RCW 18.64.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 140
RCW 18.64.140: License—Fees—Display—Inactive license.
Status: in_force

Every licensed pharmacist who desires to practice pharmacy shall secure from the department a license, the fee for which shall be determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . The administrative procedures, administrative requirements, renewal fee, and late renewal fee shall also be determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . Payment of this fee shall entitle the licensee to a pharmacy law book, subsequent current mailings of all additions, changes, or deletions in the pharmacy practice act, chapter 18.64 RCW, and all additions, changes, or deletions of commission and department regulations. The current license shall be conspicuously displayed to the public in the pharmacy to which it applies. Any licensed pharmacist who desires to leave the active practice of pharmacy in this state may secure from the department an inactive license. The initial license and renewal fees shall be determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . The holder of an inactive license may reactivate his or her license to practice pharmacy in accordance with rules adopted by the commission.
RCW 18.79.270 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 270
RCW 18.79.270: Licensed practical nurse—Activities allowed.
Status: in_force

A licensed practical nurse under his or her license may perform nursing care, as that term is usually understood, of the ill, injured, or infirm, and in the course thereof may, under the direction of a licensed physician and surgeon, osteopathic physician and surgeon, dentist, naturopathic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, physician assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or midwife acting under the scope of his or her license, or at the direction and under the supervision of a registered nurse, administer drugs, medications, treatments, tests, injections, and inoculations, whether or not the piercing of tissues is involved and whether or not a degree of independent judgment and skill is required, when selected to do so by one of the licensed practitioners designated in this section, or by a registered nurse who need not be physically present; if the order given is reduced to writing within a reasonable time and made a part of the patient's record. Such direction must be for acts within the scope of licensed practical nurse practice.
RCW 18.85.420 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 420
RCW 18.85.420: Attorney general as legal advisor.
Status: in_force

The attorney general shall give the director opinions upon all questions of law relating to the construction or interpretation of this chapter, or arising in the administration thereof, that may be submitted to the director, and shall act as attorney for the director in all actions and proceedings brought by or against the director under or pursuant to any provisions of this chapter.
RCW 18.39.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 120
RCW 18.39.120: Interns—Registration—Renewal—Notice of termination—Fees.
Status: in_force

Every person engaged in the business of funeral directing or embalming, who employs an intern to assist in the conduct of the business, shall register the name of each intern with the director at the beginning of the internship, and shall also forward notice of the termination of the internship. The registration shall be renewed annually and shall expire on the anniversary of the intern's birthdate. Fees determined under RCW 43.24.086 shall be paid for the initial registration of the intern, and for each annual renewal.
RCW 18.32.0353 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 0353
RCW 18.32.0353: Commission—Removal of member—Order of removal—Vacancy.
Status: in_force

The governor may remove a member of the commission for neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance or misfeasance in office. Whenever the governor is satisfied that a member of the commission has been guilty of neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance or misfeasance in office, the governor shall file with the secretary of state a statement of the causes for and the order of removal from office, and the secretary shall forthwith send a certified copy of the order of removal and statement of causes by certified mail to the last known post office address of the member. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.
RCW 18.27.225 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 225
RCW 18.27.225: Violations—Restraining orders—Injunctions.
Status: in_force

(1) If, upon inspection or investigation, the director or authorized compliance inspector reasonably believes that a contractor has failed to register in accordance with this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, the director shall issue an order immediately restraining further construction work at the jobsite by the contractor. The order shall describe the specific violation that necessitated issuance of the restraining order. The contractor or representative to whom the restraining order is directed may request a hearing before an administrative law judge, such hearing to be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. A request for hearing shall not stay the effect of the restraining order. (2) In addition to and after having invoked the powers of restraint vested in the director as provided in subsection (1) of this section, the director, through the attorney general, may petition the superior court of the state of Washington to enjoin any activity in violation of this chapter. A prima facie case for issuance of an injunction shall be established by affidavits and supporting documentation demonstrating that a restraining order was served upon the contractor and that the contractor continued to work after service of the order. Upon the filing of the petition, the superior court shall have jurisdiction to grant injunctive or other appropriate relief, pending the outcome of enforcement proceedings under this chapter, or to enforce restraining orders issued by the director. If the contractor fails to comply with any court order, the director shall request the attorney general to petition the superior court for an order holding the contractor in contempt of court and for any other appropriate relief.
RCW 18.120.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 120 / Section 040
RCW 18.120.040: Applicants for regulation—Written reports—Recommendations by state board of health and department of health.
Status: in_force

Applicant groups shall submit a written report explaining the factors enumerated in RCW 18.120.030 to the legislative committees of reference, copies of which shall be sent to the state board of health and the department of health for review and comment. The state board of health and the department of health shall make recommendations based on the report submitted by applicant groups to the extent requested by the legislative committees.
RCW 18.185.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 220
RCW 18.185.220: Branch office—Qualified bail bond agent as manager.
Status: in_force

A branch office may not operate under a business name other than the name of the principal bail bond agency and must have a qualified bail bond agent as manager of the office. The qualified agent shall comply with the provisions of RCW 18.185.100 .
RCW 18.19.902 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 902
RCW 18.19.902: Registered counselor credential abolished.
Status: in_force

To practice counseling, all registered counselors must obtain another health profession credential by July 1, 2010. The registered counselor credential is abolished July 1, 2010.
RCW 18.64.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 005
RCW 18.64.005: Commission—Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

The commission shall: (1) Regulate the practice of pharmacy and enforce all laws placed under its jurisdiction; (2) Prepare or determine the nature of, and supervise the grading of, examinations for applicants for pharmacists' licenses; (3) Establish the qualifications for licensure of pharmacists or pharmacy interns; (4) Conduct hearings for the revocation or suspension of licenses, permits, registrations, certificates, or any other authority to practice granted by the commission, which hearings may also be conducted by an administrative law judge appointed under chapter 34.12 RCW or a presiding officer designated by the commission. The commission may authorize the secretary, or their designee, to serve as the presiding officer for any disciplinary proceedings of the commission. The presiding officer shall not vote on or make any final decision in cases pertaining to standards of practice or where clinical expertise is necessary. All functions performed by the presiding officer shall be subject to chapter 34.05 RCW; (5) Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any hearing, or disciplinary proceeding held under this chapter or any other chapter assigned to the commission; (6) Assist the regularly constituted enforcement agencies of this state in enforcing all laws pertaining to drugs, controlled substances, and the practice of pharmacy, or any other laws or rules under its jurisdiction; (7) Promulgate rules for the dispensing, distribution, wholesaling, and manufacturing of drugs and devices and the practice of pharmacy for the protection and promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare. Violation of any such rules shall constitute grounds for denial of an application, assessment of a civil fine, imposition of a limited stop service, imposition of reasonable conditions, suspension, revocation, or modification of licenses or any other authority to practice issued by the commission; (8) Adopt rules establishing and governing continuing education requirements for pharmacists and other licensees applying for renewal of licenses under this chapter; (9) Be immune, collectively and individually, from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based upon any disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed as members of the commission. Such immunity shall apply to employees of the department when acting in the course of disciplinary proceedings; (10) Suggest strategies for preventing, reducing, and eliminating drug misuse, diversion, and abuse, including professional and public education, and treatment of persons misusing and abusing drugs; (11) Conduct or encourage educational programs to be conducted to prevent the misuse, diversion, and abuse of drugs for health care practitioners and licensed or certified health care facilities; (12) Monitor trends of drug misuse, diversion, and abuse and make periodic reports to disciplinary boards of licensed health care practitioners and education, treatment, and appropriate law enforcement agencies regarding these trends; (13) Enter into written agreements with all other state and federal agencies with any responsibility for controlling drug misuse, diversion, or abuse and with health maintenance organizations, health care service contractors, and health care providers to assist and promote coordination of agencies responsible for ensuring compliance with controlled substances laws and to monitor observance of these laws and cooperation between these agencies. The department of social and health services, the department of labor and industries, and any other state agency including licensure disciplinary boards, shall refer all apparent instances of over-prescribing by practitioners and all apparent instances of legend drug overuse to the department. The department shall also encourage such referral by health maintenance organizations, health service contractors, and health care providers; (14) Whenever the workload of the commission requires, request that the secretary appoint pro tempore members. While serving as members pro tempore persons have all the powers, duties, and immunities, and are entitled to the emoluments, including travel expenses, of the commission.
RCW 18.35.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 150
RCW 18.35.150: Board of hearing and speech—Created—Membership—Qualifications—Terms—Vacancies—Meetings—Compensation—Travel expenses.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created hereby the board of hearing and speech to govern the three separate professions: Hearing aid specialist, audiology, and speech-language pathology. The board shall consist of eleven members to be appointed by the governor. (2) Members of the board shall be residents of this state. Three members shall represent the public and shall have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services, and shall not be or have been a member of, or married to a member of, another licensing board, a licensee of a health occupation board, an employee of a health facility, nor derive his or her primary livelihood from the provision of health services at any level of responsibility. Two members shall be hearing aid specialists who are licensed under this chapter, have at least five years of experience in the practice of hearing instrument fitting and dispensing, and must be actively engaged in fitting and dispensing within two years of appointment. Two members of the board shall be audiologists licensed under this chapter who have at least five years of experience in the practice of audiology and must be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. Two members of the board shall be speech-language pathologists licensed under this chapter who have at least five years of experience in the practice of speech-language pathology and must be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. One advisory nonvoting member shall be a speech-language pathology assistant certified in Washington. One advisory nonvoting member shall be a medical physician licensed in the state of Washington. (3) The term of office of a member is three years. No member shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive terms. A member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed. The governor shall either reappoint the member or appoint a successor to assume the member's duties at the expiration of his or her predecessor's term. A vacancy in the office of a member shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. (4) The chair shall rotate annually among the hearing aid specialists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and public members serving on the board. In the absence of the chair, the board shall appoint an interim chair. In event of a tie vote, the issue shall be brought to a second vote and the chair shall refrain from voting. (5) The board shall meet at least once each year, at a place, day and hour determined by the board, unless otherwise directed by a majority of board members. The board shall also meet at such other times and places as are requested by the department or by three members of the board. A majority of the board members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of board business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the board is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure. Meetings of the board shall be open and public, except the board may hold executive sessions to the extent permitted by chapter 42.30 RCW. (6) Members of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 and shall be reimbursed for their travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . The board is designated as a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW. (7) The governor may remove a member of the board for cause at the recommendation of a majority of the board.
RCW 18.106.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 140
RCW 18.106.140: Powers and duties of director.
Status: in_force

The director may promulgate rules, make specific decisions, orders, and rulings, including therein demands and findings, and take other necessary action for the implementation and enforcement of his or her duties under this chapter: PROVIDED, That in the administration of this chapter the director shall not enter any controversy arising over work assignments with respect to the trades involved in the construction industry.
RCW 18.100.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 110
RCW 18.100.110: Sale or transfer of shares.
Status: in_force

