RCW 18.330.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 020
RCW 18.330.020: Agency duties.
Status: in_force

(1) As of January 1, 2012, a business or person operating or maintaining an agency in this state is subject to the provisions of this chapter. An agency must maintain general and professional liability insurance to cover the acts and services of the agency. The combined liability insurance coverage required is one million dollars. (2) The agency may not create an exclusive agreement between the agency and the client, or between the agency and a provider. The agency cannot provide referral services to a client where the only names given to the client are of providers in which the agency or its personnel or immediate family members have an ownership interest in those providers. An agreement entered into between an agency and a provider must allow either the provider or the agency to cancel the agreement with specific payment terms regarding pending fees or commissions outlined in the agreement. (3) The marketing materials, informational brochures, and websites owned or operated by an agency, and concerning information or referral services for elderly or vulnerable adults, must include a clear identification of the agency. (4) All owners, operators, and employees of an agency shall be considered mandated reporters under the vulnerable adults act, chapter 74.34 RCW. No agency may develop or enforce any policies or procedures that interfere with the reporting requirements of chapter 74.34 RCW.
RCW 18.290.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 290 / Section 060
RCW 18.290.060: Applications for licensing.
Status: in_force

Applications for licensing must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 . The fee must accompany the application.
RCW 18.86.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 86 / Section 100
RCW 18.86.100: Imputed knowledge and notice.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, a principal does not have knowledge or notice of any facts known by an agent of the principal that are not actually known by the principal.
RCW 18.08.430 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 430
RCW 18.08.430: Renewal of certificates of registration—Withdrawal—Continuing professional development.
Status: in_force

(1) The renewal date for certificates of registration shall be set by the director in accordance with RCW 43.24.086 . Registrants who fail to pay the renewal fee within thirty days of the due date shall pay all delinquent fees plus a penalty fee equal to one-third of the renewal fee. A registrant who fails to pay a renewal fee for a period of five years may be reinstated under such circumstances as the board determines. The renewal and penalty fees and the frequency of renewal assessment shall be authorized under this chapter. Renewal date for certificates of authorization shall be the anniversary of the date of authorization. (2) Any registrant in good standing may withdraw from the practice of architecture by giving written notice to the director, and may within five years thereafter resume active practice upon payment of the then-current renewal fee. A registrant may be reinstated after a withdrawal of more than five years under such circumstances as the board determines. (3) A registered architect must demonstrate professional development since the architect's last renewal or initial registration, as the case may be. The board shall by rule describe professional development activities acceptable to the board and the form of documentation of the activities required by the board. The board may decline to renew a registration if the architect's professional development activities do not meet the standards set by the board by rule. When adopting rules under the authority of this subsection, the board shall strive to ensure that the rules are consistent with the continuing professional education requirements and systems in use by national professional organizations representing architects and in use by other states. (a) A registered architect shall, as part of his or her license renewal, certify that he or she has completed the required continuing professional development required by this section. (b) The board may adopt reasonable exemptions from the requirements of this section.
RCW 18.140.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 160
RCW 18.140.160: Disciplinary actions—Grounds.
Status: in_force

In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130 , the director may take disciplinary action for the following conduct, acts, or conditions: (1) Failing to meet the minimum qualifications for state certification, licensure, or registration established by or pursuant to this chapter; (2) Paying money other than the fees provided for by this chapter to any employee of the director or the commission to procure state certification, licensure, or registration under this chapter; (3) Continuing to act as a state-certified real estate appraiser, state-licensed real estate appraiser, or state-registered appraiser trainee when his or her certificate, license, or registration is on an expired or inactive status; (4) Violating any provision of this chapter or any lawful rule made by the director pursuant thereto; (5) Issuing an appraisal report on any real property in which the appraiser has an interest unless his or her interest is clearly stated in the appraisal report; (6) Being affiliated as an employer, independent contractor, or supervisory appraiser of a state-certified real estate appraiser, state-licensed real estate appraiser, or state-registered appraiser trainee whose certification, license, or registration is currently in a suspended or revoked status; (7) Failure or refusal without good cause to exercise reasonable diligence in performing an appraisal practice under this chapter, including preparing an oral or written report to communicate information concerning an appraisal practice; and (8) Negligence or incompetence in performing an appraisal practice under this chapter, including preparing an oral or written report to communicate information concerning an appraisal practice.
RCW 18.220.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 220 / Section 160
RCW 18.220.160: Suspension of license/practice permit—Noncompliance with a child support order.
Status: in_force

The board shall immediately suspend the license or practice permit 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 child support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for a license under this chapter during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the board's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the child support order. The procedure in RCW 74.20A.320 is the exclusive administrative remedy for contesting the establishment of noncompliance with a child support order, and suspension of a license under this subsection, and satisfies the requirements of RCW 34.05.422 .
RCW 18.220.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 220 / Section 100
RCW 18.220.100: Licensure or certification without examination—Requirements.
Status: in_force

The director may, upon application and payment of a fee determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086 , issue a license and certificate without further examination as a geologist or specialty geologist to any person who holds a license or certificate of qualification issued by proper authority of any state, territory, or possession of the United States, District of Columbia, or any foreign country, if the applicant's qualifications, as evaluated by the board, meet the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted by the director.
RCW 18.165.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 050
RCW 18.165.050: Private investigator agency license—Requirements, restrictions—Assignment or transfer.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to meeting the minimum requirements to obtain a license as a private investigator, an applicant, or, in the case of a partnership or limited partnership, each partner, or, in the case of a corporation, the qualifying agent must meet the following additional requirements to obtain a private investigator agency license: (a) Pass an examination determined by the director to measure the person's knowledge and competence in the private investigator agency business; or (b) Have had at least three years' experience in investigative work or its equivalent as determined by the director. A year's experience means not less than two thousand hours of actual compensated work performed before the filing of an application. An applicant shall substantiate the experience by written certifications from previous employers. If the applicant is unable to supply written certifications from previous employers, applicants may offer written certifications from professional persons other than employers who, based on personal professional knowledge, can substantiate the employment. (2) An agency license issued pursuant to this section may not be assigned or transferred without prior written approval of the director. (3) No license to own or operate a private investigator company may be issued to an applicant if the name of the company portrays the company as a public law enforcement agency, or in association with a public law enforcement agency, or includes the word "police."
RCW 18.165.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 150
RCW 18.165.150: Licenses required—Use of public law enforcement insignia prohibited—Penalties—Enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) After June 30, 1992, any person who performs the functions and duties of a private investigator in this state without being licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or any person presenting or attempting to use as his or her own the license of another, or any person who gives false or forged evidence of any kind to the director in obtaining a license, or any person who falsely impersonates any other licensee, or any person who attempts to use an expired or revoked license, or any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (2) After January 1, 1992, a person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she owns or operates a private investigator agency in this state without first obtaining a private investigator agency license. (3) After June 30, 1992, the owner or qualifying agent of a private investigator agency is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she employs any person to perform the duties of a private investigator without the employee having in his or her possession a permanent private investigator license issued by the department. This shall not preclude a private investigator agency from requiring applicants to attend preassignment training classes or from paying wages for attending the required preassignment training classes. (4) After June 30, 1992, a person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she performs the functions and duties of an armed private investigator in this state unless the person holds a valid armed private investigator license issued by the department. (5) After June 30, 1992, it is a gross misdemeanor for a private investigator agency to hire, contract with, or otherwise engage the services of an unlicensed armed private investigator knowing that the private investigator does not have a valid armed private investigator license issued by the director. (6) It is a gross misdemeanor for a person to possess or use any vehicle or equipment displaying the word "police" or "law enforcement officer" or having any sign, shield, marking, accessory, or insignia that indicates that the equipment or vehicle belongs to a public law enforcement agency. (7) It is the duty of all officers of the state and political subdivisions thereof to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The attorney general shall act as legal adviser of the director, and render such legal assistance as may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
RCW 19.16.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 190
RCW 19.16.190: Surety bond requirements—Cash deposit or securities—Exception.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as limited by subsection (7) of this section, each applicant shall, at the time of applying for a license, file with the director a surety bond in the sum of five thousand dollars. The bond shall be annually renewable on January first of each year, shall be approved by the director as to form and content, and shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in this state as surety. Such bond shall run to the state of Washington as obligee for the benefit of the state and conditioned that the licensee shall faithfully and truly perform all agreements entered into with the licensee's clients or customers and shall, within thirty days after the close of each calendar month, account to and pay to his, her, or its client or customer the net proceeds of all collections made during the preceding calendar month and due to each client or customer less any offsets due licensee under RCW 19.16.210 and 19.16.220 . The bond required by this section shall remain in effect until canceled by action of the surety or the licensee or the director. (2) An applicant for a license under this chapter may furnish, file, and deposit with the director, in lieu of the surety bond provided for herein, a cash deposit or other negotiable security acceptable to the director. The security deposited with the director in lieu of the surety bond shall be returned to the licensee at the expiration of one year after the collection agency's license has expired or been revoked if no legal action has been instituted against the licensee or on said security deposit at the expiration of said one year. (3) A surety may file with the director notice of his, her, or its withdrawal on the bond of the licensee. Upon filing a new bond or upon the revocation of the collection agency license or upon the expiration of sixty days after the filing of notice of withdrawal as surety by the surety, the liability of the former surety for all future acts of the licensee shall terminate. (4) The director shall immediately cancel the bond given by a surety company upon being advised that the surety company's license to transact business in this state has been revoked. (5) Upon the filing with the director of notice by a surety of his, her, or its withdrawal as the surety on the bond of a licensee or upon the cancellation by the director of the bond of a surety as provided in this section, the director shall immediately give notice to the licensee of the withdrawal or cancellation. The notice shall be sent to the licensee by registered or certified mail with request for a return receipt and addressed to the licensee at his, her, or its main office as shown by the records of the director. At the expiration of thirty days from the date of mailing the notice, the license of the licensee shall be terminated, unless the licensee has filed a new bond with a surety satisfactory to the director. (6) All bonds given under this chapter shall be filed and held in the office of the director. (7) An out-of-state collection agency need not fulfill the bonding requirements under this section if the out-of-state collection agency maintains an adequate bond or legal alternative as required by the state in which the out-of-state collection agency is located.It is a violation of this chapter for any person to engage in the commercial practice of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, or manicuring, except in a licensed salon/shop or the home, office, or other location selected by the client for obtaining the services of a personal service operator, or with the appropriate individual license when delivering services to placebound clients. Placebound clients are defined as persons who are ill, disabled, or otherwise unable to travel to a salon/shop.
RCW 18.51.440 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 440
RCW 18.51.440: Receivership—Judicial hearing.
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a petition for receivership, the court shall hear the matter within fourteen days. Temporary relief may be obtained under chapter 7.40 RCW and other applicable laws. In all actions arising under RCW 18.51.410 through 18.51.530 , the posting of a certified copy of the summons and petition in a conspicuous place in the nursing home shall constitute service of those documents upon the respondent.
RCW 18.84.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 84 / Section 100
RCW 18.84.100: Certification—Application form—Fee.
Status: in_force

Applications for certification must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the determination of whether the applicant meets the requirements for certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.89.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 89 / Section 020
RCW 18.89.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Department" means the department of health. (2) "Direct supervision" means a health care practitioner is continuously on-site and physically present in the treatment operatory while the procedures are performed by the respiratory care practitioner. (3) "Health care practitioner" means: (a) A physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW; (b) An osteopathic physician or surgeon licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW; or (c) Acting within the scope of their respective licensure, a podiatric physician and surgeon licensed under chapter 18.22 RCW, an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW, or a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW. (4) "Respiratory care practitioner" means an individual licensed under this chapter. (5) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
RCW 18.140.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 050
RCW 18.140.050: Fees and collection procedures.
Status: in_force

The director shall establish fees by rule, under RCW 43.24.086 and chapter 34.05 RCW and establish collection procedures for the fees.
RCW 18.106.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 110
RCW 18.106.110: Advisory board of plumbers.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a state advisory board of plumbers, to be composed of nine members appointed by the director. Two members shall be journey level plumbers, one member shall be a specialty plumber, three members shall be persons conducting a plumbing business, at least one of which shall be primarily engaged in a specialty plumbing business, one member representing the state-approved plumbing code body, one member from the department of health, and one member from the general public who is familiar with the business and trade of plumbing. (2) The term of one journey level plumber expires July 1, 1995; the term of the second journey level plumber expires July 1, 2000; the term of the specialty plumber expires July 1, 2008; the term of one person conducting a plumbing business expires July 1, 1996; the term of the second person conducting a plumbing business expires July 1, 2000; the term of the third person conducting a plumbing business expires July 1, 2007; the terms of the member representing the state-approved plumbing code body and the member from the department of health expire July 1, 2022; and the term of the public member expires July 1, 1997. Thereafter, upon the expiration of said terms, the director shall appoint a new member to serve for a period of three years. However, to ensure that the board can continue to act, a member whose term expires shall continue to serve until his or her replacement is appointed. In the case of any vacancy on the board for any reason, the director shall appoint a new member to serve out the term of the person whose position has become vacant. (3) The advisory board shall carry out all the functions and duties enumerated in this chapter, as well as generally advise the department on all matters relative to the enforcement of this chapter including plumbing industry promotion, standards of plumbing installations, consumer protection, and standards for the protection of public health. (4) Each member of the advisory board shall receive travel expenses in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended for each day in which such member is actually engaged in attendance upon the meetings of the advisory board.
RCW 18.200.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 200 / Section 100
RCW 18.200.100: Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of licenses, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.
RCW 18.32.755 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 755
RCW 18.32.755: Advertising—Names used—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Any advertisement or announcement for dental services must include for each office location advertised the names of all persons practicing dentistry at that office location. (2) Any violation of this section is improper, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct, and grounds for injunction proceedings as provided by RCW 18.130.190 (4). (3) A violation of this section is also a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 18.104.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 190
RCW 18.104.190: Technical advisory group.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the director shall appoint a technical advisory group, chaired by the department. The technical advisory group shall have twelve members: Two members shall represent the department of ecology, six members shall represent resource protection well contractors or water well contractors, one member shall represent the department of health and be a person who regularly works on issues related to drinking water wells, one member shall represent local health departments and be a person who regularly works on issues related to drinking water wells, one member shall represent licensed professional engineers and be knowledgeable about the design and construction of wells, and one member shall be a licensed hydrogeologist knowledgeable about the design and construction of wells. (2) The technical advisory group shall assist the department in the development and revision of rules; the preparation and revision of licensing examinations; the development of training criteria for inspectors, well contractors, and well operators; the establishment of continuing education providers; the development of evaluation procedures of all continuing education offerings; and the review of proposed changes to the minimum standards for construction and maintenance of wells by local governments for the purpose of achieving continuity with technology and state rules. (3) The group shall meet at least twice each year to review rules and suggest any necessary changes. (4) Each member of the group shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and reimbursed for travel expenses while engaged in the business of the group as prescribed in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 18.170.175 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 175
RCW 18.170.175: Display of firearms while soliciting clients.
Status: in_force

No licensee, employee or agent of a licensee, or anyone accompanying a licensee, employee, or agent may display a firearm while soliciting a client.
RCW 18.27.300 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 300
RCW 18.27.300: Representation by attorney, attorney general.
Status: in_force

