Complaints against a well contractor, operator, or trainee—Department's response—Review.
Status: in_force

Any person who can demonstrate being materially harmed by the actions or inactions of a well contractor, operator, or trainee, or has knowledge of illegal activities engaged in by a well contractor, operator, or trainee may submit a complaint against the well contractor, operator, or trainee to the department of ecology. The complaint shall be in writing, signed by the complainant, and specify the grievances against the licensee. The department may investigate the complaint to establish the validity of the complaint. In the event evidence shows a violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the department may respond to the complaint by issuance of an order appropriate to the violation. Review of the order shall be subject to the hearings procedures set forth in RCW 18.104.130 .
RCW 18.122.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 122 / Section 090
RCW 18.122.090: Approval of educational programs.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for approval of educational programs and alternative training. The secretary may utilize or contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession or in education to assist in the evaluations. The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for revocation of approval of education programs. The standards and procedures set shall apply equally to educational programs and training in the United States and in foreign jurisdictions. The secretary may establish a fee for educational program evaluations.
RCW 18.04.035 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 04 / Section 035
RCW 18.04.035: Board of accountancy—Members—Terms—Vacancies—Removal.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a board of accountancy for the state of Washington to be known as the Washington state board of accountancy. Effective June 30, 2001, the board shall consist of nine members appointed by the governor. Members of the board shall include six persons who have been licensed in this state continuously for the previous ten years. Three members shall be public members qualified to judge whether the qualifications, activities, and professional practice of those regulated under this chapter conform with standards to protect the public interest, including one public member qualified to represent the interests of clients of individuals and firms licensed under this chapter. (2) The members of the board shall be appointed by the governor to a term of three years. Vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. Upon the expiration of a member's term of office, the member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed and has assumed office. The governor shall remove from the board any member whose license to practice has been revoked or suspended and may, after hearing, remove any member of the board for neglect of duty or other just cause. No person who has served three successive complete terms is eligible for reappointment. Appointment to fill an unexpired term is not considered a complete term. In order to stagger their terms, of the two new appointments made to the board upon June 11, 1992, the first appointed member shall serve a term of two years initially.(1) No person may engage in any activity subject to this chapter without first obtaining and maintaining a license in accordance with this chapter. (2) If a transaction violates subsection (1) of this section, any: (a) Nonthird-party fees charged in connection with the origination of the residential mortgage loan must be refunded to the borrower, excluding interest charges; and (b) Loan that is not a residential mortgage loan is null, void, uncollectable, and unenforceable. (3) The director's obligations or duties under chapter 62, Laws of 2018 are subject to section 21, chapter 62, Laws of 2018.
RCW 69.04.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 04 / Section 180
RCW 69.04.180: Proceedings to be in name of state.
Status: in_force

All such proceedings for the enforcement, or to restrain violations, of this chapter shall be by and in the name of the state of Washington.(1) The board shall issue a license to a holder of a valid certificate or license issued by another state that entitles the holder to practice public accountancy, provided that: (a) Such state makes similar provision to grant reciprocity to a holder of a valid certificate or license in this state; (b) The applicant meets the CPE requirements of RCW 18.04.215 (4); (c) The applicant meets the good character requirements of RCW 18.04.105 (1)(a); and (d) The applicant passed the examination required for issuance of a certificate or license with grades that would have been passing grades at that time in this state and meets all current requirements in this state for issuance of a license at the time application is made; or at the time of the issuance of the applicant's license in the other state, met all the requirements then applicable in this state; or has three years of experience within the five years immediately preceding application or had five years of experience within the ten years immediately preceding application in the practice of public accountancy that meets the requirements prescribed by the board. (2) The board may accept NASBA's designation of the applicant as having substantial equivalency to national standards as meeting the requirement of subsection (1)(d) of this section. (3) A licensee who has been granted a license under the reciprocity provisions of this section shall notify the board within thirty days if the license or certificate issued in the other jurisdiction has lapsed or if the status of the license or certificate issued in the other jurisdiction becomes otherwise invalid.
RCW 18.29.071 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 071
RCW 18.29.071: Renewals.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal of licenses as provided in this chapter and in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.32.665 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 665
RCW 18.32.665: Advertising—False—Credit terms.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to publish, directly or indirectly, or circulate any fraudulent, false, or misleading statements within the state of Washington as to the skill or method of practice of any person or operator; or in any way to advertise in print any matter with a view of deceiving the public, or in any way that will tend to deceive or defraud the public; or to claim superiority over neighboring dental practitioners; or to publish reports of cases or certificates of same in any public advertising media; or to advertise as using any anesthetic, drug, formula, medicine, which is either falsely advertised or misnamed; or to employ "capper" or "steerers" to obtain patronage; and any person committing any offense against any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be subjected to such penalties as are provided in this chapter: PROVIDED, That any person licensed under this chapter may announce credit, terms of credit or installment payments that may be made at periodical intervals to apply on account of any dental service rendered. The commission may adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out the intent of this section.
RCW 18.44.457 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 457
RCW 18.44.457: Possession of property and business—Scope of director's authority.
Status: in_force

(1) During the time that the director retains possession of the property and business of a licensee, the director has the power and authority to conduct the licensee's business and take any action on behalf of the licensee to protect consumers, including but not limited to discontinuing any violations and unsafe or injurious practices, making good any deficiencies, and making claims against the licensee's fidelity bond, errors and omissions bond, or surety bond on behalf of the company. (2) The director, the department, and its employees are not subject to liability for actions under this section and RCW 18.44.455 and no moneys from the department's fund may be required to be expended on behalf of the licensee or the licensee's clients, creditors, employees, shareholders, members, investors, or any other party or entity.
RCW 18.165.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 230
RCW 18.165.230: Enforcement of orders for payment of fines.
Status: in_force