No shareholder of a corporation organized as a professional corporation may sell or transfer his or her shares in such corporation except to the trustee of a qualified trust or another individual who is eligible to be a shareholder of such corporation. Any transfer of shares in violation of this section shall be void. However, nothing in this section prohibits the transfer of shares of a professional corporation by operation of law or court decree.
RCW 18.56.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 56 / Section 040
RCW 18.56.040: Remote technology standards for use.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to offer or otherwise make available to consumers in this state remote technology under this chapter without fully complying with the following: (1) The remote technology must be approved by the United States food and drug administration when applicable; (2) The remote technology must be designed and operated in a manner that provides any accommodation required by the Americans with disabilities act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq. when applicable; (3) The remote technology, when used for the collection and transmission of diagnostic information and data, must gather and transmit any protected health information in compliance with the federal health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 and related regulations; (4) The remote technology, when used for the collection and transmission of diagnostic information and data, may only transmit the diagnostic information and data to a qualified provider, their staff, contracted support staff, or another licensed health care provider for the purposes of collaboration in providing care to the patient. When diagnostic information and data are collected and transmitted through remote technology, that information must be read and interpreted by a qualified provider in order to release a corrective lens prescription to the patient or other entity. Contracted support staff must comply with all requirements of this chapter. Contract support staff and the supervising provider retain personal and professional responsibility for any violation of this chapter by the contracted support staff; and (5) The owner, lessee, or operator of the remote technology must maintain liability insurance in an amount reasonably sufficient to cover claims which may be made by individuals diagnosed or treated based on information and data by the automated equipment, including but not limited to photographs and scans.
RCW 18.86.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 86 / Section 020
RCW 18.86.020: Agency relationship—Services agreement.
Status: in_force

(1) A broker who performs real estate brokerage services for a buyer is a buyer's agent unless the: (a) Broker's firm has appointed the broker to represent the seller pursuant to a services agreement between the firm and the seller, in which case the broker is a seller's agent; (b) Broker's firm has appointed the broker to represent the seller pursuant to a services agreement between the firm and the seller, and the broker's firm has also appointed the broker to represent the buyer pursuant to a services agreement between the firm and the buyer, in which case the appointed broker is a limited dual agent; or (c) Broker is the seller or one of the sellers. (2)(a) A firm must enter into a services agreement with the principal before, or as soon as reasonably practical after, its appointed broker commences rendering real estate brokerage services to, or on behalf of, the principal. (b) The services agreement must include the following: (i) The term of the agreement, and if the principal is a buyer, a default term of 60 days with the option of a longer term; (ii) The broker appointed as an agent for the principal; (iii) Whether the agency relationship is exclusive or nonexclusive, and if the principal is a buyer, checkbox options for the buyer to select either an exclusive or nonexclusive relationship; (iv) Whether the principal consents to the broker appointed as an agent for the principal to act as a limited dual agent, which consent must be separately initialed by the principal and include an acknowledgment from the principal that a limited dual agent may not advocate terms favorable to one principal to the detriment of the other principal and is further limited as set forth in RCW 18.86.060 ; and (v) Whether the principal consents to the firm's designated broker and any managing broker responsible for the supervision of the broker appointed as an agent for the principal to act as a limited dual agent in a transaction in which different brokers affiliated with the same firm represent different parties. (3) A services agreement is not required when a broker performs real estate brokerage services as a buyer's agent solely for commercial real estate. (4) A broker may work with a party in separate transactions pursuant to different relationships including, but not limited to, representing a party in one transaction and at the same time not representing that party in a different transaction involving that party, if the broker complies with this chapter in establishing the relationships for each transaction.
RCW 18.28.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 28 / Section 180
RCW 18.28.180: Administrative procedure act to govern administration.
Status: in_force

The administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, shall wherever applicable herein, govern the rights, remedies, and procedures respecting the administration of this chapter.
RCW 18.235.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 040
RCW 18.235.040: Director's authority.
Status: in_force

The director has the following additional authority: (1) To employ investigative, administrative, and clerical staff as necessary for the enforcement of this chapter, except as provided otherwise by statute; (2) Upon request of a board or commission, to appoint not more than three pro tem members as provided in this subsection. Individuals appointed as pro tem members of a board or commission must meet the same minimum qualifications as regular members of the board or commission. While serving as a pro tem board or commission member, a person so appointed has all the powers, duties, and immunities, and is entitled to the entitlements, including travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 , of a regular member of the board or commission; and (3) To establish fees to be paid for witnesses, expert witnesses, and consultants used in any investigation or adjudicative proceedings as authorized by RCW 34.05.446 .
RCW 18.85.285 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 285
RCW 18.85.285: Transactions and recordkeeping—Trust accounts—Requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Brokers and managing brokers must submit complete copies of their transactions to their firm. The designated broker shall keep adequate records of all real estate transactions handled by or through the firm or firms to which the designated broker is registered. The records shall include, but are not limited to, a copy of the purchase and sale agreement, earnest money receipt, and an itemization of the receipts and disbursements with each transaction. These records and all other records specified by the director by rule are open to inspection by the director or the director's authorized representatives. (2) If any licensee exercises control over real estate transaction funds, those funds are considered trust funds. (3) Every real estate licensee shall deliver or cause to be delivered to all parties signing the same, within a reasonable time after signing, purchase and sale agreements, listing agreements, and all other like or similar instruments signed by the parties. (4) Every real estate firm that keeps separate real estate trust fund accounts must keep the accounts in a recognized Washington state depository. A real estate firm must maintain an adequate amount of funds in the trust fund accounts to facilitate the opening of the trust fund accounts or to prevent the closing of the trust fund accounts. (5) All licensees shall keep separate and apart and physically segregated from the licensees' own funds, all funds or moneys including advance fees of clients that are being held by the licensees pending the closing of a real estate sale or transaction, or that have been collected for the clients and are being held for disbursement for or to the clients. (6) A firm is not required to maintain a trust fund account for transactions concerning a purchase and sale agreement that instructs the broker to deliver the earnest money check directly to a named closing agent or to the seller. (7) Brokers must deposit all funds into their firm's trust bank account the next banking day following receipt of the funds unless the purchase and sale agreement provides for deferred deposit or delivery. In that event, the broker must promptly deposit or deliver funds in accordance with the terms of the purchase and sale agreement. (8)(a) If a real estate broker receives or maintains earnest money or client funds for deposit, the real estate firm shall maintain a pooled interest-bearing trust account for deposit of client funds, with the exception of property management trust accounts. (b) The interest accruing on this account, net of any reasonable and appropriate financial institution service charges or fees, shall be paid to the state treasurer for deposit in the Washington housing trust fund created in *RCW 43.185.030 and the real estate education program account created in RCW 18.85.321 . Appropriate service charges or fees are those charges made by financial institutions on other demand deposit or "now" accounts. The firm or designated broker is not required to notify the client of the intended use of the funds. (c) The department shall adopt rules that will serve as guidelines in the choice of an account specified in this subsection. (9) If trust funds are claimed by more than one party, the designated broker or designated broker's delegate must promptly provide written notification to all contracting parties to a real estate transaction of the intent of the designated broker or designated broker's delegate to disburse client funds. The notification must include the names and addresses of all parties to the contract, the amount of money held and to whom it will be disbursed, and the date of disbursement that must occur no later than thirty consecutive days after the notification date. (10) For an account created under subsection (8) of this section, the designated or managing broker shall direct the depository institution to: (a) Remit interest or dividends, net of any reasonable and appropriate service charges or fees, on the average monthly balance in the account, or as otherwise computed in accordance with an institution's standard accounting practice, at least quarterly, to the state treasurer for deposit in the housing trust fund created by *RCW 43.185.030 and the real estate education program account created in RCW 18.85.321 ; and (b) Transmit to the director of commerce a statement showing the name of the person or entity for whom the remittance is spent, the rate of interest applied, and the amount of service charges deducted, if any, and the account balance(s) of the period in which the report is made, with a copy of the statement to be transmitted to the depositing person or firm. (11) The director of commerce shall forward a copy of the reports required by subsection (10) of this section to the department to aid in the enforcement of the requirements of this section consistent with the normal enforcement and auditing practices of the department. (12)(a) This section does not relieve any real estate broker, managing broker, or firm of any obligation with respect to the safekeeping of clients' funds. (b) Any violation by real estate brokers, managing brokers, or firms of any of the provisions of this section, RCW 18.85.361 , or chapter 18.235 RCW is grounds for disciplinary action against the licenses issued to the brokers, managing brokers, or firms.
RCW 18.44.241 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 241
RCW 18.44.241: Waiver of errors and omissions policy requirement—Criteria.
Status: in_force

The following criteria will be considered by the director when deciding whether to grant a licensed escrow agent a waiver from the errors and omissions policy requirement under RCW 18.44.201 : (1) Whether the director has determined pursuant to RCW 18.44.221 that an errors and omissions policy is not reasonably available to a substantial number of licensed escrow agents; (2) Whether purchasing an errors and omissions policy would be cost-prohibitive for the licensed escrow agent requesting the exemption; (3) Whether a licensed escrow agent has wilfully violated the provisions of chapter 18.44 RCW, which violation thereby resulted in the termination of the agent's certificate, or engaged in any other conduct resulting in the termination of the escrow certificate; (4) Whether a licensed escrow agent has paid claims directly or through an errors and omissions carrier, exclusive of costs and attorney fees, in excess of ten thousand dollars in the calendar year preceding the year for which the waiver is requested; (5) Whether a licensed escrow agent has paid claims directly or through an errors or omissions insurance carrier, exclusive of costs and attorney fees, totaling in excess of twenty thousand dollars in the three calendar years preceding the calendar year for which the exemption is requested; and (6) Whether the licensed escrow agent has been convicted of a crime involving honesty or moral turpitude. These criteria are not intended to be a wholly inclusive list of factors to be applied by the director when considering the merits of a licensed escrow agent's request for a waiver of the required errors and omissions policy.
RCW 18.51.310 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 310
RCW 18.51.310: Comprehensive plan for utilization review—Licensing standards—Regulations.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall establish, in compliance with federal and state law, a comprehensive plan for utilization review as necessary to safeguard against unnecessary utilization of care and services and to assure quality care and services provided to nursing facility residents. (2) The department shall adopt licensing standards suitable for implementing the civil penalty system authorized under this chapter and chapter 74.46 RCW. (3) No later than July 1, 1981, the department shall adopt all those regulations which meet all conditions necessary to fully implement the civil penalty system authorized by this chapter, chapter 74.42 RCW, and chapter 74.46 RCW.
RCW 18.33.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 33 / Section 050
RCW 18.33.050: Adverse action.
Status: in_force