A contractor subject to proceedings under this chapter may appear or be represented by counsel. The department shall be represented by the attorney general in administrative proceedings and any subsequent appeals under this chapter.
RCW 46.80.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 80 / Section 005
RCW 46.80.005: Legislative declaration.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of vehicle parts in the state of Washington vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and license vehicle wreckers and dismantlers, the buyers-for-resale, and the sellers of secondhand vehicle components doing business in Washington, in order to prevent the sale of stolen vehicle parts, to prevent frauds, impositions, and other abuses, and to preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this state.(1) The legislature finds that: (a) The health and safety of the public are affected by the degree of compliance with and the effectiveness of enforcement activities related to state nurse licensure laws; (b) Violations of nurse licensure and other laws regulating the practice of nursing may result in injury or harm to the public; (c) The expanded mobility of nurses and the use of advanced communication technologies as part of our nation's health care delivery system require greater coordination and cooperation among states in the areas of nurse licensure and regulation; (d) New practice modalities and technology make compliance with individual state nurse licensure laws difficult and complex; (e) The current system of duplicative licensure for nurses practicing in multiple states is cumbersome and redundant for both nurses and states; and (f) Uniformity of nurse licensure requirements throughout the states promotes public safety and public health benefits. (2) The general purposes of this compact are to: (a) Facilitate the states' responsibility to protect the public's health and safety; (b) Ensure and encourage the cooperation of party states in the areas of nurse licensure and regulation; (c) Facilitate the exchange of information between party states in the areas of nurse regulation, investigation, and adverse actions; (d) Promote compliance with the laws governing the practice of nursing in each jurisdiction; (e) Invest all party states with the authority to hold a nurse accountable for meeting all state practice laws in the state in which the patient is located at the time care is rendered through the mutual recognition of party state licenses; (f) Decrease redundancies in the consideration and issuance of nurse licenses; and (g) Provide opportunities for interstate practice by nurses who meet uniform licensure requirements.
RCW 18.80.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 80 / Section 010
RCW 18.80.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Adverse action" means any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a state's laws which is imposed by a licensing board or other authority against a nurse, including actions against an individual's license or multistate licensure privilege such as revocation, suspension, probation, monitoring of the licensee, limitation on the licensee's practice, or any other encumbrance on licensure affecting a nurse's authorization to practice, including issuance of a cease and desist action. (2) "Alternative program" means a nondisciplinary monitoring program approved by a licensing board. (3) "Coordinated licensure information system" means an integrated process for collecting, storing, and sharing information on nurse licensure and enforcement activities related to nurse licensure laws that is administered by a nonprofit organization composed of and controlled by licensing boards. (4) "Current significant investigative information" means: (a) Investigative information that a licensing board, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity for the nurse to respond, if required by state law, has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate more than a minor infraction; or (b) Investigative information that indicates that the nurse represents an immediate threat to public health and safety regardless of whether the nurse has been notified and had an opportunity to respond. (5) "Encumbrance" means a revocation or suspension of, or any limitation on, the full and unrestricted practice of nursing imposed by a licensing board. (6) "Home state" means the party state which is the nurse's primary state of residence. (7) "Interstate commission" means the interstate commission of nurse licensure compact administrators. (8) "Licensing board" means a party state's regulatory body responsible for issuing nurse licenses. (9) "Multistate license" means a license to practice as a registered or a licensed practical nurse or vocational nurse issued by a home state licensing board that authorizes the licensed nurse to practice in all party states under a multistate licensure privilege. (10) "Multistate licensure privilege" means a legal authorization associated with a multistate license permitting the practice of nursing as either a registered nurse, or licensed practical or vocational nurse, in a remote state. (11) "Nurse" means registered nurse, or licensed practical or vocational nurse, as those terms are defined by each party state's practice laws. (12) "Party state" means any state that has adopted this compact. (13) "Remote state" means a party state, other than the home state. (14) "Single-state license" means a nurse license issued by a party state that authorizes practice only within the issuing state and does not include a multistate licensure privilege to practice in any other party state. (15) "State" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia. (16) "State practice laws" means a party state's laws, rules, and regulations that govern the practice of nursing, define the scope of nursing practice, and create the methods and grounds for imposing discipline. State practice laws do not include requirements necessary to obtain and retain a license, except for qualifications or requirements of the home state.The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Core" means a major component part received by a vehicle wrecker in exchange for a like part sold by the vehicle wrecker, is not resold as a major component part except for scrap metal value or for remanufacture, and the vehicle wrecker maintains records for three years from the date of acquisition to identify the name of the person from whom the core was received. (2) "Established place of business" means a building or enclosure which the vehicle wrecker occupies either continuously or at regular periods and where his or her books and records are kept and business is transacted and which must conform with zoning regulations. (3) "Interim owner" means the owner of a vehicle who has the original certificate of title for the vehicle, which certificate has been released by the person named on the certificate and assigned to the person offering to sell the vehicle to the wrecker. (4) "Major component part" includes at least each of the following vehicle parts: (a) Engines and short blocks; (b) frame; (c) transmission and/or transfer case; (d) cab; (e) door; (f) front or rear differential; (g) front or rear clip; (h) quarter panel; (i) truck bed or box; (j) seat; (k) hood; (l) bumper; (m) fender; (n) airbag; and (o) catalytic converter. The director may supplement this list by rule. (5) "Vehicle wrecker" means every person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation engaged in the business of buying, selling, or dealing in vehicles of a type required to be registered under the laws of this state, for the purpose of wrecking, dismantling, disassembling, or substantially changing the form of a vehicle, or who buys or sells integral secondhand parts of component material thereof, in whole or in part, or who deals in secondhand vehicle parts. (6) "Wrecked vehicle" means a vehicle which is disassembled or dismantled or a vehicle which is acquired with the intent to dismantle or disassemble and never again to operate as a vehicle, or a vehicle which has sustained such damage that its cost to repair exceeds the fair market value of a like vehicle which has not sustained such damage, or a damaged vehicle whose salvage value plus cost to repair equals or exceeds its fair market value, if repaired, or a vehicle which has sustained such damage or deterioration that it may not lawfully operate upon the highways of this state for which the salvage value plus cost to repair exceeds its fair market value, if repaired; further, it is presumed that a vehicle is a wreck if it has sustained such damage or deterioration that it may not lawfully operate upon the highways of this state.
RCW 18.420.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 420 / Section 070
RCW 18.420.070: Examination.
Status: in_force

(1) The date and location of written examinations must be established by the health care authority. Applicants who have been found by the health care authority to meet other requirements for obtaining a certificate must be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The health care authority shall establish by rule the examination application deadline. (2) The health care authority shall administer written examinations to each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable. The examinations must be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently. (3) The examination materials, all grading of the materials, and the grading of any practical work must be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the health care authority has made and published the decisions. All examinations must be conducted under fair and wholly impartial methods. (4) Any applicant failing to make the required grade in the first written examination may take up to three subsequent written examinations as the applicant desires upon prepaying a fee determined by the health care authority for each subsequent written examination. Upon failing four written examinations, the health care authority may invalidate the original application and require remedial education before the person may take future written examinations. (5) The health care authority may approve a written examination prepared or administered by a private organization that credentials and renews credentials for peer counselors, or an association of credentialing agencies, for use by an applicant in meeting the credentialing requirements.
RCW 18.76.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 76 / Section 060
RCW 18.76.060: Poison center medical director—Poison information specialist—Certification required.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not act as a poison center medical director or perform the duties of poison information specialists of a poison information center without being certified by the secretary under this chapter. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if a poison center medical director terminates certification or is decertified, that poison center medical director's authority may be delegated by the department to any other person licensed to practice medicine and surgery under chapter 18.71 RCW or osteopathic medicine and surgery under chapter 18.57 RCW for a period of thirty days, or until a new poison center medical director is certified, whichever comes first.
RCW 18.52.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52 / Section 130
RCW 18.52.130: Recognition of out-of-state licensees.
Status: in_force

The secretary may issue a nursing home administrator's license to anyone who holds a current administrator's license from another jurisdiction upon receipt of an application and complying with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined according to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 , if the standards for licensing in such other jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to those prevailing in this state, and that the applicant is otherwise qualified as determined by the board.
RCW 18.108.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 108 / Section 095
RCW 18.108.095: Out-of-state massage therapist applicants.
Status: in_force

A massage therapist applicant holding a license in another state or foreign jurisdiction may be granted a Washington license without examination, if, in the opinion of the board, the other state's or foreign jurisdiction's examination and educational requirements are substantially equivalent to Washington's. However, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board a working knowledge of Washington law pertaining to the practice of massage. The applicant shall provide proof in a manner approved by the department that the examination and requirements are equivalent to Washington's.
RCW 18.39.231 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 231
RCW 18.39.231: Prohibited advice and transactions—Exceptions—Rules—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) A licensee shall not, in conjunction with any professional services performed for compensation under this chapter, provide financial or investment advice to any person other than a family member, represent any person in a real estate transaction, or act as an agent under a power of attorney for any person. However, this section shall not be deemed to prohibit a funeral establishment from entering into prearrangement funeral service contracts in accordance with this chapter or to prohibit a funeral director from providing advice about government or insurance benefits. (2) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor and is grounds for disciplinary action. (3) The board shall adopt rules as the board deems necessary to prevent unethical financial dealings between licensees and their clients.
RCW 18.54.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 54 / Section 050
RCW 18.54.050: Meetings.
Status: in_force

The board must meet at least once yearly or more frequently upon call of the chair or the secretary of health at such times and places as the chair or the secretary of health may designate by giving three days' notice or as otherwise required by RCW 42.30.075 . A full record of the board's proceedings shall be kept in the office of the board and shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times.
RCW 18.08.330 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 330
RCW 18.08.330: Board for architects—Membership.
Status: in_force

There is created a state board for architects consisting of seven members who shall be appointed by the governor. Six members shall be registered architects who are residents of the state and have at least eight years' experience in the practice of architecture as registered architects in responsible charge of architectural work or responsible charge of architectural teaching. One member shall be a public member, who is not and has never been a registered architect and who does not employ and is not employed by or professionally or financially associated with an architect. The terms of each newly appointed member shall be six years. Every member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the governor. On the expiration of the term of each member, the governor shall appoint a successor to serve for a term of six years or until the next successor has been appointed. The governor may remove any member of the board for cause. Vacancies in the board for any reason shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. The board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The secretary may delegate his or her authority to the executive director. Members of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 18.360.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 360 / Section 030
RCW 18.360.030: Minimum qualifications—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall adopt rules specifying the minimum qualifications for a medical assistant-certified, medical assistant-hemodialysis technician, medical assistant-phlebotomist, medical assistant-EMT, and forensic phlebotomist. (a) The qualifications for a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician must be equivalent to the qualifications for hemodialysis technicians regulated pursuant to *chapter 18.135 RCW as of January 1, 2012. (b) The qualifications for a forensic phlebotomist must include training consistent with the occupational safety and health administration guidelines and must include between twenty and thirty hours of work in a clinical setting with the completion of more than one hundred successful venipunctures. The secretary may not require more than 40 hours of classroom training for initial training, which may include online preclass homework. (c) The qualifications for a medical assistant-EMT must be consistent with the qualifications for the emergency medical technician certification pursuant to RCW 18.73.081 ; the advanced emergency medical technician certification pursuant to RCW 18.71.205 ; or the paramedic certification pursuant to RCW 18.71.205 . The secretary must ensure that any person with an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic certification is eligible for a medical assistant-EMT certification with no additional training or examination requirements if the certification for the emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or a paramedic is in good standing. (2) The secretary shall adopt rules that establish the minimum requirements necessary for a health care practitioner, clinic, or group practice to endorse a medical assistant as qualified to perform the duties authorized by this chapter and be able to file an attestation of that endorsement with the department.
RCW 18.195.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 195 / Section 010
RCW 18.195.010: Findings—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that in the newly reformed health care delivery system it is necessary to clarify providers' roles to ensure that they are working together to maximize patient access while controlling costs. This is especially important in the vision care industry, where the potential for confusion exists due to some overlapping scopes of practice among licensed providers. The legislature finds that boards regulating health care professions should be mindful of the necessary balance between public safety and access to affordable care, and adopt rules that are consistent with their legislative intent. The risk that this balance may be lost is especially high in the optical industry, where competitive pressures have led to the involvement of the federal trade commission. The legislature recognizes its role in ensuring appropriate access to vision care for state residents by clarifying necessary prescription content and ensuring prescription release to the patient.
RCW 18.92.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 100
RCW 18.92.100: Examinations—Time of—Subjects—Manner.
Status: in_force

Examinations for license to practice veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry shall be held at least once each year at such times and places as the secretary may authorize and direct. The examination shall be on subjects that are ordinarily included in the curricula of veterinary colleges. All examinees shall be tested by written examination, supplemented by such oral interviews and practical demonstrations as the board deems necessary.
RCW 18.130.045 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 045
RCW 18.130.045: Massage therapists—Procedures governing convicted prostitutes.
Status: in_force

RCW 18.108.085 shall govern the issuance and revocation of licenses issued or applied for under chapter 18.108 RCW to or by persons convicted of violating RCW 9A.88.030 , 9A.88.070 , 9A.88.080 , or 9A.88.090 or equivalent local ordinances.
RCW 18.71.472 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 472
RCW 18.71.472: International medical graduates—Clinical assessment.
Status: in_force

Based on recommendations from the international medical graduate implementation work group, the commission shall adopt a clinical assessment to determine the readiness of international medical graduates to apply and serve in residency programs and adopt a grant award process for distributing funds pursuant to RCW 18.71.475 .
RCW 18.86.902 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 86 / Section 902
RCW 18.86.902: Effective date—1996 c 179.
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect January 1, 1997.
RCW 18.88B.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88B / Section 060
RCW 18.88B.060: Authority of department.
Status: in_force

(1) The department has the authority to: (a) Establish forms, procedures, and examinations necessary to certify home care aides pursuant to this chapter; (b) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement this section; (c) Issue certification as a home care aide to any applicant who has successfully completed the home care aide examination, and renew such certificates; (d) Maintain the official record of all applicants and persons with certificates; (e) Exercise disciplinary authority as authorized in chapter 18.130 RCW; and (f) Deny certification to applicants who do not meet training, competency examination, and conduct requirements, including background checks, for certification. (2) The department shall adopt rules that establish the procedures, including criteria for reviewing an applicant's state and federal background checks, and examinations necessary to implement this section.
RCW 18.74.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 020
RCW 18.74.020: Board created—Members—Staff assistance—Compensation and travel expenses.
Status: in_force

The state board of physical therapy is hereby created. The board shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the governor. Five members of the board shall be physical therapists licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, shall have not less than five years' experience in the practice of physical therapy, and shall be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. One member shall be a physical therapist assistant licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, shall not have less than five years' experience in the practice of physical therapy, and shall be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The seventh member shall be appointed from the public at large, shall have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services, and shall not be or have been a member of any other licensing board, a licensee of any health occupation board, an employee of any health facility nor derive his or her primary livelihood from the provision of health services at any level of responsibility. In the event that a member of the board for any reason cannot complete his or her term of office, another appointment shall be made by the governor in accordance with the procedure stated in this section to fill the remainder of the term. No member may serve for more than two consecutive full four-year terms. The secretary of health shall furnish such secretarial, clerical, and other assistance as the board may require. Each member of the board shall, in addition to travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 , 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 18.330.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 150
RCW 18.330.150: Liability of agencies.
Status: in_force

Agencies and their employees, owners, and officers will not be considered providers and will not be liable or responsible for the acts or omissions of a provider.
RCW 19.16.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 130
RCW 19.16.130: License—Application—Form—Contents.
Status: in_force