If an order for payment of a fine is made as a result of a hearing and timely payment is not made as directed in the final order, the director may enforce the order for payment in the superior court in the county in which the hearing was held. This right of enforcement shall be in addition to any other rights the director may have as to a licensee ordered to pay a fine but shall not be construed to limit a licensee's ability to seek judicial review. In an action for enforcement of an order of payment of a fine, the director's order is conclusive proof of the validity of the order of payment of a fine and the terms of payment.
RCW 18.235.902 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 902
RCW 18.235.902: Part headings not law—2002 c 86.
Status: in_force

Part headings used in this act are not any part of the law.
RCW 18.16.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 020
RCW 18.16.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Apprentice" means a person who is engaged in a state-approved apprenticeship program and who must receive a wage or compensation while engaged in the program. (2) "Apprentice monthly report" means the apprentice record of daily activities and the number of hours completed in each course of a curriculum that is prepared monthly by the approved apprenticeship program and provided to the apprentice, audited annually by the department, and kept on file by the approved apprenticeship program for three years. (3) "Apprentice trainer" means a person who gives training to an apprentice in an approved apprenticeship program and who is approved under RCW 18.16.280 . (4) "Apprenticeship program" means a state-approved apprenticeship program pursuant to chapter 49.04 RCW and approved under RCW 18.16.280 for the training of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, and manicuring. (5) "Apprenticeship training committee" means a committee approved by the Washington apprenticeship and training council established in chapter 49.04 RCW. (6) "Approved apprenticeship shop" means a salon/shop that has been approved under RCW 18.16.280 and chapter 49.04 RCW to participate in an apprenticeship program. (7) "Approved security" means surety bond. (8) "Barber" means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of barbering. (9) "Board" means the cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, and manicuring advisory board. (10) "Cosmetologist" means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of cosmetology. (11) "Crossover training" means training approved by the director as training hours that may be credited to current licensees for similar training received in another profession licensed under this chapter. (12) "Curriculum" means the courses of study taught at a school, online training by a school, in an approved apprenticeship program established by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council and conducted in an approved salon/shop, or online training by an approved apprenticeship program, set by rule under this chapter, and approved by the department. After consulting with the board, the director may set by rule a percentage of hours in a curriculum, up to a maximum of ten percent, that could include hours a student receives while training in a salon/shop under a contract approved by the department. Each curriculum must include at least the following required hours: (a) School curriculum: (i) Cosmetologist, one thousand six hundred hours; (ii) Hair design, one thousand four hundred hours; (iii) Barber, one thousand hours; (iv) Manicurist, six hundred hours; (v) Esthetician, seven hundred fifty hours; (vi) Master esthetician either: (A) One thousand two hundred hours; or (B) Esthetician licensure plus four hundred fifty hours of training; (vi) [(vii)] Instructor-trainee, five hundred hours, except that an instructor-trainee may submit documentation that provides evidence of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, barber, manicurist, esthetician, or master esthetician for competency evaluation toward credit of not more than three hundred hours of instructor-training. (b) Apprentice training curriculum: (i) Cosmetologist, two thousand hours; (ii) Hair design, one thousand seven hundred fifty hours; (iii) Barber, one thousand two hundred hours; (iv) Manicurist, eight hundred hours; (v) Esthetician, eight hundred hours; (vi) Master esthetician, one thousand four hundred hours. (13) "Department" means the department of licensing. (14) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing or the director's designee. (15) "Esthetician" means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of esthetics. (16) "Hair design" means the practice of arranging, dressing, cutting, trimming, styling, shampooing, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, straightening, curling, bleaching, lightening, coloring, mustache and beard design, and superficial skin stimulation of the scalp. (17) "Hair designer" means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of hair design. (18) "Individual license" means a cosmetology, hair design, barber, manicurist, esthetician, master esthetician, or instructor license issued under this chapter. (19) "Instructor" means a person who gives instruction in a school, or who provides classroom theory training to apprentices in locations other than in a school, in a curriculum in which he or she holds a license under this chapter, has completed at least five hundred hours of instruction in teaching techniques and lesson planning in a school, or who has documented experience as an instructor for more than five hundred hours in another state in the curriculum of study, and has passed a licensing examination approved or administered by the director. An applicant who holds a degree in education from an accredited postsecondary institution shall upon application be licensed as an instructor to give instruction in a school, or to provide classroom theory training to apprentices in locations other than in a school, in a curriculum in which he or she holds a license under this chapter. An applicant who holds an instructional credential from an accredited community or technical college and who has passed a licensing examination approved or administered by the director shall upon application be licensed as an instructor to give