(1) A participating state in which a licensee is licensed shall have exclusive authority to impose adverse action against the qualifying license issued by that participating state. (2) A participating state may take adverse action based on the significant investigative information of a remote state, so long as the participating state follows its own procedures for imposing adverse action. (3) Nothing in this compact shall override a participating state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation shall remain nonpublic if required by the participating state's laws. Participating states must require licensees who enter any alternative program in lieu of discipline to agree not to practice pursuant to a compact privilege in any other participating state during the term of the alternative program without prior authorization from such other participating state. (4) Any participating state in which a licensee is applying to practice or is practicing pursuant to a compact privilege may investigate actual or alleged violations of the statutes and regulations authorizing the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene in any other participating state in which the dentist or dental hygienist holds a license or compact privilege. (5) A remote state shall have the authority to: (a) Take adverse actions as set forth in RCW 18.33.030 (4) against a licensee's compact privilege in the state; (b) In furtherance of its rights and responsibilities under the compact and the commission's rules, issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a state licensing authority in a participating state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another participating state shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state where the witnesses or evidence is located; and (c) If otherwise permitted by state law, recover from the licensee the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensee. (6)(a) In addition to the authority granted to a participating state by its dentist or dental hygienist licensure act or other applicable state law, a participating state may jointly investigate licensees with other participating states. (b) Participating states shall share any significant investigative information, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the compact. (7)(a) After a licensee's compact privilege in a remote state is terminated, the remote state may continue an investigation of the licensee that began when the licensee had a compact privilege in that remote state. (b) If the investigation yields what would be significant investigative information had the licensee continued to have a compact privilege in that remote state, the remote state shall report the presence of such information to the data system as required by RCW 18.33.070 (2)(f) as if it was significant investigative information.
RCW 19.16.320 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 320
RCW 19.16.320: Board—Territorial scope of operations.
Status: in_force

The board may meet, function and exercise its powers and perform its duties at any place within the state.The department of licensing tuition recovery trust fund is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from each school owner under RCW 18.16.310 must be deposited into the fund. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for the purposes in RCW 18.16.310 . Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the fund. The fund is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
RCW 18.130.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 900
RCW 18.130.900: Short title—Applicability.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter shall be known and cited as the uniform disciplinary act. (2) This chapter applies to any conduct, acts, or conditions occurring on or after June 11, 1986. (3) This chapter does not apply to or govern the construction of and disciplinary action for any conduct, acts, or conditions occurring prior to June 11, 1986. Such conduct, acts, or conditions must be construed and disciplinary action taken according to the provisions of law existing at the time of the occurrence in the same manner as if this chapter had not been enacted.
RCW 18.130.055 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 055
RCW 18.130.055: Authority of disciplining authority—Denial of applications.
Status: in_force

(1) The disciplining authority may deny an application for licensure or grant a license with conditions if the applicant: (a) Has had his or her license to practice any health care profession suspended, revoked, or restricted, by competent authority in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction, except as provided in RCW 18.130.450 ; (b) Has committed any act defined as unprofessional conduct for a license holder under RCW 18.130.180 , except as provided in RCW 9.97.020 and 18.130.450 ; (c) Has been convicted or is subject to current prosecution or pending charges of a crime involving moral turpitude or a crime identified in RCW 43.43.830 , except as provided in RCW 9.97.020 , 18.205.097 , and 18.19.095 . For 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 prosecution or sentence has been deferred or suspended. At the request of an applicant for an original license whose conviction is under appeal, the disciplining authority may defer decision upon the application during the pendency of such a prosecution or appeal; (d) Fails to prove that he or she is qualified in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the chapters identified in RCW 18.130.040 (2), or the rules adopted by the disciplining authority; or (e) Is not able to practice with reasonable skill and safety to consumers by reason of any mental or physical condition. (i) The disciplining authority may require the applicant, at his or her own expense, to submit to a mental, physical, or psychological examination by one or more licensed health professionals designated by the disciplining authority. The disciplining authority shall provide written notice of its requirement for a mental or physical examination that includes a statement of the specific conduct, event, or circumstances justifying an examination and a statement of the nature, purpose, scope, and content of the intended examination. If the applicant fails to submit to the examination or provide the results of the examination or any required waivers, the disciplining authority may deny the application. (ii) An applicant governed by this chapter is deemed to have given consent to submit to a mental, physical, or psychological examination when directed in writing by the disciplining authority and further to have waived all objections to the admissibility or use of the examining health professional's testimony or examination reports by the disciplining authority on the grounds that the testimony or reports constitute privileged communications. (2) The provisions of RCW 9.95.240 and chapter 9.96A RCW do not apply to a decision to deny a license under this section. (3) The disciplining authority shall give written notice to the applicant of the decision to deny a license or grant a license with conditions in response to an application for a license. The notice must state the grounds and factual basis for the action and be served upon the applicant. (4) A license applicant who is aggrieved by the decision to deny the license or grant the license with conditions has the right to an adjudicative proceeding. The application for adjudicative proceeding must be in writing, state the basis for contesting the adverse action, include a copy of the adverse notice, and be served on and received by the department within twenty-eight days of the decision. The license applicant has the burden to establish, by a preponderance of evidence, that the license applicant is qualified in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the chapters identified in RCW 18.130.040 (2), and the rules adopted by the disciplining authority.
RCW 18.230.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 230 / Section 080
RCW 18.230.080: Renewal of registration.
Status: in_force

The secretary must establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of a registration. Failure to renew invalidates the registration and all privileges granted by the registration.
RCW 18.11.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 170
RCW 18.11.170: Unauthorized practice—Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any auctioneer and any auction company that conducts business within this state without a license or after the suspension or revocation of his or her license shall be fined by the department five hundred dollars for the first offense and one thousand dollars for the second or subsequent offense.
RCW 18.155.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 155 / Section 030
RCW 18.155.030: Certificate required.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall represent himself or herself as a certified sex offender treatment provider or certified affiliate sex offender treatment provider without first applying for and receiving a certificate pursuant to this chapter. (2) Only a certified sex offender treatment provider, or certified affiliate sex offender treatment provider who has completed at least fifty percent of the required hours under the supervision of a qualified supervisor, may perform or provide the following services: (a) Treatment or evaluation of convicted level III sex offenders who are sentenced and ordered into treatment pursuant to chapter 9.94A RCW and adjudicated level III juvenile sex offenders who are ordered into treatment pursuant to chapter 13.40 RCW; or (b) Except as provided under subsection (3) of this section, treatment of sexually violent predators who are conditionally released to a less restrictive alternative pursuant to chapter 71.09 RCW. (3) A certified sex offender treatment provider, or certified affiliate sex offender treatment provider who has completed at least fifty percent of the required hours under the supervision of a qualified supervisor, may not perform or provide treatment of sexually violent predators under subsection (2)(b) of this section if the treatment provider has been: (a) Convicted of a sex offense, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; (b) 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 ; or (c) Suspended or otherwise restricted from practicing any health care profession by competent authority in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction. (4) Certified sex offender treatment providers and certified affiliate sex offender treatment providers may perform or provide the following service: Treatment or evaluation of convicted level I and level II sex offenders who are sentenced and ordered into treatment pursuant to chapter 9.94A RCW and adjudicated juvenile level I and level II sex offenders who are sentenced and ordered into treatment pursuant to chapter 13.40 RCW. (5) Employees of state-run facilities or state-run treatment programs are not required to be a certified sex offender treatment provider or a certified affiliate sex offender treatment provider to do the work described in this section as part of their job duties if not pursuing certification under this chapter. (6) Individuals credentialed by the department of health as a certified sex offender treatment provider or a certified affiliate sex offender treatment provider prior to June 11, 2020, are considered to have met the requirement of holding an underlying health license or credential described in RCW 18.155.020 (2) and (3), provided the underlying license or credential remains active and in good standing.
RCW 18.57.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 080
RCW 18.57.080: Examinations.
Status: in_force

Applicants for a license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery must successfully complete an examination prepared or approved by the board. The examination shall be conducted in the English language, shall determine the applicant's fitness to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery, and may be in whole or in part in writing or by practical application on those general subjects and topics of which knowledge is commonly and generally required of applicants who have obtained the doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery conferred by accredited schools of osteopathic medicine and surgery approved by the board. If an examination does not encompass the subject of osteopathic principles and practice, the applicant shall be required to complete the board-administered examination. The board may prepare and administer or approve preparation and administration of examinations on such subjects as the board deems advisable. The examination papers of any examination administered by the board shall form a part of the applicant's records and shall be retained as determined by the secretary for a period of not less than one year. All applicants for examination or reexamination shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.100.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 160
RCW 18.100.160: Foreign professional corporation.
Status: in_force

A foreign professional corporation may render professional services in this state so long as it complies with chapter 23B.15 RCW and each individual rendering professional services in this state is duly licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render such professional services within this state.
RCW 18.32.725 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 725
RCW 18.32.725: Sanitary regulations.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of every person engaged in the practice of dentistry or who shall own, operate, or manage any dental office to keep said office and dental equipment in a thoroughly clean and sanitary condition.
RCW 18.32.745 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 745
RCW 18.32.745: Unlawful practice—Employing unlicensed dentist—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) No manager, proprietor, partnership, or association owning, operating, or controlling any room, office, or dental parlors, where dental work is done, provided, or contracted for, shall employ or retain any unlicensed person or dentist as an operator; nor shall fail, within ten days after demand made by the secretary of health or the commission in writing sent by certified mail, addressed to any such manager, proprietor, partnership, or association at the room, office, or dental parlor, to furnish the secretary of health or the commission with the names and addresses of all persons practicing or assisting in the practice of dentistry in his or her place of business or under his or her control, together with a sworn statement showing by what license or authority the persons are practicing dentistry. (2) The sworn statement shall not be used as evidence in any subsequent court proceedings, except in a prosecution for perjury connected with its execution. (3) Any violation of this section is improper, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct, and grounds for injunction proceedings as provided by this chapter. (4)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a violation of this section is also a gross misdemeanor. (b) The failure to furnish the information as may be requested in accordance with this section is a misdemeanor.
RCW 18.270.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 270 / Section 901
RCW 18.270.901: Effective date—2007 c 435.
Status: in_force

This act takes effect January 1, 2009.
RCW 18.215.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 215 / Section 080
RCW 18.215.080: Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter.
Status: in_force

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unregistered practice, the issuance and denial of registration, and the discipline of persons registered under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.
RCW 18.57.083 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 083
RCW 18.57.083: Maintenance of certification.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the board may not require an osteopathic physician and surgeon to participate in a maintenance of certification requirement as a condition of licensure or license renewal. The board may allow a physician to fulfill license renewal requirements through satisfactory participation in a recognized maintenance of certification program. (2) This section does not apply to board certification requirements or maintenance of certification requirements included in any of the following: (a) A stipulation to informal disposition under RCW 18.130.172 ; (b) An order issued to resolve a statement of charges under RCW 18.130.090 ; (c) An order issued under RCW 18.130.160 ; or (d) A reinstatement order issued under RCW 18.130.150 .
RCW 18.83A.902 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83A / Section 902
RCW 18.83A.902: Liberal construction.
Status: in_force