Every application for a license shall be in writing, under oath, and in the form prescribed by the director. Every application shall contain such relevant information as the director may require. The applicant shall furnish the director with such evidence as the director may reasonably require to establish that the requirements and qualifications for a licensee have been fulfilled by the applicant. Every application for a license shall state, among other things that may be required, the name of the applicant with the name under which the applicant will do business and the location by street and number, city and state of each office of the business for which the license is sought. No license shall be issued in any fictitious name which may be confused with or which is similar to any federal, state, county, or municipal governmental function or agency or in any name which may tend to describe any business function or enterprise not actually engaged in by the applicant or in any name which is the same as or so similar to that of any existing licensee as would tend to deceive the public or in any name which would otherwise tend to be deceptive or misleading. The foregoing shall not necessarily preclude the use of a name which may be followed by a geographically descriptive title which would distinguish it from a similar name licensed but operating in a different geographical area.(1) Any person who is properly licensed in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country shall be eligible for examination if the applicant submits the approved application and fee and provides proof to the director that he or she is currently licensed in good standing as a cosmetologist, hair designer, barber, manicurist, esthetician, master esthetician, instructor, or the equivalent in that jurisdiction. Upon passage of the required examinations the appropriate license will be issued. (2)(a) The director shall, upon passage of the required examinations, issue a license as master esthetician to an applicant who submits the approved application and fee and provides proof to the director that the applicant is currently licensed in good standing in esthetics in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country and holds a diplomate of the comite international d'esthetique et de cosmetologie diploma, or an international therapy examination council diploma, or a certified credential awarded by the national coalition of estheticians, manufacturers/distributors & associations. (b) The director may upon passage of the required examinations, issue a master esthetician license to an applicant that is currently licensed in esthetics in any other state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country and submits an approved application and fee and provides proof to the director that he or she is licensed in good standing and: (i) The licensing state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country has licensure requirements that the director determines are substantially equivalent to a master esthetician license in this state; or (ii) The applicant has certification or a diploma or other credentials that the director determines has licensure requirements that are substantially equivalent to the degree listed in (a) of this subsection.
RCW 18.86.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 86 / Section 060
RCW 18.86.060: Limited dual agent—Duties—Showing of property.
Status: in_force

(1) A broker may act as a limited dual agent only with the written consent of both parties to the transaction, set forth in the services agreement. (2) Unless additional duties are agreed to in writing signed by a limited dual agent, the duties of a limited dual 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) and (f) of this subsection: (a) To take no action that is adverse or detrimental to either party's interest in a transaction; (b) To timely disclose to both parties any conflicts of interest; (c) To advise both parties to seek expert advice on matters relating to the transaction that are beyond the limited dual agent's expertise; (d) To not disclose any confidential information from or about either party, except under subpoena or court order, even after termination of the agency relationship; (e) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing after the limited dual agent has complied with RCW 18.86.030 (1)(f), to make a good faith and continuous effort to find a buyer for the property; except that a limited dual agent is not obligated to seek additional offers to purchase the property while the property is subject to an existing contract for sale; and (f) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing after the limited dual 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 limited dual agent is not obligated to seek additional properties to purchase while the buyer is a party to an existing contract to purchase. (3)(a) The showing of properties not owned by the seller to prospective buyers or the listing of competing properties for sale by a limited dual agent does not in and of itself constitute action that is adverse or detrimental to the seller or create a conflict of interest. (b) The representation of more than one seller by different brokers licensed to the same firm in competing transactions involving the same buyer does not in and of itself constitute action that is adverse or detrimental to the sellers or create a conflict of interest. (4)(a) The showing of property in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers or the presentation of additional offers to purchase property while the property is subject to a transaction by a limited dual agent does not in and of itself constitute action that is adverse or detrimental to the buyer or create a conflict of interest. (b) The representation of more than one buyer by different brokers licensed to the same firm in competing transactions involving the same property does not in and of itself constitute action that is adverse or detrimental to the buyers or create a conflict of interest. (5) In a transaction in which different brokers affiliated with the same firm represent different parties, the firm's designated broker, and any managing broker responsible for the supervision of both brokers, is a limited dual agent. In such case, each appointed broker shall solely represent the party with whom the appointed broker has an agency relationship.
RCW 18.195.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 195 / Section 901
RCW 18.195.901: Construction.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as expanding the scope of practice of a vision care practitioner beyond that currently authorized by state law.
RCW 18.71.440 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 440
RCW 18.71.440: Commission to consider amending rules—Retired active physicians.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall consider amending its rules on retired active physicians in a manner that improves access to health care services for the citizens of this state without compromising public safety. When considering whether to amend its rules, the commission shall, at a minimum, consider the following: (a) Whether physicians holding retired active licenses should be allowed to provide health care services beyond primary care; (b) Whether physicians holding retired active licenses should be allowed to provide health care services in settings beyond community clinics operated by public or private tax-exempt corporations; and (c) The number and type of continuing education hours that physicians holding retired active licenses shall be required to obtain. (2) The commission shall determine whether it will amend its rules in the manner suggested by this section no later than November 15, 2009. If the commission determines that it will not amend its rules, it shall provide a written explanation of its decision to the appropriate committees of the legislature no later than December 1, 2009.
RCW 18.160.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 160 / Section 900
RCW 18.160.900: Prospective application.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies prospectively only and not retroactively. A municipal or county order, ordinance, rule, or regulation that is in effect as of May 1, 1991, is not invalid because of the provisions of this chapter. This chapter does not prohibit municipalities or counties from adopting stricter guidelines that will assure the proper installation of fire sprinkler systems within their jurisdictions.
RCW 18.85.361 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 361
RCW 18.85.361: Disciplinary action—Grounds.
Status: in_force

In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130 , the director may take disciplinary action against any person engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of a real estate broker, managing broker, designated broker, or real estate firm, regardless of whether the transaction was for the person's own account or in a capacity as broker, managing broker, designated broker, or real estate firm, and may impose any of the sanctions and fines specified in RCW 18.235.110 for any holder or applicant who is guilty of: (1) Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any lawful rules made by the director pursuant thereto or violating a provision of chapter 64.36 , 19.105, or 18.235 RCW or RCW 18.86.030 or the rules adopted under those chapters or section; (2) Making, printing, publishing, distributing, or causing, authorizing, or knowingly permitting the making, printing, publication or distribution of false statements, descriptions or promises of such character as to reasonably induce any person to act thereon, if the statements, descriptions, or promises purport to be made or to be performed by either the licensee or his or her principal and the licensee then knew or, by the exercise of reasonable care and inquiry, could have known, of the falsity of the statements, descriptions or promises; (3) Knowingly committing, or being a party to, any material fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, conspiracy, collusion, trick, scheme, or device whereby any other person lawfully relies upon the word, representation or conduct of the licensee; (4) Accepting the services of, or continuing in a representative capacity, any broker or managing broker who has not been granted a license, or after his or her license has been revoked or during a suspension thereof; (5) Conversion of any money, contract, deed, note, mortgage, or abstract or other evidence of title, to the person's own use or to the use of that person's principal or of any other person, when delivered in trust or on condition, in violation of the trust or before the happening of the condition; and failure to return any money or contract, deed, note, mortgage, abstract, or other evidence of title within thirty days after the owner thereof is entitled thereto, and makes demand therefor, is prima facie evidence of such conversion; (6) Failing, upon demand, to disclose any information within the person's knowledge, or to produce any document, book, or record in the person's possession for inspection by the director or the director's authorized representatives acting by authority of law; (7) Continuing to sell any real estate, or operating according to a plan of selling, whereby the interests of the public are endangered, after the director has, by order in writing, stated objections thereto; (8) Advertising in any manner without including the real estate firm's name or assumed name as licensed in a clear and conspicuous manner in the advertisement; except, that real estate brokers, managing brokers, or firms advertising their personally owned real property must only disclose that they hold a real estate license; (9) Accepting other than cash or its equivalent as earnest money unless that fact is communicated to the owner before the owner's acceptance of the offer to purchase, and such fact is shown in the purchase and sale agreement; (10) Charging or accepting compensation from more than one party in any one transaction without first making full disclosure in writing of all the facts to all the parties interested in the transaction; (11) Accepting, taking, or charging any undisclosed commission, rebate, or direct profit on expenditures made for the principal; (12) Accepting employment or compensation for appraisal of real property contingent upon reporting a predetermined value; (13) Issuing a report on any real property in which the broker, managing broker, or real estate firm has an interest unless that interest is clearly stated in the report; (14) Misrepresentation of membership in any state or national real estate association; (15) Discrimination against any person in hiring or in real estate brokerage service activity, on the basis of any of the provisions of any local, county, state, or federal antidiscrimination law; (16) Failing to keep an escrow or trustee account of funds deposited relating to a real estate transaction, for a period of three years, showing to whom paid, and other pertinent information as the director may require, such records to be available to the director, or the director's representatives, on demand, or upon written notice given to the bank; (17) In the case of a firm and its designated broker, failing to preserve records relating to any real estate transaction for three years following the submission of the records to the firm; (18) Failing to furnish a copy of any listing, sale, lease, or other contract relevant to a real estate transaction to all signatories thereof within a reasonable time following execution; (19) In the case of a broker or managing broker, acceptance of a commission or any valuable consideration for the performance of any acts specified in this chapter, from any person, except the licensed real estate firm with whom the broker or managing broker is licensed; (20) To direct any transaction involving his or her principal, to any lending institution for financing or to any escrow company, in expectation of receiving a kickback or rebate therefrom, without first disclosing the expectation to his or her principal; (21) Buying, selling, or leasing directly, or through a third party, any interest in real property without disclosing in writing that the person is a real estate licensee; (22) In the case of real estate firms, and managing and designated brokers, failing to exercise adequate supervision over the activities of their brokers and managing brokers within the scope of this chapter; (23) Any conduct in a real estate transaction which demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, untrustworthiness, or incompetence; (24) Acting as a vehicle dealer, as defined in RCW 46.70.011 , without having a license to do so; or (25) Failing to ensure that the title is transferred under chapter 46.12 RCW when engaging in a transaction involving a mobile or manufactured home as a broker, managing or designated broker, or firm.
RCW 18.20.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 170
RCW 18.20.170: Facilities operated by religious organizations.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto shall be construed as authorizing the supervision, regulation, or control of the remedial care or treatment of residents in any assisted living facility conducted for those who rely upon treatment by prayer or spiritual means in accordance with the creed or tenets of any well-recognized church or religious denomination.
RCW 18.74.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 150
RCW 18.74.150: Unlawful activities—Persons exempt from licensure under chapter.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice or in any manner hold himself or herself out to practice physical therapy or designate himself or herself as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, unless he or she is licensed in accordance with this chapter or has unencumbered compact privilege as defined in RCW 18.74.500 . (2) This chapter does not restrict persons licensed under any other law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which they are licensed, if they are not representing themselves to be physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, or providers of physical therapy. (3) The following persons are exempt from licensure as physical therapists under this chapter when engaged in the following activities: (a) A person who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a physical therapist in an approved professional education program and is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to his or her physical therapy education while under direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist; (b) A physical therapist while practicing in the United States armed services, United States public health service, or veterans administration as based on requirements under federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers; and (c) A physical therapist licensed in another United States jurisdiction, or a foreign-educated physical therapist credentialed in another country, performing physical therapy as part of teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than sixty days in a calendar year. (4) The following persons are exempt from licensure as physical therapist assistants under this chapter when engaged in the following activities: (a) A person who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a physical therapist assistant in an approved professional education program and is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to his or her physical therapist assistant education while under direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant; (b) A physical therapist assistant while practicing in the United States armed services, United States public health service, or veterans administration as based on requirements under federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers; and (c) A physical therapist assistant licensed in another United States jurisdiction, or a foreign-educated physical therapist assistant credentialed in another country, or a physical therapist assistant who is teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than sixty days in a calendar year.
RCW 18.64.001 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 001
RCW 18.64.001: Pharmacy quality assurance commission—Creation—Membership—Oath—Vacancies.
Status: in_force

There shall be a state pharmacy quality assurance commission consisting of 16 members, to be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. Nine of the members shall be designated as pharmacist members, four of the members shall be designated a public member, two members shall be pharmacy technicians, and one member shall either be a pharmacist member or a public member that is an owner, operator, or officer of a pharmacy who is not licensed as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician. Each pharmacist member shall be a resident of this state, and at the time of his or her appointment shall have been a duly registered pharmacist under the laws of this state for a period of at least five consecutive years immediately preceding his or her appointment and shall at all times during his or her incumbency continue to be a duly licensed pharmacist: PROVIDED, That subject to the availability of qualified candidates the governor shall appoint pharmacist members representative of the areas of practice and geographically representative of the state of Washington. Each public member shall be a resident of this state and shall be appointed from the public at large. Except as provided in this section, each public member may not be affiliated with any aspect of pharmacy. Members of the commission shall hold office for a term of four years, and the terms shall be staggered so that the terms of office of not more than two members will expire simultaneously on the third Monday in January of each year. No person who has been appointed to and served for two four year terms shall be eligible for appointment to the commission. Each member shall qualify by taking the usual oath of a state officer, which shall be filed with the secretary of state, and each member shall hold office for the term of his or her appointment and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. In case of the resignation or disqualification of a member, or a vacancy occurring from any cause, the governor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term.
RCW 18.330.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 901
RCW 18.330.901: Effective date—2011 c 357.
Status: in_force

This act takes effect January 1, 2012.
RCW 18.270.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 270 / Section 050
RCW 18.270.050: Certificate expiration and renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) A certificate expires on December 31st. (2) The certificate shall be renewed every other year. (3) Before the expiration date of the certificate, every applicant shall reapply to the director on an application form provided by the director and pay the application fee as provided by rule. (4) If a certificate is not renewed before its expiration date, an applicant must: (a) Apply to the director on an application form provided by the director; (b) Pay an application fee to the director as provided by rule; (c) Pay an examination fee as provided by rule; and (d) Successfully pass the written examination required by this chapter.
RCW 18.11.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 901
RCW 18.11.901: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the "auctioneer registration act."
RCW 18.64.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 080
RCW 18.64.080: Licensing of pharmacists—Registration of interns—Prerequisites—Examinations—Reciprocity—Fees—Renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may license as a pharmacist any person who has filed an application therefor, subscribed by the person under oath or affirmation, containing such information as the commission may by regulation require, and who — (a) Is at least eighteen years of age; (b) Has satisfied the commission that he or she is of good moral and professional character, that he or she will carry out the duties and responsibilities required of a pharmacist, and that he or she is not unfit or unable to practice pharmacy by reason of the extent or manner of his or her proven use of alcoholic beverages, drugs, or controlled substances, or by reason of a proven physical or mental disability; (c) Holds a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy or a doctor of pharmacy degree granted by a school or college of pharmacy which is accredited by the commission; (d) Has completed or has otherwise met the internship requirements as set forth in commission rules; (e) Has satisfactorily passed the necessary examinations approved by the commission and administered by the department. (2) The department shall, at least once in every calendar year, offer an examination to all applicants for a pharmacist license who have completed their educational and internship requirements pursuant to rules promulgated by the commission. The examination shall be determined by the commission. In case of failure at a first examination, the applicant shall have within three years the privilege of a second and third examination. In case of failure in a third examination, the applicant shall not be eligible for further examination until he or she has satisfactorily completed additional preparation as directed and approved by the commission. The applicant must pay the examination fee determined by the secretary for each examination taken. Upon passing the required examinations and complying with all the rules and regulations of the commission and the provisions of this chapter, the department shall grant the applicant a license as a pharmacist and issue to him or her a certificate qualifying him or her to enter into the practice of pharmacy. (3) Any person enrolled as a student of pharmacy in an accredited college may file with the department an application for registration as a pharmacy intern in which application he or she shall be required to furnish such information as the commission may, by regulation, prescribe and, simultaneously with the filing of said application, shall pay to the department a fee to be determined by the secretary. All certificates issued to pharmacy interns shall be valid for a period to be determined by the commission, but in no instance shall the certificate be valid if the individual is no longer making timely progress toward graduation, provided however, the commission may issue an intern certificate to a person to complete an internship to be eligible for initial licensure or for the reinstatement of a previously licensed pharmacist. (4) To assure adequate practical instruction, pharmacy internship experience as required under this chapter shall be obtained after registration as a pharmacy intern by practice in any licensed pharmacy or other program meeting the requirements promulgated by regulation of the commission, and shall include such instruction in the practice of pharmacy as the commission by regulation shall prescribe. (5) The department may, without examination other than one in the laws relating to the practice of pharmacy, license as a pharmacist any person who, at the time of filing application therefor, is currently licensed as a pharmacist in any other state, territory, or possession of the United States. The person shall produce evidence satisfactory to the department of having had the required secondary and professional education and training and who was licensed as a pharmacist by examination in another state prior to June 13, 1963, shall be required to satisfy only the requirements which existed in this state at the time he or she became licensed in such other state, and that the state in which the person is licensed shall under similar conditions grant reciprocal licenses as pharmacist without examination to pharmacists duly licensed by examination in this state. Every application under this subsection shall be accompanied by a fee determined by the department. (6) The department shall provide for, regulate, and require all persons licensed as pharmacists to renew their license periodically, and shall prescribe the form of such license and information required to be submitted by all applicants.
RCW 18.29.003 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 003
RCW 18.29.003: Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.
Status: in_force