instruction in a school, or to provide classroom theory training to apprentices in locations other than in a school, in a curriculum in which he or she holds a license under this chapter. To be approved as an "instructor" in an approved apprenticeship program, the instructor must be a competent instructor as defined in rules adopted under chapter 49.04 RCW. (20) "Instructor-trainee" means a person who is currently licensed in this state as a cosmetologist, hair designer, barber, manicurist, esthetician, or master esthetician, and is enrolled in an instructor-trainee curriculum in a school licensed under this chapter. (21) "Location license" means a license issued under this chapter for a salon/shop, school, personal services, or mobile unit. (22) "Manicurist" means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of manicuring. (23) "Master esthetician" means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of master esthetics. (24) "Mobile unit" is a location license under this chapter where the practice of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, or manicuring is conducted in a mobile structure. Mobile units must conform to the health and safety standards set by rule under this chapter. (25) "Online training" means theory training provided online, by a school licensed under this chapter or an approved apprenticeship program established by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council, in the areas of cosmetology, hair design, master esthetics, manicuring, barbering, esthetics, and instructor-training. (26) "Person" means any individual, partnership, professional service corporation, joint stock association, joint venture, or any other entity authorized to do business in this state. (27) "Personal services" means a location licensed under this chapter where the practice of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, esthetics, or master esthetics is performed for clients in the client's home, office, or other location that is convenient for the client. (28) "Practice of barbering" means the cutting, trimming, arranging, dressing, curling, shampooing, shaving, and mustache and beard design of the hair of the face, neck, and scalp. (29) "Practice of cosmetology" means arranging, dressing, cutting, trimming, styling, shampooing, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, straightening, curling, bleaching, lightening, coloring, waxing, tweezing, shaving, and mustache and beard design of the hair of the face, neck, and scalp; temporary removal of superfluous hair by use of depilatories, waxing, or tweezing; manicuring and pedicuring, limited to cleaning, shaping, polishing, decorating, and caring for and treatment of the cuticles and nails of the hands and feet, excluding the application and removal of sculptured or otherwise artificial nails; esthetics limited to toning the skin of the scalp, stimulating the skin of the body by the use of preparations, tonics, lotions, or creams; and tinting eyelashes and eyebrows. (30) "Practice of esthetics" means the care of the skin for compensation by application, use of preparations, antiseptics, tonics, essential oils, exfoliants, superficial and light peels, or by any device, except laser, or equipment, electrical or otherwise, or by wraps, compresses, cleansing, conditioning, stimulation, superficial skin stimulation, pore extraction, or product application and removal; temporary removal of superfluous hair by means of lotions, creams, appliance, waxing, threading, tweezing, or depilatories, including chemical means; and application of product to the eyelashes and eyebrows, including extensions, design and treatment, tinting and lightening of the hair, excluding the scalp. Under no circumstances does the practice of esthetics include the administration of injections. (31) "Practice of manicuring" means the cleaning, shaping, polishing, decorating, and caring for and treatment of the cuticles and the nails of the hands or feet, and the application and removal of sculptured or otherwise artificial nails by hand or with mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances. (32) "Practice of master esthetics" means the care of the skin for compensation including all of the methods allowed in the definition of the practice of esthetics. It also includes the performance of medium depth peels and the use of medical devices for care of the skin and permanent hair reduction. The medical devices include, but are not limited to, lasers, light, radio frequency, plasma, intense pulsed light, and ultrasound. The use of a medical device must comply with state law and rules, including any laws or rules that require delegation or supervision by a licensed health professional acting within the scope of practice of that health profession. (33) "Salon/shop" means any building, structure, or any part thereof, other than a school, where the commercial practice of cosmetology, barbering, hair design, esthetics, master esthetics, or manicuring is conducted; provided that any person, except employees of a salon/shop, who operates from a salon/shop is required to meet all salon/shop licensing requirements and may participate in the apprenticeship program when certified as established by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council established in chapter 49.04 RCW. (34) "School" means any establishment that offers curriculum of instruction in the practice of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, manicuring, or instructor-trainee to students and is licensed under this chapter. (35) "Student" means a person sixteen years of age or older who is enrolled in a school licensed under this chapter and receives instruction in any of the curricula of cosmetology, barbering, hair design, esthetics, master esthetics, manicuring, or instructor-training with or without tuition, fee, or cost, and who does not receive any wage or commission. (36) "Student monthly report" means the student record of daily activities and the number of hours completed in each course of a curriculum that is prepared monthly by the school and provided to the student, audited annually by the department, and kept on file by the school for three years.
RCW 18.170.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 030
RCW 18.170.030: Security guard license—Requirements.
Status: in_force