The psychology interjurisdictional compact must be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes of the compact. If the compact is held to be contrary to the constitution of any state member to the compact, the compact remains in full force and effect as to the remaining compact states.
RCW 18.88B.031 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88B / Section 031
RCW 18.88B.031: Certification examinations.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in RCW 18.88B.041 and subject to the other requirements of this chapter, to be certified as a home care aide, a long-term care worker must successfully complete the training required under RCW 74.39A.074 (1) and a certification examination. Any long-term care worker failing to make the required grade for the examination may not be certified as a home care aide. (2) The department, in consultation with consumer and worker representatives, shall develop a home care aide certification examination to evaluate whether an applicant possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to practice competently. (3) The examination or series of examinations shall include both a skills demonstration and a written or oral knowledge test. The department shall establish rules governing the number of times and under what circumstances individuals who have failed the examination may sit for the examination, including whether any intermediate remedial steps should be required. The skills demonstration, the knowledge test, or both, may be administered throughout training, on the last day of training, or after a student's formal training. An applicant may apply to take the examination during or after training. An applicant may not sit for any part of the examination prior to completing the part of the training associated with that part of the examination. The examination or series of examinations may be conducted at local testing sites around the state. For the purpose of reducing the travel time for applicants, the department shall explore alternative testing options such as remote testing. (4)(a) All examinations shall be conducted by fair and wholly impartial methods. All examinations shall be available to be administered in the preferred language for the applicant taking the examination. The certification examination shall be administered and evaluated by: (i) The department; (ii) A contractor to the department that is not an employer of long-term care workers unless the employer is a department of social and health services approved instructor and has met the department standards for administering the examination; or (iii) A high school or community college that has met department standards for administering the examination. (b) The department shall conduct an annual evaluation of the examination results of applicants who complete the examination in a language other than English. If the department finds that applicants taking the examination in a particular language fail at a disproportionately higher rate than other examination takers, the department shall conduct a review of the translation to ensure that it is accurate and understandable. (5) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.
RCW 18.28.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 28 / Section 150
RCW 18.28.150: Trust account for payments by debtor—Disbursements.
Status: in_force

(1) Any payment received by a debt adjuster from or on behalf of a debtor shall be held in trust by the debt adjuster from the moment it is received. The debt adjuster shall not commingle such payment with the debt adjuster's own property or funds, but shall maintain a separate trust account and deposit in such account all such payments received. All disbursements whether to the debtor or to the creditors of the debtor, or to the debt adjuster, shall be made from such account. (2) In the event that the debtor cancels or defaults on the contract between the debtor and the debt adjuster, the debt adjuster shall close out the debtor's trust account in the following manner: (a) The debt adjuster may take from the account that amount necessary to satisfy any fees, other than any cancellation or default fee, authorized by this chapter. (b) After deducting the fees provided in subsection (2)(a) of this section, the debt adjuster shall distribute the remaining amount in the account to the creditors of the debtor. The distribution shall be made within five days of the demand therefor by the debtor, but if the debtor fails to make the demand, then the debt adjuster shall make the distribution within thirty days of the date of cancellation or default.
RCW 18.71D.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71D / Section 020
RCW 18.71D.020: Rules fixing qualifications—Applications—Discipline.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall adopt rules fixing the qualifications and the educational and training requirements for licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant. The requirements shall include completion of an anesthesiologist assistant program accredited by the commission on accreditation of allied health education programs, or successor organization, and within one year successfully taking and passing an examination administered by the national commission for the certification of anesthesiologist assistants or other examination approved by the commission. (2) 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 applicant 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 . Each applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the commission of the following: (a) That the applicant has completed an accredited anesthesiologist assistant program approved by the commission and is eligible to take the examination approved by the commission; and (b) That the applicant is physically and mentally capable of practicing as an anesthesiologist 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 an anesthesiologist assistant. (3)(a) The commission may approve, deny, or take other disciplinary action upon the application for a 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. (4) No person shall practice as an anesthesiologist assistant or represent that they are a "certified anesthesiologist assistant" or "anesthesiologist assistant" or "C.A.A." or "A.A." without a license granted by the commission.
RCW 18.64.205 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 205
RCW 18.64.205: Retired active license status.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules pursuant to this section authorizing a retired active license status. An individual licensed pursuant to this chapter, who is practicing only in emergent or intermittent circumstances as defined by rule established by the commission, may hold a retired active license at a reduced renewal fee established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . Such a license shall meet the continuing education requirements, if any, established by the commission for renewals, and is subject to the provisions of the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW. Individuals who have entered into retired status agreements with the disciplinary authority in any jurisdiction shall not qualify for a retired active license under this section.
RCW 18.84.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 84 / Section 080
RCW 18.84.080: Certification—Qualifications.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall issue a certificate to any applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction, that the following requirements have been met to practice as: (a) A diagnostic radiologic technologist, therapeutic radiologic technologist, magnetic resonance imaging technologist, or nuclear medicine technologist: (i) Graduation from an approved school or successful completion of alternate training that meets the criteria established by the secretary; (ii) Satisfactory completion of a radiologic technology examination approved by the secretary; and (iii) Good moral character; (b) A radiologist assistant: (i) Satisfactory completion of an approved radiologist assistant program; (ii) Satisfactory completion of a radiologist assistant examination approved by the secretary; and (iii) Good moral character; or (c) A cardiovascular invasive specialist: (i) Satisfactory completion of a cardiovascular invasive specialist program or alternate training approved by the secretary. The secretary may only approve a cardiovascular invasive specialist program that includes training in the following subjects: Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, radiation physics and safety, radiation imaging and positioning, medical recordkeeping, and multicultural health as required by RCW 43.70.615 (3); (ii) Satisfactory completion of a cardiovascular invasive specialist examination approved by the secretary. For purposes of this subsection (1)(c)(ii), the secretary may approve an examination administered by a national credentialing organization for cardiovascular invasive specialists; and (iii) Good moral character. (2) Applicants shall be subject to the grounds for denial or issuance of a conditional license under chapter 18.130 RCW. (3) The secretary shall establish by rule what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the requirements for certification and for designation of certification in a particular field of radiologic technology.
RCW 18.200.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 200 / Section 050
RCW 18.200.050: Secretary's authority.
Status: in_force

In addition to other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter; (2) Establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . All fees collected under this section must be credited to the health professions account as required under RCW 43.70.320 ; (3) Register applicants, issue licenses to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure, and deny licenses to applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications, except that proceedings concerning the denial of credentials based upon unprofessional conduct or impairment are governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW; (4) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter and hire individuals licensed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations; (5) Determine minimum education requirements and evaluate and designate those educational programs from which graduation will be accepted as proof of eligibility to take a qualifying examination for applicants for licensure; (6) Establish the standards and procedures for revocation of approval of education programs; (7) Utilize or contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession or in education to assist in the evaluations; (8) Prepare and administer, or approve the preparation and administration of, examinations for applicants for licensure; (9) Determine whether alternative methods of training are equivalent to formal education, and establish forms, procedures, and criteria for evaluation of an applicant's alternative training to determine the applicant's eligibility to take any qualifying examination; (10) Determine which jurisdictions have licensing requirements equivalent to those of this state and issue licenses without examinations to individuals licensed in those jurisdictions; (11) Define and approve any experience requirement for licensing; (12) Implement and administer a program for consumer education; (13) Adopt rules implementing continuing competency requirements for renewal of the license and relicensing; (14) Maintain the official department records of all applicants and licensees; (15) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure; (16) Establish requirements and procedures for an inactive license; and (17) With the advice of the advisory committee, the secretary may recommend collaboration with health professions, boards, and commissions to develop appropriate referral protocols.
RCW 18.89.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 89 / Section 140
RCW 18.89.140: Renewal of licenses—Continuing education.
Status: in_force

Licenses shall be renewed according to administrative procedures, administrative requirements, continuing education requirements, and fees determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . A minimum of thirty hours of continuing education approved by the secretary must be completed every two years to meet the continuing education requirements under this section.
RCW 18.73.165 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 165
RCW 18.73.165: Emergency medical services training course—Students.
Status: in_force

The department shall develop a process for authorizing a student who is 16 years of age to begin an emergency medical services training course administered by a state-approved skill center or other bona fide vocational educational program approved by the office of the superintendent of public instruction, provided that the program requires continuous training until the student graduates from high school or turns 18 years of age, whichever is earlier.
RCW 18.170.164 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 164
RCW 18.170.164: License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

The director shall immediately suspend any license issued under this chapter if the holder has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.
RCW 18.220.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 220 / Section 090
RCW 18.220.090: Certificate of licensing—Seal.
Status: in_force

The director shall issue a certificate of licensing to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all of the requirements of this chapter for licensing as a geologist or an approved specialty geologist. The certificate shall show the full name of the license holder, shall have a certificate number, and shall be signed by the director and an officer of the board. The issuance by the director of a certificate of licensing to an individual shall be prima facie evidence that the person is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed geologist or specialty geologist while the certificate remains unrevoked or unexpired. Each license holder shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the director, bearing the licensee's name, certificate number, and the legend "licensed geologist" together with any specialty in which the individual may be authorized. Geological reports, plans, and other technical documents prepared by or under the responsible charge of the license holder shall be signed, dated, and stamped with the seal or facsimile thereof. Each signature and stamping constitutes a certification by the license holder that the document was prepared by or under his or her responsible charge and that to his or her knowledge and belief the document was prepared in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
RCW 18.25.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 090
RCW 18.25.090: Use of credentials in written materials—Treatment by prayer not regulated.
Status: in_force

On all cards, books, papers, signs or other written or printed means of giving information to the public, used by those licensed by this chapter to practice chiropractic, the practitioner shall use after or below his or her name the term chiropractor, chiropractic physician, D.C., or D.C.Ph.C., designating his or her line of drugless practice, and shall not use the letters M.D. or D.O.: PROVIDED, That the word doctor or "Dr." or physician may be used only in conjunction with the word "chiropractic" or "chiropractor". Nothing in this chapter shall be held to apply to or to regulate any kind of treatment by prayer.
RCW 18.122.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 122 / Section 110
RCW 18.122.110: Applications.
Status: in_force

Applications for credentialing 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 credentialing 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 18.106.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 190
RCW 18.106.190: Notice—Contents.
Status: in_force