See chapter 18.120 RCW.
RCW 18.227.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 227 / Section 020
RCW 18.227.020: Department rule-making authority.
Status: in_force

The department shall collaborate with the University of Washington department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and consult with other stakeholders to develop rules to implement this chapter by January 1, 2025, which shall be consistent with the University of Washington behavioral health support specialist clinical training program guidelines, and shall include appropriate standards for approval of educational programs for behavioral health support specialists, which shall include a practicum component and may be integrated into a bachelor's degree program or structured as a postbaccalaureate continuing education program or registered apprenticeship in combination with an approved bachelor's degree or postbaccalaureate certificate.
RCW 18.19.031 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 031
RCW 18.19.031: Registered counselor credentials—Limitation on issuance.
Status: in_force

The department of health may not issue any new registered counselor credentials after July 1, 2009.
RCW 18.30.135 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 30 / Section 135
RCW 18.30.135: Discipline.
Status: in_force

The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, shall govern the issuance and denial of licenses, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. The board shall be the disciplinary authority under this chapter.
RCW 18.170.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 230
RCW 18.170.230: Unprofessional conduct or inability to practice—Penalties.
Status: in_force

Upon a finding that a license holder or applicant has committed unprofessional conduct or is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety due to a physical or mental condition, the director may issue an order providing for one or any combination of the following: (1) Revocation of the license; (2) Suspension of the license for a fixed or indefinite term; (3) Restriction or limitation of the practice; (4) Requiring the satisfactory completion of a specific program of remedial education or treatment; (5) Monitoring of the practice by a supervisor approved by the director; (6) Censure or reprimand; (7) Compliance with conditions of probation for a designated period of time; (8) Withholding a license request; (9) Other corrective action; (10) Refund of fees billed to and collected from the consumer; or (11) The assessment of administrative penalties. Any of the actions under this section may be totally or partly stayed by the director. All costs associated with compliance with orders issued under this section are the obligation of the license holder or applicant.
RCW 18.64.490 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 490
RCW 18.64.490: Waiver request to authorize the state to license Canadian, United Kingdom, Irish, and other nondomestic prescription drug wholesalers under RCW 18.64.046—Implementation—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) By September 1, 2005, the commission shall, in consultation with the department and the health care authority, submit a waiver request to the federal food and drug administration that will authorize the state of Washington to license Canadian, United Kingdom, Irish, and other nondomestic prescription drug wholesalers under RCW 18.64.046 , thereby providing retail pharmacies licensed in Washington state the opportunity to purchase prescription drugs from approved wholesalers and pass those savings on to consumers. The waiver shall provide that: (a) Canadian, United Kingdom, Irish, and other nondomestic prescription drug wholesalers meet the requirements of RCW 18.64.046 and any rules adopted by the commission to implement those requirements; (b) The commission must ensure the integrity of the prescription drug products being distributed by: (i) Requiring that prescription drugs purchased from Canadian, United Kingdom, Irish, and other nondomestic wholesalers originate only from approved manufacturing locations; (ii) Routinely testing prescription drugs purchased from Canadian, United Kingdom, Irish, and other nondomestic wholesalers for safety; (iii) Establishing safe labeling, tracking, and shipping procedures for prescription drugs purchased from Canadian, United Kingdom, Irish, and other nondomestic wholesalers; and (iv) Closely monitoring compliance with RCW 18.64.046 and any rules adopted to implement the waiver; (c) The prescription drugs purchased from Canadian, United Kingdom, Irish, and other nondomestic wholesalers must be limited to those that are not temperature sensitive or infused and for which potential savings to consumers can be demonstrated and those available through purchase by individuals only at licensed retail pharmacies; (d) To ensure that the program benefits those consumers without insurance coverage for prescription drugs who are most in need of price relief, prescription drug purchases from pharmacies under the waiver will be limited to those not eligible for reimbursement by third party insurance coverage, whether public or private, for the particular drug being purchased; and (e) Savings associated with purchasing prescription drugs from Canadian, United Kingdom, Irish, and other nondomestic wholesalers will be passed on to consumers. (2) Upon approval of the federal waiver submitted in accordance with subsection (1) of this section, the commission, in consultation with the department and the health care authority, shall submit a detailed implementation plan to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature that details the mechanisms that the commission will use to implement each component of the waiver under subsection (1) of this section. (3) The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to implement chapter 293, Laws of 2005.
RCW 18.64.570 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 570
RCW 18.64.570: Long-term care facilities and hospice programs—Legend drug resupply—Shared pharmacy services—Unused drugs.
Status: in_force

(1) A pharmacy may resupply a legend drug to a patient at a long-term care facility or hospice program pursuant to a valid chart order that is signed by the prescribing practitioner, is not time limited, and has not been discontinued. (2) A pharmacy may outsource shared pharmacy services for a long-term care facility or hospice program to another pharmacy if the outsourcing pharmacy: (a) Obtains approval from the long-term care facility or hospice program to outsource shared pharmacy services for the facility's or program's residents or patients; and (b) Provides a copy of the prescription or order to the pharmacy providing the shared pharmacy services. (3) Shared pharmacy services may be used for, but are not limited to, the purpose of ensuring that drugs or devices are attainable to meet the immediate needs of residents of the long-term care facility or hospice program, or when the outsourcing pharmacy cannot provide services on an ongoing basis. Where a pharmacy uses shared pharmacy services to have a second pharmacy provide a first dose or partial fill of a prescription or drug order to meet a patient's or resident's immediate needs, the second supplying pharmacy may dispense the first dose or partially filled prescription on a satellite basis without the outsourcing pharmacy being required to fully transfer the prescription to the supplying pharmacy. The supplying pharmacy must retain a copy of the prescription or order on file, a copy of the dispensing record or fill, and must notify the outsourcing pharmacy of the service and quantity provided. (4) A pharmacy may repackage and dispense unused drugs returned by a long-term care facility or hospice program to the pharmacy in per-use, blister packaging, whether in unit dose or modified unit dose form, except as prohibited by federal law. The commission must adopt rules providing for the safe and efficient repackaging, reuse, and disposal of unused drugs returned to a pharmacy from a long-term care facility or hospice program. In adopting rules, the commission must take into consideration the acceptance and dispensing requirements of RCW 69.70.050 (1), (2), and (5).
RCW 18.16.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 050
RCW 18.16.050: Advisory board—Members—Compensation.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a state cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, and manicuring advisory board consisting of a maximum of ten members appointed by the director. These members of the board shall include: A representative of private schools licensed under this chapter; a representative from an approved apprenticeship program conducted in an approved salon/shop; a representative of public vocational technical schools licensed under this chapter; a consumer who is unaffiliated with the cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, or manicuring industry; and six members who are currently practicing licensees who have been engaged in the practice of manicuring, esthetics, master esthetics, barbering, hair design, or cosmetology for at least three years. Members shall serve a term of three years. Any board member may be removed for just cause. The director may appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term. (2) Board members shall be entitled to compensation pursuant to RCW 43.03.240 for each day spent conducting official business and to reimbursement for travel expenses as provided by RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (3) The board may seek the advice and input of officials from the following state agencies: (a) The workforce training and education coordinating board; (b) the employment security department; (c) the department of labor and industries; (d) the department of health; (e) the department of licensing; and (f) the department of revenue.
RCW 18.73.081 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 081
RCW 18.73.081: Duties of secretary—Minimum requirements to be prescribed.
Status: in_force

In addition to other duties prescribed by law, the secretary shall: (1) Prescribe minimum requirements for: (a) Ambulance, air ambulance, organ transport vehicles, and aid vehicles and equipment; (b) Ambulance and aid services; and (c) Minimum emergency communication equipment; (2) Adopt procedures for services that fail to perform in accordance with minimum requirements; (3) Prescribe minimum standards for first responder and emergency medical technician training including: (a) Adoption of curriculum and period of certification; (b) Procedures for provisional certification, certification, recertification, decertification, or modification of certificates; (c) Adoption of requirements for ongoing training and evaluation, as approved by the county medical program director, to include appropriate evaluation for individual knowledge and skills. The first responder, emergency medical technician, or emergency medical services provider agency may elect a program of continuing education and a written and practical examination instead of meeting the ongoing training and evaluation requirements; (d) Procedures for reciprocity with other states or national certifying agencies; (e) Review and approval or disapproval of training programs; and (f) Adoption of standards for numbers and qualifications of instructional personnel required for first responder and emergency medical technician training programs; (4) Prescribe minimum requirements for liability insurance to be carried by licensed services except that this requirement shall not apply to public bodies; and (5) Certify emergency medical program directors.
RCW 18.71A.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71A / Section 030
RCW 18.71A.030: Limitations on practice—Scope of practice.
Status: in_force

(1) A physician assistant may practice medicine in this state to the extent permitted by the collaboration agreement. A physician assistant shall be subject to discipline under chapter 18.130 RCW. (2)(a) A physician assistant who has completed fewer than 4,000 hours of postgraduate clinical practice must work under the supervision of a participating physician, as described in the collaboration agreement and determined at the practice site. A physician assistant with 4,000 or more hours of postgraduate clinical practice may work in collaboration with a participating physician, if the physician assistant has completed 2,000 or more supervised hours in the physician assistant's chosen specialty. (b) If a physician assistant chooses to change specialties after the completion of 4,000 hours of postgraduate clinical practice, the first 2,000 hours of postgraduate clinical practice in the new specialty must be completed under the supervision of a participating physician, as described in the collaboration agreement and determined at the practice site. (c) Supervision shall not be construed to necessarily require the personal presence of the participating physician or physicians at the place where services are rendered. (3)(a) Physician assistants may provide services that they are competent to perform based on their education, training, and experience and that are consistent with their collaboration agreement. The participating physician or physicians, or the physician assistant's employer, and the physician assistant shall determine which procedures may be performed and the degree of autonomy under which the procedure is performed. (b) Physician assistants may practice in any area of medicine or surgery as long as the practice is not beyond the scope of expertise and clinical practice of the participating physician or physicians or the group of physicians within the department or specialty areas in which the physician assistant practices. (c) A physician assistant who has at least 10 years or 20,000 hours of postgraduate clinical experience in a specialty may continue to provide those specialty services if the physician assistant is employed in a practice setting where those services are outside the specialty of the physician assistant's participating physician or physicians, as outlined in the collaboration agreement, if the practice is located in a rural area as identified by the department under RCW 70.180.011 or in an underserved area as designated by the health resources and services administration as a medically underserved area or having a medically underserved population. The physician assistant must complete continuing education related to that specialty while performing services outside the specialty of the physician assistant's participating physician or physicians. (4) A physician assistant working with an anesthesiologist who is acting as a participating physician as defined in RCW 18.71A.010 to deliver general anesthesia or intrathecal anesthesia pursuant to a collaboration agreement shall show evidence of adequate education and training in the delivery of the type of anesthesia being delivered on the physician assistant's collaboration agreement as stipulated by the commission.
RCW 18.122.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 122 / Section 080
RCW 18.122.080: Credentialing requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall issue a license or certificate, as appropriate, to any applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met: (a) Graduation from an educational program approved by the secretary or successful completion of alternate training meeting established criteria; (b) Successful completion of an approved examination; and (c) Successful completion of any experience requirement established by the secretary. (2) The secretary shall establish by rule what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the criteria. (3) In addition, applicants shall be subject to the grounds for denial of a license or certificate or issuance of a conditional license or certificate under chapter 18.130 RCW. (4) The secretary shall issue a registration to any applicant who completes an application which identifies the name and address of the applicant, the registration being requested, and information required by the secretary necessary to establish whether there are grounds for denial of a registration or issuance of a conditional registration under chapter 18.130 RCW.
RCW 18.51.240 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 240
RCW 18.51.240: Alterations or additions—Preliminary inspection and approval.
Status: in_force

The department may prescribe by regulations that any licensee or applicant desiring to make specific types of alterations or additions to its facilities or to construct new facilities shall, before commencing such alteration, addition or new construction, submit its plans and specifications therefor to the department for preliminary inspection and approval or recommendations with respect to compliance with the regulations and standards herein authorized.
RCW 18.110.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 110 / Section 040
RCW 18.110.040: Violations—Penalties—Attorney fees.
Status: in_force

An art dealer violating RCW 18.110.030 is liable to the artist for fifty dollars plus actual damages, including incidental and consequential damages, sustained as a result of the violation. If an art dealer violates RCW 18.110.030 , the artist's obligation for compensation to the art dealer is voidable. In an action under this section the court may, in its discretion, award the artist reasonable attorney's fees.
RCW 18.64A.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64A / Section 080
RCW 18.64A.080: Pharmacy's or pharmacist's liability, responsibility.
Status: in_force

A pharmacy or pharmacist which utilizes the services of pharmacy ancillary personnel with approval by the commission, is not aiding and abetting an unlicensed person to practice pharmacy within the meaning of chapter 18.64 RCW: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That the pharmacy or pharmacist shall retain responsibility for any act performed by pharmacy ancillary personnel in the course of employment.
RCW 18.43.033 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 033
RCW 18.43.033: Pro tem board members—Limits—Duties.
Status: in_force

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Upon request of the board, and with approval of the director, the board chair shall appoint up to two individuals to serve as pro tem members of the board. The appointments are limited, as defined by the board chair, for the purpose of participating as a temporary member of the board on any combination of one or more committees or formal disciplinary hearing panels. An appointed individual must meet the same qualifications as a regular member of the board. While serving as a board member pro tem, an appointed person has all the powers, duties, and immunities of a regular member of the board and is entitled to the same compensation, including travel expenses, in accordance with RCW 18.43.030 . A pro tem appointment may not last for more than one hundred eighty days unless approved by the director.
RCW 18.85.045 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 045
RCW 18.85.045: Director's seal.
Status: in_force