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An applicant must meet the following minimum requirements to obtain a private security guard license: (1) Be at least eighteen years of age; (2) Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien; (3) Not have been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction, if the director determines that the applicant's particular crime directly relates to his or her capacity to perform the duties of a private security guard, and the director determines that the license should be withheld to protect the citizens of Washington state. The director shall make her or his determination to withhold a license because of previous convictions notwithstanding the restoration of employment rights act, chapter 9.96A RCW; (4) Be employed by or have an employment offer from a licensed private security company or be licensed as a private security company; (5) Satisfy the training requirements established by the director; (6) Submit a set of fingerprints; however, if an applicant has been issued a license as a private investigator under chapter 18.165 RCW within the last twelve months, the applicant is not required to undergo a separate background check to become licensed under this chapter; (7) Pay the required nonrefundable fee for each application; and (8) Submit a fully completed application that includes proper identification on a form prescribed by the director for each company of employment.
RCW 18.73.270 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 270
RCW 18.73.270: Disclosure of information by emergency medical personnel—Violent injuries—Immunity.
Status: in_force

(1) Except when treatment is provided in a hospital licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW, a physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic, emergency medical technician, or first responder who renders treatment to a patient for (a) a bullet wound, gunshot wound, powder burn, or other injury arising from or caused by the discharge of a firearm; (b) an injury caused by a knife, an ice pick, or any other sharp or pointed instrument which federal, state, or local law enforcement authorities reasonably believe to have been intentionally inflicted upon a person; (c) a blunt force injury that federal, state, or local law enforcement authorities reasonably believe resulted from a criminal act; or (d) injuries sustained in an automobile collision, shall disclose without the patient's authorization, upon a request from a federal, state, or local law enforcement authority as defined in RCW 70.02.010 , the following information, if known: (i) The name of the patient; (ii) The patient's residence; (iii) The patient's sex; (iv) The patient's age; (v) The patient's condition or extent and location of injuries as determined by the physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic, emergency medical technician, or first responder; (vi) Whether the patient was conscious when contacted; (vii) Whether the patient appears to have consumed alcohol or appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (viii) The name or names of the physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic, emergency medical technician, or first responder who provided treatment to the patient; and (ix) The name of the facility to which the patient is being transported for additional treatment. (2) A physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic, emergency medical technician, first responder, or other individual who discloses information pursuant to this section is immune from civil or criminal liability or professional licensure action for the disclosure, provided that the physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic, emergency medical technician, first responder, or other individual acted in good faith and without gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. (3) The obligation to provide information pursuant to this section is secondary to patient care needs. Information must be provided as soon as reasonably possible taking into consideration a patient's emergency care needs. (4) For purposes of this section, "a physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic" has the same meaning as in RCW 18.71.200 .
RCW 18.25.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 080
RCW 18.25.080: Health regulations.
Status: in_force

Chiropractic practitioners shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious and infectious diseases, sign death certificates and any and all matters pertaining to public health, reporting to the proper health officers the same as other practitioners.
RCW 18.340.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 340 / Section 030
RCW 18.340.030: Authority duties and recommendations—Person to assist—Member training.
Status: in_force

(1) Each authority must identify a contact or coordinator within the authority to assist military spouse applicants and licensees. (2) Each authority must provide training to each board or commission member on the culture of military spouses, the military spouse experience, and issues related to military spouse career paths. Board or commission members appointed on or before October 1, 2023, must complete the training by January 1, 2024. Board or commission members appointed after October 1, 2023, must complete the training within 90 days after appointment. The department of veterans affairs shall create an internet-based training that may be used by each authority to satisfy this requirement. (3) Each authority is encouraged to: (a) Appoint a military spouse to serve on its licensing board or commission; (b) Conduct a review of the authority's licensing application process for military spouses and identify barriers to military spouse employment; and (c) Review licensing fees and related expenses and identify possible ways to reduce costs for military spouses.
RCW 18.100.134 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 134
RCW 18.100.134: Professional services—Deletion from stated purposes of corporation.
Status: in_force

A professional corporation may amend its articles of incorporation to delete from its stated purposes the rendering of professional services and to conform to the requirements of Title 23B RCW, or to the requirements of chapter 24.03A RCW if organized pursuant to RCW 18.100.050 as a nonprofit corporation. Upon the effective date of such amendment, the corporation shall no longer be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall continue in existence as a corporation under Title 23B RCW or chapter 24.03A RCW.
RCW 18.39.560 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 560
RCW 18.39.560: 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 18.110.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 110 / Section 900
RCW 18.110.900: Application of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to any work of fine art accepted on consignment on or after July 26, 1981. If a work of fine art is accepted on consignment on or after July 26, 1981 under a contract made before that date, this section applies only to the extent that it does not conflict with the contract.
RCW 18.71.350 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 350
RCW 18.71.350: Report of malpractice payments by insurers.
Status: in_force

