RCW 18.104.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 005
RCW 18.104.005: Transfer of duties to the department of health.
Status: in_force

The powers and duties of the department of social and health services under this chapter shall be performed by the department of health.
RCW 18.83A.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83A / Section 040
RCW 18.83A.040: Interjurisdictional telepsychology authorization.
Status: in_force

(1) Compact states shall recognize the right of a psychologist, licensed in a compact state in conformance with RCW 18.83A.030 , to practice telepsychology in receiving states in which the psychologist is not licensed, under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology as provided in the psychology interjurisdictional compact. (2) To exercise the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the psychology interjurisdictional compact, a psychologist licensed to practice in a compact state must: (a) Hold a graduate degree in psychology from an institute of higher education that was, at the time the degree was awarded: (i) Regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States department of education to grant graduate degrees, or authorized by provincial statute or royal charter to grant doctoral degrees; or (ii) A foreign college or university deemed to be equivalent to an entity recognized under (a)(i) of this subsection by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the national association of credential evaluation services or by a recognized foreign credential evaluation service; (b) Hold a graduate degree in psychology that meets the following criteria: (i) The program, wherever it may be administratively housed, must be clearly identified and labeled as a psychology program. The program must specify in pertinent institutional catalogues and brochures its intent to educate and train professional psychologists; (ii) The program must stand as a recognizable, coherent, organizational entity within the institution; (iii) There must be a clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas whether or not the program cuts across administrative lines; (iv) The program must consist of an integrated, organized sequence of study; (v) There must be an identifiable psychology faculty sufficient in size and breadth to carry out its responsibilities; (vi) The designated director of the program must be a psychologist and a member of the core faculty; (vii) The program must have an identifiable body of students who are matriculated in that program for a degree; (viii) The program must include supervised practicum, internship, or field training appropriate to the practice of psychology; (ix) The curriculum shall encompass a minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study for doctoral degree and a minimum of one academic year of full-time graduate study for a master's degree; and (x) The program must include an acceptable residency as defined by the rules of the commission; (c) Possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a home state; (d) Have no history of adverse action that violates the rules of the commission; (e) Have no criminal record history reported on an identity history summary that violates the rules of the commission; (f) Possess a current, active e-passport; (g) Provide attestations in regard to: Areas of intended practice; conformity with standards of practice; competence in telepsychology technology; criminal background; and knowledge and adherence to legal requirements in the home states and receiving states, and provide a release of information to allow for primary source verification in a manner specified by the commission; and (h) Meet other criteria as defined by the rules of the commission. (3) The home state maintains authority over the license of any psychologist practicing into a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology. (4) A psychologist practicing into a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology is subject to the receiving state's scope of practice. A receiving state may, in accordance with that state's due process law, limit or revoke a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in the receiving state and may take any other necessary actions under the receiving state's applicable law to protect the health and safety of the receiving state's citizens. If a receiving state takes action, the state must promptly notify the home state and the commission. (5) If a psychologist's license in any home state or compact state, or any authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in a receiving state, is restricted, suspended, or otherwise limited, the e-passport must be revoked and the psychologist may not practice telepsychology in a compact state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology.
RCW 18.08.240 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 240
RCW 18.08.240: Architects' license account.
Status: in_force

There is established in the state treasury the architects' license account, into which all fees paid pursuant to this chapter shall be paid, except as provided in RCW 18.08.510 .
RCW 18.165.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 100
RCW 18.165.100: Agency license—Surety bond or certificate of insurance required.
Status: in_force

(1) No private investigator agency license may be issued under the provisions of this chapter unless the applicant files with the director a surety bond, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, in the sum of ten thousand dollars conditioned to recover against the principal and its servants, officers, agents, and employees by reason of its wrongful or illegal acts in conducting business licensed under this chapter. The bond shall be made payable to the state of Washington, and anyone so injured by the principal or its servants, officers, agents, or employees shall have the right and shall be permitted to sue directly upon this obligation in his or her own name. This obligation shall be subject to successive suits for recovery until the face amount is completely exhausted. (2) Every licensee must at all times maintain on file with the director the surety bond required by this section in full force and effect. Upon failure by a licensee to do so, the director shall suspend the licensee's license and shall not reinstate the license until this requirement is met. (3) In lieu of posting bond, a licensed private investigator agency may file with the director a certificate of insurance as evidence that it has comprehensive general liability coverage of at least twenty-five thousand dollars for bodily or personal injury and twenty-five thousand dollars for property damage. (4) The director may approve alternative methods of guaranteeing financial responsibility.
RCW 18.64.255 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 255
RCW 18.64.255: Authorized practices.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall operate in any manner: (1) To restrict the scope of authorized practice of any practitioner other than a pharmacist, duly licensed as such under the laws of this state. However, a health care entity shall comply with all state and federal laws and rules relating to the dispensing of drugs and the practice of pharmacy; or (2) In the absence of the pharmacist from the hospital pharmacy, to prohibit a registered nurse designated by the hospital and the responsible pharmacist from obtaining from the hospital pharmacy such drugs as are needed in an emergency: PROVIDED, That proper record is kept of such emergency, including the date, time, name of prescriber, the name of the nurse obtaining the drugs, and a list of what drugs and quantities of same were obtained; or (3) To prevent shopkeepers, itinerant vendors, peddlers, or salespersons from dealing in and selling nonprescription drugs, if such drugs are sold in the original packages of the manufacturer, or in packages put up by a licensed pharmacist in the manner provided by the commission, if such shopkeeper, itinerant vendor, salesperson, or peddler shall have obtained a registration.
RCW 18.106.430 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 430
RCW 18.106.430: Plumbing contractor license—Suspension—Revocation—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) A certificate, license, or endorsement issued under this chapter may be suspended, revoked, or subject to civil penalty by the department upon determination that any one or more of the following exist: (a) A false statement as to a material matter in the application for a certificate, license, or endorsement; (b) Fraud, misrepresentation, or bribery in securing a certificate, license, or endorsement; (c) A violation of any provision of this chapter; or (d) If the plumbing contractor does not employ a full-time individual who currently possesses a valid journey level plumber's certificate of competency or specialty plumber's certificate of competency in the specialty for the scope of work performed. (2) If the department has suspended or revoked a certificate, license, or endorsement, because of fraud or error and a hearing is requested, the suspension or revocation must be stayed until the hearing is concluded and a decision is issued. (3) The department must remove a suspension or reinstate a revoked certificate, license, or endorsement, if the licensee pays all assessed civil penalties and is able to demonstrate to the department that the licensee has met all the qualifications established by this chapter.
RCW 18.76.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 76 / Section 020
RCW 18.76.020: 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) "Poison information center medical director" means a person who: (a) Is licensed to practice medicine and surgery under chapter 18.71 RCW or osteopathic medicine and surgery under chapter 18.57 RCW; (b) is certified by the secretary under standards adopted under RCW 18.76.050 ; and (c) provides services enumerated under RCW 18.76.030 , and is responsible for supervision of poison information specialists. (3) "Poison information specialist" means a person who provides services enumerated under RCW 18.76.030 under the supervision of a poison information center medical director and is certified by the secretary under standards adopted under RCW 18.76.050 . (4) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
RCW 18.83.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83 / Section 220
RCW 18.83.220: Supervised experience hours—Reduction for certified chemical dependency professionals.
Status: in_force

The department shall reduce the total number of supervised experience hours required under RCW 18.83.070 by three months for any applicant for a license under this chapter who has practiced as a certified chemical dependency professional for three years in the previous ten years.
RCW 18.64.045 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 045
RCW 18.64.045: Manufacturer's license—Fees—Display—Declaration of ownership and location—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of each and every place of business which manufactures drugs shall pay a license fee to be determined by the secretary, and thereafter, on or before a date to be determined by the secretary, a fee to be determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 , for which the owner shall receive a license of location from the department, which shall entitle the owner to manufacture drugs at the location specified for the period ending on a date to be determined by the secretary, and each such owner shall at the time of payment of such fee file with the department, on a blank therefor provided, a declaration of ownership and location, which declaration of ownership and location so filed as aforesaid shall be deemed presumptive evidence of the ownership of such place of business mentioned therein. It shall be the duty of the owner to notify immediately the department of any change of location or ownership and to keep the license of location or the renewal thereof properly exhibited in such place of business. (2) Failure to conform with this section is a misdemeanor, and each day that the failure continues is a separate offense. (3) In event the license fee remains unpaid on the date due, no renewal or new license shall be issued except upon compliance with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.57.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 130
RCW 18.57.130: Persons licensed by other states—Requirements—Fees.
Status: in_force

Any person who meets the requirements of RCW 18.57.020 as now or hereafter amended and has been examined and licensed to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery by a state board of examiners of another state or the duly constituted authorities of another state authorized to issue licenses to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery upon examination, shall upon approval of the board be entitled to receive a license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery in this state upon complying with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and paying a fee determined as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 and filing a copy of his or her license in such other state, duly certified by the authorities granting the license to be a full, true, and correct copy thereof, and certifying also that the standard of requirements adopted by such authorities as provided by the law of such state is substantially equal to that provided for by the provisions of this chapter: PROVIDED, That no license shall issue without examination to any person who has previously failed in an examination held in this state: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That all licenses herein mentioned may be revoked for unprofessional conduct, in the same manner and upon the same grounds as if issued under this chapter: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That no one shall be permitted to practice surgery under this chapter who has not a license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery.
RCW 18.32.0365 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 0365
RCW 18.32.0365: Rules.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW to implement this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.
RCW 18.71C.902 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71C / Section 902
RCW 18.71C.902: Binding effect of compact.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a participating state that is not inconsistent with this compact. (2) Any laws in a participating state in conflict with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. (3) All agreements between the commission and the participating states are binding in accordance with their terms.
RCW 18.32.0363 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 0363
RCW 18.32.0363: Examinations—Contracts for administration—Multistate.
Status: in_force

The commission may contract with competent persons on a temporary basis to assist in developing or administering examinations for licensure. The commission may enter into compacts and agreements with other states and with organizations formed by several states, for the purpose of conducting multistate licensing examinations. The commission may enter into the compacts and agreements even though they would result in the examination of a candidate for a license in this state by an examiner or examiners from another state or states, and even though the compacts and agreements would result in the examination of a candidate or candidates for a license in another state or states by an examiner or examiners from this state.
RCW 18.29.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 220
RCW 18.29.220: Community-based sealant programs in schools.
Status: in_force

For low-income, rural, and other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, a dental hygienist licensed in this state may assess for and apply sealants and apply fluoride, and may remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in community-based sealant programs carried out in schools: (1) Without attending the department's school sealant endorsement program if the dental hygienist was licensed as of April 19, 2001; or (2) If the dental hygienist is school sealant endorsed under RCW 43.70.650 .
RCW 18.39.173 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 173
RCW 18.39.173: Funeral and cemetery board—Membership—Appointment—Qualifications—Terms—Vacancies—Officers—Quorum.
Status: in_force

(1) A funeral and cemetery board is created. The initial appointments to the board include all members from the existing funeral directors and embalmers board and existing cemetery board with their year of expiration of term remaining the same. Subsequent to the initial appointments the board will consist of seven members to be appointed by the governor in accordance with this section. (2) Three members of the board must be persons who have had experience in the active administrative management of a cemetery authority or as a member of the board of directors of a cemetery authority for a period of five years preceding appointment. Three members of the board must each be licensed in this state as funeral directors and embalmers and must have been continuously engaged in the practice as funeral directors and embalmers for a period of five years preceding appointment. One member must represent the general public and may not have worked in or received any substantive financial benefit from the funeral or cemetery industry. Board members must be a resident of the state of Washington. (3) All members of the board shall be appointed to serve for a term of four years, to expire on July 1st of the year of termination of their term, and until their successors have been appointed. In case of a vacancy occurring on the board, the governor shall appoint a qualified member for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacant office. Any member of the board who fails to properly discharge the duties of a member may be removed by the governor. (4) The board shall meet once annually to conduct its business and to elect a chair, vice chair, and other officers as the board determines, and at other times when called by the director, the chair, or a majority of the members. A majority of the members of the board shall at all times constitute a quorum. A quorum of the board to consider any charges brought under this chapter must include two of the funeral director and embalmer members of the board. A quorum of the board to consider any charges brought under Title 68 RCW must include two of the members who have had experience in the active administrative management of a cemetery authority. If board members cannot serve due to a conflict of interest, a quorum constituting a majority of the members must preside over the hearing. (5) Each member of the board must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and must receive travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 18.225.800 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 800
RCW 18.225.800: Associate license renewals—Report.
Status: in_force

To assess whether limitations on associate license renewals may be limiting the number of people able to complete the licensing process within statutory deadlines, the secretary shall report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on October 1st of each year, beginning in 2014 and ending in 2020, the number of associate licenses that have been renewed four, five, or six times.
RCW 18.25.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 200
RCW 18.25.200: Service and fee limitations by health care purchasers—Pilot projects.
Status: in_force

All state health care purchasers shall have the authority to set service and fee limitations on chiropractic costs. The health care authority shall establish pilot projects in defined geographic regions of the state to contract with organizations of chiropractors for a prepaid capitated amount.
RCW 18.39.260 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 260
RCW 18.39.260: Prearrangement contracts—Certificates of registration required—Exception.
Status: in_force

A funeral establishment shall not enter into prearrangement funeral service contracts in this state unless the funeral establishment has obtained a certificate of registration issued by the board and such certificate is then in force. Certificates of registration shall be maintained by funeral establishments and the funeral establishment shall comply with all requirements related to the sale of prearrangement contracts until all obligations have been fulfilled. The board may, for just cause, release a funeral establishment from specific registration or reporting requirements.
RCW 18.32.0361 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 0361
RCW 18.32.0361: Compensation of commission members.
Status: in_force

Each member of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 . Members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the actual performance of their duties, as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . Commission members shall be compensated and reimbursed for their activities in developing or administering a multistate licensing examination, as provided in this chapter.
RCW 18.130.035 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 035
RCW 18.130.035: Background check activities—Fees.
Status: in_force

In accordance with RCW 43.135.055 , to implement the background check activities conducted pursuant to RCW 18.130.064 , the department may establish fees as necessary to recover the cost of these activities and, except as precluded by RCW 43.70.110 , the department shall require applicants to submit the required fees along with other information required by the state patrol.
RCW 18.27.065 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 065
RCW 18.27.065: Partnership or joint venture deemed registered, when.
Status: in_force

A partnership or joint venture shall be deemed registered under this chapter if any one of the general partners or venturers whose name appears in the name under which the partnership or venture does business is registered.
RCW 18.160.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 160 / Section 120
RCW 18.160.120: Infractions—Failure to obtain certificate of competency—Fines.
Status: in_force

(1) A fire protection sprinkler system contractor found to have committed an infraction under this chapter as defined in rule under RCW 18.160.030 (2)(b)(iii) shall be assessed a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $7,500 for the first infraction, a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $10,000 for a second infraction by the same contractor, and a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $15,000 for the third and any subsequent infractions by the same contractor. (2) A fire protection sprinkler system contractor who fails to obtain a certificate of competency under RCW 18.160.040 shall be assessed a fine of not less than $1,500 and not more than $7,500 for the first infraction, and a fine of not less than $2,500 and not more than $10,000 for a second infraction by the same contractor, and a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000 for the third and any subsequent infractions by the same contractor. (3) All fines collected under this section shall be deposited into the fire protection compliance account.
RCW 18.210.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 210 / Section 150
RCW 18.210.150: Persons exempt from licensure.
Status: in_force