The director shall adopt a seal with the words "real estate director, state of Washington," and such other device as the director may approve engraved thereon, by which the director shall authenticate the proceedings of the office. Copies of all records and papers in the office of the director certified to be true copies under the hand and seal of the director shall be received in evidence in all cases equally and with like effect as the originals. The director may authorize one or more assistants to certify records and papers.
RCW 18.43.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 020
RCW 18.43.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Board" means the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors, provided for by this chapter. (2) "Director" means the executive director of the Washington state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors. (3) "Engineer" means a professional engineer as defined in this section. (4) "Engineer-in-training" means a candidate who: (a) Has satisfied the experience requirements in RCW 18.43.040 for registration; (b) has successfully passed the examination in the fundamental engineering subjects; and (c) is enrolled by the board as an engineer-in-training. (5) "Engineering" means the "practice of engineering" as defined in this section. (6) "Land surveyor" means a professional land surveyor. (7) "Land-surveyor-in-training" means a candidate who: (a) Has satisfied the experience requirements in RCW 18.43.040 for registration; (b) successfully passes the examination in the fundamental land surveying subjects; and (c) is enrolled by the board as a land-surveyor-in-training. (8)(a) "Practice of engineering" means any professional service or creative work requiring engineering education, training, and experience and the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences to such professional services or creative work as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design, and supervision of construction for the purpose of assuring compliance with specifications and design, in connection with any public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, works, or projects. (b) A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice engineering, within the meaning and intent of this chapter, who practices any branch of the profession of engineering; or who, by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way represents himself or herself to be a professional engineer, or through the use of some other title implies that he or she is a professional engineer; or who holds himself or herself out as able to perform, or who does perform, any engineering service or work or any other professional service designated by the practitioner or recognized by educational authorities as engineering. (c) The practice of engineering does not include the work ordinarily performed by persons who operate or maintain machinery or equipment. (9) "Practice of land surveying" means assuming responsible charge of the surveying of land for the establishment of corners, lines, boundaries, and monuments, the laying out and subdivision of land, the defining and locating of corners, lines, boundaries, and monuments of land after they have been established, the survey of land areas for the purpose of determining the topography thereof, the making of topographical delineations and the preparing of maps and accurate records thereof, when the proper performance of such services requires technical knowledge and skill. (10) "Professional engineer" means a person who, by reason of his or her special knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences and the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, acquired by professional education and practical experience, is qualified to practice engineering as defined in this section, as attested by his or her legal registration as a professional engineer. (11) "Professional land surveyor" means a person who, by reason of his or her special knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences and principles and practices of land surveying, which is acquired by professional education and practical experience, is qualified to practice land surveying and as attested to by his or her legal registration as a professional land surveyor. (12) "Significant structures" include: (a) Hazardous facilities, defined as: Structures housing, supporting, or containing sufficient quantities of explosive substances to be of danger to the safety of the public if released; (b) Essential facilities that have a ground area of more than five thousand square feet and are more than twenty feet in mean roof height above average ground level. Essential facilities are defined as: (i) Hospitals and other medical facilities having surgery and emergency treatment areas; (ii) Fire and police stations; (iii) Tanks or other structures containing, housing, or supporting water or fire suppression material or equipment required for the protection of essential or hazardous facilities or special occupancy structures; (iv) Emergency vehicle shelters and garages; (v) Structures and equipment in emergency preparedness centers; (vi) Standby power-generating equipment for essential facilities; (vii) Structures and equipment in government communication centers and other facilities requiring emergency response; (viii) Aviation control towers, air traffic control centers, and emergency aircraft hangars; and (ix) Buildings and other structures having critical national defense functions; (c) Structures exceeding one hundred feet in height above average ground level; (d) Buildings that are customarily occupied by human beings and are five stories or more above average ground level; (e) Bridges having a total span of more than two hundred feet and piers having a surface area greater than ten thousand square feet; and (f) Buildings and other structures where more than three hundred people congregate in one area.
RCW 18.260.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 260 / Section 050
RCW 18.260.050: Expanded function dental auxiliary—License.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall issue a license to practice as an expanded function dental auxiliary to any applicant who: (a) Pays any applicable fees as established by the secretary in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250 ; (b) Submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, address, and other applicable information as determined by the secretary; and (c) Demonstrates that the following requirements have been met: (i) Successful completion of a dental assisting education program approved by the commission. The program may be an approved online education program; (ii) Successful completion of an expanded function dental auxiliary education program approved by the commission; and (iii) Successful passage of both a written examination and a clinical examination in restorations approved by the commission. (2)(a) An applicant that holds a limited license to practice dental hygiene under chapter 18.29 RCW is considered to have met the dental assisting education program requirements of subsection (1)(c)(i) of this section. (b) An applicant that holds a full license to practice dental hygiene under chapter 18.29 RCW is considered to have met the requirements of subsection (1)(c) of this section upon demonstrating the successful completion of training in taking final impressions as approved by the commission.
RCW 18.205.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 205 / Section 900
RCW 18.205.900: Effective dates—1998 c 243.
Status: in_force

This act takes effect July 1, 1998, except for sections 3, 9, 13, and 14 of this act, which take effect July 1, 1999.
RCW 18.51.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 005
RCW 18.51.005: Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards for the maintenance and operation of nursing homes, which, in the light of advancing knowledge, will promote safe and adequate care and treatment of the individuals therein. An important secondary purpose is the improvement of nursing home practices by educational methods so that such practices eventually exceed the minimum requirements of the basic law and its original standards.
RCW 18.53.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 53 / Section 900
RCW 18.53.900: Short title—1919 c 144.
Status: in_force

This act shall be known, and may be referred to as, "The Optometry Law".
RCW 18.06.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 06 / Section 090
RCW 18.06.090: Fluency in English required.
Status: in_force

Before licensure, each applicant shall demonstrate sufficient fluency in reading, speaking, and understanding the English language to enable the applicant to communicate with other health care providers and patients concerning health care problems and treatment.
RCW 18.390.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 390 / Section 030
RCW 18.390.030: Application for registration—Required materials—Issuance—Validity period—Transferability—Public records act exemption.
Status: in_force

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(1) An applicant for a registration as a continuing care retirement community must submit the following materials to the department: (a) A written application to the department providing all necessary information on a form provided by the department; (b) Information about the licensed assisted living facility component of the continuing care retirement community and, if the continuing care retirement community operates a nursing home, information about that component; (c) Copies of any residency agreements that the continuing care retirement community intends to use for the certification period; (d) A written statement indicating whether the residency agreement includes an entrance fee in lieu of payment for future care and services and, if so, whether those services are covered completely or partially by the entrance fee; (e) A copy of the disclosure statement that includes current information required by RCW 18.390.060 ; (f)(i) Except as provided in (f)(ii) of this subsection, copies of audited financial statements for the two most recent fiscal years. The audited financial statement for the most current period may not have been prepared more than eighteen months prior to the date that the continuing care retirement community applied for its current registration; (ii) If the continuing care retirement community: (A) Has obtained financing, but has been in operation less than two years, a copy of the audited financial statement for the most current period, if available, and an independent accountant's report opinion letter that has evaluated the financial feasibility of the continuing care retirement community; or (B) Has not obtained financing, a summary of the actuarial analysis for the new continuing care retirement community stating that the continuing care retirement community is in satisfactory actuarial balance; (g) An attestation by a management representative of the continuing care retirement community that the continuing care retirement community is in compliance with the disclosure notification requirements of RCW 18.390.060 ; and (h) Payment of any registration fees associated with the department's cost of registering continuing care retirement communities. (2) The department shall base its decision to issue a registration on the completeness of the application. If an application is incomplete, the department shall inform the applicant and give the applicant an opportunity to supplement its submission. An applicant may appeal a decision of the department to deny an application for registration. (3) The department shall issue the registration within sixty days of the receipt of a complete application, payment of fees, submission of disclosures, residency agreements, and the attestation. The department's failure to timely issue a registration may not cause a delay in the change of ownership and ongoing operation of the continuing care retirement community. (4) Registration is valid for two years. (5) Registration is not transferable. (6) Materials submitted pursuant to this section are not subject to disclosure under the public records act, chapter 42.56 RCW.
RCW 18.51.460 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 460
RCW 18.51.460: Receivership—Termination—Conditions.
Status: in_force

(1) The receivership shall terminate: (a) When all deficiencies have been eliminated and the court determines that the facility has the management capability to ensure continued compliance with all requirements; or (b) When all residents have been transferred and the facility closed. (2) Upon the termination of a receivership, the court may impose conditions to assure the continued compliance with chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW, and, in the case of medicaid contractors, continued compliance with Title XIX of the social security act, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
RCW 18.205.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 205 / Section 030
RCW 18.205.030: Title or description of services.
Status: in_force

No person may represent oneself as a certified substance use disorder professional, certified substance use disorder professional trainee, or co-occurring disorder specialist or use any title or description of services of a certified substance use disorder professional, certified substance use disorder professional trainee, or co-occurring disorder specialist without applying for certification, meeting the required qualifications, and being certified by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.
RCW 18.25.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 180
RCW 18.25.180: Employment of X-ray technicians—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) A chiropractor may employ a technician to operate X-ray equipment after the technician has registered with the commission. (2) The commission may adopt rules necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.
RCW 18.08.400 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 400
RCW 18.08.400: Registration of out-of-state registrants.
Status: in_force

The director may, upon receipt of the current registration fee, grant a certificate of registration to an applicant who is a registered architect in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or another country, if that individual's qualifications and experience are determined by the board to be equivalent to the qualifications and experience required of a person registered under RCW 18.08.350 .
RCW 18.410.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 410 / Section 020
RCW 18.410.020: Review of professional licenses—Report and recommendations.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning in 2024, the department shall annually review and analyze approximately 10 percent of the professional licenses regulated by the department and prepare and submit an annual report electronically to the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, and each member of the house of representatives and senate by August 31st of each year as provided in this section. The department shall complete this process for all professional licenses within its jurisdiction within 10 years and every 10 years thereafter. Each report shall include the department's recommendations regarding whether the professional licenses should be terminated, continued, or modified. (2) The department may require the submission of information by the affected professional board or commission and other affected or interested parties. The department shall provide notice to the relevant professional board or commission and all licensees, not regulated under a board or commission, prior to commencing the review. (3) The department's report shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) The title of the professional license and, if applicable, the name of the professional board or commission responsible for enforcement of the professional license, if any; (b) The statutory citation or other authorization for the creation of the professional license and, if applicable, the professional board or commission; (c) If applicable, the number of members of the professional board or commission and how the members are appointed; (d) If applicable, the qualifications for membership on the professional board or commission; (e) If applicable, the number of times the professional board or commission is required to meet during the year and the number of times it actually met during the preceding five calendar years; (f) Annual budget information for the five most recently completed fiscal years; (g) For the immediately preceding five calendar years, or for the period of time less than five years for which the information is practically available, the number of government certifications, professional licenses, and registrations the department, professional board, or commission has issued, revoked, denied, or assessed penalties against, listed anonymously and separately per type of credential, and the reasons for such revocations, denials, and other penalties; (h) A review of the basic assumptions underlying the creation of the professional license; (i) A comparison of whether and how other states regulate the profession; (j) A review and analysis of the hours or other amount of education, training, or experience required to obtain the license or credential; (k) A summary of any regulatory changes made by the department, professional board, or commission as a result of the review; and (l) Any recommendations regarding whether the professional license should be terminated, continued, or modified. (4) After the report in subsection (3) of this section is submitted, if the relevant legislative committee determines further analysis is needed it may request the department to conduct further analysis. Specifically, the extended report shall include: (a) Whether the professional license meets the policies stated and the following recommended courses of action for meeting such policies: (i) If the need is to protect consumers against fraud, the recommended course of action should be to strengthen powers under chapter 19.86 RCW, or require disclosures that will reduce misleading attributes of the specific goods or services; (ii) If the need is to protect consumers against unclean facilities or to promote general health and safety, the recommended course of action should be to require periodic inspections of such facilities; (iii) If the need is to protect consumers against potential damages from failure by providers to complete a contract fully or up to standards, the recommended course of action should be to require that providers be bonded; (iv) If the need is to protect a person who is not a party to a contract between the provider and consumer, the recommended course of action should be to require that the provider have insurance; (v) If the need is to protect consumers against potential damages by transient providers, the recommended course of action should be to require that providers register their businesses with the state; (vi) If the need is to protect consumers against a shortfall or imbalance of knowledge about the goods or services relative to the providers' knowledge, the recommended course of action should be to enact government certification; and (vii) If the need is to address a systematic information shortfall such that a reasonable consumer is unable to distinguish between the quality of providers, there is an absence of institutions that provide adequate guidance to the consumer, and the consumer's inability to distinguish between providers and the lack of adequate guidance allows for undue risk of present, significant, and substantiated harms, the recommended course of action should be to enact a professional license; and (b) If education, training, or experience is a qualification in the professional license under review, a review and analysis of the hours or other amount of education, training, or experience required to ensure such requirements are as least restrictive as necessary to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare. (5) If a lawful profession is subject to chapter 18.120 RCW, the analysis under subsection (4)(a) of this section shall be made using the least restrictive method of regulation as set out in RCW 18.120.010 . (6) If the department finds that it is necessary to change professional licenses, the department shall recommend the least restrictive regulation consistent with the public interest and the policies in this section.
RCW 18.235.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 170
RCW 18.235.170: Misrepresentation—Gross misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

A person who attempts to obtain, obtains, or attempts to maintain a license by willful misrepresentation or fraudulent representation is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 18.27.350 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 350
RCW 18.27.350: Violations—Consumer Protection Act.
Status: in_force

The consumers of this state have a right to be protected from unfair or deceptive acts or practices when they enter into contracts with contractors. The fact that a contractor is found to have committed a misdemeanor or infraction under this chapter shall be deemed to affect the public interest and shall constitute a violation of chapter 19.86 RCW. The surety bond shall not be liable for monetary penalties or violations of chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 18.57.031 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 031
RCW 18.57.031: License required.
Status: in_force

No person may practice or represent himself or herself as an osteopathic physician and surgeon without first having a valid license to do so.
RCW 18.227.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 227 / Section 060
RCW 18.227.060: Uniform disciplinary act—Application.
Status: in_force

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of certification, and the discipline of persons certified under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplinary authority under this chapter.
RCW 18.46.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 46 / Section 030
RCW 18.46.030: Application for license—Fee.
Status: in_force

An application for license shall be made to the department upon forms provided by it and shall contain such information as the department reasonably requires, which may include affirmative evidence of ability to comply with rules and regulations as are lawfully prescribed hereunder. Each application for license or renewal of license shall be accompanied by a license fee as established by the department under RCW 43.20B.110 : PROVIDED, That no fee shall be required of charitable or nonprofit or government-operated institutions.
RCW 18.100.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 020
RCW 18.100.020: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as "the professional service corporation act".
RCW 18.106.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 050
RCW 18.106.050: Examinations—Scope—Results—Retaking.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, with the advice of the advisory board, shall prepare a written examination to be administered to applicants for certificates of competency for journey level plumber, specialty plumber, and residential service plumber. The examination shall be constructed to determine: (a) Whether the applicant possesses varied general knowledge of the technical information and practical procedures that are identified with the trade of journey level plumber, specialty plumber, or residential service plumber; and (b) Whether the applicant is familiar with the applicable plumbing codes and the administrative rules of the department pertaining to plumbing and plumbers. (2) The department, with the consent of the advisory board, may enter into a contract with a nationally recognized testing agency to develop, administer, and score any examinations required by this chapter. All applicants shall, before taking an examination, pay the required examination fee. The department shall set the examination fee by contract with a nationally recognized testing agency. The fee shall cover but not exceed the costs of preparing and administering the examination and the materials necessary to conduct the practical elements of the examination. The department shall approve training courses and set the fees for training courses for examinations provided by this chapter. (3) An examination to determine the competency of an applicant for a domestic water pumping system specialty plumbing certificate as defined by RCW 18.106.010 (14)(c) must be established by the department in consultation with the advisory board by December 31, 2006. The department may include an examination for appropriate electrical safety and technical requirements as required by RCW 19.28.191 with the examination required by this section. The department, in consultation with the advisory board, may accept the certification by a professional or trade association or other acceptable entity as meeting the examination requirement of this section. The department shall establish a single document for those who have received both the plumbing specialty certification defined by this subsection and have also met the certification requirements for a pump and irrigation or domestic pump specialty electrician, showing that the individual has received both certifications. (4) The department shall certify the results of the examinations provided by this chapter, and shall notify the applicant in writing whether he or she has passed or failed. Any applicant who has failed the examination may retake the examination, upon the terms and after a period of time that the director shall set by rule. The director may not limit the number of times that a person may take the examination.
RCW 18.73.290 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 290
RCW 18.73.290: Organ transport services.
Status: in_force

(1) An organ transport service may not operate in the state of Washington without holding a license for such operation, issued by the secretary in consultation with the department of licensing. (2) Organ transport services must ensure that personnel operating organ transport vehicles: (a) Are at least 25 years of age; (b) Are a current, previous, or retired police officer, firefighter, or EMS provider; (c) Have a minimum of five years' experience operating a police, fire department, or emergency medical service vehicle under emergency conditions; (d) Have passed a preemployment driver's license check showing no more than one moving vehicle violation in a rolling three-year period, with annual license reviews thereafter; (e) Have passed a preemployment drug screen, with random drug screenings thereafter; (f) Have passed state and national criminal background checks; and (g) Have completed an emergency vehicle operators course and a defensive drivers course. (3) An organ transport service shall maintain: (a) Commercial general liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000/$10,000,000 aggregate; (b) Automobile liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000; and (c) An umbrella policy in the amount of $2,000,000. (4) The license shall be valid for a period of two years and shall be renewed on request provided the holder has consistently complied with the regulations of the department and the department of licensing and provided also that the needs of the area served have been met satisfactorily. The license shall not be transferable and may be revoked if the service is found in violation of rules adopted by the department. (5) The department, in consultation with the department of licensing, shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement this section. (6) Employment as a driver for organ transport vehicles does not add to the scope of practice for a current EMS provider and is not considered employment as an EMS provider. (7) The secretary shall not establish fees for the license and renewals for an organ transport service or vehicle.
RCW 18.73.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 180
RCW 18.73.180: Other transportation vehicles.
Status: in_force