(1) Every institution or organization providing professional liability insurance to physicians shall send a complete report to the commission of all malpractice settlements, awards, or payments in excess of twenty thousand dollars as a result of a claim or action for damages alleged to have been caused by an insured physician's incompetency or negligence in the practice of medicine. Such institution or organization shall also report the award, settlement, or payment of three or more claims during a five-year time period as the result of the alleged physician's incompetence or negligence in the practice of medicine regardless of the dollar amount of the award or payment. (2) Reports required by this section shall be made within sixty days of the date of the settlement or verdict. Failure to comply with this section is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars.
RCW 19.85.011 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 011
RCW 19.85.011: Finding.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that administrative rules adopted by state agencies can have a disproportionate impact on the state's small businesses because of the size of those businesses. This disproportionate impact reduces competition, innovation, employment, and new employment opportunities, and threatens the very existence of some small businesses. The legislature therefore enacts the Regulatory Fairness Act with the intent of reducing the disproportionate impact of state administrative rules on small business.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Advertising" means any attempt by publication or broadcast, whether oral, written, or otherwise, to induce a person to use the services of a real estate firm, broker, managing broker, or designated broker. (2) "Broker" means a natural person acting on behalf of a real estate firm to perform real estate brokerage services under the supervision of a designated broker or managing broker. (3) "Business opportunity" means and includes business, business entity, and good will of an existing business or any one or combination thereof when the transaction or business includes an interest in real property. (4) "Clear and conspicuous" in an advertising statement means the representation or term being used is of such a color, contrast, size, or audibility, and presented in a manner so as to be readily noticed and understood. (5) "Clock hours of instruction" means actual hours spent in classroom instruction in any tax supported, public technical college, community college, or any other institution of higher learning or a correspondence course from any of the aforementioned institutions certified by such institution as the equivalent of the required number of clock hours, and the real estate commission may certify courses of instruction other than in the aforementioned institutions. (6) "Commercial real estate" means any parcel of real estate in this state other than real estate containing one to four residential units. "Commercial real estate" does not include a single-family residential lot or single-family residential units such as condominiums, townhouses, manufactured homes, or homes in a subdivision when sold, leased, or otherwise conveyed on a unit-by-unit basis, even when those units are part of a larger building or parcel of real estate, unless the property is sold or leased for a commercial purpose. (7) "Commission" means the real estate commission of the state of Washington. (8) "Controlling interest" means the ability to control either the operational or financial, or both, decisions of a firm. (9) "Department" means the Washington department of licensing. (10) "Designated broker" means: (a) A natural person who owns a sole proprietorship real estate firm; or (b) A natural person with a controlling interest in the firm who is designated by a legally recognized business entity such as a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or partnership real estate firm, to act as a designated broker on behalf of the real estate firm, and whose managing broker's license receives an endorsement from the department of "designated broker." (11) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing. (12) "Inactive license" means the status of a license that is not expired and is not affiliated with a firm. (13) "Independent contractor relationship" means a relationship between a broker or managing broker and a real estate firm that satisfies both of the following conditions: (a) No written agreement with the broker or managing broker provides that the broker or managing broker is an employee of the firm; and (b) substantially all of the broker's or managing broker's compensation is for services related to real estate brokerage services provided by the firm. Nothing in this subsection is intended to relieve the managing broker or real estate firm of the supervisory duties identified in this chapter. (14) "Licensee" means a person holding a license as a real estate firm, managing broker, or broker. (15) "Managing broker" means a natural person acting on behalf of a real estate firm to perform real estate brokerage services under the supervision of the designated broker, and who may supervise other brokers or managing brokers licensed to the firm. (16) "Person" includes a natural person, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, partnership, or public or private organization or entity of any character, except where otherwise restricted. (17) "Real estate brokerage services" means any of the following services offered or rendered directly or indirectly to another, or on behalf of another for compensation or the promise or expectation of compensation, or by a licensee on the licensee's own behalf: (a) Listing, selling, purchasing, exchanging, optioning, leasing, renting of real estate, or any real property interest therein; or any interest in a cooperative; or any interest in a floating home or floating on-water residence, as defined in RCW 90.58.270 ; (b) Negotiating or offering to negotiate, either directly or indirectly, the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or rental of real estate, or any real property interest therein; or any interest in a cooperative; or any interest in a floating home or floating on-water residence, as defined in RCW 90.58.270 ; (c) Listing, selling, purchasing, exchanging, optioning, leasing, renting, or negotiating the purchase, sale, lease, or exchange of a manufactured or mobile home in conjunction with the purchase, sale, lease, exchange, or rental of the land upon which the manufactured or mobile home is or will be located; (d) Advertising or holding oneself out to the public by any solicitation or representation that one is engaged in real estate brokerage services; (e) Advising, counseling, or consulting buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants in connection with a real estate transaction; (f) Issuing a broker's price opinion. For the purposes of this chapter, "broker's price opinion" means an oral or written report of property value that is prepared by a licensee under this chapter and is not an appraisal as defined in RCW 18.140.010 unless it complies with the requirements established under chapter 18.140 RCW; (g) Collecting, holding, or disbursing funds in connection with the negotiating, listing, selling, purchasing, exchanging, optioning, leasing, or renting of real estate or any real property interest; and (h) Performing property management services, which includes with no limitation: Marketing; leasing; renting; the physical, administrative, or financial maintenance of real property; or the supervision of such actions. (18) "Real estate firm" or "firm" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other legally recognized business entity conducting real estate brokerage services in this state and licensed by the department as a real estate firm.
RCW 18.390.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 390 / Section 090
RCW 18.390.090: Scope of chapter—Limitation.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter: (1) Affects any of the requirements and standards associated with a license to operate an assisted living facility under chapter 18.20 RCW or a nursing home under chapter 18.51 RCW; and (2) Applies to any of the provisions of chapter 74.46 or 70.38 RCW.
RCW 18.185.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 060
RCW 18.185.060: Prelicensing training and continuing education requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall adopt rules establishing prelicense training and testing requirements for bail bond agents, which shall include no less than four hours of classes. The director may establish, by rule, continuing education requirements for bail bond agents. (2) The director or the director's designee, with the advice of law enforcement agencies and associations, the criminal justice training commission, prosecutors' associations, or such other entities as may be appropriate, shall consult with representatives of the bail bond industry and associations before adopting or amending the prelicensing training or continuing education requirements of this section. (3) The director may appoint an advisory committee consisting of representatives from the bail bond industry and a consumer to assist in the development of rules to implement and administer this chapter.
RCW 18.88A.087 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88A / Section 087
RCW 18.88A.087: Certification—Alternative training—Credentialing reciprocity—Report (as amended by 2025 c 58).
Status: in_force