The form of the notice of infraction issued under this chapter shall include the following: (1) A statement that the notice represents a determination that the infraction has been committed by the person named in the notice and that the determination shall be final unless contested as provided in this chapter; (2) A statement that the infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment shall not be imposed as a sanction; (3) A statement of the specific infraction for which the notice was issued; (4) A statement of the monetary penalty that has been established for the infraction; (5) A statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice and the procedures necessary to exercise these options; (6) A statement that at any hearing to contest the determination the state has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the infraction was committed; and that the person may subpoena witnesses, including the authorized representative of the department who issued and served the notice of infraction; and (7) A statement that the person must respond to the notice of infraction in one of the ways provided in this chapter. A statement that failure to timely select one of the options for responding to the notice of civil infraction after receiving a statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice of infraction and the procedures necessary to exercise these options is a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine or imprisonment in jail.
RCW 18.138.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 138 / Section 010
RCW 18.138.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) "Dietetics" is the integration and application of scientific principles of food, nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, management, and behavioral and social sciences in counseling people to achieve and maintain health. Unique functions of dietetics include, but are not limited to: (a) Assessing individual and community food practices and nutritional status using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, and demographic data for clinical, research, and program planning purposes; (b) Establishing priorities, goals, and objectives that meet nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources and constraints; (c) Providing nutrition counseling and education as components of preventive, curative, and restorative health care; (d) Developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating nutrition care systems; and (e) Evaluating, making changes in, and maintaining appropriate standards of quality in food and nutrition care services. (2) "General nutrition services" means the counseling and/or educating of groups or individuals in the selection of food to meet normal nutritional needs for health maintenance, which includes, but is not restricted to: (a) Assessing the nutritional needs of individuals and groups by planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating the nutrition components of community health care services; (b) Supervising, administering, or teaching normal nutrition in colleges, universities, clinics, group care homes, nursing homes, hospitals, private industry, and group meetings. (3) "Certified dietitian" means any person certified to practice dietetics under this chapter. (4) "Certified nutritionist" means any person certified to provide general nutrition services under this chapter. (5) "Department" means the department of health. (6) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
RCW 18.28.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 28 / Section 130
RCW 18.28.130: Legal services—Rendering or obtaining—Using name of attorney—Prohibited.
Status: in_force

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing and other applicable laws, the debt adjuster, manager or an employee of the debt adjuster shall not: (1) Prepare, advise, or sign a release of attachment or garnishment, stipulation, affidavit for exemption, compromise agreement or other legal or court document, nor furnish legal advice or perform legal services of any kind; (2) Represent that he or she is authorized or competent to furnish legal advice or perform legal services; (3) Assume authority on behalf of creditors or a debtor or accept a power of attorney authorizing it to employ or terminate the services of any attorney or to arrange the terms of or compensate for such services; or (4) Communicate with the debtor or creditor or any other person in the name of any attorney or upon the stationery of any attorney or prepare any form or instrument which only attorneys are authorized to prepare.
RCW 18.104.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 050
RCW 18.104.050: Reports of well construction or decommissioning.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person authorized by this chapter to construct or decommission a well shall furnish a well report to the director within thirty days after the completion of the construction or decommissioning of a well. The director, by rule, shall prescribe the form of the report and the information to be contained therein. (2) In the case of a dewatering well project: (a) A single well construction report may be submitted for all similar dewatering wells constructed with no significant change in geologic formation; and (b) A single well decommissioning report may be submitted for all similar dewatering wells decommissioned that have no significant change in geologic formation.
RCW 18.51.185 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 185
RCW 18.51.185: Outpatient services—Cost studies—Vendor rates.
Status: in_force

The department of social and health services shall assist the nursing home industry in researching the costs of outpatient services allowed under RCW 18.51.180 . Such cost studies shall be utilized by the department in the determination of reasonable vendor rates for nursing homes offering such services to insure an adequate return to the nursing homes and a cost savings to the state as compared to the cost of institutionalization.
RCW 18.330.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 005
RCW 18.330.005: Findings.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that locating acceptable housing and appropriate care for vulnerable adults is an important aspect of providing an appropriate continuity of care for senior citizens. (2) The legislature further finds that locating appropriate and quality housing alternatives sometimes depends on elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies attempting to assist with referral. (3) The legislature further finds that vulnerable adult referral professionals should be required to meet certain minimum requirements to promote better integration of vulnerable adult housing choices. (4) The legislature further finds that the requirement that elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies meet minimum standards of conduct is in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.
RCW 18.180.035 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 035
RCW 18.180.035: Fees—Limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) A process server required to register under RCW 18.180.010 (1) or exempt from registration under *RCW 18.180.010 (2) (a), (c), or (d) shall be allowed to charge and collect the following fees in civil actions, suits, and proceedings for each service assignment delivered to the process server for service: (a) If the fee is not greater than one hundred dollars, then the actual amount charged to a party for service; (b) If the fee is greater than one hundred dollars, then a reasonable amount charged to a party for service. (2) Any fees allowable under this section, and actually charged by a process server, shall be a reasonable cost awarded to, and recoverable by, the party incurring same if that party prevails in an action.
RCW 18.310.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 310 / Section 050
RCW 18.310.050: Out-of-state companies—Consent for service of process.
Status: in_force

Every company seeking licensure whose headquarters is not based in the state of Washington shall submit, with the application for licensure, an irrevocable consent that service of process upon the controlling person or persons may be made by service on the director if, in an action against the entity in a Washington state court arising out of the entity's activities as an appraisal management company, the plaintiff cannot, in the exercise of due diligence, obtain personal service upon the company.
RCW 18.30.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 30 / Section 050
RCW 18.30.050: Board of denturists—Members, terms, travel expenses, removal.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state board of denturists is created. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the secretary as follows: (a) Four members of the board must be denturists licensed under this chapter, except initial appointees, who must have five years' experience in the field of denturism or a related field. (b) Two members shall be selected from persons who are not affiliated with any health care profession or facility, at least one of whom must be over sixty-five years of age representing the elderly. (c) One member must be a dentist licensed in the state of Washington. (2) The members of the board shall serve for terms of three years. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacant position. (3) No appointee may serve more than two consecutive terms. (4) Members of the board shall be reimbursed for travel expenses under RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 . The board is designated as a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW. (5) A member of the board may be removed for just cause by the secretary.A license to operate as a farm labor contractor shall be denied: (1) To any person who sells or proposes to sell intoxicating liquors in a building or on premises where he or she operates or proposes to operate as a farm labor contractor, or (2) To a person whose license has been revoked within three years from the date of application.
RCW 18.20.525 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 525
RCW 18.20.525: Disaster preparedness plan.
Status: in_force

(1) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan to be followed in the event of a disaster or emergency, including fires, earthquakes, floods, extreme heat, extreme cold, infectious disease outbreaks, loss of power or water, and other events that may require sheltering in place, evacuations, or other emergency measures to protect the health and safety of residents. The facility shall review the comprehensive disaster preparedness plan annually, update the plan as needed, and train all employees when they begin work in the facility on the comprehensive disaster preparedness plan and related staff procedures. (2) The department shall adopt rules governing the comprehensive disaster preparedness plan. At a minimum, the rules must address: Timely communication with the residents' emergency contacts; timely communication with state and local agencies, long-term care ombuds, and developmental disabilities ombuds; contacting and requesting emergency assistance; on-duty employees' responsibilities; meeting residents' essential needs; procedures to identify and locate residents; and procedures to provide emergency information to provide for the health and safety of residents. In addition, the rules shall establish standards for maintaining personal protective equipment and infection control capabilities, as well as department inspection procedures with respect to the plans. (3) For assisted living facilities certified as memory care facilities or memory care units under RCW 18.20.540 , comprehensive disaster preparedness plans must specifically consider the needs of residents with dementia.
RCW 18.79.800 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 800
RCW 18.79.800: Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.
Status: in_force

(1) By January 1, 2019, the board must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment. (2) In developing the rules, the board must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional associations for advanced registered nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists in the state.
RCW 18.64.430 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 430
RCW 18.64.430: Cost disclosure to health care providers.
Status: in_force

The registered or licensed pharmacist under this chapter shall establish and maintain a procedure for disclosing to physicians and other health care providers with prescriptive authority information detailed by prescriber, of the cost and dispensation of all prescriptive medications prescribed by him or her for his or her patients on request. These charges should be made available on at least a quarterly basis for all requested patients and should include medication, dosage, number dispensed, and the cost of the prescription. Pharmacies may provide this information in a summary form for each prescribing physician for all patients rather than as individually itemized reports. All efforts should be made to utilize the existing computerized records and software to provide this information in the least costly format.
RCW 18.64.008 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 008
RCW 18.64.008: Commission—Contraceptive availability awareness.
Status: in_force

To increase awareness of the availability of contraceptives in pharmacies, the pharmacy quality assurance commission shall develop a sticker or sign to be displayed on the window or door of a pharmacy that initiates or modifies drug therapy related to self-administered contraception.
RCW 18.122.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 122 / Section 900
RCW 18.122.900: Section captions.
Status: in_force

Section captions as used in this chapter do not constitute any part of the law.
RCW 18.106.440 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 440
RCW 18.106.440: Plumbing contractor license—Permitting requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) No city, town, or county shall issue a plumbing permit for work which is to be done by any contractor required to be licensed under this chapter without verification that such contractor is currently licensed as required by law. When such verification is made, nothing contained in this section is intended to be, nor shall be construed to create, or form the basis for any liability under this chapter on the part of any city, town, or county, or its officers, employees, or agents. (2) At the time of issuing the plumbing permit, all cities, towns, or counties are responsible for: (a) Printing the plumbing contractor license number on the plumbing permit; and (b) Providing a written notice to the plumbing permit applicant informing them of plumbing contractor license laws and the potential risk and monetary liability to the homeowner for using an unlicensed plumbing contractor. (3) If a plumbing permit is obtained by an applicant or contractor who falsifies information to obtain an exemption provided under RCW 18.106.150 the plumbing permit shall be forfeited.
RCW 18.64.280 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 280
RCW 18.64.280: General penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of chapter 18.64 RCW and for which a penalty is not provided shall be deemed guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 18.20.550 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 550
RCW 18.20.550: Memory care facilities—Certification—Rule making.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules on how currently operating memory care facilities or memory care units applying for certification shall operate during the certification application process. These rules may include where the department may, at its sole discretion, grant conditional exemptions on a case-by-case basis for facilities operating before July 1, 2026, to prevent disruption of services or displacement of residents.
RCW 18.59.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 120
RCW 18.59.120: Board of occupational therapy practice established—Members—Terms—Meetings—Compensation.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a board of occupational therapy practice. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor, who may consider the persons who are recommended for appointment by occupational therapy associations of the state. The members of the board shall be residents of the state. Four of the members shall have been engaged in rendering services to the public, teaching, or research in occupational therapy for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment. Three of these four board members shall be occupational therapists who shall at all times be holders of licenses for the practice of occupational therapy in the state, all of whom shall fulfill the requirements for licensure under this chapter. At least one member of the board shall be an occupational therapy assistant licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy, except for the initial member appointed to this position, who shall fulfill the requirements for licensure as a occupational therapy assistant under this chapter. The remaining member of the board shall be a member of the public with an interest in the rights of consumers of health services. (2) Appointments shall be for three-year terms, but no person shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive full terms. Terms shall begin on the first day of the calendar year and end on the last day of the calendar year or until successors are appointed, except for the initial appointed members, who shall serve through the last calendar day of the year in which they are appointed before commencing the terms prescribed by this section. The governor shall make appointments for vacancies in unexpired terms within ninety days after the vacancies occur. (3) The board shall meet during the first month of each calendar year to select a chair and for other purposes. At least one additional meeting shall be held before the end of each calendar year. Further meetings may be convened at the call of the chair or the written request of any two board members. A majority of the board members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of board business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the board is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public, except that the board may hold closed sessions to prepare, approve, grade, or administer examinations or, upon request of an applicant who fails an examination, to prepare a response indicating the reasons for the applicant's failure.
RCW 18.250.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 250 / Section 110
RCW 18.250.110: Medications.
Status: in_force