Other vehicles not herein defined by this chapter shall not be used for transportation of patients who must be carried on a stretcher or who may require medical attention en route, except that such transportation may be used when: (1) A disaster creates a situation that cannot be served by licensed ambulances; or (2) The use of a stretcher is necessary because an individual's personal mobility aid cannot be adequately secured in the nonambulance vehicle and the individual has written authorization from his or her physician that it is safe to transfer the individual from a personal mobility aid to a stretcher.
RCW 18.185.057 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 057
RCW 18.185.057: License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

The director shall immediately suspend any license issued under this chapter if the holder has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.
RCW 18.29.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 120
RCW 18.29.120: Examinations—Secretary's authority—Consultation with examining authority.
Status: in_force

The secretary in consultation with the Washington dental hygiene examining committee shall: (1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to prepare and conduct examinations for dental hygiene licensure; (2) Require an applicant for licensure to pass an examination consisting of written and practical tests upon such subjects and of such scope as the committee determines; (3) Set the standards for passage of the examination; (4) Administer at least two examinations each calendar year. Additional examinations may be given as necessary; and (5) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
RCW 18.96.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 96 / Section 070
RCW 18.96.070: Qualifications of applicants.
Status: in_force

This section establishes the minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified for licensure as a professional landscape architect. (1) A certificate of licensure shall be granted by the director to all qualified applicants who are certified by the board as having passed the required examination and as having given satisfactory proof of completion of the required education and work experience. (2) An applicant for licensure as a landscape architect shall be of a good moral character, at least eighteen years of age, and shall possess one of the following qualifications: (a) Have a professional landscape architectural degree from an institution of higher education accredited by the national landscape architecture accreditation board, or an equivalent degree in landscape architecture as determined by the board, and three years of practical landscape architectural work experience under the supervision of a registered or licensed landscape architect; or (b) Have a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years' practical landscape architectural work experience, which may include landscape design as a principal activity and postsecondary education approved by the board. At least six years of work experience must be under the direct supervision of a registered or licensed landscape architect. An applicant may receive up to two years of practical landscape architectural work experience for postsecondary education courses in landscape architecture, landscape architectural technology, or a related field, including courses in a community or technical college, if the courses are equivalent to education courses in an accredited landscape architectural degree program.
RCW 18.54.920 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 54 / Section 920
RCW 18.54.920: RCW 43.24.060 and 43.24.120 not applicable to optometry.
Status: in_force

The provisions of RCW 43.24.060 and 43.24.120 are not applicable to the licensing and regulation of the practice of optometry.
RCW 18.79.250 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 250
RCW 18.79.250: Advanced registered nurse practitioner—Activities allowed.
Status: in_force

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An advanced registered nurse practitioner under his or her license may perform for compensation nursing care, as that term is usually understood, of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the course thereof, she or he may do the following things that shall not be done by a person not so licensed, except as provided in RCW 18.79.260 and 18.79.270 : (1) Perform specialized and advanced levels of nursing as recognized jointly by the medical and nursing professions, as defined by the board; (2) Prescribe legend drugs and Schedule V controlled substances, as defined in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 69.50 RCW, and Schedules II through IV subject to RCW 18.79.240 (1) (r) or (s) within the scope of practice defined by the board; (3) Perform all acts provided in RCW 18.79.260 ; (4) Hold herself or himself out to the public or designate herself or himself as an advanced registered nurse practitioner or as a nurse practitioner.
RCW 18.35A.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35A / Section 070
RCW 18.35A.070: Adverse actions.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state shall have the authority, in accordance with existing state due process law, to: (a) Take adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's privilege to practice within that member state; (b) Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a licensing board in a member state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another member state shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state in which the witnesses or evidence are located. (2) Only the home state shall have the power to take adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's license issued by the home state. (3) For purposes of taking adverse action, the home state shall give the same priority and effect to reported conduct received from a member state as it would if the conduct had occurred within the home state. In so doing, the home state shall apply its own state laws to determine appropriate action. (4) The home state shall complete any pending investigations of an audiologist or speech-language pathologist who changes primary state of residence during the course of the investigations. The home state shall also have the authority to take appropriate action and shall promptly report the conclusions of the investigations to the administrator of the data system. The administrator of the data system shall promptly notify the new home state of any adverse actions. (5) If otherwise permitted by state law, the member state may recover from the affected audiologist or speech-language pathologist the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that audiologist or speech-language pathologist. (6) The member state may take adverse action based on the factual findings of the remote state, provided that the member state follows the member state's own procedures for taking the adverse action. (7)(a) In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective audiology or speech-language pathology practice act or other applicable state law, any member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees. (b) Member states shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the compact. (8) If adverse action is taken by the home state against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's license, the audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's privilege to practice in all other member states shall be deactivated until all encumbrances have been removed from the state license. All home state disciplinary orders that impose adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's license shall include a statement that the audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's privilege to practice is deactivated in all member states during the pendency of the order. (9) If a member state takes adverse action against a licensee, it shall promptly notify the administrator of the data system. The administrator of the data system shall promptly notify the home state and any remote states in which the licensee has a privilege to practice of any adverse actions by the home state or remote states. (10) Nothing in this compact shall override a member state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action.
RCW 18.79.390 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 390
RCW 18.79.390: Secretary and board relationship.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall employ an executive director that is: (a) Hired by and serves at the pleasure of the board; (b) Exempt from the provisions of the civil service law, chapter 41.06 RCW and whose salary is established by the board in accordance with RCW 43.03.028 ; and (c) Responsible for performing all administrative duties of the board, including preparing an annual budget, and any other duties as delegated to the executive director by the board. (2) Consistent with the budgeting and accounting act, the board is responsible for proposing its own biennial budget which the secretary must submit to the office of financial management. (3) Prior to adopting credentialing fees under RCW 43.70.250 , the secretary shall collaborate with the board to determine the appropriate fees necessary to support the activities of the board. (4) Prior to the secretary exercising the secretary's authority to adopt uniform rules and guidelines, or any other actions that might impact the licensing or disciplinary authority of the board, the secretary shall first meet with the board to determine how those rules or guidelines, or changes to rules or guidelines, might impact the board's ability to effectively carry out its statutory duties. If the board, in consultation with the secretary, determines that the proposed rules or guidelines, or changes to existing rules or guidelines, will negatively impact the board's ability to effectively carry out its statutory duties, then the individual board shall collaborate with the secretary to develop alternative solutions to mitigate the impacts. If an alternative solution cannot be reached, the parties may resolve the dispute through a mediator as set forth in subsection (6) of this section. (5) The board shall negotiate with the secretary to develop performance-based expectations, including identification of key performance measures. The performance expectations should focus on consistent, timely regulation of health care professionals. (6) In the event there is a disagreement between the board and the secretary, that is unable to be resolved through negotiation, a representative of both parties shall agree on the designation of a third party to mediate the dispute. (7) The secretary shall employ staff that are hired and managed by the executive director provided that nothing contained in this section may be construed to alter any existing collective bargaining unit or the provisions of any existing collective bargaining agreement. (8) By December 31, 2013, the board must present a report with recommendations to the governor and the legislature regarding: (a) Evidence-based practices and research-based practices used by boards of nursing when conducting licensing, educational, disciplinary, and financial activities and the use of such practices by the board; and (b) A comparison of the board's licensing, education, disciplinary, and financial outcomes with those of other boards of nursing using a national database.
RCW 18.88A.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88A / Section 210
RCW 18.88A.210: Delegation—Basic and specialized nurse delegation training requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) A nursing assistant meeting the requirements of this section who provides care to individuals in community-based care settings or in-home care settings, as defined in RCW 18.79.260 (3), may accept delegation of nursing care tasks by a registered nurse as provided in RCW 18.79.260 (3). (2) For the purposes of this section, "nursing assistant" means a nursing assistant-registered or a nursing assistant-certified. Nothing in this section may be construed to affect the authority of nurses to delegate nursing tasks to other persons, including licensed practical nurses, as authorized by law. (3)(a) Before commencing any specific nursing care tasks authorized under this chapter, the nursing assistant must (i) provide to the delegating nurse a certificate of completion issued by the department of social and health services indicating the completion of basic core nurse delegation training, (ii) be regulated by the department of health pursuant to this chapter, subject to the uniform disciplinary act under chapter 18.130 RCW, and (iii) meet any additional training requirements identified by the board. Exceptions to these training requirements must adhere to RCW 18.79.260 (3)(e)(vi). (b) In addition to meeting the requirements of (a) of this subsection, before commencing the care of individuals with diabetes that involves administration of insulin by injection, the nursing assistant must provide to the delegating nurse a certificate of completion issued by the department of social and health services indicating completion of specialized diabetes nurse delegation training. The training must include, but is not limited to, instruction regarding diabetes, insulin, sliding scale insulin orders, and proper injection procedures.
RCW 18.51.290 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 290
RCW 18.51.290: Writings as public records.
Status: in_force

Any writing received, owned, used, or retained by the department in connection with the provisions of this chapter is a public record and, as such, is open to public inspection. Copies of such records provided for public inspection shall comply with RCW 42.56.070 (1). The names of duly authorized officers, employees, or agents of the department shall be included.
RCW 18.88B.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88B / Section 010
RCW 18.88B.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Community residential service business" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 74.39A.009 . (2) "Date of hire" means the first day the long-term care worker is employed by any employer. (3) "Department" means the department of health. (4) "Home care aide" means a person certified under this chapter. (5) "Individual provider" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 74.39A.009 . (6) "Long-term care worker" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 74.39A.009 . (7) "Personal care services" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 74.39A.009 . (8) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.
RCW 18.64.520 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 520
RCW 18.64.520: Dispensing of drug other than controlled substance—Supply limit.
Status: in_force

(1) A pharmacist may dispense not more than a ninety-day supply of a drug other than a controlled substance pursuant to a valid prescription that specifies an initial quantity of less than a ninety-day supply followed by periodic refills of that amount if all of the following requirements are satisfied: (a) The patient has completed an initial thirty-day supply of the drug. However, if the prescription continues the same medication as previously dispensed in a ninety-day supply, the initial thirty-day supply under this subsection (1) is not required; (b) The total quantity of dosage units dispensed does not exceed the total quantity of dosage units authorized by the prescriber on the prescription including refills; (c) The prescriber has not specified on the prescription that dispensing the prescription in an initial amount followed by periodic refills is medically necessary; and (d) The pharmacist is exercising his or her professional judgment. (2) In no case may a pharmacist dispense a greater supply of a drug pursuant to this section if the prescriber personally indicates, either orally or in their own handwriting, "no change to quantity," or words of similar meaning. Nothing in this section prohibits a prescriber from checking a box on a prescription marked "no change to quantity," provided that the prescriber personally initials the box or checkmark. (3) A pharmacist dispensing an increased supply of a drug pursuant to this section shall notify the prescriber of the increase in the quantity of dosage units dispensed. (4) Nothing in this section may be construed to require a health benefit plan, health carrier, workers' compensation insurance plan, pharmacy benefit manager, or any other person or entity including, but not limited to, a state program or state employer, to provide coverage in a manner inconsistent with the beneficiary's or enrollee's plan benefit.
RCW 18.92.260 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 260
RCW 18.92.260: Animal care societies/nonprofit humane societies—Low-income households—License required—Rule-making authority—Uniform disciplinary act—Registration—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Subject to the limitations in this section, animal care and control agencies as defined in RCW 16.52.011 and nonprofit humane societies, that have qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code may provide veterinary services to animals owned by qualified low-income households. A veterinarian or veterinary technician acting within his or her scope of practice must perform the veterinary services. For purposes of this section, "low-income household" means the same as in RCW 43.185A.010 . (b) Animal control agencies and nonprofit humane societies, receiving any animals on an emergency basis, may provide emergency care where there is an unexpected, serious occurrence or situation that urgently requires prompt action in order to prevent an animal's death or permanent injury of the animal. (c) Animal control agencies and nonprofit humane societies may provide veterinary care for sick animals up to thirty days postadoption. (d) Any local ordinance addressing the needs under this section that was approved by the voters and is in effect on July 1, 2003, remains in effect. (2) Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary medication clerks employed at these facilities must be licensed under this chapter. No officer, director, supervisor, or any other individual associated with an animal care or control agency or nonprofit humane society owning and operating a veterinary medical facility may impose any terms or conditions of employment or direct or attempt to direct an employed veterinarian in any way that interferes with the free exercise of the veterinarian's professional judgment or infringes upon the utilization of his or her professional skills. (3) Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary medication clerks, and animal control agencies and humane societies acting under this section shall, for purposes of providing the veterinary services, meet the requirements established under this chapter and are subject to the rules adopted by the veterinary board of governors in the same fashion as any licensed veterinarian or veterinary medical facility in the state. (4) The Washington state veterinary board of governors shall adopt rules to: (a) Establish registration and registration renewal requirements; (b) Govern the purchase and use of drugs for the veterinary services authorized under this section; (c) Establish annual reporting requirements that demonstrate the animal care and control facilities and nonprofit humane societies are serving only low-income households as defined in RCW 43.185A.010 ; and (d) Ensure that agencies and societies are in compliance with this section. (5) The veterinary medical service authority granted by registration under this section may be denied, suspended, revoked, or conditioned by a determination of the board of governors for any act of noncompliance with this chapter. The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unregistered operation, the issuance and denial of registrations, and the discipline of registrants under this section. (6) No animal control agency or humane society may operate under this chapter without registering with the department. An application for registration shall be made upon forms provided by the department and shall include the information the department reasonably requires, as provided by RCW 43.70.280 . The department shall establish registration and renewal fees as provided by RCW 43.70.250 . A registration fee shall accompany each application for registration or renewal.
RCW 18.300.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 300 / Section 095
RCW 18.300.095: License suspension—Electronic benefit cards.
Status: in_force

The department of licensing shall immediately suspend any license under this chapter if the department receives information that the license holder has not complied with RCW 74.08.580 (2). If the license holder has remained otherwise eligible to be licensed, the department may reinstate the suspended license when the holder has complied with RCW 74.08.580 (2).
RCW 18.32.785 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 785
RCW 18.32.785: Pain management rules—Criteria for new rules.
Status: in_force

(1) By June 30, 2011, the commission shall adopt new rules on chronic, noncancer pain management that contain the following elements: (a)(i) Dosing criteria, including: (A) A dosage amount that must not be exceeded unless a dentist first consults with a practitioner specializing in pain management; and (B) Exigent or special circumstances under which the dosage amount may be exceeded without consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management. (ii) The rules regarding consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management must, to the extent practicable, take into account: (A) Circumstances under which repeated consultations would not be necessary or appropriate for a patient undergoing a stable, ongoing course of treatment for pain management; (B) Minimum training and experience that is sufficient to exempt a dentist from the specialty consultation requirement; (C) Methods for enhancing the availability of consultations; (D) Allowing the efficient use of resources; and (E) Minimizing the burden on practitioners and patients; (b) Guidance on when to seek specialty consultation and ways in which electronic specialty consultations may be sought; (c) Guidance on tracking clinical progress by using assessment tools focusing on pain interference, physical function, and overall risk for poor outcome; and (d) Guidance on tracking the use of opioids. (2) The commission shall consult with the agency medical directors' group, the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of dentists in the state. (3) The rules adopted under this section do not apply: (a) To the provision of palliative, hospice, or other end-of-life care; or (b) To the management of acute pain caused by an injury or a surgical procedure.
RCW 18.180.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 030
RCW 18.180.030: Identification of process server on proof of service.
Status: in_force