(1) The (( commission )) board shall adopt criteria for evaluating an applicant's alternative training to determine the applicant's eligibility to take the competency evaluation for nursing assistant certification. At least one option adopted by the (( commission )) board must allow an applicant to take the competency evaluation if he or she: (a)(i) Is a certified home care aide pursuant to chapter 18.88B RCW; or (ii) Is a certified medical assistant pursuant to a certification program accredited by a national medical assistant accreditation organization and approved by the (( commission )) board ; and (b) Has successfully completed at least twenty-four hours of training that the (( commission )) board determines is necessary to provide training equivalent to approved training on topics not addressed in the training specified for certification as a home care aide or medical assistant, as applicable. In the (( commission's )) board's discretion, a portion of these hours may include clinical training. (2)(a) The (( commission )) board , in consultation with the secretary, the department of social and health services, and consumer, employer, and worker representatives, shall adopt rules to implement this section and to provide for a program of credentialing reciprocity to the extent required by this section between home care aide and medical assistant certification and nursing assistant certification. The secretary shall also adopt such rules as may be necessary to implement this section and the credentialing reciprocity program. (b) Rules adopted under this section must be consistent with requirements under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395i-3(e) and (f) of the federal social security act relating to state-approved competency evaluation programs for certified nurse aides. (( (3) The secretary, in consultation with the commission, shall report annually by December 1st to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature on the progress made in achieving career advancement for certified home care aides and medical assistants into nursing practice. ))
RCW 18.89.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 89 / Section 050
RCW 18.89.050: Powers of secretary—Ad hoc advisers—Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may: (a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter; (b) Set all license, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 ; (c) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (d) Issue a license to any applicant who has met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure; (e) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement this chapter and hire individuals licensed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations; (f) Approve those schools from which graduation will be accepted as proof of an applicant's eligibility to take the licensure examination, specifically requiring that applicants must have completed an accredited respiratory program with at least a two-year curriculum; (g) Prepare, grade, and administer, or determine the nature of, and supervise the grading and administration of, examinations for applicants for licensure; (h) Determine whether alternative methods of training are equivalent to formal education and establish forms, procedures, and criteria for evaluation of an applicant's alternative training to determine the applicant's eligibility to take the examination; (i) Determine which states have legal credentialing requirements equivalent to those of this state and issue licenses to individuals legally credentialed in those states without examination; (j) Define and approve any experience requirement for licensure; (k) Appoint members of the profession to serve in an ad hoc advisory capacity to the secretary in carrying out this chapter. The members will serve for designated times and provide advice on matters specifically identified and requested by the secretary. The members shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.220 and reimbursed for travel expenses under RCW 43.03.040 and 43.03.060 ; and (l) Define training requirements and hospital protocols for respiratory care therapists to administer nitrous oxide. (2) The provisions of chapter 18.130 RCW shall govern the issuance and denial of licenses, unlicensed practice, and the disciplining of persons licensed under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.
RCW 18.230.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 230 / Section 050
RCW 18.230.050: Official record.
Status: in_force

The secretary must keep an official record of all proceedings. A part of the record shall consist of a register of all applicants for registration under this chapter and the results of each application.
RCW 18.108.131 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 108 / Section 131
RCW 18.108.131: Exemptions—Reflexology.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary may certify an applicant as a reflexologist without examination if the applicant: (a) Has practiced reflexology as a licensed massage therapist for at least five years prior to July 1, 2013, or provides evidence satisfactory to the secretary that he or she has, prior to July 1, 2013, successfully completed a course of study in a reflexology program approved by the secretary; and (b) Applies for certification by one year after July 1, 2013. (2) An applicant holding a reflexology credential in another state or a territory of the United States may be certified to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other jurisdiction's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.
RCW 18.44.151 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 151
RCW 18.44.151: License—Expiration and renewal—Fee.
Status: in_force

Each escrow agent's license shall expire at noon on the thirty-first day of December of any calendar year. The license may be renewed by filing an application and paying the annual license fee for the next succeeding calendar year.
RCW 18.25.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 190
RCW 18.25.190: Exemptions—Jurisdiction of commission.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit: (1) The temporary practice in this state of chiropractic by any chiropractor licensed by another state, territory, or country in which he or she resides. However, the chiropractor shall not establish a practice open to the general public and shall not engage in temporary practice under this section for a period longer than thirty days. The chiropractor shall register his or her intention to engage in the temporary practice of chiropractic in this state with the commission before engaging in the practice of chiropractic, and shall agree to be bound by such conditions as may be prescribed by rule by the commission. (2) The practice of chiropractic by a person who is a regular senior student in an accredited school of chiropractic approved by the commission if the practice is part of a regular course of instruction offered by the school and the student is under the direct supervision and control of a chiropractor duly licensed pursuant to this chapter and approved by the commission. A senior student practicing chiropractic under this subsection must pass an open book written jurisprudence examination approved by the commission prior to administering a chiropractic adjustment. The commission may adopt rules requiring the student and his or her supervising licensed chiropractor to file information with the commission regarding the practice of chiropractic under this subsection, including the name and contact information of the student, the name and contact information of the supervising licensed chiropractor, and the location where the student will be practicing. (3) The practice of chiropractic by a person serving a period of postgraduate chiropractic training in a program of clinical chiropractic training sponsored by a school of chiropractic accredited in this state if the practice is part of his or her duties as a clinical postgraduate trainee and the trainee is under the direct supervision and control of a chiropractor duly licensed pursuant to this chapter and approved by the commission. (4) The practice of chiropractic by a person who is eligible and has applied to take the next available examination for licensing offered by the commission, except that the unlicensed chiropractor must provide all services under the direct control and supervision of a licensed chiropractor approved by the commission. The unlicensed chiropractor may continue to practice as provided by this subsection until the results of the next available examination are published, but in no case for a period longer than six months. The commission shall adopt rules necessary to effectuate the intent of this subsection. Any provision of chiropractic services by any individual under subsection (1), (2), (3), or (4) of this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the commission as provided in chapter 18.130 RCW.
RCW 18.11.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 180
RCW 18.11.180: Compensation of nonlicensed person—Penalties.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for a licensed auctioneer or licensed auction company to pay compensation in money or otherwise to anyone not licensed under this chapter to render any service or to do any act forbidden under this chapter to be rendered or performed except by licensees. The department may fine any person who violates this section five hundred dollars for the first offense and one thousand dollars for the second or subsequent offense. Furthermore, the violation of this section by any licensee shall be, in the discretion of the department, sufficient cause for taking any actions listed under RCW 18.235.110 .
RCW 18.233.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 233 / Section 030
RCW 18.233.030: Issuance of license requirements.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue a license to practice music therapy to an applicant who meets the following requirements: (1) Is at least 18 years of age; (2) Is in good standing in any other states [state] where the applicant is licensed or certified to practice music therapy; (3) Submits sufficient documentation as determined by the department in rule and includes the following requirements: (a) Completion of an academic and clinical training program for music therapy approved by the secretary, following consultation with the advisory committee and consideration of standards adopted by national certification boards for music therapy; and (b) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the secretary, following consultation with the advisory committee and consideration of standards adopted by national certification boards for music therapy; (4) Pays a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 18.233.060 . (5) Meets any other qualifications as determined by the department in rule.
RCW 18.71.0195 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 0195
RCW 18.71.0195: Disciplinary reports—Confidentiality—Immunity.
Status: in_force