A person engaged in any of the following activities is not required to be licensed in accordance with this chapter: (1) A licensed professional engineer, as provided in chapter 18.43 RCW, if the professional engineer performs the design work in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter; or (2) An employee or a subordinate of a person licensed under chapter 18.43 RCW as a professional engineer, or a person licensed under this chapter if the work is performed under the direct supervision of the engineer or licensee and does not include final design decisions.
RCW 18.84.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 84 / Section 180
RCW 18.84.180: Unprofessional conduct.
Status: in_force

It is unprofessional conduct under chapter 18.130 RCW for any person registered or certified under this chapter to interpret images, make diagnoses, prescribe medications or therapies, or perform other procedures that may be prohibited by rule.
RCW 18.71.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 040
RCW 18.71.040: Application—Fee.
Status: in_force

Every applicant for a license to practice medicine and surgery shall pay a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 .
RCW 18.20.350 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 350
RCW 18.20.350: Preadmission assessment—Initial resident service plan—Respite care.
Status: in_force

(1) The assisted living facility licensee shall conduct a preadmission assessment for each resident applicant. The preadmission assessment shall include the following information, unless unavailable despite the best efforts of the licensee: (a) Medical history; (b) Necessary and contraindicated medications; (c) A licensed medical or health professional's diagnosis, unless the individual objects for religious reasons; (d) Significant known behaviors or symptoms that may cause concern or require special care; (e) Mental illness diagnosis, except where protected by confidentiality laws; (f) Level of personal care needs; (g) Activities and service preferences; and (h) Preferences regarding other issues important to the resident applicant, such as food and daily routine. (2) The assisted living facility licensee shall complete the preadmission assessment before admission unless there is an emergency. If there is an emergency admission, the preadmission assessment shall be completed within five days of the date of admission. For purposes of this section, "emergency" includes, but is not limited to: Evening, weekend, or Friday afternoon admissions if the resident applicant would otherwise need to remain in an unsafe setting or be without adequate and safe housing. (3) The assisted living facility licensee shall complete an initial resident service plan upon move-in to identify the resident's immediate needs and to provide direction to staff and caregivers relating to the resident's immediate needs. The initial resident service plan shall include as much information as can be obtained, under subsection (1) of this section. (4) When a facility provides respite care, before or at the time of admission, the facility must obtain sufficient information to meet the individual's anticipated needs. At a minimum, such information must include: (a) The name, address, and telephone number of the individual's attending physician, and alternate physician if any; (b) Medical and social history, which may be obtained from a respite care assessment and service plan performed by a case manager designated by an area agency on aging under contract with the department, and mental and physical assessment data; (c) Physician's orders for diet, medication, and routine care consistent with the individual's status on admission; (d) Ensure the individuals have assessments performed, where needed, and where the assessment of the individual reveals symptoms of tuberculosis, follow required tuberculosis testing requirements; and (e) With the participation of the individual and, where appropriate, their representative, develop a plan of care to maintain or improve their health and functional status during their stay in the facility.
RCW 18.227.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 227 / Section 090
RCW 18.227.090: Application for certification—Fee.
Status: in_force

Applications for certification shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation which reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 . The fee shall accompany the application.
RCW 18.32.765 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 765
RCW 18.32.765: Pilot project—Commission—Authority over budget.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission may conduct a pilot project to evaluate the effect of granting the commission additional authority over budget development, spending, and staffing. If the commission intends to conduct a pilot project, it must provide a notice in writing to the secretary by June 1, 2008. If the commission chooses to conduct a pilot project, the pilot project shall begin on July 1, 2008, and conclude on June 30, 2013. (2) The pilot project shall include the following provisions: (a) That the secretary shall employ an executive director that is: (i) Hired by and serves at the pleasure of the commission; (ii) Exempt from the provisions of the civil service law, chapter 41.06 RCW and whose salary is established by the commission in accordance with RCW 43.03.028 ; and (iii) Responsible for performing all administrative duties of the commission, including preparing an annual budget, and any other duties as delegated to the executive director by the commission; (b) Consistent with the budgeting and accounting act: (i) With regard to budget for the remainder of the 2007-2009 biennium, the commission has authority to spend the remaining funds allocated with respect to its professions, dentists licensed under this chapter and expanded function dental auxiliaries and dental assistants regulated under chapter 18.260 RCW; and (ii) Beginning with the 2009-2011 biennium, the commission is responsible for proposing its own biennial budget which the secretary must submit to the office of financial management; (c) That, prior to adopting credentialing fees under RCW 43.70.250 , the secretary shall collaborate with the commission to determine the appropriate fees necessary to support the activities of the commission; (d) That, 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 commission, the secretary shall first meet with the commission to determine how those rules or guidelines, or changes to rules or guidelines, might impact the commission's ability to effectively carry out its statutory duties. If the commission, in consultation with the secretary, determines that the proposed rules or guidelines, or changes to existing rules or guidelines, will negatively impact the commission's ability to effectively carry out its statutory duties, then the individual commission 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 (f) of this subsection; (e) That the commission 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; and (f) That in the event there is a disagreement between the commission 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. (3) By December 15, 2013, the secretary, the commission, and the other commissions conducting similar pilot projects under RCW 18.71.430 , 18.79.390 , and * 18.25.210 , shall report to the governor and the legislature on the results of the pilot project. The report shall: (a) Compare the effectiveness of licensing and disciplinary activities of each commission during the pilot project with the licensing and disciplinary activities of the commission prior to the pilot project and the disciplinary activities of other disciplining authorities during the same time period as the pilot project; (b) Compare the efficiency of each commission with respect to the timeliness and personnel resources during the pilot project to the efficiency of the commission prior to the pilot project and the efficiency of other disciplining authorities during the same period as the pilot project; (c) Compare the budgetary activity of each commission during the pilot project to the budgetary activity of the commission prior to the pilot project and to the budgetary activity of other disciplining authorities during the same period as the pilot project; (d) Evaluate each commission's regulatory activities, including timelines, consistency of decision making, and performance levels in comparison to other disciplining authorities; and (e) Review summaries of national research and data regarding regulatory effectiveness and patient safety. (4) 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.
RCW 18.74.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 050
RCW 18.74.050: Licenses—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall furnish a license upon the authority of the board to any person who applies and who has qualified under the provisions of this chapter. At the time of applying, the applicant shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees established pursuant to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . No person registered or licensed on July 24, 1983, as a physical therapist shall be required to pay an additional fee for a license under this chapter. (2) No fees collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may be used to meet the state's monetary obligations as a member state to the physical therapy licensure compact.
RCW 18.185.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 010
RCW 18.185.010: 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 licensing. (2) "Director" means the director of licensing. (3) "Commission" means the criminal justice training commission. (4) "Collateral or security" means property of any kind given as security to obtain a bail bond. (5) "Bail bond agency" means a business that sells and issues corporate surety bail bonds or that provides security in the form of personal or real property to ensure the appearance of a criminal defendant before the courts of this state or the United States. (6) "Qualified agent" means an owner, sole proprietor, partner, manager, officer, or chief operating officer of a corporation who meets the requirements set forth in this chapter for obtaining a bail bond agency license. (7) "Bail bond agent" means a person who is employed by a bail bond agency and engages in the sale or issuance of bail bonds, but does not mean a clerical, secretarial, or other support person who does not participate in the sale or issuance of bail bonds. (8) "Licensee" means a bail bond agency, a bail bond agent, a qualified agent, or a bail bond recovery agent. (9) "Branch office" means any office physically separated from the principal place of business of the licensee from which the licensee or an employee or agent of the licensee conducts any activity meeting the criteria of a bail bond agency. (10) "Bail bond recovery agent" means a person who is under contract with a bail bond agent to receive compensation, reward, or any other form of lawful consideration for locating, apprehending, and surrendering a fugitive criminal defendant for whom a bail bond has been posted. "Bail bond recovery agent" does not include a general authority Washington peace officer or a limited authority Washington peace officer. (11) "Contract" means a written agreement between a bail bond agent or qualified agent and a bail bond recovery agent for the purpose of locating, apprehending, and surrendering a fugitive criminal defendant in exchange for lawful consideration. (12) "Planned forced entry" means a premeditated forcible entry into a dwelling, building, or other structure without the occupant's knowledge or consent for the purpose of apprehending a fugitive criminal defendant subject to a bail bond. "Planned forced entry" does not include situations where, during an imminent or actual chase or pursuit of a fleeing fugitive criminal defendant, or during a casual or unintended encounter with the fugitive, the bail bond recovery agent forcibly enters into a dwelling, building, or other structure without advanced planning.
RCW 18.71.003 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 003
RCW 18.71.003: Declaration of purpose.
Status: in_force

This chapter is passed: (1) In the exercise of the police power of the state to protect public health, to promote the welfare of the state, and to provide an adequate public agency to act as a disciplinary body for the members of the medical profession licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state; (2) Because the health and well-being of the people of this state are of paramount importance; (3) Because the conduct of members of the medical profession licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state plays a vital role in preserving the health and well-being of the people of the state; and (4) Because the agency which now exists to handle disciplinary proceedings for members of the medical profession licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state is ineffective and very infrequently employed, and consequently there is no effective means of handling such disciplinary proceedings when they are necessary for the protection of the public health.
RCW 18.35.008 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 008
RCW 18.35.008: Intent.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this chapter to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; to protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unethical, and unauthorized persons; and to assure the availability of hearing and speech services of high quality to persons in need of such services.
RCW 18.71B.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 020
RCW 18.71B.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this compact: (1) "Bylaws" means those bylaws established by the interstate commission pursuant to RCW 18.71B.110 for its governance, or for directing and controlling its actions and conduct. (2) "Commissioner" means the voting representative appointed by each member board pursuant to RCW 18.71B.110 . (3) "Conviction" means a finding by a court that an individual is guilty of a criminal offense through adjudication, or entry of a plea of guilt or no contest to the charge by the offender. Evidence of an entry of a conviction of a criminal offense by the court shall be considered final for purposes of disciplinary action by a member board. (4) "Expedited license" means a full and unrestricted medical license granted by a member state to an eligible physician through the process set forth in the compact. (5) "Interstate commission" means the interstate commission created pursuant to RCW 18.71B.110 . (6) "License" means authorization by a state for a physician to engage in the practice of medicine, which would be unlawful without the authorization. (7) "Medical practice act" means laws and regulations governing the practice of allopathic and osteopathic medicine within a member state. (8) "Member board" means a state agency in a member state that acts in the sovereign interests of the state by protecting the public through licensure, regulation, and education of physicians as directed by the state government. (9) "Member state" means a state that has enacted the compact. (10) "Offense" means a felony, gross misdemeanor, or crime of moral turpitude. (11) "Physician" means any person who: (a) Is a graduate of a medical school accredited by the liaison committee on medical education, the commission on osteopathic college accreditation, or a medical school listed in the international medical education directory or its equivalent; (b) Passed each component of the United States medical licensing examination (USMLE) or the comprehensive osteopathic medical licensing examination (COMLEX-USA) within three attempts, or any of its predecessor examinations accepted by a state medical board as an equivalent examination for licensure purposes; (c) Successfully completed graduate medical education approved by the accreditation council for graduate medical education or the American osteopathic association; (d) Holds specialty certification or a time-unlimited specialty certificate recognized by the American board of medical specialties or the American osteopathic association bureau of osteopathic specialists; (e) Possesses a full and unrestricted license to engage in the practice of medicine issued by a member board; (f) Has never been convicted, received adjudication, deferred adjudication, community supervision, or deferred disposition for any offense by a court of appropriate jurisdiction; (g) Has never held a license authorizing the practice of medicine subjected to discipline by a licensing agency in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction, excluding any action related to nonpayment of fees related to a license; (h) Has never had a controlled substance license or permit suspended or revoked by a state or the United States drug enforcement administration; and (i) Is not under active investigation by a licensing agency or law enforcement authority in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction. (12) "Practice of medicine" means the clinical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of human disease, injury, or condition requiring a physician to obtain and maintain a license in compliance with the medical practice act of a member state. (13) "Rule" means a written statement by the interstate commission promulgated pursuant to RCW 18.71B.120 that is of general applicability, implements, interprets, or prescribes a policy or provision of the compact, or an organizational, procedural, or practice requirement of the interstate commission, and has the force and effect of statutory law in a member state, and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule. (14) "State" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States. (15) "State of principal license" means a member state where a physician holds a license to practice medicine and which has been designated as such by the physician for purposes of registration and participation in the compact.
RCW 18.04.065 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 04 / Section 065
RCW 18.04.065: Board—Fees—Disposition.
Status: in_force

The board shall set its fees at a level adequate to pay the costs of administering this chapter. All fees for licenses, registrations of nonlicensee partners, shareholders, and managers of licensed firms, renewals of licenses, renewals of registrations of nonlicensee partners, shareholders, and managers of licensed firms, reinstatements of lapsed licenses, reinstatements of lapsed registrations of nonlicensee partners, shareholders, and managers of licensed firms, practice privileges under RCW 18.04.350 , and delinquent filings received under the authority of this chapter shall be deposited in the certified public accountants' account created by RCW 18.04.105 . Appropriation from such account shall be made only for the cost of administering the provisions of this chapter or for the purpose of administering the certified public accounting scholarship program created in chapter 28B.123 RCW.The license shall state the address at which the business is to be conducted and shall state fully the name of the licensee, and if the licensee is a copartnership or association, the names of its members, and if a corporation, the date and place of its incorporation. The license is not transferable or assignable.
RCW 18.420.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 420 / Section 090
RCW 18.420.090: Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice of peer support services, the issuance and denial of certificates, and the discipline of certified peer support specialists and certified peer support specialist trainees under this chapter.
RCW 18.36A.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 140
RCW 18.36A.140: Fee for renewal, late renewal.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal and late renewal of licenses and certificates as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.32.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 220
RCW 18.32.220: Certificate available for dentists going out-of-state.
Status: in_force

Anyone who is a licensed dentist in the state of Washington who desires to change residence to another state or territory, shall, upon application to the secretary and payment of a fee as determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 , receive a certificate over the signature of the secretary or his or her designee, which shall attest to the facts mentioned in this section, and giving the date upon which the dentist was licensed.
RCW 46.71.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 070
RCW 46.71.070: Consumer Protection Act—Defense.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the Consumer Protection Act, chapter 19.86 RCW. Violations of this chapter are not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business. A violation of this chapter 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. In an action under chapter 19.86 RCW due to an automotive repair facility's charging a customer an amount in excess of one hundred ten percent of the amount authorized by the customer, a violation shall not be found if the automotive repair facility proves by a preponderance of the evidence that its conduct was reasonable, necessary, and justified under the circumstances. Notwithstanding RCW 46.64.050 , no violation of this chapter shall give rise to criminal liability under that section.With the exception of those applicants granted licensure through the provisions of RCW 18.71.090 or 18.71.095 , applicants for licensure must successfully complete an examination administered by the commission to determine their professional qualifications. The commission shall prepare and give, or approve the preparation and giving of, an examination which shall cover those general subjects and topics, a knowledge of which is commonly and generally required of candidates for the degree of doctor of medicine conferred by approved colleges or schools of medicine in the United States. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission has the sole responsibility for determining the proficiency of applicants under this chapter, and, in so doing, may waive any prerequisite to licensure not set forth in this chapter. The commission may by rule establish the passing grade for the examination. Examination results shall be part of the records of the commission and shall be permanently kept with the applicant's file.
RCW 18.140.202 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 202
RCW 18.140.202: Certificate, license, or registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

The director shall immediately suspend any certificate, license, or registration 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. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate, license, or registration 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 18.122.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 122 / Section 030
RCW 18.122.030: Registration, certification, and licensure.
Status: in_force