(1) An athletic trainer licensed under this chapter: (a) May purchase, store, and administer over-the-counter medications, as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner for the practice of athletic training; (b) Who has completed accredited training programs on pharmacology and medication administration may purchase, store, and administer medications in accordance with the programs, as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner for the practice of athletic training. (2) An athletic trainer may not administer any medications to a student in a public school as defined in RCW 28A.150.010 or private schools governed by chapter 28A.195 RCW. (3) An athletic trainer may administer medications consistent with this section to a minor in a setting other than a school, if the minor's parent or guardian provides written consent. (4) An athletic trainer licensed under this chapter who has completed an anaphylaxis training program in accordance with RCW 70.54.440 may administer an epinephrine autoinjector to any individual who the athletic trainer believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis as authorized by RCW 70.54.440 .
RCW 18.27.205 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 205
RCW 18.27.205: Violations or infractions—Penalties—Subject to RCW 39.12.055.
Status: in_force

A contractor found to have committed an infraction or violation under this chapter for performing work as an unregistered contractor shall, in addition to any penalties under this chapter, be subject to the penalties in RCW 39.12.055 .
RCW 18.330.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 120
RCW 18.330.120: Provisions exclusive—Local government licensing.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the regulation of private elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies are exclusive. (2) This chapter may not be construed to affect or reduce the authority of any political subdivision of the state of Washington to provide for the licensing of private elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies solely for revenue purposes.
RCW 18.33.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 33 / Section 040
RCW 18.33.040: Active military member or their spouse.
Status: in_force

An active military member and their spouse shall not be required to pay to the commission for a compact privilege the fee otherwise charged by the commission. If a remote state chooses to charge a fee for a compact privilege, it may choose to charge a reduced fee or no fee to an active military member and their spouse for a compact privilege.
RCW 18.230.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 230 / Section 005
RCW 18.230.005: Finding.
Status: in_force

The overriding mission of therapeutic recreation is the provision of purposeful intervention designed to help clients grow and to assist them to prevent or relieve problems through recreation and leisure. It is a systematic methodology through a progression of phases, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. It is not a limited or restricted concept of service carried out only within the constraints of institutional care, but is a client-centered model that reflects a concern for the total well-being of the client. Recreation therapy is cost-effective and can decrease the costs of health care services by reducing primary and secondary disabilities. In anticipation of the expansion in long-term care, physical and psychiatric rehabilitation, and services for people with disabilities, the legislature finds and declares that the registration of recreational therapists is in the interest of the public health and safety.
RCW 18.185.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 230
RCW 18.185.230: License required for branch office.
Status: in_force

If a licensee maintains a branch office, the licensee shall not operate that branch office until a branch office license has been received from the director. A bail bond agency may apply to the director for authority to establish one or more branch offices under the same name as the main office upon the payment of a fee as prescribed by the director by rule. The director shall issue a separate license for each branch office showing the location of each branch which shall be prominently displayed in the office for which it is issued. A corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship shall not establish more than one principal office within this state.
RCW 18.300.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 300 / Section 140
RCW 18.300.140: Application of consumer protection act.
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. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
RCW 18.165.165 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 165
RCW 18.165.165: Display of firearms while soliciting clients.
Status: in_force

No licensee, employee or agent of a licensee, or anyone accompanying a licensee, employee, or agent may display a firearm while soliciting a client.
RCW 18.51.065 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 065
RCW 18.51.065: Penalties—Hearing (as amended by 1989 c 372).
Status: in_force

(( All orders of the department denying, suspending, or revoking the license or assessing a monetary penalty shall become final twenty days after the same has been served upon the applicant or licensee unless a hearing is requested. All hearings hereunder and judicial review of such determinations shall be in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.04 RCW. )) RCW 43.20A.205 governs notice of a license denial, revocation, suspension, or modification and provides the right to an adjudicative proceeding. RCW 43.20A.215 governs notice of a civil fine and provides the right to an adjudicative proceeding.
RCW 18.134.800 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 134 / Section 800
RCW 18.134.800: Rule-making authority.
Status: in_force

Disciplining authorities may adopt rules to administer, enforce, implement, or interpret this chapter.
RCW 18.16.135 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 135
RCW 18.16.135: Issuance of licenses—Revenues—Costs.
Status: in_force

In administering and managing Washington single-state cosmetology licenses in accordance with chapter 18.16 RCW and multistate licenses under the cosmetology licensure compact as described in RCW 18.16.400 , the department shall track and manage revenues and costs generated by each license separately. For purposes of RCW 43.24.086 , the Washington single-state cosmetology licensing program under this chapter and multistate cosmetology licensing program under RCW 18.16.400 must be considered separate professional licensing programs.
RCW 18.64.370 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 370
RCW 18.64.370: Nonresident pharmacies—License required—Application—Renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) A nonresident pharmacy that has not obtained a license from the department of health shall not conduct the business of selling or distributing drugs in this state. (2) Applications for a nonresident pharmacy license under RCW 18.64.350 through 18.64.400 shall be made on a form furnished by the department. The department may require such information as it deems is reasonably necessary to carry out the purpose of RCW 18.64.350 through 18.64.400 . (3) The nonresident pharmacy license shall be renewed annually on a date to be established by the department by rule. In the event the license fee remains unpaid, no renewal or new license shall be issued except upon payment of the license renewal fee and a penalty fee equal to the original license fee.
RCW 18.32.215 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 215
RCW 18.32.215: Licensure without examination—Licensed in another state.
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant holding a valid license and currently engaged in practice in another state may be granted a license without examination required by this chapter, on the payment of any required fees, if the applicant: (a) Is a graduate of a dental college, school, or dental department of an institution approved by the commission under RCW 18.32.040 (1); or (b)(i) Has practiced in another state for at least four years; and (ii) Has completed a one-year postdoctoral residency approved by the commission. The residency may have been completed outside Washington. (2) The commission may also require the applicant to: (a) File with the commission documentation certifying the applicant is licensed to practice in another state; and (b) provide information as the commission deems necessary pertaining to the conditions and criteria of the Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, and to demonstrate to the commission a knowledge of Washington law pertaining to the practice of dentistry.
RCW 18.140.290 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 290
RCW 18.140.290: Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.51.520 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 520
RCW 18.51.520: Receivership—Foreclosures and seizures not allowed.
Status: in_force

No seizure, foreclosure, or interference with nursing home revenues, supplies, real property, improvements, or equipment may be allowed for the duration of the receivership without prior court approval.
RCW 18.29.011 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 011
RCW 18.29.011: License required.
Status: in_force

No person may practice as a dental hygienist in this state without having a license as such and, after the first year, an unexpired license renewal certificate.
RCW 18.106.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 200
RCW 18.106.200: Notice—Hearing—Contest—Notice of appeal.
Status: in_force

A violation designated as an infraction under this chapter shall be heard and determined by an administrative law judge of the office of administrative hearings. If a party desires to contest the notice of infraction, the party shall file a notice of appeal with the department specifying the grounds of the appeal within twenty days of service of the infraction in a manner provided by this chapter. The appeal must be accompanied by a certified check for two hundred dollars, which must be returned to the assessed party if the decision of the department is not sustained following the final decision in the appeal. If the final decision sustains the decision of the department, the department must apply the two hundred dollars to the payment of the expenses of the appeal, including costs charged by the office of administrative hearings. The administrative law judge shall conduct hearings in these cases at locations in the county where the infraction is alleged to have occurred.
RCW 18.25.0151 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 0151
RCW 18.25.0151: Commission established—Membership.
Status: in_force

The Washington state chiropractic quality assurance commission is established, consisting of fourteen members appointed by the governor to four-year terms, and including eleven practicing chiropractors and three public members. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. In appointing the initial members of the commission, it is the intent of the legislature that, to the extent possible, the governor appoint members of the previous boards and committees regulating this profession to the commission. Members of the commission hold office until their successors are appointed. The governor may appoint the members of the initial commission to staggered terms of from one to four years. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed to full four-year terms. The governor may consider persons who are recommended for appointment by chiropractic associations of this state.
RCW 18.100.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 100
RCW 18.100.100: Legal qualification of officer, shareholder or employee to render professional service, effect.
Status: in_force

Unless a director, officer, shareholder, agent or employee of a corporation organized under this chapter who has been rendering professional service to the public is legally qualified at all times to render such professional services within at least one state in which the corporation conducts business, he or she shall sever all employment with, and financial interests in, such corporation forthwith. A corporation's failure to require compliance with this provision shall constitute a ground for the forfeiture of its articles of incorporation and its dissolution. When a corporation's failure to comply with this provision is brought to the attention of the office of the secretary of state, the secretary of state forthwith shall certify that fact to the attorney general for appropriate action to dissolve the corporation.
RCW 18.91.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 91 / Section 060
RCW 18.91.060: Adverse actions.
Status: in_force