(1) The contents of any report filed under RCW 18.130.070 shall be confidential and exempt from public disclosure pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW, except that it may be reviewed (a) by the licensee involved or his or her counsel or authorized representative who may submit any additional exculpatory or explanatory statements or other information, which statements or other information shall be included in the file, or (b) by a representative of the commission, or investigator thereof, who has been assigned to review the activities of a licensed physician. Upon a determination that a report is without merit, the commission's records may be purged of information relating to the report. (2) Every individual, medical association, medical society, hospital, ambulatory surgical facility, medical service bureau, health insurance carrier or agent, professional liability insurance carrier, professional standards review organization, agency of the federal, state, or local government, or the entity established by RCW 18.71.300 and its officers, agents, and employees are immune from civil liability, whether direct or derivative, for providing information to the commission under RCW 18.130.070 , or for which an individual health care provider has immunity under the provisions of RCW 4.24.240 , 4.24.250 , or 4.24.260 .
RCW 18.280.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 070
RCW 18.280.070: Qualifications for licensure.
Status: in_force

In order to become licensed as a home inspector, an applicant must submit the following to the department: (1) An application on a form developed by the department; (2) Proof of a minimum of one hundred twenty hours of classroom instruction approved by the board; (3) Proof of up to forty hours of field training supervised by a licensed home inspector; (4) Evidence of successful passage of the written exam as required in RCW 18.280.080 ; and (5) The fee in the amount set by the department.
RCW 18.360.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 360 / Section 070
RCW 18.360.070: Authority of secretary.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may: (a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter; (b) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (c) Establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . Until July 1, 2016, for purposes of setting fees under this section, the secretary shall consider persons registered or certified under this chapter and health care assistants, certified under *chapter 18.135 RCW, as one profession; (d) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter; (e) Maintain the official department of health record of all applicants and credential holders; and (f) Establish requirements and procedures for an inactive registration or certification. (2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a registration or certification, and the discipline of persons registered or certified under this chapter.
RCW 18.25.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 020
RCW 18.25.020: Applications—Qualifications—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person not now licensed to practice chiropractic in this state and who desires to practice chiropractic in this state, before it shall be lawful for him or her to do so, shall make application therefor to the secretary, upon such form and in such manner as may be adopted and directed by the secretary. Each applicant who matriculates to a chiropractic college, shall have completed not less than one-half of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree at an accredited and approved college or university and shall be a graduate of a chiropractic school or college accredited and approved by the commission and shall show satisfactory evidence of completion by each applicant of a resident course of study of not less than four thousand classroom hours of instruction in such school or college. Applications shall be in writing and shall be signed by the applicant, and shall recite the history of the applicant as to his or her educational advantages, his or her experience in matters pertaining to a knowledge of the care of the sick, how long he or she has studied chiropractic, under what teachers, what collateral branches, if any, he or she has studied, the length of time he or she has engaged in clinical practice; accompanying the same by reference therein, with any proof thereof in the shape of diplomas, certificates, and shall accompany said application with satisfactory evidence of good character and reputation. (2) Applicants shall follow administrative procedures and administrative requirements and pay fees as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.04.390 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 04 / Section 390
RCW 18.04.390: Papers, records, schedules, etc., property of the licensee or licensed firm—Prohibited practices—Rights of client.
Status: in_force

(1) In the absence of an express agreement between the licensee or licensed firm and the client to the contrary, all statements, records, schedules, working papers, and memoranda made by a licensee or licensed firm incident to or in the course of professional service to clients, except reports submitted by a licensee or licensed firm, are the property of the licensee or licensed firm. (2) No statement, record, schedule, working paper, or memorandum may be sold, transferred, or bequeathed without the consent of the client or the client's personal representative or assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners, members, managers, shareholders, or new partners, members, managers, or shareholders of the licensee, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, or any combined or merged partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, or successor in interest. (3) A licensee shall furnish to the board or to the licensee's client or former client, upon request and reasonable notice: (a) A copy of the licensee's working papers or electronic documents, to the extent that such working papers or electronic documents include records that would ordinarily constitute part of the client's records and are not otherwise available to the client; and (b) Any accounting or other records belonging to, or obtained from or on behalf of, the client that the licensee removed from the client's premises or received for the client's account; the licensee may make and retain copies of such documents of the client when they form the basis for work done by the licensee. (4)(a) For a period of seven years after the end of the fiscal period in which a licensed firm concludes an audit or review of a client's financial statements, the licensed firm must retain records relevant to the audit or review, as determined by board rule. (b) The board must adopt rules to implement this subsection, including rules relating to working papers and document retention. (5) Nothing in this section should be construed as prohibiting any temporary transfer of workpapers or other material necessary in the course of carrying out peer reviews or as otherwise interfering with the disclosure of information pursuant to RCW 18.04.405 .
RCW 18.54.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 54 / Section 130
RCW 18.54.130: Compensation and travel expenses of members.
Status: in_force