(1) The three levels of professional credentialing as defined in chapter 18.120 RCW are: (a) Registration, which is the least restrictive, and requires formal notification of the department of health identifying the practitioner, and does not require qualifying examinations; (b) Certification, which is a voluntary process recognizing an individual who qualifies by examination and meets established educational prerequisites, and which protects the title of practice; and (c) Licensure, which is the most restrictive and requires qualification by examination and educational prerequisites of a practitioner whose title is protected and whose scope of practice is restricted to only those licensed. (2) No person may practice or represent oneself as a practitioner of a health profession by use of any title or description of services without being registered to practice by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter. (3) No person may represent oneself as certified or use any title or description of services without applying for certification, meeting the required qualifications, and being certified by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter. (4) No person may represent oneself as licensed, use any title or description of services, or engage in any practice without applying for licensure, meeting the required qualifications, and being licensed by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.
RCW 18.35.290 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 290
RCW 18.35.290: Delegation to assistive personnel—Assistant duties.
Status: in_force

A speech-language pathology assistant may only perform procedures or tasks delegated by the speech-language pathologist and must follow the individualized education program or treatment plan. Speech-language pathology assistants may not perform procedures or tasks that require diagnosis, evaluation, or clinical interpretation.
RCW 18.16.907 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 907
RCW 18.16.907: Effective date—1984 c 208.
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect July 1, 1984.
RCW 18.35A.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35A / Section 040
RCW 18.35A.040: Compact privilege.
Status: in_force

(1) To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of the compact, the audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall: (a) Hold an active license in the home state; (b) Have no encumbrance on any state license; (c) Be eligible for a compact privilege in any member state in accordance with RCW 18.35A.030 ; (d) Have not had any adverse action against any license or compact privilege within the previous two years from the date of application; (e) Notify the commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege within a remote state or states; (f) Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the compact privilege; and (g) Report to the commission adverse action taken by any nonmember state within 30 days from the date the adverse action is taken. (2) For the purposes of the compact privilege, an audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall only hold one home state license at a time. (3) Except as provided in RCW 18.35A.060 , if an audiologist or speech-language pathologist changes primary state of residence by moving between two member states, the audiologist or speech-language pathologist must apply for licensure in the new home state, and the license issued by the prior home state shall be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission. (4) The audiologist or speech-language pathologist may apply for licensure in advance of a change in primary state of residence. (5) A license shall not be issued by the new home state until the audiologist or speech-language pathologist provides satisfactory evidence of a change in primary state of residence to the new home state and satisfies all applicable requirements to obtain a license from the new home state. (6) If an audiologist or speech-language pathologist changes primary state of residence by moving from a member state to a nonmember state, the license issued by the prior home state shall convert to a single-state license, valid only in the former home state and the privilege to practice in any member state shall be deactivated in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission. (7) The compact privilege is valid until the expiration date of the home state license. The licensee must comply with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section to maintain the compact privilege in the remote state. (8) A licensee providing audiology or speech-language pathology services in a remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the remote state. (9) A licensee providing audiology or speech-language pathology services in a remote state is subject to that state's regulatory authority. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that state's laws, remove a licensee's compact privilege in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines, or take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. (10) If a home state license is encumbered, the licensee shall lose the compact privilege in any remote state until the following occur: (a) The home state license is no longer encumbered; and (b) Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action. (11) Once an encumbered license in the home state is restored to good standing, the licensee must meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section to obtain a compact privilege in any remote state. (12) Once the requirements of subsection (10) of this section have been met, the licensee must meet the requirements in subsection (1) of this section to obtain a compact privilege in a remote state.
RCW 18.71A.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71A / Section 150
RCW 18.71A.150: Rules—Collaboration agreements.
Status: in_force

The commission and the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery shall adopt any rules necessary to implement requirements related to collaboration agreements entered into under this chapter.
RCW 18.56.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 56 / Section 010
RCW 18.56.010: Intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature recognizes the importance of allowing licensed practitioners to use their professional judgment, based on their education, training, and expertise, to determine the appropriate use of current and future technologies to enhance patient care. Guidelines for providing health care services through remote technology have been addressed by the medical community, and the legislature intends to complement and clarify those guidelines with respect to using remote technology to provide prescriptions for corrective lenses. (2) The legislature also recognizes that health care consumers, including eye health care consumers, can benefit from developments in technology that offer advantages such as increased convenience or increased speed in delivery of services. However, the legislature recognizes that health care consumers can be misled or harmed by the use of developments in technology that are not properly supervised by qualified providers. (3) The legislature recognizes that the use of technology that permits a consumer to submit data to an entity for the purposes of obtaining a prescription for corrective lenses, including contact lenses, may fail to detect serious eye health issues resulting in permanent vision loss if the patient is not also receiving comprehensive eye care according to standard of care. (4) Therefore, the legislature concludes that consumers should be protected from improper or unsupervised use of technology for purposes of obtaining a prescription for corrective lenses, without unduly restricting the development and implementation of technology and without unduly restricting licensed practitioners from using such technology where appropriate.
RCW 18.106.240 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 240
RCW 18.106.240: Representation by attorney—Department represented by attorney general.
Status: in_force

A person subject to proceedings under this chapter may appear or be represented by counsel. The department shall be represented by the attorney general in any proceeding under this chapter.
RCW 18.140.270 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 270
RCW 18.140.270: 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 18.85.171 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 171
RCW 18.85.171: Applications—Conditions—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) A person desiring a license as a real estate firm shall apply on a form prescribed by the director. A person desiring a license as a real estate broker or managing broker must pay an examination fee and pass an examination. The person shall apply for an examination and for a license on a form prescribed by the director. Concurrently, the applicant shall meet the following requirements: (a) Furnish other proof as the director may require concerning the honesty, truthfulness, and good reputation, as well as the identity, which may include fingerprints and criminal background checks, of any applicants for a license, or of the officers of a corporation, limited liability company, other legally recognized business entity, or the partners of a limited liability partnership or partnership, making the application; (b) If the applicant is a legally recognized business entity, except a general partnership, it must be registered with the secretary of state and must furnish a list of governors that includes: (i) For corporations, a list of officers and directors and their addresses; (ii) For limited liability companies, a list of members and managers and their addresses; (iii) For limited liability partnerships, a list of the partners and their addresses; or (iv) For other legal business entities, a list of the governors and their addresses; (c) If the applicant is a general partnership, the applicant shall furnish a copy of the signed partnership agreement and a list of the partners thereof and their addresses; (d) Unless the applicant is a corporation or limited liability company, complete a fingerprint-based background check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system and through the federal bureau of investigation. The applicant must submit the fingerprints and required fee for the background check to the director for submission to the Washington state patrol. The director may consider the recent issuance of a license that required a fingerprint-based national criminal information background check, or recent employment in a position that required a fingerprint-based national criminal information background check, in addition to fingerprints to accelerate the licensing and endorsement process. The director may adopt rules to establish a procedure to allow a person covered by this section to have the person's background rechecked under this subsection upon application for a renewal license. (2) The director must develop by rule a procedure and schedule to ensure all applicants for licensure have a fingerprint and background check done on a regular basis.
RCW 18.145.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 145 / Section 070
RCW 18.145.070: Liability of director.
Status: in_force

The director and individuals acting on the director's behalf shall not be civilly liable for any act performed in good faith in the course of their duties.
RCW 18.11.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 095
RCW 18.11.095: Auction company certificate of registration—Requirements.
Status: in_force

Every person, before operating an auction company as defined in RCW 18.11.050 , shall obtain an auction company certificate of registration. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, to be licensed as an auction company, a person shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) File with the department a completed application on a form prescribed by the director. (b) Sign a notarized statement included on the application form that all auctioneers hired by the auction company to do business in the state shall be properly registered under this chapter. (c) Be registered with the department of revenue pursuant to RCW 82.32.030 and, if an ownership entity other than sole proprietor or general partnership, be registered with the secretary of state. (d) Pay the auction company registration fee required under the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. (e) File with the department an auction company surety bond in the amount and form required by RCW 18.11.121 and the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. (f) Have no disqualifications under RCW 18.11.160 or 18.235.130 . (2) An auction company shall not be charged a license fee if it is a sole proprietorship or a partnership owned by an auctioneer or auctioneers, each of whom is licensed under this chapter, and if it has in effect a surety bond or bonds or other security approved by the director in the amount that would otherwise be required for an auction company to be granted or to retain a license under RCW 18.11.121 .
RCW 18.22.082 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 082
RCW 18.22.082: License—Reciprocity.
Status: in_force

An applicant holding a license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery in another state may be licensed without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's licensing standards are substantively equivalent to the standards in this state.
RCW 18.155.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 155 / Section 020
RCW 18.155.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Advisory committee" means the sex offender treatment providers advisory committee established under RCW 18.155.100 . (2) "Certified sex offender treatment provider" means an individual who is a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed social worker, licensed mental health counselor, or psychiatrist as defined in RCW 71.05.020 , who is certified to examine and treat sex offenders pursuant to chapters 9.94A and 13.40 RCW and sexually violent predators under chapter 71.09 RCW. (3) "Certified affiliate sex offender treatment provider" means an individual who is a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed social worker, licensed mental health counselor, licensed mental health counselor associate, licensed independent clinical social worker associate, licensed advanced social worker associate, licensed marriage and family therapist associate, or psychiatrist as defined in RCW 71.05.020 , who is certified as an affiliate to examine and treat sex offenders pursuant to chapters 9.94A and 13.40 RCW and sexually violent predators under chapter 71.09 RCW under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. (4) "Department" means the department of health. (5)(a) "Qualified supervisor" means: (i) A person who meets the requirements for certification as a sex offender treatment provider; (ii) A person who meets a lifetime experience threshold of having provided at least two thousand hours of direct sex offender specific treatment and assessment services and who continues to maintain professional involvement in the field; or (iii) A person who meets a lifetime experience threshold of at least two years of full-time work in a state-run facility or state-run treatment program providing direct sex offender specific treatment and assessment services and who continues to maintain professional involvement in the field. (b) A qualified supervisor not credentialed by the department as a sex offender treatment provider must sign and submit to the department an attestation form provided by the department stating under penalty of perjury that the qualified supervisor has met the requisite education, training, or experience requirements and that the qualified supervisor is able to substantiate the qualified supervisor's claim to have met the requirements for education, training, or experience. (6) "Secretary" means the secretary of health. (7) "Sex offender treatment provider" or "affiliate sex offender treatment provider" means a person who counsels or treats sex offenders accused of or convicted of a sex offense as defined by RCW 9.94A.030 .
RCW 18.130.340 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 340
RCW 18.130.340: Opiate therapy guidelines.
Status: in_force

The secretary of health shall coordinate and assist the regulatory boards and commissions of the health professions with prescriptive authority in the development of uniform guidelines for addressing opiate therapy for acute pain, and chronic pain associated with cancer and other terminal diseases, or other chronic or intractable pain conditions. The purpose of the guidelines is to assure the provision of effective medical treatment in accordance with recognized national standards and consistent with requirements of the public health and safety.
RCW 18.290.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 290 / Section 030
RCW 18.290.030: Construction.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) An individual who holds a credential issued by this state, other than as a genetic counselor, to engage in the practice of that occupation or profession without obtaining an additional credential from the state. The individual may not use the title genetic counselor unless licensed as such in this state; (2) The practice of genetic counseling by a person who is employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States; (3) The practice of genetic counseling by a person who is a regular student in an educational program approved by the secretary, and whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor; or (4) The practice of genetic counseling by a person who is practicing under the general supervision of a genetic counselor in a genetic counseling training site while gathering logbook cases for the purpose of meeting licensing requirements.
RCW 18.104.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 100
RCW 18.104.100: Licenses—Duration—Renewal—Failure to renew, procedure—Suspension—Conditional licenses.
Status: in_force

(1) Licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be renewed every two years. A license shall be renewed upon payment of a renewal fee and completion of continuing education requirements and receipt of a completed license renewal application. If a licensee fails to submit an application for renewal, the renewal fee, and proof of completion of the required continuing education, the license shall be suspended at the end of its effective term. The licensee is not allowed to perform work authorized by their license during the time that it is suspended. The licensee is allowed thirty days to submit an application for renewal, the renewal fee, and proof of completion of the required continuing education for the renewal period. Continuing education obtained during the thirty-day suspension period may be applied only to the next renewal period. If a licensee fails to submit an application for renewal, the renewal fee, and proof of completion of the required continuing education by the end of the thirty-day suspension period, the license expires. The department shall adopt rules, in consultation with the technical advisory group created under RCW 18.104.190 , that allow for an extension of the thirty-day suspension period for certain situations that are beyond the control of the licensee. The rules must also allow for a retirement or inactive license. (2) A person whose license has expired must apply for a new license as provided in this chapter. The department may waive the requirement for a written examination and on-site testing for a person whose license has expired. (3) The department may refuse to renew a license if the licensee has not complied with an order issued by the department or has not paid a penalty imposed in accordance with this chapter, unless the order or penalty is under appeal. (4) The department may issue a conditional license to enable a former licensee to comply with an order to correct problems with a well.
RCW 18.64.043 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 043
RCW 18.64.043: Pharmacy license—Fee—Display—Declaration of ownership and location—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of each pharmacy shall pay an original license fee to be determined by the secretary, and annually thereafter, on or before a date to be determined by the secretary, a fee to be determined by the secretary, for which he or she shall receive a license of location, which shall entitle the owner to operate such pharmacy at the location specified, or such other temporary location as the secretary may approve, for the period ending on a date to be determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 , and each such owner shall at the time of filing proof of payment of such fee as provided in RCW 18.64.045 as now or hereafter amended, file with the commission on a blank therefor provided, a declaration of ownership and location, which declaration of ownership and location so filed as aforesaid shall be deemed presumptive evidence of ownership of the pharmacy mentioned therein. (2)(a) For a hospital licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW, the license of location provided under this section may include any individual practitioner's office or multipractitioner clinic owned, operated, or under common control with a hospital, and identified by the hospital on the pharmacy application or renewal. The definition of "hospital" under RCW 70.41.020 to exclude "clinics, or physician's offices where patients are not regularly kept as bed patients for twenty-four hours or more," does not limit the ability of a hospital to include individual practitioner's offices or multipractitioner clinics owned, operated, or under common control with a hospital on the pharmacy application or renewal or otherwise prevent the implementation of chapter 118, Laws of 2016. A hospital that elects to include one or more offices or clinics under this subsection on its hospital pharmacy application shall describe the type of services relevant to the practice of pharmacy provided at each such office or clinic as requested by the commission. Any updates to the application, renewal, or related forms that are necessary to accomplish the provision of this licensure option must be made no later than ninety days after June 9, 2016. Nothing in this section limits the ability of a hospital to transfer drugs to another location consistent with federal laws and RCW 70.41.490 , regardless of whether or not an election has been made with respect to adding the receiving location to the hospital's pharmacy license under this section. (b) This chapter must be interpreted in a manner that supports regulatory, inspection, and investigation standards that are reasonable and appropriate based on the level of risk and the type of services provided in a pharmacy, including pharmacy services provided in a hospital and pharmacy services provided in an individual practitioner office or multipractitioner clinic owned, operated, or under common control with a hospital regardless of the office or clinic's physical address. The commission shall provide clear and specific information regarding the standards to which particular pharmacy services will be held, as appropriate, based on the type of pharmacy service provided at a particular location. (c) The secretary may adopt rules to establish an additional reasonable fee for any such office or clinic. (3) It shall be the duty of the owner to immediately notify the commission of any change of location, ownership, or licensure and to keep the license of location or the renewal thereof properly exhibited in said pharmacy. (4) Failure to comply with this section shall be deemed a misdemeanor, and each day that said failure continues shall be deemed a separate offense. (5) In the event such license fee remains unpaid on the date due, no renewal or new license shall be issued except upon compliance with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . (6) If the commission determines that rules are necessary for the immediate implementation of the inspection standards described in this section, it must adopt rules under the emergency rule-making process in RCW 34.05.350 , with such emergency rules effective not later than ninety days after June 9, 2016. The commission shall then begin the process to adopt any necessary permanent rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. The commission shall ensure that during the transition to the permanent rules adopted under this section, an emergency rule remains in effect without a break between the original emergency rule and any subsequent emergency rules that may be necessary. The commission shall ensure that during the transition to permanent rules there is no interruption in provision of the licensure option described under this section.
RCW 18.46.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 46 / Section 070
RCW 18.46.070: Rules—Time for compliance.
Status: in_force