(1) A member state in which a licensee is licensed shall have authority to impose adverse action against the license issued by that member state. (2) A member state may take adverse action based on significant investigative information of a remote state or the home state, so long as the member state follows its own procedures for imposing adverse action. (3) Nothing in this compact shall override a member state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation shall remain nonpublic if required by the member state's laws. (4)(a) A remote state shall have the authority to: (i) Take adverse actions as set forth herein against a licensee's compact privilege in that state; (ii) Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of evidence. (A) Subpoenas may be issued by a respiratory therapy licensing authority in a member state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. (B) Subpoenas issued by a respiratory therapy licensing authority in a member state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction in the latter state, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. (C) Subpoenas issued by a respiratory therapy licensing authority in a member state for production of evidence from another member state shall be enforced in the latter state, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in the proceedings pending before it. (D) The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state where the witnesses or evidence are located; and (iii) Unless otherwise prohibited by state law, recover from the licensee the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensee. (b) Notwithstanding (a)(ii) of this subsection, a member state may not issue a subpoena to gather evidence of conduct in another member state that is lawful in such other member state for the purpose of taking adverse action against a licensee's compact privilege or application for a compact privilege in that member state. (c) Nothing in this compact authorizes a member state to impose discipline against a respiratory therapist's compact privilege in that member state for the individual's otherwise lawful practice in another state. (5) Joint investigations. (a) In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective respiratory therapy practice act or other applicable state law, a member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees, provided, however, that a member state receiving such a request has no obligation to respond to any subpoena issued regarding an investigation of conduct or practice that was lawful in a member state at the time it was undertaken. (b) Member states shall share any significant investigative information, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the compact. In sharing such information between member state respiratory therapy licensing authorities, all information obtained shall be kept confidential, except as otherwise mutually agreed upon by the sharing and receiving member state(s). (6) Nothing in this compact may permit a member state to take any adverse action against a licensee or holder of a compact privilege for conduct or practice that was legal in the member state at the time it was undertaken. (7) Nothing in this compact may permit a member state to take disciplinary action against a licensee or holder of a compact privilege for conduct or practice that was legal in the member state at the time it was undertaken.
RCW 18.51.560 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 560
RCW 18.51.560: Employment of physicians.
Status: in_force

(1) A nursing home licensed under this chapter may employ physicians for the provision of professional services to its residents under the following conditions: (a) The nursing home may not in any manner, directly or indirectly, supplant, diminish, or regulate any employed physician's judgment concerning the practice of medicine or the diagnosis and treatment of any patient; and (b) The employed physicians may provide professional services only to residents of the nursing home or a related living facility. (2) The employment of physicians as authorized by this section may be through the following entities: (a) The entity licensed to operate the nursing home; or (b) A separate entity authorized to conduct business in the state of Washington that has common or overlapping ownership as an affiliate or subsidiary of the licensee, as long as the licensee complies with subsection (3) of this section. (3) Nothing in this section relieves the licensee of its ultimate responsibility for the daily operations of the nursing home. (4) Nothing in this section may be construed to interfere with the federal resident rights requirements found in 42 C.F.R. 483.10, or successor rules, or found in this chapter, chapter 74.42 RCW, or the rules adopted by the department addressing resident's rights under this chapter or chapter 74.42 RCW. (5) As used in this section, "related living facility" means (a) a separate nursing home that is owned, controlled, or managed by the same or an affiliated or subsidiary entity; or (b) a facility that (i) provides independent living services or *boarding home services under chapter 18.20 RCW, in a single contiguous campus as the nursing home, and (ii) is owned, controlled, or managed by the same or related entity as the nursing home. For purposes of this subsection "contiguous" means land adjoining or touching property on which the nursing home is located, including land divided by a public road.
RCW 18.73.280 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 280
RCW 18.73.280: Ambulance service—Transport of patients to a nonmedical facility.
Status: in_force

An ambulance service may transport patients to a nonmedical facility, such as a mental health facility or chemical dependency program as authorized in regional emergency medical services and trauma care plans under RCW 70.168.100 .
RCW 18.88A.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88A / Section 060
RCW 18.88A.060: Board—Powers.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other authority provided by law, the board may: (1) Determine minimum nursing assistant education requirements and approve training programs; (2) Approve education and training programs and examinations for medication assistants as provided in RCW 18.88A.082 ; (3) Define the prescriber-ordered treatments a medication assistant is authorized to perform under RCW 18.88A.082 ; (4) Prepare, grade, and administer, or determine the nature of, and supervise the grading and administration of, the competency evaluation for applicants for nursing assistant certification, using the same competency evaluation for all applicants, whether qualifying to take the competency evaluation under an approved training program or alternative training; (5) Establish forms and procedures for evaluation of an applicant's alternative training under criteria adopted pursuant to RCW 18.88A.087 ; (6) Define and approve any experience requirement for nursing assistant certification; (7) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency evaluation program for nursing assistants; and (8) Adopt rules to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter.
RCW 18.43.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 170
RCW 18.43.170: Registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

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The board shall immediately suspend the registration of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for membership during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate of registration shall be automatic upon the board'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 18.96.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 96 / Section 100
RCW 18.96.100: Reciprocity.
Status: in_force

(1) The director may, upon receipt of the current licensure fee, grant a certificate of licensure to an applicant who is a licensed landscape architect in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or another country, if that individual's qualifications and experience are determined by the board to be equivalent to the qualifications and experience required of a person licensed under RCW 18.96.070 . (2) A landscape architect licensed or registered in any other jurisdiction recognized by the board may offer to practice landscape architecture in this state if: (a) It is clearly and prominently stated in any such offer that the landscape architect is not licensed to practice landscape architecture in Washington state; and (b) Before practicing landscape architecture or signing a contract to provide landscape architectural services, the landscape architect obtains a certificate of licensure.
RCW 18.265.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 265 / Section 030
RCW 18.265.030: Licensing requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall issue a license to practice as a dental therapist to any applicant who: (a) Pays any applicable fees established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250 ; (b) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, successfully completes a dental therapist program that is accredited or has received initial accreditation by the American dental association's commission on dental accreditation; (c) Passes an examination approved by the commission; and (d) Submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, address, and other applicable information as determined by the secretary. (2) Applicants who successfully completed a dental therapist program before September 30, 2022, that was not accredited by the American dental association's commission on dental accreditation but that the commission determines is substantially equivalent to an accredited education program meet the criteria described in subsection (1)(b) of this section if the applicant also , has proof of at least 400 preceptorship hours under the close supervision of a dentist. (3) When considering and approving the exam under subsection (1)(c) of this section, the committee must consult with tribes that license dental health aide therapists and with dental therapy education programs located in this state. (4) The secretary in consultation with the commission must establish by rule the procedures to implement this section.
RCW 18.310.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 310 / Section 020
RCW 18.310.020: Powers and duties of director.
Status: in_force

The director shall: (1) Adopt rules to implement this chapter; (2) Establish appropriate administrative procedures for the processing of the applications; (3) Issue licenses to qualified companies under the provisions of this chapter; (4) Maintain a roster of the names and addresses of companies licensed under this chapter; (5) Employ professional, clerical, and technical assistance as may be necessary to properly administer the work of the director; (6) Establish forms necessary to administer this chapter; (7) Oversee the performance of any background investigations; (8) Initiate and oversee investigations and any audits; (9) Establish grounds for disciplinary actions; (10) Adopt fees under RCW 43.24.086 ; and (11) Do all other things necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and comply with the requirements of any pertinent federal laws pertaining to appraisal management companies.
RCW 18.50.032 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 50 / Section 032
RCW 18.50.032: Exemptions—Registered nurses and nurse midwives.
Status: in_force

Registered nurses and nurse midwives certified by the state board of nursing under chapter 18.79 RCW shall be exempt from the requirements and provisions of this chapter.
RCW 18.35.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 190
RCW 18.35.190: Valid license prerequisite to suits.
Status: in_force

In addition to remedies otherwise provided by law, in any action brought by or on behalf of a person required to be licensed or to hold an interim permit under this chapter, or by any assignee or transferee, it shall be necessary to allege and prove that the licensee or interim permit holder at the time of the transaction held a valid license or interim permit as required by this chapter, and that such license or interim permit has not been suspended or revoked pursuant to RCW 18.35.110 , 18.35.120 , or 18.130.160 .
RCW 18.79.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 170
RCW 18.79.170: Examination—Rules.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse must pass an examination in subjects determined by the board. The examination may be supplemented by an oral or practical examination. The board shall establish by rule the requirements for applicants who have failed the examination to qualify for reexamination.
RCW 18.08.480 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 480
RCW 18.08.480: Certificate of registration or authorization suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Status: in_force

The board shall immediately suspend the certificate of registration or certificate of authorization to practice architecture of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate shall be automatic upon the board'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 18.54.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 54 / Section 140
RCW 18.54.140: Board may draw from health professions account.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, rule or regulation, the board may draw from the health professions account on vouchers approved by the secretary of health, so much money as is necessary to carry into effect, to administer, and to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
RCW 18.84.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 84 / Section 160
RCW 18.84.160: Application of chapter—Exemption for chiropractors.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to practitioners licensed under chapter 18.25 RCW or unlicensed persons supervised by persons licensed under chapter 18.25 RCW.
RCW 18.20.320 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 320
RCW 18.20.320: Health support services.
Status: in_force

(1) The assisted living facility licensee may choose to provide any of the following health support services, however, the facility may or may not need to provide additional health support services to comply with the reasonable accommodation requirements in federal or state law: (a) Blood glucose testing; (b) Puree diets; (c) Calorie controlled diabetic diets; (d) Dementia care, unless the assisted living facility is certified as a memory care facility or memory care unit under RCW 18.20.540 ; (e) Mental health care; and (f) Developmental disabilities care. (2) The licensee shall clarify on the disclosure form any limitations, additional services, or conditions that may apply. (3) In providing health support services, the assisted living facility shall observe the resident for changes in overall functioning and respond appropriately when there are observable or reported changes in the resident's physical, mental, or emotional functioning.
RCW 18.122.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 122 / Section 070
RCW 18.122.070: Advisory committees.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary has the authority to appoint advisory committees to further the purposes of this chapter. Each such committee shall be composed of five members, one member initially appointed for a term of one year, two for a term of two years, and two for a term of three years. Subsequent appointments shall be for terms of three years. No person may serve as a member of the committee for more than two consecutive terms. Members of an advisory committee shall be residents of this state. Each committee shall be composed of three individuals registered, certified, or licensed in the category designated, and two members who represent the public at large and are unaffiliated directly or indirectly with the profession being credentialed. (2) The secretary may remove any member of the advisory committees for cause as specified by rule. In the case of a vacancy, the secretary shall appoint a person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. (3) The advisory committees shall each meet at the times and places designated by the secretary and shall hold meetings during the year as necessary to provide advice to the director [secretary]. The committee may elect a chair and a vice chair. A majority of the members currently serving shall constitute a quorum. (4) Each member of an advisory committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as authorized in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . In addition, members of the committees shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 when engaged in the authorized business of their committees. (5) The secretary, members of advisory committees, or individuals acting on their behalf are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on any credentialing or disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in the course of their duties.
RCW 18.52C.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52C / Section 060
RCW 18.52C.060: Disclosure of data—Annual reports.
Status: in_force