Members of the board are entitled to receive their travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . Each member of the board will also be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 . The board is designated as a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW.
RCW 18.22.035 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 035
RCW 18.22.035: Practice of podiatric medicine and surgery—Quality—Definition—Prescriptions—Limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) A podiatric physician and surgeon is responsible for the quality of podiatric care. (2) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery is the diagnosis and the medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatments of ailments of the human foot. (3) Podiatric physicians and surgeons may issue prescriptions valid at any pharmacy for any drug, including narcotics, necessary in the practice of podiatry. (4) Podiatrists shall not: (a) Amputate the foot; (b) Administer spinal anesthetic or any anesthetic that renders the patient unconscious; or (c) Treat systemic conditions.
RCW 18.73.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 190
RCW 18.73.190: Violations—Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter and for which a penalty is not provided shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars for each day of the violation, or may be imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding six months.
RCW 48.44.460 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 460
RCW 48.44.460: Temporomandibular joint disorders—Insurance coverage.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, a group health care service contract entered into or renewed after December 31, 1989, shall offer optional coverage for the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders. (a) Health care service contractors offering medical coverage only may limit benefits in such coverages to medical services related to treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders. Health care service contractors offering dental coverage only may limit benefits in such coverage to dental services related to treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders. No health care service contractor offering medical coverage only may define all temporomandibular joint disorders as purely dental in nature, and no health care service contractor offering dental coverage only may define all temporomandibular joint disorders as purely medical in nature. (b) Health care contractors offering optional temporomandibular joint disorder coverage as provided in this section may, but are not required to, offer lesser or no temporomandibular joint disorder coverage as part of their basic group disability contract. (c) Benefits and coverage offered under this section may be subject to negotiation to promote broad flexibility in potential benefit coverage. This flexibility shall apply to services to be reimbursed, determination of treatments to be considered medically necessary, systems through which services are to be provided, including referral systems and use of other providers, and related issues. (2) Unless otherwise directed by law, the insurance commissioner shall adopt rules, to be implemented on January 1, 1993, establishing minimum benefits, terms, definitions, conditions, limitations, and provisions for the use of reasonable deductibles and copayments. (3) A contractor need not make the offer of coverage required by this section to an employer or other group that offers to its eligible enrollees a self-insured health plan not subject to mandated benefit statutes under Title 48 RCW that does not provide coverage for temporomandibular joint disorders.The director shall suspend the license of any person who has been certified by a lending agency and reported to the director for nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. Prior to the suspension, the agency must provide the person an opportunity for a brief adjudicative proceeding under RCW 34.05.485 through 34.05.494 and issue a finding of nonpayment or default on a federally or state-guaranteed educational loan or service-conditional scholarship. The person's license shall not be reissued until the person provides the director a written release issued by the lending agency stating that the person is making payments on the loan in accordance with a repayment agreement approved by the lending agency. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for licensing during the suspension, reinstatement shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any reinstatement fee the director may impose.
RCW 18.39.370 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 370
RCW 18.39.370: Prearrangement funeral service contracts—Abandoned trusts.
Status: in_force

Any trust created under this chapter that has not matured or has not been refunded as provided in RCW 18.39.250 and for which no beneficiary of the prearrangement funeral service contract can be located within the time specified by RCW 63.30.115 must be transferred to the state as unclaimed property under chapter 63.30 RCW.
RCW 18.25.019 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 019
RCW 18.25.019: 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 18.30.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 30 / Section 005
RCW 18.30.005: Finding, intent.
Status: in_force

The state of Washington finds that to realize the state's current statutory policy of regulating health professions at the least restrictive level consistent with the public interest, a program of licensure for denturists should be established. The intent of the legislature is to help assure the public's health, provide a mechanism for consumer protection, and offer cost-effective alternatives for denture care services and products to individual consumers and the state.
RCW 18.43.075 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 075
RCW 18.43.075: Retired status certificate.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules under this section authorizing a retired status certificate. An individual certificated under this chapter who has reached the age of sixty-five years and has retired from the active practice of engineering and land surveying may, upon application and at the discretion of the board, be exempted from payment of annual renewal fees thereafter.
RCW 18.35A.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35A / Section 060
RCW 18.35A.060: Active duty military personnel or their spouses.
Status: in_force

Active duty military personnel, or their spouse, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a home state, the individual shall only change their home state through application for licensure in the new state.
RCW 18.74.012 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 012
RCW 18.74.012: Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.
Status: in_force

A consultation and periodic review by an authorized health care practitioner is not required for treatment of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions.
RCW 18.165.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 090
RCW 18.165.090: Preassignment training and testing.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall adopt rules establishing preassignment training and testing requirements. The director may establish, by rule, continuing education requirements for private investigators. (2) The director shall consult with the private investigator industry and law enforcement before adopting or amending the preassignment training or continuing education requirements of this section.