Any birthing center which is in operation at the time of promulgation of any applicable rules or regulations under this chapter shall be given a reasonable time, under the particular circumstances, not to exceed three months from the date of such promulgation, to comply with the rules and regulations established under this chapter.
RCW 18.57.011 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 011
RCW 18.57.011: Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
RCW 18.59.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 060
RCW 18.59.060: Examinations.
Status: in_force

(1) A person applying for licensure shall demonstrate eligibility in accordance with RCW 18.59.050 and shall apply for examination upon a form and in such a manner as the department prescribes. The application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by RCW 18.59.110 , which fee shall not be refunded. A person who fails an examination may apply for reexamination. The application shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee. (2) An applicant for licensure under this chapter shall be given a written examination to test the applicant's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy and occupational therapy theory and practice, including the applicant's professional skills of occupational therapy techniques and methods, and such other subjects as the board deems useful to determine the applicant's fitness to practice. The board shall approve the examination and establish standards for acceptable performance. (3) Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place and under such supervision as the board may determine. The examination shall be given at least twice each year at such places as the board determines, and the board shall give reasonable public notice of the examinations in accordance with its rules at least sixty days prior to the administration of the examination. (4) Applicants may obtain their examination scores and may review their papers in accordance with such rules as the board establishes.
RCW 18.19.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 900
RCW 18.19.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the omnibus credentialing act for counselors.
RCW 18.130.172 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 172
RCW 18.130.172: Evidence summary and stipulations.
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to serving a statement of charges under RCW 18.130.090 or 18.130.170 , the disciplinary [disciplining] authority may furnish a statement of allegations to the licensee along with a detailed summary of the evidence relied upon to establish the allegations and a proposed stipulation for informal resolution of the allegations. These documents shall be exempt from public disclosure until such time as the allegations are resolved either by stipulation or otherwise. (2) The disciplinary [disciplining] authority and the licensee may stipulate that the allegations may be disposed of informally in accordance with this subsection. The stipulation shall contain a statement of the facts leading to the filing of the complaint; the act or acts of unprofessional conduct alleged to have been committed or the alleged basis for determining that the licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety; a statement that the stipulation is not to be construed as a finding of either unprofessional conduct or inability to practice; an acknowledgment that a finding of unprofessional conduct or inability to practice, if proven, constitutes grounds for discipline under this chapter; and an agreement on the part of the licensee that the sanctions set forth in RCW 18.130.160 , except RCW 18.130.160 (1), (2), (6), and (8), may be imposed as part of the stipulation, except that no fine may be imposed but the licensee may agree to reimburse the disciplinary [disciplining] authority the costs of investigation and processing the complaint up to an amount not exceeding one thousand dollars per allegation; and an agreement on the part of the disciplinary [disciplining] authority to forego further disciplinary proceedings concerning the allegations. A stipulation entered into pursuant to this subsection shall not be considered formal disciplinary action. (3) If the licensee declines to agree to disposition of the charges by means of a stipulation pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the disciplinary [disciplining] authority may proceed to formal disciplinary action pursuant to RCW 18.130.090 or 18.130.170 . (4) Upon execution of a stipulation under subsection (2) of this section by both the licensee and the disciplinary [disciplining] authority, the complaint is deemed disposed of and shall become subject to public disclosure on the same basis and to the same extent as other records of the disciplinary [disciplining] authority. Should the licensee fail to pay any agreed reimbursement within thirty days of the date specified in the stipulation for payment, the disciplinary [disciplining] authority may seek collection of the amount agreed to be paid in the same manner as enforcement of a fine under RCW 18.130.165 .
RCW 18.39.175 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 175
RCW 18.39.175: Board—Duties and responsibilities—Rules.
Status: in_force

The board shall have the following duties and responsibilities under this chapter: (1) To be responsible for the preparation, conducting, and grading of examinations of applicants for funeral director and embalmer licenses; (2) To certify to the director the results of examinations of applicants and certify the applicant as having "passed" or "failed"; (3) To make findings and recommendations to the director on any and all matters relating to the enforcement of this chapter; (4) To adopt and enforce reasonable rules; (5) To examine or audit or to direct the examination and audit of prearrangement funeral service trust fund records for compliance with this chapter and rules adopted by the board; and (6) To adopt rules establishing mandatory continuing education requirements to be met by persons applying for license renewal.
RCW 18.19.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 220
RCW 18.19.220: Certified counselors and hypnotherapist advisory committee.
Status: in_force

The Washington state-certified counselors and hypnotherapist advisory committee is established. (1) The committee is comprised of seven members. Two committee members must be certified counselors or certified advisers. Two committee members must be hypnotherapists. Three committee members must be consumers and represent the public at large and may not hold any mental health care provider license, certification, or registration. (2) Two committee members must be appointed for a term of one year, two committee members must be appointed for a term of two years, and three committee members must be appointed for a term of three years. Subsequent committee members must be appointed for terms of three years. A person may not serve as a committee member for more than two consecutive terms. (3)(a) Each committee member must be a resident of the state of Washington. (b) A committee member may not hold an office in a professional association for their profession. (c) Advisory committee members may not be employed by the state of Washington. (d) Each professional committee member must have been actively engaged in their profession for five years immediately preceding appointment. (e) The consumer committee members must represent the general public and be unaffiliated directly or indirectly with the professions credentialed 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 must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 , including travel expenses in carrying out his or her authorized duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (7) The committee shall elect a chair and vice chair.
RCW 18.28.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 28 / Section 200
RCW 18.28.200: Violations—Injunctions.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other actions which may be brought under the laws of this state, the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of any county within the state may bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent any violation of this chapter.
RCW 18.108.074 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 108 / Section 074
RCW 18.108.074: Reflexology examination.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning July 1, 2013, applicants for the reflexology certification examination must demonstrate to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met: (a)(i) Successful completion of a course of study in an approved reflexology program; or (ii) Successful completion of an apprenticeship program approved by the secretary; and (b) Be eighteen years of age or older. (2) The secretary or his or her designee shall examine each reflexology applicant in a written examination determined most effective on subjects appropriate to the reflexology scope of practice. The subjects may include those that the secretary deems useful to test applicant's fitness to practice reflexology. Such examinations shall be limited in purpose to determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice reflexology competently. (3) All records of a reflexology candidate's performance shall be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the secretary has made and published decisions thereupon. All examinations shall be conducted under fair and impartial methods as determined by the secretary. (4) A reflexology applicant who fails to make the required grade in the first examination is entitled to take up to two additional examinations upon the payment of a fee for each subsequent examination determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 . Upon failure of three examinations, the secretary may invalidate the original application and require such remedial education as is required by the secretary before admission to future examinations. (5) The secretary may approve an examination prepared or administered, or both, by a private testing agency or association of licensing boards for use by a reflexology applicant in meeting the certification requirement.
RCW 18.92.128 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 128
RCW 18.92.128: Veterinary technician license.
Status: in_force

The board shall issue a veterinary technician license to an individual who has: (1) Successfully completed required examinations administered or approved by the board; and (2) Successfully completed a posthigh school course approved by the board in the care and treatment of animals.
RCW 18.29.021 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 021
RCW 18.29.021: Requirements for licensing.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall issue a license to any applicant who, as determined by the secretary: (a) Has successfully completed an educational program approved by the secretary. This educational program shall include coursework encompassing the subject areas within the scope of the license to practice dental hygiene in the state of Washington; (b) Has successfully completed an examination administered or approved by the dental hygiene examining committee; and (c) Has not engaged in unprofessional conduct or is not unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental impairment. (2) Applications for licensure must comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees established according to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.260.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 260 / Section 080
RCW 18.260.080: Supervising dentist and supervising dental therapists—Responsibilities.
Status: in_force

A supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist is responsible for: (1) Maintaining the appropriate level of supervision for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries; and (2) Ensuring that the dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries that the dentist or dental therapist supervises are able to competently perform the tasks that they are assigned.
RCW 18.260.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 260 / Section 140
RCW 18.260.140: Department review.
Status: in_force

By November 15, 2012, the department, in consultation with the commission and the dental hygiene examining committee, shall conduct a review of the effectiveness of the creation of the dental assistant and expanded function dental auxiliary professions as related to: (1) Increasing professional standards in dental practices; (2) Increasing efficiency in dental practices and community health clinics; (3) Promoting career ladders in the dental professions; and (4) Recommendations for expanding or contracting the practice of dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries.
RCW 18.71C.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71C / Section 020
RCW 18.71C.020: State participation in compact.
Status: in_force

(1) To participate in this compact, a participating state shall: (a) License physician assistants; (b) Participate in the compact commission's data system; (c) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints against licensees and license applicants; (d) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and commission rules, of any adverse action against a licensee or license applicant and the existence of significant investigative information regarding a licensee or license applicant; (e) Fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by commission rule, by its licensing board receiving the results of a criminal background check and reporting to the commission whether the license applicant has been granted a license; (f) Comply with the rules of the compact commission; (g) Utilize passage of a recognized national exam such as the national commission on certification of physician assistants' physician assistant national certifying examination as a requirement for physician assistant licensure; and (h) Grant the compact privilege to a holder of a qualifying license in a participating state. (2) Nothing in this compact prohibits a participating state from charging a fee for granting the compact privilege.
RCW 46.71.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 100
RCW 46.71.100: Transporter's license allowed.
Status: in_force

Any automotive repair facility may apply for a transporter's license under chapter 46.76 RCW for the purpose of evaluating vehicles in need of repair, or that have been repaired, on the public roads of this state.All persons granted licenses or certificates under this chapter, shall be subject to the state and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious diseases, the reporting and certifying to births and deaths, and all matters pertaining to public health; and all such reports shall be accepted as legal.
RCW 18.71A.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71A / Section 110
RCW 18.71A.110: Down syndrome—Parent information.
Status: in_force

A physician assistant who provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the physician assistant provides the parent with the Down syndrome diagnosis.
RCW 18.25.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 040
RCW 18.25.040: Licensure by endorsement.
Status: in_force

Persons licensed to practice chiropractic under the laws of any other state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or province of Canada, having qualifications substantially equivalent to those required by this chapter, may, in the discretion of the commission, and after such examination as may be required by rule of the commission, be issued a license to practice in this state without further examination, upon payment of a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 .
RCW 18.25.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 005
RCW 18.25.005: "Chiropractic" defined.
Status: in_force

(1) Chiropractic is the practice of health care that deals with the diagnosis or analysis and care or treatment of the vertebral subluxation complex and its effects, articular dysfunction, and musculoskeletal disorders, all for the restoration and maintenance of health and recognizing the recuperative powers of the body. (2) Chiropractic treatment or care includes the use of procedures involving spinal adjustments and extremity manipulation. Chiropractic treatment also includes the use of heat, cold, water, exercise, massage, trigger point therapy, dietary advice and recommendation of nutritional supplementation, the normal regimen and rehabilitation of the patient, first aid, and counseling on hygiene, sanitation, and preventive measures. Chiropractic care also includes such physiological therapeutic procedures as traction and light, but does not include procedures involving the application of sound, diathermy, or electricity. (3) As part of a chiropractic differential diagnosis, a chiropractor shall perform a physical examination, which may include diagnostic x-rays, to determine the appropriateness of chiropractic care or the need for referral to other health care providers. The chiropractic quality assurance commission shall provide by rule for the type and use of diagnostic and analytical devices and procedures consistent with this chapter. (4) Chiropractic care shall not include the prescription or dispensing of any medicine or drug, the practice of obstetrics or surgery, the use of x-rays or any other form of radiation for therapeutic purposes, colonic irrigation, or any form of venipuncture. (5) Nothing in this chapter prohibits or restricts any other practitioner of a "health profession" defined in RCW 18.120.020 (4) from performing any functions or procedures the practitioner is licensed or permitted to perform, and the term "chiropractic" as defined in this chapter shall not prohibit a practitioner licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW from performing medical procedures, except such procedures shall not include the adjustment by hand of any articulation of the spine.
RCW 18.138.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 138 / Section 060
RCW 18.138.060: Renewal of certification—Fee.
Status: in_force

(1) Every person certified as a certified dietitian or certified nutritionist shall renew the certification according to administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . (2) All fees collected under this section shall be credited to the health professions account as required.
RCW 18.53.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 53 / Section 170
RCW 18.53.170: Discrimination prohibited—Acceptance of services by state agencies and subdivisions.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state and its political subdivisions shall accept the services of licensed optometrists for any service covered by their licenses with relation to any person receiving benefits, salaries, wages, or any other type of compensation from the state, its agencies or subdivisions.
RCW 18.108.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 108 / Section 210
RCW 18.108.210: Authority of local political subdivisions.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter limits or abridges the authority of any political subdivision to levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee levied upon all businesses, or to levy a tax based upon gross business conducted by any firm within said political subdivision.
RCW 18.54.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 54 / Section 010
RCW 18.54.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms used in this chapter take their meanings as follows: (1) "Board" means the optometry board; (2) "License" means a certificate or permit to practice optometry as provided in *RCW 18.53.020 as amended from time to time; (3) "Members" means members of the optometry board.
RCW 18.92.135 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 135
RCW 18.92.135: License to practice specialized veterinary medicine.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may issue a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine in this state to a veterinarian who: (a) Submits an application on a form provided by the secretary for a license in a specialty area recognized by the board by rule; (b) Holds a current certification as a diplomate of a national specialty board or college recognized by the board by rule in the specialty area for which application is submitted; (c) Is not subject to license investigation, suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action in any state, United States territory, or province of Canada; (d) Has successfully completed an examination established by the board regarding this state's laws and rules regulating the practice of veterinary medicine; and (e) Provides other information and verification required by the board. (2) A veterinarian licensed to practice specialized veterinary medicine shall not practice outside his or her licensed specialty unless he or she meets licensing requirements established for practicing veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry under RCW 18.92.070 and 18.92.100 . (3) The board shall determine by rule the limits of the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry represented by a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine. (4) The board may deny, revoke, suspend, or modify a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine if the national specialty board or college certifying the licensee denies, revokes, suspends, modifies, withdraws, or otherwise limits the certification or if the certification expires.
RCW 18.74.038 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 038
RCW 18.74.038: Physical therapist assistants—Waiver of examination.
Status: in_force

The board shall waive the examination and grant a license to a person who meets the commonly accepted standards for practicing as a physical therapist assistant, as adopted by rule. Persons eligible for licensure as a physical therapist assistant under this section must apply for a license within one year of July 1, 2008.
RCW 18.155.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 155 / Section 070
RCW 18.155.070: Certificate—Requirements.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the following requirements: (1) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the secretary or successful completion of alternate training which meets the criteria of the secretary; (2) Successful completion of any experience requirement established by the secretary; (3) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the secretary; (4) Not having engaged in unprofessional conduct or being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental impairment; (5) Not convicted of a sex offense, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 or convicted in any other jurisdiction of an offense that under the laws of this state would be classified as a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; and (6) Other requirements as may be established by the secretary that impact the competence of the sex offender treatment provider.
RCW 18.85.351 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 351
RCW 18.85.351: License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