(1) A process server required to register under RCW 18.180.010 shall indicate the process server's registration number and the process server's county of registration on any proof of service the process server signs. (2) Employees of a process server required to register under RCW 18.180.010 shall indicate the employer's registration number and the employer's county of registration on any proof of service the registrant's employee signs.
RCW 18.33.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 33 / Section 070
RCW 18.33.070: Data system.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and the presence of significant investigative information on all licensees and applicants for a license in participating states. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a participating state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission, including: (a) Identifying information; (b) Licensure data; (c) Adverse actions against a licensee, license applicant, or compact privilege and information related thereto; (d) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation; (e) Any denial of an application for licensure, and the reason or reasons for such denial, excluding the reporting of any criminal history record information where prohibited by law; (f) The presence of significant investigative information; and (g) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (3) The records and information provided to a participating state pursuant to this compact or through the data system, when certified by the commission or an agent thereof, shall constitute the authenticated business records of the commission, and shall be entitled to any associated hearsay exception in any relevant judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative proceedings in a participating state. (4) Significant investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any participating state will only be available to other participating states. (5) It is the responsibility of the participating states to monitor the database to determine whether adverse action has been taken against a licensee or license applicant. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee or license applicant in any participating state will be available to any other participating state. (6) Participating states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the participating state. (7) Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently expunged pursuant to federal law or the laws of the participating state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system.
RCW 18.51.320 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 320
RCW 18.51.320: Contact with animals—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) A nursing home licensee shall give each patient a reasonable opportunity to have regular contact with animals. The licensee may permit appropriate animals to live in the facilities and may permit appropriate animals to visit if the animals are properly supervised. (2) The department shall adopt rules for the care, type, and maintenance of animals in nursing home facilities.
RCW 18.240.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 240 / Section 080
RCW 18.240.080: Renewal of certification.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of certification. Failure to renew invalidates the certification and all privileges granted by the certification.
RCW 18.280.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 150
RCW 18.280.150: Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
Status: in_force

The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
RCW 18.170.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 070
RCW 18.170.070: License cards and certificates—Issuance and requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall issue a private security guard license card to each licensed private security guard and an armed private security guard license card to each armed private security guard. (a) The license card may not be used as security clearance. (b) A private security guard shall carry the license card whenever he or she is performing the duties of a private security guard and shall exhibit the card upon request. (c) An armed private security guard shall carry the license card whenever he or she is performing the duties of an armed private security guard and shall exhibit the card upon request. (2) The director shall issue a license certificate to each licensed private security company. (a) Within seventy-two hours after receipt of the license certificate, the licensee shall post and display the certificate in a conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee within the state. (b) It is unlawful for any person holding a license certificate to knowingly and willfully post the license certificate upon premises other than those described in the license certificate or to materially alter a license certificate. (c) Every advertisement by a licensee that solicits or advertises business shall contain the name of the licensee, the address of record, and the license number as they appear in the records of the director. (d) The licensee shall notify the director within thirty days of any change in the licensee's officers or directors or any material change in the information furnished or required to be furnished to the director.
RCW 18.89.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 89 / Section 030
RCW 18.89.030: Respiratory care practitioner—What constitutes.
Status: in_force

A respiratory care practitioner is a person who adopts or uses any title or any description of services which incorporates one or more of the following terms or designations: (1) RT, (2) RCP, (3) respiratory care practitioner, (4) respiratory therapist, (5) respiratory technician, (6) inhalation therapist, or (7) any other words, abbreviation, or insignia indicating that he or she is a respiratory care practitioner.
RCW 18.225.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 060
RCW 18.225.060: Washington state mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee—Established—Composition.
Status: in_force

The Washington state mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee is established. (1) The committee shall be comprised of nine members as follows: (a) Two members must be licensed mental health counselors; (b) Two members must be licensed marriage and family therapists; (c) One member must be a licensed independent clinical social worker; (d) One member must be either a licensed advanced social worker or a licensed independent clinical social worker; and (e) Three members must be consumers and represent the public at large and may not be licensed mental health care providers. (2) Three members shall be appointed for a term of one year, three members shall be appointed for a term of two years, and three members shall be appointed for a term of three years. Subsequent members shall be appointed for terms of three years. A person must not serve as a member for more than two consecutive terms. (3)(a) Each member must be a resident of the state of Washington. (b) Each member must not hold a governing office or board position in a professional association for mental health, social work, or marriage and family therapy and must not be employed by the state of Washington. (c) Each professional member must have been actively engaged as a mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, or social worker for five years immediately preceding appointment. (d) The consumer members must represent the general public and be unaffiliated directly or indirectly with the professions licensed under this chapter. (4) The secretary shall appoint the committee members. (5) Committee members are immune from suit in an action, civil or criminal, based on the department's disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in good faith. (6) Committee members shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 , including travel expenses in carrying out his or her authorized duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (7) The committee shall elect a chair and vice chair.
RCW 18.53.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 53 / Section 140
RCW 18.53.140: Unlawful acts.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person: (1) To sell or barter, or offer to sell or barter any license issued by the secretary; or (2) To purchase or procure by barter any license with the intent to use the same as evidence of the holder's qualification to practice optometry; or (3) To alter with fraudulent intent in any material regard such license; or (4) To use or attempt to use any such license which has been purchased, fraudulently issued, counterfeited or materially altered as a valid license; or (5) To practice optometry under a false or assumed name, or as a representative or agent of any person, firm or corporation with which the licensee has no connection: PROVIDED, Nothing in this chapter nor in the optometry law shall make it unlawful for any lawfully licensed optometrist or association of lawfully licensed optometrists to practice optometry under the name of any lawfully licensed optometrist who may transfer by inheritance or otherwise the right to use such name; or (6) To practice optometry in this state either for him or herself or any other individual, corporation, partnership, group, public or private entity, or any member of the licensed healing arts without having at the time of so doing a valid license issued by the secretary of health; or (7) To in any manner barter or give away as premiums either on his or her own account or as agent or representative for any other purpose, firm or corporation, any eyeglasses, spectacles, lenses or frames; or (8) To use drugs in the practice of optometry, except as authorized under RCW 18.53.010 ; or (9) To use advertising whether printed, radio, display, or of any other nature, which is misleading or inaccurate in any material particular, nor shall any such person in any way misrepresent any goods or services (including but without limitation, its use, trademark, grade, quality, size, origin, substance, character, nature, finish, material, content, or preparation) or credit terms, values, policies, services, or the nature or form of the business conducted; or (10) To advertise the "free examination of eyes," "free consultation," "consultation without obligation," "free advice," or any words or phrases of similar import which convey the impression to the public that eyes are examined free or of a character tending to deceive or mislead the public, or in the nature of "bait advertising;" or (11) To use an advertisement of a frame or mounting which is not truthful in describing the frame or mounting and all its component parts. Or advertise a frame or mounting at a price, unless it shall be depicted in the advertisement without lenses inserted, and in addition the advertisement must contain a statement immediately following, or adjacent to the advertised price, that the price is for frame or mounting only, and does not include lenses, eye examination and professional services, which statement shall appear in type as large as that used for the price, or advertise lenses or complete glasses, viz.: frame or mounting with lenses included, at a price either alone or in conjunction with professional services; or (12) To use advertising, whether printed, radio, display, or of any other nature, which inaccurately lays claim to a policy or continuing practice of generally underselling competitors; or (13) To use advertising, whether printed, radio, display or of any other nature which refers inaccurately in any material particular to any competitors or their goods, prices, values, credit terms, policies or services; or (14) To use advertising whether printed, radio, display, or of any other nature, which states any definite amount of money as "down payment" and any definite amount of money as a subsequent payment, be it daily, weekly, monthly, or at the end of any period of time.
RCW 18.260.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 260 / Section 020
RCW 18.260.020: Registration or license required.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a registered dental assistant by use of any title or description without being registered by the commission as having met the standards established for registration under this chapter unless he or she is exempt under RCW 18.260.110 . (2) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a licensed expanded function dental auxiliary by use of any title or description without being licensed by the commission under this chapter unless he or she is exempt under RCW 18.260.110 .
RCW 18.51.430 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 430
RCW 18.51.430: Receivership—Persons qualified to act as receiver.
Status: in_force

A petition for receivership shall include the name of the candidate for receiver. The department shall maintain a list of qualified persons to act as receivers, however, no person may be considered to be qualified to be a receiver who: (1) Is the owner, licensee, or administrator of the facility; (2) Is affiliated with the facility; (3) Has a financial interest in the facility at the time the receiver is appointed; or (4) Has owned or operated a nursing home that has been ordered into receivership. If a receiver is appointed, he or she may be drawn from the list but need not be, but an appointee shall have experience in providing long-term health care and a history of satisfactory operation of a nursing home. Preference may be granted to persons expressing an interest in permanent operation of the facility.
RCW 18.240.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 240 / Section 030
RCW 18.240.030: Certification requirements.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall issue a certificate to any applicant who demonstrates that the following requirements have been met: (1) Successful completion of a training program approved by the secretary that includes three hundred hours of instruction in general animal massage techniques, kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, first aid care, and handling techniques as follows: (a) For a certificate to practice animal massage on large animals, the three hundred hours of specialized instruction must be related to the performance of animal massage on large animals; and (b) For a certificate to practice animal massage on small animals, the three hundred hours of specialized instruction must be related to the performance of animal massage on small animals; and (2) Successful completion of a competency evaluation, approved by the secretary, in either large animal massage or small animal massage, or both.
RCW 18.44.291 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 291
RCW 18.44.291: Waiver—Application by escrow license applicant.
Status: in_force

Nothing in RCW 18.44.201 , 18.44.241 through 18.44.261 , 18.44.271 , and 18.44.281 shall be construed as prohibiting a person applying for an escrow license from applying for a certificate of waiver of the errors and omissions policy requirement when seeking an escrow license.
RCW 18.51.091 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 091
RCW 18.51.091: Inspection of nursing homes and community-based services—Notice of violations—Approval of alterations or new facilities.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall inspect each nursing home periodically in accordance with federal standards under 42 C.F.R. Part 488, Subpart E. The inspection shall be made without providing advance notice of it. Every inspection may include an inspection of every part of the premises and an examination of all records, methods of administration, the general and special dietary and the stores and methods of supply. Those nursing homes that provide community-based care shall establish and maintain separate and distinct accounting and other essential records for the purpose of appropriately allocating costs of the providing of such care: PROVIDED, That such costs shall not be considered allowable costs for reimbursement purposes under chapter 74.46 RCW. Following such inspection or inspections, written notice of any violation of this law or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, shall be given to the applicant or licensee and the department. The notice shall describe the reasons for the facility's noncompliance. The department may prescribe by regulations that any licensee or applicant desiring to make specified types of alterations or additions to its facilities or to construct new facilities shall, before commencing such alteration, addition or new construction, submit its plans and specifications therefor to the department for preliminary inspection and approval or recommendations with respect to compliance with the regulations and standards herein authorized. (2) If a pandemic, natural disaster, or other declared state of emergency prevents the department from completing inspections according to the timeline in subsection (1) of this section, the department shall adopt rules to reestablish inspection timelines based on the length of time since the last complete inspection, compliance history of each facility, immediate health or safety concerns, and centers for medicare and medicaid services requirements. (a) Rules adopted under this subsection (2) are effective until the termination of the pandemic, natural disaster, or other declared state of emergency or until the department determines that all facility inspections are occurring according to time frames established in subsection (1) of this section, whichever occurs later. Once the department determines a rule adopted under this subsection (2) is no longer necessary, it must repeal the rule under RCW 34.05.353 . (b) Within 12 months of the termination of the pandemic, natural disaster, or other declared state of emergency, the department shall conduct a review of inspection compliance with subsection (1) of this section and provide the legislature with a report.
RCW 18.215.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 215 / Section 070
RCW 18.215.070: Renewal of registration—Requirements, fees established by rule.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of registration. Failure to renew shall invalidate the registration and all privileges granted by the registration.
RCW 18.235.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 030
RCW 18.235.030: Disciplinary authority—Powers.
Status: in_force

The disciplinary authority has the power to: (1) Adopt, amend, and rescind rules as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules regarding standards of professional conduct and practice; (2) Investigate complaints or reports of unprofessional conduct and hold hearings as provided in this chapter; (3) Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation, hearing, or proceeding held under this chapter; (4) Take or cause depositions to be taken and use other discovery procedures as needed in an investigation, hearing, or proceeding held under this chapter; (5) Compel attendance of witnesses at hearings; (6) Conduct practice reviews in the course of investigating a complaint or report of unprofessional conduct, unless the disciplinary authority is authorized to audit or inspect applicants or licensees under the chapters specified in RCW 18.235.020 ; (7) Take emergency action ordering summary suspension of a license, or restriction or limitation of the licensee's practice or business pending proceedings by the disciplinary authority; (8) Appoint a presiding officer or authorize the office of administrative hearings, as provided in chapter 34.12 RCW, to conduct hearings. The disciplinary authority may make the final decision regarding disposition of the license unless the disciplinary authority elects to delegate, in writing, the final decision to the presiding officer; (9) Use individual members of the boards and commissions to direct investigations. However, the member of the board or commission may not subsequently participate in the hearing of the case; (10) Enter into contracts for professional services determined to be necessary for adequate enforcement of this chapter; (11) Grant or deny license applications, secure the return of a license obtained through the mistake or inadvertence of the department or the disciplinary authority after providing the person so licensed with an opportunity for an adjudicative proceeding, and, in the event of a finding of unprofessional conduct by an applicant or license holder, impose any sanction against a license applicant or license holder provided by this chapter; (12) Designate individuals authorized to sign subpoenas and statements of charges; (13) Establish panels consisting of three or more members of the board or commission to perform any duty or authority within the board's or commission's jurisdiction under this chapter; and (14) Contract with licensees, registrants, endorsement or permit holders, or any other persons or organizations to provide services necessary for the monitoring or supervision of licensees, registrants, or endorsement or permit holders who are placed on probation, whose professional or business activities are restricted, or who are for an authorized purpose subject to monitoring by the disciplinary authority. If the subject licensee, registrant, or endorsement or permit holders may only practice or operate a business under the supervision of another licensee, registrant, or endorsement or permit holder under the terms of the law regulating that occupation or business, the supervising licensee, registrant, or endorsement or permit holder must consent to the monitoring or supervision under this subsection, unless the supervising licensee, registrant, or endorsement or permit holder is, at the time, the subject of a disciplinary order.
RCW 18.210.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 210 / Section 180
RCW 18.210.180: Foreign jurisdiction—License without examination.
Status: in_force

Any person holding a license issued by a jurisdiction outside the state of Washington authorizing that person to perform design services for site soil assessment, hydraulics, topographic delineations, use of specialized treatment processes and devices, microbiology, and construction practices of on-site wastewater treatment systems may be granted a license without examination under this chapter, if: (1) The education, experience, and/or examination forming the basis of the license is determined by the board to be equal to or greater than the conditions for the issuance of a license under this chapter; and (2) The individual has paid the applicable fee and has submitted the necessary application form.
RCW 18.50.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 50 / Section 150
RCW 18.50.150: Midwifery advisory committee—Advice and recommendations.
Status: in_force

The midwifery advisory committee shall advise and make recommendations to the secretary on issues including, but not limited to, continuing education, mandatory reexamination, and peer review.
RCW 18.36A.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 110
RCW 18.36A.110: Examination for licensure.
Status: in_force

(1) The date and location of the examination shall be established by the board. Applicants who have been found to meet the education and experience requirements for licensure shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The board shall establish by rule the examination application deadline. (2) The examination shall contain subjects appropriate to the standards of competency and scope of practice. (3) The board shall establish by rule the requirements for a reexamination if the applicant has failed the examination. (4) The board may approve an examination prepared or administered, or both, by a private testing agency or association of licensing boards.
RCW 18.71.320 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 320
RCW 18.71.320: Physician health program—Procedures.
Status: in_force