The director shall immediately suspend the license of any broker or managing broker who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as an individual who is not in compliance with a support order or a visitation order. If the individual has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license is automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the individual is in compliance with the order.
RCW 18.33.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 33 / Section 010
RCW 18.33.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this compact, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Active military member" means any individual in full-time duty status in the armed forces of the United States including members of the national guard and reserve. (2) "Adverse action" means disciplinary action or encumbrance imposed on a license or compact privilege by a state licensing authority. (3) "Alternative program" means a nondisciplinary monitoring or practice remediation process applicable to a dentist or dental hygienist approved by a state licensing authority of a participating state in which the dentist or dental hygienist is licensed. This includes, but is not limited to, programs to which licensees with substance abuse or addiction issues are referred in lieu of adverse action. (4) "Clinical assessment" means an examination or process, required for licensure as a dentist or dental hygienist as applicable, that provides evidence of clinical competence in dentistry or dental hygiene. (5) "Commissioner" means the individual appointed by a participating state to serve as the member of the commission for that participating state. (6) "Compact" means this dentist and dental hygienist compact. (7) "Compact privilege" means the authorization granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from a participating state to practice as a dentist or dental hygienist in a remote state. (8) "Continuing professional development" means a requirement, as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of successful participation in educational or professional activities relevant to practice or area of work. (9) "Criminal background check" means the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information for a license applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant's criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. Sec. 20.3(d) from the federal bureau of investigation and the state's criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. Sec. 20.3(f). (10) "Data system" means the commission's repository of information about licensees, including but not limited to examination, licensure, investigative, compact privilege, adverse action, and alternative program information. (11) "Dental hygienist" means an individual who is licensed by a state licensing authority to practice dental hygiene. (12) "Dentist" means an individual who is licensed by a state licensing authority to practice dentistry. (13) "Dentist and dental hygienist compact commission" or "commission" means a joint government agency established by this compact comprised of each state that has enacted the compact and a national administrative body comprised of a commissioner from each state that has enacted the compact. (14) "Encumbered license" means a license that a state licensing authority has limited in any way other than through an alternative program. (15) "Executive board" means the chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer, and any other commissioners as may be determined by commission rule or bylaw. (16) "Jurisprudence requirement" means the assessment of an individual's knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene, as applicable, in a state. (17) "License" means current authorization by a state, other than authorization pursuant to a compact privilege or other privilege, for an individual to practice as a dentist or dental hygienist in that state. (18) "Licensee" means an individual who holds an unrestricted license from a participating state to practice as a dentist or dental hygienist in that state. (19) "Model compact" means the model for the dentist and dental hygienist compact on file with the council of state governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (20) "Participating state" means a state that has enacted the compact and been admitted to the commission in accordance with the provisions herein and commission rules. (21) "Qualifying license" means a license that is not an encumbered license issued by a participating state to practice dentistry or dental hygiene. (22) "Remote state" means a participating state where a licensee who is not licensed as a dentist or dental hygienist is exercising or seeking to exercise the compact privilege. (23) "Rule" means a regulation promulgated by an entity that has the force of law. (24) "Scope of practice" means the procedures, actions, and processes a dentist or dental hygienist licensed in a state is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which the licensee is permitted to undertake those procedures, actions, and processes. Such procedures, actions, and processes and the circumstances under which they may be undertaken may be established through means including, but not limited to, statutes, regulations, case law, and other processes available to the state licensing authority or other government agency. (25) "Significant investigative information" means information, records, and documents received or generated by a state licensing authority pursuant to an investigation for which a determination has been made that there is probable cause to believe that the licensee has violated a statute or regulation that is considered more than a minor infraction for which the state licensing authority could pursue adverse action against the licensee. (26) "State" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that regulates the practices of dentistry and dental hygiene. (27) "State licensing authority" means an agency or other entity of a state that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of dentists or dental hygienists.
RCW 18.145.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 145 / Section 900
RCW 18.145.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the court reporting practice act.
RCW 18.108.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 108 / Section 010
RCW 18.108.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following meanings shall apply: (1) "Animal massage therapist" means an individual with a license to practice massage therapy in this state with additional training in animal therapy. (2) "Board" means the Washington state board of massage. (3) "Certified reflexologist" means an individual who is certified under this chapter. (4) "Health carrier" means the same as the definition in RCW 48.43.005 . (5) "Intraoral massage" means the manipulation or pressure of soft tissue inside the mouth or oral cavity for therapeutic purposes. (6) "Massage" and "massage therapy" mean a health care service involving the external manipulation or pressure of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy includes techniques such as tapping, compressions, friction, reflexology, Swedish gymnastics or movements, gliding, kneading, shaking, and fascial or connective tissue stretching, with or without the aids of superficial heat, cold, water, lubricants, or salts. Massage therapy does not include diagnosis or attempts to adjust or manipulate any articulations of the body or spine or mobilization of these articulations by the use of a thrusting force, nor does it include genital manipulation. (7) "Massage business" means the operation of a business where massages are given. (8) "Massage therapist" means an individual licensed under this chapter. (9) "Reflexology" means a health care service that is limited to applying alternating pressure with thumb and finger techniques to reflexive areas of the lower one-third of the extremities, feet, hands, and outer ears based on reflex maps. Reflexology does not include the diagnosis of or treatment for specific diseases, or joint manipulations. (10) "Reflexology business" means the operation of a business where reflexology services are provided. (11) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
RCW 18.118.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 118 / Section 901
RCW 18.118.901: Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
RCW 18.140.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 210
RCW 18.140.210: Violation of chapter—Procedure.
Status: in_force

The director may refer a complaint for violation of any section of this chapter before any court of competent jurisdiction. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be prosecuted by the prosecuting attorney of each county in which the violation occurs, and if the prosecuting attorney fails to act, the director may request the attorney general to take action in lieu of the prosecuting attorney. Whenever evidence satisfactory to the director suggests that any person has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, or any part or provision thereof, the director may bring an action, in the superior court in the county where the person resides, against the person to enjoin any person from continuing a violation or engaging or doing any act or acts in furtherance thereof. In this action an order or judgment may be entered awarding a preliminary or final injunction as may be proper. The director may petition the superior court in any county in this state for the appointment of a receiver to take over, operate, or close any real estate appraisal activity or practice in this state which is found upon inspection of its books and records to be operating in violation of the provisions of this chapter, pending a hearing.
RCW 18.84.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 84 / Section 030
RCW 18.84.030: Registration or certificate required.
Status: in_force

No person may practice radiologic technology without being registered or certified under this chapter, unless that person is a licensed practitioner as defined in RCW 18.84.020 (5). A person represents himself or herself to the public as a certified radiologic technologist when that person adopts or uses a title or description of services that incorporates one or more of the following items or designations: (1) Certified radiologic technologist or CRT, for persons so certified under this chapter; (2) Certified radiologic therapy technologist, CRTT, or CRT, for persons certified in the therapeutic field; (3) Certified radiologic diagnostic technologist, CRDT, or CRT, for persons certified in the diagnostic field; (4) Certified nuclear medicine technologist, CNMT, or CRT, for persons certified as nuclear medicine technologists; (5) Certified magnetic resonance imaging technologist, CMRIT, or CRT, for persons certified as magnetic resonance imaging technologists; or (6) Certified radiologist assistant or CRA for persons certified as radiologist assistants.
RCW 18.227.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 227 / Section 005
RCW 18.227.005: Finding.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that a behavioral health support specialist is a new member of the workforce in Washington state trained in the competencies developed by the University of Washington behavioral health support specialist clinical training program. The behavioral health support specialist clinical training program is characterized by brief, evidence-based interventions delivered to the intensity and expected duration of the behavioral health problem. The approach features routine outcome monitoring and regular, outcome-focused supervision. Use of behavioral health support specialists in Washington is expected to improve access to behavioral health services and ease workforce shortages while helping behavioral health professionals work at the top of their scope of practice.
RCW 18.22.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 010
RCW 18.22.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Podiatric physician and surgeon" means an individual licensed under this chapter. (2) "Board" means the Washington state podiatric medical board. (3) "Department" means the department of health. (4) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee. (5) "Approved school of podiatric medicine and surgery" means a school approved by the board, which may consider official recognition of the Council of Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association in determining the approval of schools of podiatric medicine and surgery.
RCW 48.44.400 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 400
RCW 48.44.400: Continuance provisions for former family members.
Status: in_force

After July 1, 1986, or on the next renewal date of the agreement, whichever is later, every health care service agreement issued, amended, or renewed for an individual and his or her dependents shall contain provisions to assure that the covered spouse and/or dependents, in the event that any cease to be a qualified family member by reason of termination of marriage or death of the principal enrollee, shall have the right to continue the health care service agreement without a physical examination, statement of health, or other proof of insurability.(1) Every licensed escrow agent shall keep adequate records, as determined by rule by the director, of all transactions handled by or through the agent including itemization of all receipts and disbursements of each transaction. These records shall be maintained in this state, unless otherwise approved by the director, for a period of six years from completion of the transaction. These records shall be open to inspection by the director or the director's authorized representatives. (2) Every licensed escrow agent shall keep separate escrow fund accounts as determined by rule by the director in recognized Washington state depositaries authorized to receive funds, in which shall be kept separate and apart and segregated from the agent's own funds, all funds or moneys of clients which are being held by the agent pending the closing of a transaction and such funds shall be deposited not later than the first banking day following receipt thereof. (3) An escrow agent, unless exempted by *RCW 18.44.021 (2), shall not make disbursements on any escrow account without first receiving deposits directly relating to the account in amounts at least equal to the disbursements. An escrow agent shall not make disbursements until the next business day after the business day on which the funds are deposited unless the deposit is made in cash, by interbank electronic transfer, or in a form that permits conversion of the deposit to cash on the same day the deposit is made. The deposits shall be in one of the following forms: (a) Cash; (b) Interbank electronic transfers such that the funds are unconditionally received by the escrow agent or the agent's depository; (c) Checks, negotiable orders of withdrawal, money orders, cashier's checks, and certified checks that are payable in Washington state and drawn on financial institutions located in Washington state; (d) Checks, negotiable orders of withdrawal, money orders, and any other item that has been finally paid as described in RCW 62A.4-213 before any disbursement; or (e) Any depository check, including any cashier's check, certified check, or teller's check, which is governed by the provisions of the federal expedited funds availability act, 12 U.S.C. Sec. 4001 et seq. (4) For purposes of this section, the word "item" means any instrument for the payment of money even though it is not negotiable, but does not include money. (5) Violation of this section shall subject an escrow agent to penalties as prescribed in Title 9A RCW and remedies as provided in chapter 19.86 RCW and shall constitute grounds for suspension or revocation of the license of any licensed escrow agent or licensed escrow officer. In addition, an escrow agent who is required to be licensed under this chapter and who violates this section or an individual who is required to be licensed as an escrow officer under this chapter and who violates this section, may be subject to penalties as prescribed in RCW 18.44.430 .
RCW 18.35.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 110
RCW 18.35.110: Disciplinary action—Grounds.
Status: in_force

In addition to causes specified under RCW 18.130.170 and 18.130.180 , any person licensed or holding an interim permit under this chapter may be subject to disciplinary action by the board for any of the following causes: (1) For unethical conduct in dispensing hearing instruments. Unethical conduct shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Using or causing or promoting the use of, in any advertising matter, promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, warranty, label, brand, insignia, or any other representation, however disseminated or published, which is false, misleading or deceptive; (b) Failing or refusing to honor or to perform as represented any representation, promise, agreement, or warranty in connection with the promotion, sale, dispensing, or fitting of the hearing instrument; (c) Advertising a particular model, type, or kind of hearing instrument for sale which purchasers or prospective purchasers responding to the advertisement cannot purchase or are dissuaded from purchasing and where it is established that the purpose of the advertisement is to obtain prospects for the sale of a different model, type, or kind than that advertised; (d) Falsifying hearing test or evaluation results; (e)(i) Whenever any of the following conditions are found or should have been found to exist either from observations by the licensee or interim permit holder or on the basis of information furnished by the prospective hearing instrument user prior to fitting and dispensing a hearing instrument to any such prospective hearing instrument user, failing to advise that prospective hearing instrument user in writing that the user should first consult a licensed physician specializing in diseases of the ear or if no such licensed physician is available in the community then to any duly licensed physician: (A) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear, including perforation of the eardrum; (B) History of, or active drainage from the ear within the previous ninety days; (C) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous ninety days; (D) Acute or chronic dizziness; (E) Any unilateral hearing loss; (F) Significant air-bone gap when generally acceptable standards have been established as defined by the food and drug administration; (G) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal; (H) Pain or discomfort in the ear; or (I) Any other conditions that the board may by rule establish. It is a violation of this subsection for any licensee or that licensee's employees and putative agents upon making such required referral for medical opinion to in any manner whatsoever disparage or discourage a prospective hearing instrument user from seeking such medical opinion prior to the fitting and dispensing of a hearing instrument. No such referral for medical opinion need be made by any licensed hearing aid specialist, licensed audiologist, or interim permit holder in the instance of replacement only of a hearing instrument which has been lost or damaged beyond repair within twelve months of the date of purchase. The licensed hearing aid specialist, licensed audiologist, or interim permit holder or their employees or putative agents shall obtain a signed statement from the hearing instrument user documenting the waiver of medical clearance and the waiver shall inform the prospective user that signing the waiver is not in the user's best health interest: PROVIDED, That the licensed hearing aid specialist, licensed audiologist, or interim permit holder shall maintain a copy of either the physician's statement showing that the prospective hearing instrument user has had a medical evaluation within the previous six months or the statement waiving medical evaluation, for a period of three years after the purchaser's receipt of a hearing instrument. Nothing in this section required to be performed by a licensee or interim permit holder shall mean that the licensee or interim permit holder is engaged in the diagnosis of illness or the practice of medicine or any other activity prohibited under the laws of this state; (ii) Fitting and dispensing a hearing instrument to any person under eighteen years of age who has not been examined and cleared for hearing instrument use within the previous six months by a physician specializing in otolaryngology except in the case of replacement instruments or except in the case of the parents or guardian of such person refusing, for good cause, to seek medical opinion: PROVIDED, That should the parents or guardian of such person refuse, for good cause, to seek medical opinion, the licensed hearing aid specialist or licensed audiologist shall obtain from such parents or guardian a certificate to that effect in a form as prescribed by the department; (iii) Fitting and dispensing a hearing instrument to any person under eighteen years of age who has not been examined by an audiologist who holds at least a master's degree in audiology for recommendations during the previous six months, without first advising such person or his or her parents or guardian in writing that he or she should first consult an audiologist who holds at least a master's degree in audiology, except in cases of hearing instruments replaced within twelve months of their purchase; (f) Representing that the services or advice of a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery under chapter 18.71 RCW or osteopathic medicine and surgery under chapter 18.57 RCW or of a clinical audiologist will be used or made available in the selection, fitting, adjustment, maintenance, or repair of hearing instruments when that is not true, or using the word "doctor," "clinic," or other like words, abbreviations, or symbols which tend to connote a medical or osteopathic medicine and surgery profession when such use is not accurate; (g) Permitting another to use his or her license or interim permit; (h) Stating or implying that the use of any hearing instrument will restore normal hearing, preserve hearing, prevent or retard progression of a hearing impairment, or any other false, misleading, or medically or audiologically unsupportable claim regarding the efficiency of a hearing instrument; (i) Representing or implying that a hearing instrument is or will be "custom-made," "made to order," "prescription made," or in any other sense specially fabricated for an individual when that is not the case; or (j) Directly or indirectly offering, giving, permitting, or causing to be given, money or anything of value to any person who advised another in a professional capacity as an inducement to influence that person, or to have that person influence others to purchase or contract to purchase any product sold or offered for sale by the hearing aid specialist, audiologist, or interim permit holder, or to influence any person to refrain from dealing in the products of competitors. (2) Engaging in any unfair or deceptive practice or unfair method of competition in trade within the meaning of RCW 19.86.020 . (3) Aiding or abetting any violation of the rebating laws as stated in chapter 19.68 RCW.
RCW 18.50.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 50 / Section 010
RCW 18.50.010: Practicing midwifery defined—Gratuitous services—Duty to consult with physician.
Status: in_force

Any person shall be regarded as practicing midwifery within the meaning of this chapter who shall render medical aid for a fee or compensation to individuals during prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum stages or to the individual's newborn up to two weeks of age or who shall advertise as a midwife by signs, printed cards, or otherwise. Nothing shall be construed in this chapter to prohibit gratuitous services. It shall be the duty of a midwife to consult with a physician whenever there are significant deviations from normal in either the gestational parent or the newborn.
RCW 18.130.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 180
RCW 18.130.180: Unprofessional conduct.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in RCW 18.130.450 , the following conduct, acts, or conditions constitute unprofessional conduct for any license holder under the jurisdiction of this chapter: (1) The commission of any act involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption relating to the practice of the person's profession, whether the act constitutes a crime or not. If the act constitutes a crime, conviction in a criminal proceeding is not a condition precedent to disciplinary action. Upon such a conviction, however, the judgment and sentence is conclusive evidence at the ensuing disciplinary hearing of the guilt of the license holder of the crime described in the indictment or information, and of the person's violation of the statute on which it is based. For the purposes of this section, conviction includes all instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction and all proceedings in which the sentence has been deferred or suspended. Nothing in this section abrogates rights guaranteed under chapter 9.96A RCW; (2) Misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact in obtaining a license or in reinstatement thereof; (3) All advertising which is false, fraudulent, or misleading; (4) Incompetence, negligence, or malpractice which results in injury to a patient or which creates an unreasonable risk that a patient may be harmed. The use of a nontraditional treatment by itself shall not constitute unprofessional conduct, provided that it does not result in injury to a patient or create an unreasonable risk that a patient may be harmed; (5) Suspension, revocation, or restriction of the individual's license to practice any health care profession by competent authority in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction, a certified copy of the order, stipulation, or agreement being conclusive evidence of the revocation, suspension, or restriction; (6) The possession, use, prescription for use, or distribution of controlled substances or legend drugs in any way other than for legitimate or therapeutic purposes, diversion of controlled substances or legend drugs, the violation of any drug law, or prescribing controlled substances for oneself; (7) Violation of any state or federal statute or administrative rule regulating the profession in question, including any statute or rule defining or establishing standards of patient care or professional conduct or practice; (8) Failure to cooperate with the disciplining authority by: (a) Not furnishing any papers, documents, records, or other items; (b) Not furnishing in writing a full and complete explanation covering the matter contained in the complaint filed with the disciplining authority; (c) Not responding to subpoenas issued by the disciplining authority, whether or not the recipient of the subpoena is the accused in the proceeding; or (d) Not providing reasonable and timely access for authorized representatives of the disciplining authority seeking to perform practice reviews at facilities utilized by the license holder; (9) Failure to comply with an order issued by the disciplining authority or a stipulation for informal disposition entered into with the disciplining authority; (10) Aiding or abetting an unlicensed person to practice when a license is required; (11) Violations of rules established by any health agency; (12) Practice beyond the scope of practice as defined by law or rule; (13) Misrepresentation or fraud in any aspect of the conduct of the business or profession; (14) Failure to adequately supervise auxiliary staff to the extent that the consumer's health or safety is at risk; (15) Engaging in a profession involving contact with the public while suffering from a contagious or infectious disease involving serious risk to public health; (16) Promotion for personal gain of any unnecessary or inefficacious drug, device, treatment, procedure, or service; (17) Conviction of any gross misdemeanor or felony relating to the practice of the person's profession. For the purposes of this subsection, conviction includes all instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for conviction and all proceedings in which the sentence has been deferred or suspended. Nothing in this section abrogates rights guaranteed under chapter 9.96A RCW; (18) The offering, undertaking, or agreeing to cure or treat disease by a secret method, procedure, treatment, or medicine, or the treating, operating, or prescribing for any health condition by a method, means, or procedure which the licensee refuses to divulge upon demand of the disciplining authority; (19) The willful betrayal of a practitioner-patient privilege as recognized by law; (20) Violation of chapter 19.68 RCW or a pattern of violations of RCW 41.05.700 (8), 48.43.735 (8), 48.49.020 , 48.49.030 , 71.24.335 (8), or 74.09.325 (8); (21) Interference with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding by willful misrepresentation of facts before the disciplining authority or its authorized representative, or by the use of threats or harassment against any patient or witness to prevent them from providing evidence in a disciplinary proceeding or any other legal action, or by the use of financial inducements to any patient or witness to prevent or attempt to prevent him or her from providing evidence in a disciplinary proceeding; (22) Current misuse of: (a) Alcohol; (b) Controlled substances; or (c) Legend drugs; (23) Abuse of a client or patient or sexual contact with a client or patient; (24) Acceptance of more than a nominal gratuity, hospitality, or subsidy offered by a representative or vendor of medical or health-related products or services intended for patients, in contemplation of a sale or for use in research publishable in professional journals, where a conflict of interest is presented, as defined by rules of the disciplining authority, in consultation with the department, based on recognized professional ethical standards; (25) Violation of RCW 18.130.420 ; (26) Performing conversion therapy on a patient under age eighteen; (27) Violation of RCW 18.130.430 ; (28) Violation of RCW 18.130.460 ; (29) Violation of RCW 48.43.732 ; or (30) Implanting the license holder's own gametes or reproductive material into a patient.
RCW 18.73.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 130
RCW 18.73.130: Ambulance services and aid services—Licensing.
Status: in_force

An ambulance service or aid service may not operate in the state of Washington without holding a license for such operation, issued by the secretary when such operation is consistent with the statewide and regional emergency medical services and trauma care plans established pursuant to chapter 70.168 RCW, indicating the general area to be served and the number of vehicles to be used, with the following exceptions: (1) The United States government; (2) Ambulance services providing service in other states when bringing patients into this state; (3) Owners of businesses in which ambulance or aid vehicles are used exclusively on company property but occasionally in emergencies may transport patients to hospitals not on company property; (4) Operators of vehicles pressed into service for transportation of patients in emergencies when licensed ambulances are not available or cannot meet overwhelming demand; and (5) Emergency services supervisory organizations, as defined in *RCW 18.73.030 (13). All entities that employ certified emergency medical services personnel must ensure that such personnel work under the medical oversight and protocols of a medical program director and within their scope of practice, are able to meet certification training requirements, and are provided with necessary medical equipment to provide care at their level of certification. 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.
RCW 18.71C.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71C / Section 901
RCW 18.71C.901: Construction—Severability.
Status: in_force

(1) This compact and the commission's rule-making authority shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes, and the implementation and administration of the compact. Provisions of the compact expressly authorizing or requiring the promulgation of rules shall not be construed to limit the commission's rule-making authority solely for those purposes. (2) The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state, a state seeking participation in the compact, or of the United States, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any other government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the commission may deny a state's participation in the compact or, in accordance with the requirements of RCW 18.71C.090 (2), terminate a participating state's participation in the compact, if it determines that a constitutional requirement of a participating state is, or would be with respect to a state seeking to participate in the compact, a material departure from the compact. Otherwise, if this compact shall be held to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining participating states and in full force and effect as to the participating state affected as to all severable matters.
RCW 18.57.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 160
RCW 18.57.160: Unlawful practices.
Status: in_force

Every person falsely claiming himself or herself to be the person named in a certificate issued to another, or falsely claiming himself or herself to be the person entitled to the same, is guilty of forgery under RCW 9A.60.020 .
RCW 18.04.360 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 04 / Section 360
RCW 18.04.360: Practices may be enjoined.
Status: in_force

If, in the judgment of the board any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices which constitute, or will constitute, a violation of this chapter, the board may make application to the appropriate court for an order enjoining such acts or practices and upon a showing by the board that such person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or such other order as may be appropriate may be granted by such court.
RCW 18.54.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 54 / Section 040
RCW 18.54.040: Officers.
Status: in_force

The board must elect a chair and secretary from its members, to serve for a term of one year or until their successors are elected and qualified.
RCW 18.36A.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 160
RCW 18.36A.160: Board of naturopathy—Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the board shall: (a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter; (b) Determine the minimum education and experience requirements for licensure in conformance with RCW 18.36A.090 , including, but not limited to, approval of educational programs; (c) Determine the minimum education and training requirements for certification as a colon hydrotherapist under RCW 18.36A.095 , including identifying any certification or accreditation organizations that satisfy certification requirements; (d) Establish standards for the affiliation relationship between a colon hydrotherapist and a naturopath, including standards for communicating a plan of care for a patient, transferring a patient to a higher level of care, and providing general, off-site supervision; (e) Prepare and administer, or approve the preparation and administration of, examinations for licensure or certification; (f) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of examination failure; (g) Determine whether alternative methods of training are equivalent to formal education, and establish forms, procedures, and criteria for evaluation of an applicant's equivalent alternative training to determine the applicant's eligibility to take the examination; and (h) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency program. (2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed and uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of licenses and certifications, and the discipline of licensees and certified persons under this chapter.
RCW 18.08.360 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 360
RCW 18.08.360: Examinations.
Status: in_force

(1) The examination for an architect's certificate of registration shall be held at least annually at such time and place as the board determines. (2) The board shall determine the content, scope, and grading process of the examination. The board may adopt an appropriate national examination and grading procedure. (3) Applicants who fail to pass any section of the examination shall be permitted to retake the parts failed as prescribed by the board. Applicants shall pass all sections of the examination as prescribed by the board. (4) Applicants for registration may begin taking the examination upon enrollment in a structured training program as approved by the board.
RCW 18.170.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 160
RCW 18.170.160: 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 security guard in this state without being licensed in accordance with 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 security company in this state without first obtaining a private security company license. (3) After June 30, 1992, the owner or qualifying agent of a private security company is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she employs an unlicensed person to perform the duties of a private security guard without issuing the employee a valid temporary registration card if the employee does not have in his or her possession a permanent private security guard license issued by the department. This subsection does not preclude a private security company 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 security guard in this state unless the person holds a valid armed private security guard license issued by the department. (5) After June 30, 1992, it is a gross misdemeanor for a private security company to hire, contract with, or otherwise engage the services of an unlicensed armed private security guard knowing that he or she does not have a valid armed private security guard 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 a gross misdemeanor for any person who performs the functions and duties of a private security guard to use any name that includes the word "police" or "law enforcement" or that portrays the individual or a business as a public law enforcement agency. (8) 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 18.74.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 040
RCW 18.74.040: Licenses.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall license as a physical therapist, and shall furnish a license to, each applicant who successfully passes the examination for licensure as a physical therapist. (2) The secretary shall license as a physical therapist assistant, and shall furnish a license to, each applicant who successfully passes the examination for licensure as a physical therapist assistant.
RCW 18.330.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 900
RCW 18.330.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the "elder and vulnerable adult referral agency act."
RCW 18.79.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 070
RCW 18.79.070: Board of nursing established—Membership—Qualifications (as amended by 2025 c 5).
Status: repealed

(1) The state (( nursing care quality assurance commission )) board of nursing is established, consisting of fifteen members to be appointed by the governor to four-year terms. The governor shall consider nursing members who are recommended for appointment by the appropriate professional associations in the state. No person may serve as a member of the (( commission )) board for more than two consecutive full terms. (2) There must be seven registered nurse members, two advanced registered nurse practitioner members, three licensed practical nurse members, and three public members on the (( commission )) board . Each member of the (( commission )) board must be a resident of this state. (3)(a) Registered nurse members of the (( commission )) board must: (i) Be licensed as registered nurses under this chapter; and (ii) Have had at least three years' experience in the active practice of nursing and have been engaged in that practice within two years of appointment. (b) In addition: (i) At least one member must be on the faculty at a four-year university nursing program; (ii) At least one member must be on the faculty at a two-year community college nursing program; (iii) At least two members must be staff nurses providing direct patient care; and (iv) At least one member must be a nurse manager or a nurse executive. (4) Advanced registered nurse practitioner members of the (( commission )) board must: (a) Be licensed as advanced registered nurse practitioners under this chapter; and (b) Have had at least three years' experience in the active practice of advanced registered nursing and have been engaged in that practice within two years of appointment. (5) Licensed practical nurse members of the (( commission )) board must: (a) Be licensed as licensed practical nurses under this chapter; and (b) Have had at least three years' actual experience as a licensed practical nurse and have been engaged in practice as a practical nurse within two years of appointment. (6) Public members of the (( commission )) board may not be a member of any other health care licensing board or commission, or have a fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering health services regulated by the (( commission )) board , or have a material or financial interest in the rendering of health services regulated by the (( commission )) board . In appointing the initial members of the (( commission )) board , it is the intent of the legislature that, to the extent possible, the governor appoint the existing members of the board of nursing and the board of practical nursing repealed under chapter 9, Laws of 1994 sp. sess. The governor may appoint initial members of the (( commission )) board to staggered terms of from one to four years. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed to full four-year terms. Members of the (( commission )) board hold office until their successors are appointed. When the secretary appoints pro tem members, reasonable efforts shall be made to ensure that at least one pro tem member is a registered nurse who is currently practicing and, in addition to meeting other minimum qualifications, has graduated from an associate or baccalaureate nursing program within three years of appointment.
RCW 18.420.800 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 420 / Section 800
RCW 18.420.800: Report—Supervisor supply adequacy.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall conduct an assessment and submit a report to the governor and the committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health policy issues by December 1, 2027. (2) The report in subsection (1) of this section shall provide: (a) An analysis of the adequacy of the supply of certified peer support specialists serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010 (1)(b) with respect to the ability to meet the anticipated supervision needs of certified peer support specialist trainees upon the expiration of behavioral health providers serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010 (1)(a); (b) An assessment of whether or not it is necessary to extend the expiration of behavioral health providers serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010 (1)(a) in order to meet the anticipated supervision needs of certified peer support specialist trainees; (c) Recommendations for increasing the supply of certified peer support specialists serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010 (1)(b), including any potential modifications to the requirements to become an approved supervisor; and (d) Recommendations for alternative methods of providing supervision to certified peer support specialist trainees, including options for team-based supervision that incorporate supervision from both behavioral health providers serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010 (1)(a) and certified peer support specialists serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010 (1)(b).
RCW 18.130.039 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 039
RCW 18.130.039: Licensee not required to participate in third-party reimbursement program.
Status: in_force

No licensee subject to this chapter may be required to participate in any public or private third-party reimbursement program or any plans or products offered by a payor as a condition of licensure.
RCW 18.185.115 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 115
RCW 18.185.115: Unprofessional conduct—Certain contracts—General power of attorney—Presumption.
Status: in_force