The entity shall develop procedures in consultation with the commission for: (1) Periodic reporting of statistical information regarding physician health program participant activity; (2) Periodic disclosure and joint review of such information as the commission may deem appropriate regarding reports received, contacts or investigations made, and the disposition of each report. However, the entity shall not disclose any personally identifiable information except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section; (3) Immediate reporting to the commission of the name and results of any contact or investigation regarding any suspected or verified impaired physician who is reasonably believed probably to constitute an imminent danger to himself or herself or to the public; (4) Reporting to the commission, in a timely fashion, any suspected or verified impaired physician who fails to cooperate with the entity, fails to submit to evaluation or treatment, or whose impairment is not substantially alleviated through treatment, or who, in the opinion of the entity, is probably unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety; (5) Informing each participant of the physician health program of the program procedures, the responsibilities of program participants, and the possible consequences of noncompliance with the program.
RCW 18.57.810 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 810
RCW 18.57.810: Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.
Status: in_force

By January 1, 2020, the board must adopt or amend its rules to require osteopathic physicians who prescribe opioids to inform patients of their right to refuse an opioid prescription or order for any reason. If a patient indicates a desire to not receive an opioid, the osteopathic physician must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.
RCW 18.20.560 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 560
RCW 18.20.560: Memory care facilities—Application of consumer protection act.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the practices covered by RCW 18.20.540 (1), the operation of a memory care facility without a certification, are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 18.76.041 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 76 / Section 041
RCW 18.76.041: Consulting with other poison programs.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish a system for consulting with other state and local agency programs concerned with poisons and poisonings, incidents involving exposures to potentially poisonous substances, and other toxicological matters to develop the most coordinated and consistent response to such situations as is reasonably possible.
RCW 18.79.430 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 430
RCW 18.79.430: Student nurse preceptor grant program—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the legislature intends to expand the student nurse preceptor grant program to help reduce the shortage of health care training settings for students and increase the numbers of nurses in the workforce. (2)(a) The grant program shall provide incentive pay for individuals serving as clinical supervisors to nursing candidates with a focus on acute shortage areas including those in rural and underserved communities and long-term care facilities. The desired outcomes of the grant program include increased clinical opportunities for nursing students. In part, increased clinical opportunities shall be achieved through reducing the required number of qualifying hours of precepting clinical instruction per student from 100 to 80. The board shall consult with collective bargaining representatives of nurses who serve as clinical supervisors in the development of the grant program. (b) The board shall submit a report, in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 , to the office of financial management and the appropriate committees of the legislature by September 30, 2025, on the outcomes of the grant program. The report must include: (i) A description of the mechanism for incentivizing supervisor pay and other strategies; (ii) The number of supervisors that received bonus pay and the number of sites used; (iii) The number of students that received supervision at each site; (iv) The number of supervision hours provided at each site; (v) Initial reporting on the number of students who received supervision through the programs that moved into a permanent position with the program at the end of their supervision; and (vi) Recommendations to scale up the program or otherwise recruit nurse preceptors in shortage areas.
RCW 18.83.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83 / Section 080
RCW 18.83.080: Licenses—Issuance—Display.
Status: in_force

The board shall forward to the secretary the name of each applicant entitled to a license under this chapter. The secretary shall promptly issue to such applicant a license authorizing such applicant to use the title "psychologist". Each licensed psychologist shall keep his or her license displayed in a conspicuous place in his or her principal place of business.

PDF RCW 18.83.080

Licenses — Issuance — Display. (Effective October 1, 2025.)

The board shall forward to the secretary the name of each applicant entitled to a license under this chapter. The secretary shall promptly issue to such applicant a license authorizing such applicant to use the title "psychologist" or "licensed psychological associate." Each licensed psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall keep his or her license displayed in a conspicuous place in his or her principal place of business.
RCW 18.46.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 46 / Section 010
RCW 18.46.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) "Birthing center" or "childbirth center" means any health facility, not part of a hospital or in a hospital, that provides facilities and staff to support a birth service to low-risk maternity clients: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That this chapter shall not apply to any hospital approved by the American College of Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, or its successor. (2) "Department" means the state department of health. (3) "Immediate jeopardy" means a situation in which the birthing center's noncompliance with one or more statutory or regulatory requirements has placed the health and safety of patients in its care at risk for serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment, or death. (4) "Low-risk" means normal, uncomplicated prenatal course as determined by adequate prenatal care and prospects for a normal uncomplicated birth as defined by reasonable and generally accepted criteria of maternal and fetal health. (5) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, or joint stock association, and the legal successor thereof.
RCW 18.22.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 110
RCW 18.22.110: License—Display.
Status: in_force

Every holder of a podiatric physician and surgeon license shall keep the license on exhibition in a conspicuous place in the holder's office or place of business.
RCW 18.74.065 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 065
RCW 18.74.065: Licenses—Issuance to persons licensed or registered before July 24, 1983.
Status: in_force

Any person holding a valid license or certificate of registration to practice physical therapy issued by authority of this state prior to July 24, 1983, shall be issued a license under this chapter.
RCW 18.71D.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71D / Section 010
RCW 18.71D.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Anesthesiologist" means an actively practicing, board-eligible physician licensed under chapter 18.71 , 18.71B, or 18.57 RCW who has completed a residency or equivalent training in anesthesiology. (2) "Anesthesiologist assistant" means a person who is licensed by the commission to assist in developing and implementing anesthesia care plans for patients under the supervision of an anesthesiologist or group of anesthesiologists approved by the commission to supervise such assistant. (3) "Assists" means the anesthesiologist assistant personally performs those duties and responsibilities delegated by the anesthesiologist. Delegated services must be consistent with the delegating anesthesiologist's education, training, experience, and active practice. Delegated services must be of the type that a reasonable and prudent anesthesiologist would find within the scope of sound medical judgment to delegate. (4) "Commission" means the Washington medical commission. (5) "Practice medicine" has the meaning defined in RCW 18.71.011 . (6) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee. (7) "Supervision" means the immediate availability of the medically directing anesthesiologist for consultation and direction of the activities of the anesthesiologist assistant. A medically directing anesthesiologist is immediately available if they are in physical proximity that allows the anesthesiologist to reestablish direct contact with the patient to meet medical needs and any urgent or emergent clinical problems, and personally participating in the most demanding procedures of the anesthesia plan including, if applicable, induction and emergence. These responsibilities may also be met through coordination among anesthesiologists of the same group or department.
RCW 18.380.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 380 / Section 090
RCW 18.380.090: License—Reciprocity.
Status: in_force

An applicant holding a license in another state or a province of Canada may be licensed to practice in this state if the secretary determines that the licensing standards of the other state or province are substantially equivalent to the licensing standards in this chapter.
RCW 18.83.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83 / Section 050
RCW 18.83.050: Examining board—Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall adopt such rules as it deems necessary to carry out its functions. (2) The board shall examine the qualifications of applicants for licensing under this chapter, to determine which applicants are eligible for licensing under this chapter and shall forward to the secretary the names of applicants so eligible. (3) The board shall administer examinations to qualified applicants on at least an annual basis. The board shall determine the subject matter and scope of the examination, except as provided in RCW 18.83.170 . The board may allow applicants to take the examination upon the granting of their doctoral degree before completion of their internship for supervised experience. (4) The board shall keep a complete record of its own proceedings, of the questions given in examinations, of the names and qualifications of all applicants, and the names and addresses of all licensed psychologists. The examination paper of such applicant shall be kept on file for a period of at least one year after examination. (5) The board shall, by rule, adopt a code of ethics for psychologists which is designed to protect the public interest. (6) The board may require that persons licensed under this chapter as psychologists obtain and maintain professional liability insurance in amounts determined by the board to be practicable and reasonably available.
RCW 18.104.930 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 930
RCW 18.104.930: Effective date—1993 c 387.
Status: in_force

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993.
RCW 18.30.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 30 / Section 140
RCW 18.30.140: Inactive licenses.
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may place his or her license on inactive status. The holder of an inactive license shall not practice denturism in this state without first activating the license. (2) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon compliance with rules established by the board. (3) The provisions relating to denial, suspension, and revocation of a license are applicable to an inactive license, except that when proceedings to suspend or revoke an inactive license have been initiated, the license shall remain inactive until the proceedings have been completed.
RCW 18.108.125 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 108 / Section 125
RCW 18.108.125: Inactive credential—Reinstatement.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary must grant a massage therapist an inactive credential if the massage therapist submits a letter to the board stating his or her intent to obtain an inactive credential, and he or she: (a) Holds an active Washington state massage therapist's license; (b) Is in good standing, as determined by the board; and (c) Does not practice massage in the state of Washington. (2) The secretary may reinstate the massage therapist's license if the massage therapist: (a) Pays the current active renewal fee and other fees for active licensure; (b) Provides a written declaration that: (i) No action has been taken by a state or federal jurisdiction or a hospital which would prevent or restrict the therapist's practice of massage therapy; (ii) He or she has not voluntarily given up any credential or privilege or been restricted in the practice of massage therapy to avoid other sanctions; and (iii) He or she has satisfied continuing education and competency requirements for the two most recent years; and (c) Meets other requirements for reinstatement, as may be determined by the board.
RCW 18.290.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 290 / Section 090
RCW 18.290.090: Reciprocity.
Status: in_force

An applicant holding a license in another state may be licensed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the licensing standards of the other state are substantially equivalent to the licensing standards of this state.
RCW 18.64.246 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 246
RCW 18.64.246: Prescriptions—Labels—Cover or cap to meet safety standards—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) To every box, bottle, jar, tube or other container of a prescription which is dispensed there shall be fixed a label bearing the name and address of the dispensing pharmacy, the prescription number, the name of the prescriber, the prescriber's directions, the name and strength of the medication, the name of the patient, the date, and the expiration date. The security of the cover or cap on every bottle or jar shall meet safety standards adopted by the commission. At the prescriber's request, the name and strength of the medication need not be shown. If the prescription is for a combination medication product, the generic names of the medications combined or the trade name used by the manufacturer or distributor for the product shall be noted on the label. The identification of the licensed pharmacist responsible for each dispensing of medication must either be recorded in the pharmacy's record system or on the prescription label. This section shall not apply to the dispensing of medications to in-patients in hospitals. (2) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
RCW 18.71.213 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 213
RCW 18.71.213: Medical program directors—Termination—Temporary delegation of authority.
Status: in_force

If a medical program director terminates certification, that medical program director's authority may be delegated by the department to any other licensed physician for a period of thirty days, or until a new medical program director is certified, whichever comes first.
RCW 18.122.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 122 / Section 050
RCW 18.122.050: Powers of secretary.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter; (2) Establish all credentialing, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 ; (3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (4) Register any applicants, and to issue certificates or licenses to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure or certification and to deny a credential to applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications, except that proceedings concerning the denial of credentials based upon unprofessional conduct or impairment shall be governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW; (5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter, and hire individuals credentialed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations; (6) Determine minimum education requirements and evaluate and designate those educational programs from which graduation will be accepted as proof of eligibility to take a qualifying examination for applicants for certification or licensure; (7) Prepare, grade, and administer, or determine the nature of, and supervise the grading and administration of, examinations for applicants for certification or licensure; (8) 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 any qualifying examination; (9) Determine which states have credentialing requirements equivalent to those of this state, and issue credentials to individuals credentialed in those states without examinations; (10) Define and approve any experience requirement for credentialing; (11) Implement and administer a program for consumer education; (12) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency program; (13) Maintain the official department record of all applicants and licensees; and (14) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
RCW 18.59.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 090
RCW 18.59.090: Renewal of licenses—Reinstatement of suspended or revoked licenses—Inactive status.
Status: in_force

(1) Licenses under this chapter shall be renewed at the time and in the manner determined by the secretary and with the payment of a renewal fee. The board shall establish requirements for license renewal which provide evidence of continued competency. The secretary may provide for the late renewal of a license upon the payment of a late fee in accordance with its rules which may include additional continuing education or examination requirements. (2) A suspended license is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this section, but the renewal does not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed activity, or in any other conduct or activity in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended. If a license revoked on disciplinary grounds is reinstated, the licensee, as a condition of reinstatement, shall pay the renewal fee and any applicable late fee. (3) Any occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed under this chapter not practicing occupational therapy or providing services may place his or her license in an inactive status. The secretary may prescribe requirements for maintaining an inactive status and converting from an inactive or active status.
RCW 18.106.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 090
RCW 18.106.090: Temporary permits.
Status: in_force

The department is authorized to grant and issue temporary permits in lieu of certificates of competency whenever a plumber coming into the state of Washington from another state requests the department for a temporary permit to engage in the trade of plumbing as a journey level plumber or as a specialty plumber during the period of time between filing of an application for a certificate as provided in RCW 18.106.030 as now or hereafter amended and taking the examination provided for in RCW 18.106.050 . The temporary permit may include a photograph of the plumber. No temporary permit shall be issued to: (1) Any person who has failed to pass the examination for a certificate of competency; (2) Any applicant under this section who has not furnished the department with such evidence required under RCW 18.106.030 ; (3) Any apprentice plumber.
RCW 18.235.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 901
RCW 18.235.901: Effective date—2002 c 86 ss 101-123.
Status: in_force

Sections 101 through 123 of this act take effect January 1, 2003.
RCW 18.52.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52 / Section 050
RCW 18.52.050: Board—Generally.
Status: in_force

Members of the board shall be residents of this state. All administrator members of the board shall be holders of licenses under this chapter. The terms of all members shall be five years. Any board member may be removed for just cause including a finding of fact of unprofessional conduct or impaired practice. The governor may appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term. No board member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed. Board members shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . The board is designated as a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW. The board may elect annually a chair and vice chair to direct the meetings of the board. The board shall meet at least four times each year and may hold additional meetings as called by the secretary or the chair. A majority of the board members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of board business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the board is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure.
RCW 18.46.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 46 / Section 130
RCW 18.46.130: Operating without license—Injunction.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy, the department may in the manner provided by law, upon the advice of the attorney general who shall represent the department in all proceedings, maintain an action in the name of the state for an injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the advertisement, operation, maintenance, management, or opening of a birthing center not licensed under this chapter. (2) The injunction shall not relieve the person operating a birth center without a license from criminal prosecution, or the imposition of a civil fine under RCW 18.46.056 , but the remedy by injunction shall be in addition to any criminal liability or civil fine. A person that violates an injunction issued under this chapter shall pay a civil penalty, as determined by the court, of not more than $25,000, which shall be deposited in the department's local fee account. For the purpose of this section, the superior court issuing any injunction shall retain jurisdiction and the cause shall be continued, and in such cases the attorney general acting in the name of the state may petition for the recovery of civil penalties. All fines, forfeitures, and penalties collected or assessed by a court because of a violation of RCW 18.46.020 shall be deposited in the department's local fee account.
RCW 18.130.062 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 062
RCW 18.130.062: Authority of secretary—Disciplinary process—Sexual misconduct—Victim interview training.
Status: in_force

(1) With regard to complaints that only allege that a license holder has committed an act or acts of unprofessional conduct involving sexual misconduct, the secretary shall serve as the sole disciplining authority in every aspect of the disciplinary process, including initiating investigations, investigating, determining the disposition of the complaint, holding hearings, preparing findings of fact, issuing orders or dismissals of charges as provided in RCW 18.130.110 , entering into stipulations permitted by RCW 18.130.172 , or issuing summary suspensions under RCW 18.130.135 . The board or commission shall review all cases and only refer to the secretary sexual misconduct cases that do not involve clinical expertise or standard of care issues. (2) Beginning July 1, 2016, for all complaints alleging an act or acts of unprofessional conduct involving sexual misconduct, regardless of whether the secretary or a board or commission is the disciplining authority, all victim interviews conducted as part of an investigation must be conducted by a person who has successfully completed a training program on interviewing victims of sexual misconduct in a manner that minimizes the negative impacts on the victims. The training program may be provided by the disciplining authority, the department, or an outside entity. When determining the type of training that is appropriate to comply with this subsection, the disciplining authority shall consult with at least one statewide organization that provides information, training, and expertise to persons and entities who support victims, family and friends, the general public, and other persons whose lives have been affected by sexual assault.