Entering into a contract, including a general power of attorney, that gives a bail bond agent full authority over a person's finances, assets, real property, or personal property creates a presumption of unprofessional conduct that may be overcome by a preponderance of the evidence presented to the department to the contrary. The department has the discretion to determine whether or not the bail bond agency or agent has overcome the presumption and if unprofessional conduct was committed.
RCW 18.130.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 110
RCW 18.130.110: Findings of fact—Order—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) In the event of a finding of unprofessional conduct, the disciplining authority shall prepare and serve findings of fact and an order as provided in chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act. If the license holder or applicant is found to have not committed unprofessional conduct, the disciplining authority shall forthwith prepare and serve findings of fact and an order of dismissal of the charges, including public exoneration of the licensee or applicant. The findings of fact and order shall be retained by the disciplining authority as a permanent record. (2) The disciplining authority shall report the issuance of statements of charges and final orders in cases processed by the disciplining authority to: (a) The person or agency who brought to the disciplining authority's attention information which resulted in the initiation of the case; (b) Appropriate organizations, public or private, which serve the professions; (c) The public. Notification of the public shall include press releases to appropriate local news media and the major news wire services; and (d) Counterpart licensing boards in other states, or associations of state licensing boards. (3) This section shall not be construed to require the reporting of any information which is exempt from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.
RCW 18.29.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 230
RCW 18.29.230: Services at senior centers and community-based sealant programs—Dental hygienist duties.
Status: in_force

A dental hygienist participating in a program under RCW 18.29.056 that involves providing services at senior centers, as defined in RCW 18.29.056 , or under RCW 18.29.220 that involves removing deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in a community-based sealant program must: (1) Provide the patient or, if the patient is a minor, the parent or legal guardian of the patient, if reasonably available, with written information that includes at least the following: (a) A notice that the treatment being given under the program is not a comprehensive oral health care service, but is provided as a preventive service only; and (b) A recommendation that the patient should be examined by a licensed dentist for comprehensive oral health care services; and (2) Assist the patient in obtaining a referral for further dental planning and treatment, including providing a written description of methods and sources by which a patient may obtain a referral, if needed, to a dentist, and a list of licensed dentists in the community. Written information should be provided to the parent on the potential needs of the patient.
RCW 18.76.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 76 / Section 080
RCW 18.76.080: Department to defend personnel.
Status: in_force

The department shall defend any poison center medical director or poison information specialist for any act or omission subject to RCW 18.76.070 .
RCW 18.22.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 210
RCW 18.22.210: Unlawful practice—Evidence of.
Status: in_force

It is prima facie evidence of the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery or of holding oneself out as a practitioner of podiatric medicine and surgery within the meaning of this chapter for any person to treat in any manner ailments of the human foot by medical, surgical, or mechanical means or appliances, or to use the title "podiatrist," "podiatric physician and surgeon," or any other words or letters which designate or tend to designate to the public that the person so treating or holding himself or herself out to treat, is a podiatric physician and surgeon.
RCW 18.36A.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 020
RCW 18.36A.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Board" means the board of naturopathy created in RCW 18.36A.150 . (2) "Colon hydrotherapist" means a person certified under this chapter to perform colon hydrotherapy pursuant to an affiliation with one or more naturopaths. (3) "Colon hydrotherapy" means the performance of enemas or colonic irrigation. (4) "Common diagnostic procedures" means the use of venipuncture consistent with the practice of naturopathic medicine, commonly used diagnostic modalities consistent with naturopathic practice, health history taking, physical examination, radiography, examination of body orifices excluding endoscopy, laboratory medicine, and obtaining samples of human tissues, but excluding incision or excision beyond that which is authorized as a minor office procedure. (5) "Department" means the department of health. (6) "Educational program" means an accredited program preparing persons for the practice of naturopathic medicine. (7) "Homeopathy" means a system of medicine based on the use of infinitesimal doses of medicines capable of producing symptoms similar to those of the disease treated, as listed in the homeopathic pharmacopeia of the United States. (8) "Hygiene and immunization" means the use of such preventative techniques as personal hygiene, asepsis, public health, and immunizations, to the extent allowed by rule. (9) "Manual manipulation" or "mechanotherapy" means manipulation of a part or the whole of the body by hand or by mechanical means. (10) "Minor office procedures" means care and procedures incident thereto of superficial lacerations, lesions, and abrasions, and the removal of foreign bodies located in superficial structures, not to include the eye; and the use of antiseptics and topical or local anesthetics in connection therewith. "Minor office procedures" also includes intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections of substances consistent with the practice of naturopathic medicine and in accordance with rules established by the secretary. (11) "Naturopath" means an individual licensed under this chapter. (12) "Naturopathic medicines" means vitamins; minerals; botanical medicines; homeopathic medicines; hormones; and those legend drugs and controlled substances consistent with naturopathic medical practice in accordance with rules established by the board. Controlled substances are limited to codeine and testosterone products that are contained in Schedules III, IV, and V in chapter 69.50 RCW. (13) "Nutrition and food science" means the prevention and treatment of disease or other human conditions through the use of foods, water, herbs, roots, bark, or natural food elements. (14) "Physical modalities" means use of physical, chemical, electrical, and other modalities that do not exceed those used as of July 22, 2011, in minor office procedures or common diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to heat, cold, air, light, water in any of its forms, sound, massage, and therapeutic exercise. (15) "Radiography" means the ordering, but not the interpretation, of radiographic diagnostic and other imaging studies and the taking and interpretation of standard radiographs. (16) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee. (17) "Suggestion" means techniques including but not limited to counseling, biofeedback, and hypnosis.
RCW 18.06.045 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 06 / Section 045
RCW 18.06.045: Exemptions from chapter.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice by an individual credentialed under the laws of this state and performing services within such individual's authorized scope of practice; (2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States; (3) The practice by a person who is a regular student in an educational program approved by the secretary, and whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor; (4) The practice of acupuncture or Eastern medicine by any person credentialed to perform acupuncture or Eastern medicine in any other jurisdiction where such person is doing so in the course of regular instruction of a school of acupuncture, Eastern medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, or medical traditions from Japan, Korea, or other East Asian countries, approved by the secretary or in an educational seminar by a professional organization of acupuncture or Eastern medicine, provided that in the latter case, the practice is supervised directly by a person licensed under this chapter or licensed under any other healing art whose scope of practice is acupuncture and Eastern medicine.
RCW 18.160.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 160 / Section 901
RCW 18.160.901: Effective date—1990 c 177.
Status: in_force

RCW 18.160.010 through 18.160.080 shall take effect May 1, 1991.
RCW 18.310.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 310 / Section 170
RCW 18.310.170: 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 18.104.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 040
RCW 18.104.040: Powers of department.
Status: in_force

The department shall have the power: (1) To issue, deny, suspend or revoke licenses pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; (2) At all reasonable times, to enter upon lands for the purpose of inspecting, taking measurements from, or tagging any well, constructed or being constructed; (3) To call upon or receive professional or technical advice from the department of health, the technical advisory group created in RCW 18.104.190 , or any other public agency or person; (4) To adopt rules, in consultation with the department of health and the technical advisory group created in RCW 18.104.190 , governing licensing and well construction as may be appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The rules adopted by the department may include, but are not limited to: (a) Standards for the construction and maintenance of wells and their casings; (b) Methods of capping, sealing, and decommissioning wells to prevent contamination of groundwater resources and to protect public health and safety; (c) Methods of artificial recharge of groundwater bodies and of construction of wells which insure separation of individual water bearing formations; (d) The manner of conducting and the content of examinations required to be taken by applicants for license hereunder; (e) Requirements for the filing of notices of intent, well reports, and the payment of fees; (f) Reporting requirements of well contractors; (g) Limitations on well construction in areas identified by the department as requiring intensive control of withdrawals in the interests of sound management of the groundwater resource; (5) To require the operator in the construction of a well and the property owner in the maintenance of a well to guard against waste and contamination of the groundwater resources; (6) To require the operator to place a well identification tag on a new well and on an existing well on which work is performed after the effective date of rules requiring well identification tags and to place or require the owner to place a well identification tag on an existing well; (7) To require the well owner to repair or decommission any well: (a) That is abandoned, unusable, or not intended for future use; or (b) That is an environmental, safety, or public health hazard.
RCW 18.35A.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35A / Section 130
RCW 18.35A.130: Construction—Severability.
Status: in_force

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any member state, this compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining member states and in full force and effect as to the member state affected as to all severable matters.
RCW 18.220.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 220 / Section 005
RCW 18.220.005: Finding.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds it is in the public interest to regulate the practice of geology to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare.
RCW 18.44.071 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 071
RCW 18.44.071: Escrow officer required for handling transactions—Responsibility of designated escrow officer—Branch escrow officers.
Status: in_force

Every licensed escrow agent shall ensure that all escrow transactions are supervised by a licensed escrow officer. In the case of a partnership, the designated escrow officer shall be a partner in the partnership and shall act on behalf of the partnership. In the case of a corporation, the designated escrow officer shall be an officer of the corporation and shall act on behalf of the corporation. The designated escrow officer shall be responsible for that agent's handling of escrow transactions, management of the agent's trust account, and supervision of all other licensed escrow officers employed by the agent. Responsibility for the conduct of any licensed escrow officer covered by this chapter shall rest with the designated escrow officer or designated branch escrow officer having direct supervision of such person's escrow activities. The branch designated escrow officer shall bear responsibility for supervision of all other licensed escrow officers or other persons performing escrow transactions at a branch escrow office.
RCW 18.280.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 100
RCW 18.280.100: Advertising.
Status: in_force

The term "licensed home inspector" and the license number of the inspector must appear on all advertising, correspondence, and documents incidental to a home inspection. However, businesses and organizations that conduct national or interstate general marketing and advertising campaigns may omit the license number of the inspector in advertising so long as it is included on all documents incident to a home inspection.
RCW 18.52.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52 / Section 030
RCW 18.52.030: Management and supervision of nursing homes by licensed administrators required.
Status: in_force

Nursing homes operating within this state shall be under the active, overall administrative charge and supervision of an on-site full-time administrator licensed as provided in this chapter. No person acting in any capacity, unless the holder of a nursing home administrator's license issued under this chapter, shall be charged with the overall responsibility to make decisions or direct actions involved in managing the internal operation of a nursing home, except as specifically delegated in writing by the administrator to identify a responsible person to act on the administrator's behalf when the administrator is absent. The administrator shall review the decisions upon the administrator's return and amend the decisions if necessary. The board shall define by rule the parameters for on-site full-time administrators in nursing homes with small resident populations, nursing homes in rural areas, nursing homes with small resident populations when the nursing home has converted some of its licensed nursing facility bed capacity for use as assisted living or enhanced assisted living services under chapter 74.39A RCW, or separately licensed facilities collocated on the same campus.
RCW 18.85.331 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 331
RCW 18.85.331: License required—Prerequisite to suit for commission.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to act as a real estate broker, managing broker, or real estate firm without first obtaining a license therefor, and otherwise complying with the provisions of this chapter. No suit or action shall be brought for the collection of compensation as a real estate broker, real estate firm, managing broker, or designated broker, without alleging and proving that the plaintiff was a duly licensed real estate broker, managing broker, or real estate firm before the time of offering to perform any real estate transaction or procuring any promise or contract for the payment of compensation for any contemplated real estate transaction.
RCW 18.64.165 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 165
RCW 18.64.165: Additional actions against license.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other grounds, the commission may take action against a license issued under this chapter and chapters 18.64A , 69.38, 69.41, 69.43, 69.45, and 69.50 RCW, except nonresident pharmacies, upon proof that: (1) The license was procured through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit; (2) Except as provided in RCW 9.97.020 , the licensee has violated or has permitted any employee to violate any of the laws of this state or the United States relating to drugs, controlled substances, cosmetics, or nonprescription drugs, or has violated any of the rules and regulations of the commission or has been convicted of a felony.
RCW 18.71A.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71A / Section 020
RCW 18.71A.020: Rules fixing qualifications and restricting practice—Applications—Discipline—Payment of funds.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall adopt rules fixing the qualifications and the educational and training requirements for licensure as a physician assistant or for those enrolled in any physician assistant training program. The requirements shall include completion of an accredited physician assistant training program approved by the commission and within one year successfully take and pass an examination approved by the commission, if the examination tests subjects substantially equivalent to the curriculum of an accredited physician assistant training program. An interim permit may be granted by the department of health for one year provided the applicant meets all other requirements. Physician assistants licensed by the board of medical examiners, or the commission as of July 1, 1999, shall continue to be licensed. (2)(a) The commission shall adopt rules governing the extent to which: (i) Physician assistant students may practice medicine during training; and (ii) Physician assistants may practice after successful completion of a physician assistant training course. (b) Such rules shall provide: (i) That the practice of a physician assistant shall be limited to the performance of those services for which he or she is trained; and (ii) That each physician assistant shall practice medicine only under the terms of one or more collaboration agreements, each signed by the physician assistant and one or more physicians licensed in this state or the physician assistant's employer. A collaboration agreement may be signed electronically using a method for electronic signatures approved by the commission. (3) Applicants for licensure shall file an application with the commission on a form prepared by the secretary with the approval of the commission, detailing the education, training, and experience of the physician assistant and such other information as the commission may require. The application shall be accompanied by a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . A surcharge of $70 per year shall be charged on each license renewal or issuance of a new license to be collected by the department and deposited into the impaired physician account for physician assistant participation in the physician health program. Each applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the commission of the following: (a) That the applicant has completed an accredited physician assistant program approved by the commission and is eligible to take the examination approved by the commission; (b) That the applicant is of good moral character; and (c) That the applicant is physically and mentally capable of practicing medicine as a physician assistant with reasonable skill and safety. The commission may require an applicant to submit to such examination or examinations as it deems necessary to determine an applicant's physical or mental capability, or both, to safely practice as a physician assistant. (4)(a) The commission may approve, deny, or take other disciplinary action upon the application for license as provided in the Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW. (b) The license shall be renewed as determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . The commission shall request licensees to submit information about their current professional practice at the time of license renewal and licensees must provide the information requested. This information may include practice setting, medical specialty, or other relevant data determined by the commission. (5) All funds in the impaired physician account shall be paid to the contract entity within sixty days of deposit.
RCW 18.64.270 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 270
RCW 18.64.270: Responsibility for drug purity—Compounding—Adulteration—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Every proprietor of a wholesale or retail drug store shall be held responsible for the quality of all drugs, chemicals or medicines sold or dispensed by him or her except those sold in original packages of the manufacturer and except those articles or preparations known as patent or proprietary medicines. (2) Any medicinal products that are compounded for patient administration or distribution to a licensed practitioner for patient use or administration shall, at a minimum, meet the standards of the official United States pharmacopeia as it applies to nonsterile products and sterile administered products. (3) Any person who shall knowingly, willfully or fraudulently falsify or adulterate any drug or medicinal substance or preparation authorized or recognized by an official compendium or used or intended to be used in medical practice, or shall willfully, knowingly or fraudulently offer for sale, sell or cause the same to be sold for medicinal purposes, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine in any sum not less than seventy-five nor more than one hundred and fifty dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not less than one month nor more than three months, and any person convicted a third time for violation of this section may suffer both fine and imprisonment. In any case he or she shall forfeit to the state of Washington all drugs or preparations so falsified or adulterated.
RCW 18.35.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 120
RCW 18.35.120: Disciplinary action—Additional grounds.
Status: in_force

A licensee or interim permit holder under this chapter may also be subject to disciplinary action if the licensee or interim permit holder: (1) Is found guilty in any court of any crime involving forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, or conspiracy to defraud and ten years have not elapsed since the date of the conviction; or (2) Has a judgment entered against him or her in any civil action involving forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, or conspiracy to defraud and five years have not elapsed since the date of the entry of the final judgment in the action, but a license shall not be issued unless the judgment debt has been discharged; or (3) Has a judgment entered against him or her under chapter 19.86 RCW and two years have not elapsed since the entry of the final judgment; but a license shall not be issued unless there has been full compliance with the terms of such judgment, if any. The judgment shall not be grounds for denial, suspension, nonrenewal, or revocation of a license unless the judgment arises out of and is based on acts of the applicant, licensee, or employee of the licensee; or (4) Commits unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180 of the uniform disciplinary act.
RCW 18.220.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 220 / Section 060
RCW 18.220.060: Requirements for licensure.
Status: in_force

In order to become a licensed geologist, an applicant must meet the following requirements: (1) The applicant shall be of good moral and ethical character as attested to by letters of reference submitted by the applicant or as otherwise determined by the board; (2) The applicant shall have graduated from a course of study in geology satisfactory to the board or satisfy educational equivalents determined by the board; (3) The applicant shall have a documented record of a minimum of five years of experience in geology or a specialty of geology, obtained subsequent to completion of the academic requirements specified in this section, in geological work of a character satisfactory to the board, demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of such work upon licensing as a geologist. The board shall require that three years of the experience be gained under the supervision of a geologist licensed in this or any other state, or under the supervision of others who, in the opinion of the board, are qualified to have responsible charge of geological work; (4) The applicant shall have passed an examination covering the fundamentals and practice of geology prescribed or accepted by the board; (5) The applicant shall meet other general or individual requirements established by the board pursuant to its authority under this chapter; (6) For licensing in any geological specialty recognized under this chapter, an applicant must first be a licensed geologist under this chapter, and then meet the following requirements: (a) In addition to the educational requirements for licensing as a geologist defined in subsection (2) of this section, an applicant for licensing in any specialty of geology established by the board shall have successfully completed advanced study pertinent to their specialty, or equivalent seminars or on-the-job training acceptable to the board; (b) The applicant's experience shall include a documented record of five years of experience, after completion of the academic requirements specified in this subsection, in geological work in the applicable specialty of a character satisfactory to the board, and demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of the specialty work upon licensing in that specialty of geology. The board shall require that three years of the experience be gained under the supervision of a geologist licensed in the specialty in this or any other state, or under the supervision of others who, in the opinion of the board, are qualified to have responsible charge of geological work in the specialty; and (c) The applicant must pass an examination in the applicable specialty prescribed or accepted by the board; (7) The following standards are applicable to experience in the practice of geology or a specialty required under subsections (3) and (6) of this section: (a) Each year of professional practice of a character acceptable to the board, carried out under the direct supervision of a geologist who (i) is licensed in this state or is licensed in another state with licensing standards substantially similar to those under this chapter; or (ii) meets the educational and experience requirements for licensing, but who is not required to be licensed under the limitations of this chapter, qualifies as one year of professional experience in geology; (b) Each year of professional specialty practice of a character acceptable to the board, carried out under the direct supervision of a (i) geologist who is licensed in a specialty under this chapter, or who is licensed as a specialty geologist in another state that has licensing requirements that are substantially similar to this chapter; or (ii) specialty geologist who meets the educational and experience requirements for licensing, but who is not required to be licensed under the limitations of this chapter, qualifies as one year of practice in the applicable specialty of geology; and (c) Experience in professional practice, of a character acceptable to the board and acquired prior to one year after July 1, 2001, qualifies if the experience (i) was acquired under the direct supervision of a geologist who meets the educational and experience requirements for licensing under this chapter, or who is licensed in another state that has licensing requirements that are substantially similar to this chapter; or (ii) would constitute responsible charge of professional geological work, as determined by the board; (8) Each year of full-time graduate study in the geological sciences or in a specialty of geology shall qualify as one year of professional experience in geology or the applicable specialty of geology, up to a maximum of two years. The board may accept geological research, teaching of geology, or a geological specialty at the college or university level as qualifying experience, provided that such research or teaching, in the judgment of the board, is comparable to experience obtained in the practice of geology or a specialty thereof; (9) An applicant who applies for licensing before July 1, 2003, shall be considered to be qualified for licensing, without further written examination, if the applicant possesses the following qualifications: (a)(i) A specific record of graduation with a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts or higher degree, with a major in geology granted by an approved institution of higher education acceptable to the board; or (ii) Graduation from an approved institution of higher education in a four-year academic degree program other than geology, but with the required number of course hours as defined by the board to qualify as a geologist or engineering geologist; and (b) Experience consisting of a minimum of five years of professional practice in geology or a specialty thereof as required under subsections (3) and (7) of this section, of a character acceptable to the board; (10) An applicant who applies for licensing in a specialty within one year after recognition of the specialty under this chapter shall be considered qualified for licensing in that specialty, without further written examination, if the applicant: (a) Is qualified for licensing as a geologist in this state; and (b) Has experience consisting of a minimum five years of professional practice in the applicable specialty of geology as required under subsections (3) and (7) of this section, of a character acceptable to the board; and (11) The geologists initially appointed to the board under RCW 18.220.030 shall be qualified for licensing under subsections (7) and (8) of this section.
RCW 18.51.067 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 067
RCW 18.51.067: License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

The department shall immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services, division of [child] support, as a person who is not in compliance with a child 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 department's receipt of a release issued by the division of child support stating that the person is in compliance with the order.
RCW 18.71.240 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 240
RCW 18.71.240: Abortion—Right to medical treatment of infant born alive.
Status: in_force

The right of medical treatment of an infant born alive in the course of an abortion procedure shall be the same as the right of an infant born prematurely of equal gestational age.
RCW 18.92.125 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 125
RCW 18.92.125: Veterinary technicians or veterinary medication clerks.
Status: in_force

No veterinarian who uses the services of a veterinary technician or veterinary medication clerk shall be considered as aiding and abetting any unlicensed person to practice veterinary medicine. A veterinarian retains professional and personal responsibility for any act which constitutes the practice of veterinary medicine as defined in this chapter when performed by a veterinary technician or veterinary medication clerk in his or her employ.
RCW 18.122.165 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 122 / Section 165
RCW 18.122.165: Health care administration work groups—Secretary's participation.
Status: in_force

Pursuant to RCW 48.165.030 and 48.165.035 , the secretary or his or her designee shall participate in the work groups and, within funds appropriated specifically for this purpose, implement the standards to enable the department to transmit data to and receive data from the uniform process.
RCW 18.195.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 195 / Section 050
RCW 18.195.050: Rule making—Effect.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall adopt rules necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter. The secretary is specifically directed to adopt rules that maximize competition in the delivery of vision care limited only by the existing scope of practice of the professions and by provisions preventing demonstrated and substantial threats to the public's vision health. (2) This chapter and the rules adopted by the secretary pursuant to this section shall supersede rules adopted pursuant to chapter 18.34 , 18.53, 18.57, or 18.71 RCW that conflict with this chapter. To the extent that, in the secretary's opinion, these rules conflict with the purposes of this chapter, the secretary may declare such rules null and void.
RCW 18.130.077 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 077
RCW 18.130.077: Licensure requirements waiver for out-of-state and nationally certified applicants.
Status: in_force

(1) Disciplining authorities shall waive education, training, experience, and exam requirements for applicants who have been credentialed in another state or states with substantially equivalent standards for at least two years immediately preceding their application with no interruption in licensure last longer than 90 days. (2) Disciplining authorities may waive education, training, experience, or exam requirements for applicants who have achieved a national certification for the profession as determined by the disciplining authority in rule. (3) Disciplining authorities may only issue credentials under this section to applicants who: (a) Are not subject to denial of a license or issuance of a conditional license under this chapter; (b) Have not been subject to disciplinary action for unprofessional conduct or impairment in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction in the two years preceding their application or during the pendency of their application; and (c) Are not under investigation or subject to charges in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction during the pendency of their application.
RCW 18.120.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 120 / Section 010
RCW 18.120.010: Purpose—Criteria.
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish guidelines for the regulation of health professions not licensed or regulated prior to July 24, 1983, and those licensed or regulated health professions which seek to substantially increase their scope of practice: PROVIDED, That the provisions of this chapter are not intended and shall not be construed to: (a) Apply to any regulatory entity created prior to July 24, 1983, except as provided in this chapter; (b) affect the powers and responsibilities of the superintendent of public instruction or Washington professional educator standards board under RCW 28A.410.210 and 28A.410.010 ; (c) apply to or interfere in any way with the practice of religion or to any kind of treatment by prayer; and (d) apply to any remedial or technical amendments to any statutes which licensed or regulated activity before July 24, 1983. The legislature believes that all individuals should be permitted to enter into a health profession unless there is an overwhelming need for the state to protect the interests of the public by restricting entry into the profession. Where such a need is identified, the regulation adopted by the state should be set at the least restrictive level consistent with the public interest to be protected. (2) It is the intent of this chapter that no regulation shall, after July 24, 1983, be imposed upon any health profession except for the exclusive purpose of protecting the public interest. All bills introduced in the legislature to regulate a health profession for the first time should be reviewed according to the following criteria. A health profession should be regulated by the state only when: (a) Unregulated practice can clearly harm or endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the public, and the potential for the harm is easily recognizable and not remote or dependent upon tenuous argument; (b) The public needs and can reasonably be expected to benefit from an assurance of initial and continuing professional ability; and (c) The public cannot be effectively protected by other means in a more cost-beneficial manner. (3) After evaluating the criteria in subsection (2) of this section and considering governmental and societal costs and benefits, if the legislature finds that it is necessary to regulate a health profession not previously regulated by law, the least restrictive alternative method of regulation should be implemented, consistent with the public interest and this section: (a) Where existing common law and statutory civil actions and criminal prohibitions are not sufficient to eradicate existing harm, the regulation should provide for stricter civil actions and criminal prosecutions; (b) Where a service is being performed for individuals involving a hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare, the regulation should impose inspection requirements and enable an appropriate state agency to enforce violations by injunctive relief in court, including, but not limited to, regulation of the business activity providing the service rather than the employees of the business; (c) Where the threat to the public health, safety, or economic well-being is relatively small as a result of the operation of the health profession, the regulation should implement a system of registration; (d) Where the consumer may have a substantial basis for relying on the services of a practitioner, the regulation should implement a system of certification; or (e) Where apparent that adequate regulation cannot be achieved by means other than licensing, the regulation should implement a system of licensing.
RCW 18.89.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 89 / Section 090
RCW 18.89.090: Licensure—Qualifications.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall issue a license to any applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met: (a) Graduation from a school approved by the secretary or successful completion of alternate training which meets the criteria established by the secretary; (b)(i) For licenses issued prior to July 1, 2022, successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the secretary. (ii) For licenses issued on or after July 1, 2022, successful completion of both an examination administered or approved by the secretary and a clinical simulation examination administered or approved by the secretary. The secretary may deem an applicant in compliance with this subsection (1)(b)(ii) if the applicant possesses an active credential in good standing as a registered respiratory therapist issued by a national organization such as the national board for respiratory care, if one of the requirements for the issuance of the credential is passage of the examinations required by this subsection (1)(b)(ii); (c) Successful completion of any experience requirement established by the secretary; (d) Good moral character. In addition, applicants shall be subject to the grounds for denial or issuance of a conditional license under chapter 18.130 RCW. (2) The secretary shall establish by rule what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the criteria.
RCW 18.64.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 160
RCW 18.64.160: Disciplinary action against pharmacist's and intern's licenses—Grounds.
Status: in_force

In addition to the grounds under RCW 18.130.170 and 18.130.180 , the commission may take disciplinary action against the license of any pharmacist or intern upon proof that: (1) His or her license was procured through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit; (2) In the event that a pharmacist is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be mentally incompetent, the pharmacist shall automatically have his or her license suspended by the commission upon the entry of the judgment, regardless of the pendency of an appeal; (3) He or she has knowingly violated or permitted the violation of any provision of any state or federal law, rule, or regulation governing the possession, use, distribution, or dispensing of drugs, including, but not limited to, the violation of any provision of this chapter, Title 69 RCW, or rule or regulation of the commission; (4) He or she has knowingly allowed any unlicensed person to take charge of a pharmacy or engage in the practice of pharmacy, except a pharmacy intern or pharmacy assistant acting as authorized in this chapter or chapter 18.64A RCW in the presence of and under the immediate supervision of a licensed pharmacist; (5) He or she has compounded, dispensed, or caused the compounding or dispensing of any drug or device which contains more or less than the equivalent quantity of ingredient or ingredients specified by the person who prescribed such drug or device: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the pharmacist from exercising professional judgment in the preparation or providing of such drugs or devices.
RCW 18.11.075 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 075
RCW 18.11.075: Secondhand property, when exempt.
Status: in_force

The department of licensing may exempt, by rule, secondhand property bought or received on consignment or sold at an auction conducted by a licensed auctioneer or auction company from RCW 19.60.050 or 19.60.055 .
RCW 18.27.062 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 062
RCW 18.27.062: Inspection by department—Subcontractor list—Certificate of registration.
Status: in_force

A contractor must maintain and have available for inspection by the department a list of all direct subcontractors and a copy of their certificate of registration.
RCW 18.230.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 230 / Section 070
RCW 18.230.070: Registration—Required information—Fee.
Status: in_force

Applications for registration must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for registration provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant must pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 . The fee must accompany the application.
RCW 18.35A.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35A / Section 120
RCW 18.35A.120: Date of implementation—Rules—Withdrawal—Amendment.
Status: in_force

(1) The compact shall come into effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, shall be limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the commission shall meet and exercise rule-making powers necessary to the implementation and administration of this compact. (2) Any state that joins this compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules shall be subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which this compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state. (3) Any member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same. (a) A member state's withdrawal shall not take effect until six months after enactment of the repealing statute. (b) Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's audiology or speech-language pathology licensing board to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of chapter 53, Laws of 2023 prior to the effective date of withdrawal. (4) Nothing contained in this compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any audiology or speech-language pathology licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a nonmember state that does not conflict with the provisions of this compact. (5) This compact may be amended by the member states. No amendment to this compact shall become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the laws of all member states.
RCW 18.86.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 86 / Section 040
RCW 18.86.040: Seller's agent—Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless additional duties are agreed to in writing signed by a seller's agent, the duties of a seller's agent are limited to those set forth in RCW 18.86.030 and the following, which may not be waived except as expressly set forth in (e) of this subsection: (a) To be loyal to the seller by taking no action that is adverse or detrimental to the seller's interest in a transaction; (b) To timely disclose to the seller any conflicts of interest; (c) To advise the seller to seek expert advice on matters relating to the transaction that are beyond the agent's expertise; (d) To not disclose any confidential information from or about the seller, except under subpoena or court order, even after termination of the agency relationship; and (e) Unless otherwise agreed to in writing after the seller's 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 seller's agent is not obligated to seek additional offers to purchase the property while the property is subject to an existing contract for sale. (2)(a) The showing of properties not owned by the seller to prospective buyers or the listing of competing properties for sale by a seller's agent does not in and of itself breach the duty of loyalty to the seller or create a conflict of interest. (b) The representation of more than one seller by different brokers affiliated with the same firm in competing transactions involving the same buyer does not in and of itself breach the duty of loyalty to the sellers or create a conflict of interest.
RCW 18.280.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 080
RCW 18.280.080: Written exams.
Status: in_force

Applicants for licensure must pass an exam that is psychometrically valid, reliable, and legally defensible by the state. The exam is to be developed, maintained, and administered by the department. The board shall recommend to the director whether to use an exam that is prepared by a national entity. If an exam prepared by a national entity is used, a section specific to Washington shall be developed by the director and included as part of the entire exam.
RCW 18.80.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 80 / Section 900
RCW 18.80.900: Short title—2023 c 123.
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and cited as the interstate nurse licensure compact of 2023.The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that traffic in stolen vehicle parts may be prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of wrecking vehicles or selling used vehicle parts in this state and reliable persons may be encouraged to engage in businesses of wrecking or reselling vehicle parts in this state.
RCW 18.225.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 080
RCW 18.225.080: Uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licensure, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplinary authority under this chapter.