(1) Nursing pools operating in Washington state shall report to the secretary annually the following information, at a minimum, by county in which the health care or long-term care personnel performed the work and by type of hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, enhanced services facility, or adult family home: (a) The average amount charged by the nursing pool for health care or long-term care personnel by license type; (b) The average amount paid by the nursing pool to health care or long-term care personnel by license type; (c) The average amount of labor-related costs paid by the nursing pool by health care or long-term care personnel license type, such as payroll taxes, workers' compensation insurance, professional liability coverage, credentialing, and other employee-related costs; (d) The number of placements made within 25 miles and 50 miles of the health care or long-term care personnel's residence as identified in their employee tax information; and (e) The total number of placements made by the nursing pool. (2) The secretary shall produce an annual report to be made available on the department of health's website. The annual report shall include, at a minimum, the following information by county in which the health care or long-term care personnel performed the work and by type of hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, enhanced services facility, or adult family home: (a) The average amount charged by nursing pools for health care or long-term care personnel by license type; (b) The average amount paid by the nursing pool to health care or long-term care personnel by license type; (c) The average amount of labor-related costs paid by the nursing pool by health care or long-term care personnel license type, such as payroll taxes, workers' compensation insurance, professional liability coverage, credentialing, and other employee-related costs; (d) The number of placements made within 25 miles and 50 miles of the health care or long-term care personnel's residence as identified in their employee tax information; and (e) The total number of placements made by each registered nursing pool.
RCW 18.180.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 010
RCW 18.180.010: Requirements for process servers—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person who serves legal process for a fee in the state of Washington shall: (a) Be eighteen years of age or older; (b) Be a resident of the state of Washington; and (c) Register as a process server with the auditor of the county in which the process server resides or operates his or her principal place of business. (2) The requirements under subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section do not apply to any of the following persons: (a) A sheriff, deputy sheriff, marshal, constable, or government employee who is acting in the course of employment; (b) An attorney or the attorney's employees, who are not serving process on a fee basis; (c) A person who is court appointed to serve the court's process; (d) A person who does not receive a fee or wage for serving process; (e) A private investigator licensed under chapter 18.165 RCW.
RCW 18.200.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 200 / Section 040
RCW 18.200.040: Practices not limited by chapter.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice by individuals listed under RCW 18.130.040 and performing services within their authorized scopes 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 orthotic or prosthetic 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, if the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates the person's status as a student or trainee; (4) A person fulfilling the supervised residency or internship experience requirements described in RCW 18.200.070 , if the activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of this chapter; or (5) A person from performing orthotic or prosthetic services in this state if: (a) The services are performed for no more than ninety working days; and (b) the person is licensed in another state or has met commonly accepted standards for the practice of orthotics or prosthetics as determined by the secretary.
RCW 18.39.345 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 345
RCW 18.39.345: Prearrangement trust—Examination by board.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall examine a prearrangement funeral service trust whenever it deems it necessary, but at least once every three years, or whenever the licensee fails after reasonable notice from the board to file the reports required by this chapter or the board. (2) The expense of the prearrangement funeral service trust examination shall be paid by the licensee and shall not be deducted from the earnings of the trust. (3) Such examination shall be conducted in private in the principal office of the licensee and the records relating to prearrangement funeral service contracts and prearrangement funeral service trusts shall be available at such office.
RCW 18.106.155 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 155
RCW 18.106.155: Reciprocity.
Status: in_force

The director may, upon payment of the appropriate fees, grant a certificate of competency without examination to any applicant who is a registered journey level plumber or specialty plumber in any other state whose requirements for registration are at least substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state, and which extends the same privileges of reciprocity to journey level plumbers or specialty plumbers registered in this state.
RCW 18.92.280 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 280
RCW 18.92.280: Suicide prevention training program—Required education.
Status: in_force

(1) The board, in consultation with the University of Washington's forefront suicide prevention center of excellence and affected professional associations, shall develop a suicide prevention training program for veterinarians and veterinary technicians by June 30, 2022. The program must: (a) Recognize that veterinarians treat animal patients and have limited interaction with animal patient owners; (b) Focus on mental health and well-being; (c) Include general content on suicide risk, prevention, and resourcing, and specific content on imminent harm by lethal means; and (d) Be three hours in length. (2) Beginning July 1, 2022, all veterinarians and veterinary technicians shall complete the training program developed by the board. The training must be completed during the first full continuing education reporting period after July 1, 2022, or during the first full continuing education reporting period after initial licensure, whichever is later. The board may exempt any veterinarian or veterinary technician who completed training substantially equivalent to the training developed under subsection (1) of this section in the three years prior to July 1, 2022. (3) The hours spent completing training under this section count toward meeting any applicable continuing education requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. (4) Nothing in this section may be interpreted to expand or limit the scope of practice of a veterinarian or veterinary technician.
RCW 18.91.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 91 / Section 120
RCW 18.91.120: 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 member 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 18.91.100 , terminate a member state's participation in the compact, if it determines that a constitutional requirement of a member state is a material departure from the compact. Otherwise, if this compact shall be held to be contrary to the constitution of any member state, the 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 18.83.051 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83 / Section 051
RCW 18.83.051: Examining board—Compensation and travel expenses.
Status: in_force

Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 and in addition thereto shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the board in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . The board is designated as a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW.
RCW 18.280.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 050
RCW 18.280.050: Director's authority.
Status: in_force

The director has the following authority in administering this chapter: (1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules approved by the board as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter; (2) To administer licensing examinations approved by the board and to adopt or recognize examinations prepared by other entities as approved by the board; (3) To adopt standards of professional conduct, practice, and ethics as approved by the board; and (4) To adopt fees as provided in RCW 43.24.086 .
RCW 18.32.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 100
RCW 18.32.100: Applications.
Status: in_force

The applicant for a dentistry license shall file an application on a form furnished by the secretary, stating the applicant's name, age, place of residence, the name of the school or schools attended by the applicant, the period of such attendance, the date of the applicant's graduation, whether the applicant has ever been the subject of any disciplinary action related to the practice of dentistry, and shall include a statement of all of the applicant's dental activities. This shall include any other information deemed necessary by the commission. The application shall be signed by the applicant and shall be accompanied by proof of the applicant's school attendance and graduation.
RCW 18.64.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 050
RCW 18.64.050: Duplicate for lost or destroyed license or certificate—Certified documents—Fees.
Status: in_force

In the event that a license or certificate issued by the department is lost or destroyed, the person to whom it was issued may obtain a duplicate thereof upon furnishing proof of such fact satisfactory to the department and the payment of a fee determined by the secretary. In the event any person desires any certified document to which he or she is entitled, he or she shall receive the same upon payment of a fee determined by the secretary.
RCW 18.265.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 265 / Section 060
RCW 18.265.060: Supervising dentist—Practice plan contract—Requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) A dental therapist may only practice dental therapy under the supervision of a dentist and pursuant to a written practice plan contract with the supervising dentist. A dental therapist may not practice independently. In circumstances authorized by the supervising dentist in the written practice plan contract, a dental therapist may provide services under off-site supervision. The contract must, at a minimum, contain the following elements: (a) The level of supervision required and circumstances when the prior knowledge and consent of the supervising dentist is required; (b) Practice settings where services and procedures may be provided; (c) Any limitations on the services or procedures the dental therapist may provide; (d) Age and procedure-specific practice protocols, including case selection criteria, assessment guidelines, and imaging frequency; (e) Procedures for creating and maintaining dental records for patients treated by the dental therapist; (f) A plan to manage medical emergencies in each practice setting where the dental therapist provides care; (g) A quality assurance plan for monitoring care provided by the dental therapist or, including patient care review, referral follow-up, and a quality assurance chart review; (h) Protocols for administering and dispensing medications, including the specific circumstances under which the medications may be dispensed and administered; (i) Criteria relating to the provision of care to patients with specific medical conditions or complex medical histories, including requirements for consultation prior to the initiation of care; and (j) Specific written protocols governing situations where the dental therapist encounters a patient requiring treatment that exceeds the dental therapist's scope of practice or capabilities and protocols for referral of patients requiring evaluation and treatment by dentists, denturists, physicians, *advanced registered nurse practitioners, or other health care providers. (2) The dental therapist shall accept responsibility for all services and procedures provided by the dental therapist or any auxiliary dental providers the dental therapist is supervising pursuant to the practice plan contract. (3) A supervising dentist licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW who knowingly permits a dental therapist to provide a service or procedure that is not authorized in the practice plan contract, or any dental therapist who provides a service or procedure that is not authorized in the practice plan contract, commits unprofessional conduct for purposes of chapter 18.130 RCW. (4) A dentist who enters into a written practice plan contract with a dental therapist shall: (a) Directly provide or arrange for another dentist, denturist, or specialist to provide any necessary advanced procedures or services needed by the patient or any treatment that exceeds the dental therapist's scope of practice or capabilities; (b) Ensure that he or she or another dentist is available to the dental therapist for timely communication during treatment if needed. (5) A dental therapist shall perform only those services authorized by the supervising dentist and written practice plan contract and shall maintain an appropriate level of contact with the supervising dentist. (6) A supervising dentist may supervise no more than a total of five dental therapists at any one time. (7) Practice plan contracts must be signed and maintained by both the supervising dentist and the dental therapist. (8) A dental therapist must submit a signed copy of the practice plan contract to the secretary at the time of licensure renewal. If the practice plan contract is revised in between license renewal, a signed copy of the revised practice plan contract must be submitted as soon as practicable after the revision is made.
RCW 18.32.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 170
RCW 18.32.170: Duplicate licenses—Fee.
Status: in_force

A fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 shall be charged for every duplicate license issued by the secretary.
RCW 18.51.570 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 570
RCW 18.51.570: Employment—Certificates of parental improvement.
Status: in_force

Nursing homes, as defined in this chapter, may not automatically deny a prospective volunteer or employee solely because of a founded finding of child abuse or neglect involving the individual revealed in the record check or a court finding or a court finding that the individual's child was dependent as a result of a finding that the individual abused or neglected their child pursuant to RCW 13.34.030 (6)(b) when that founded finding or court finding is accompanied by a certificate of parental improvement as defined in chapter 74.13 RCW related to the same incident without conducting a review to determine the individual's character, suitability, and competency to volunteer with vulnerable adults.
RCW 18.22.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 005
RCW 18.22.005: Legislative finding—Purpose.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the conduct of podiatric physicians and surgeons licensed to practice in this state plays a vital role in preserving the public health and well-being. The purpose of this chapter is to establish an effective public agency to regulate the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery for the protection and promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare and to act as a disciplinary body for the licensed podiatric physicians and surgeons of this state and to ensure that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may obtain a license to provide podiatric services to the public.
RCW 18.170.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 210
RCW 18.170.210: Application of administrative procedure act to hearings.
Status: in_force

The procedures governing adjudicative proceedings before agencies under chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, govern all hearings before the director.
RCW 19.16.410 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 410
RCW 19.16.410: Rules, orders, decisions, etc.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules, make specific decisions, orders, and rulings, including therein demands and findings, and take other necessary action for the implementation and enforcement of the board's duties under this chapter.(1) By enacting the cosmetology licensure compact in RCW 18.16.400 , Washington state hereby adopts the compact as of June 1, 2028. (2) This compact only applies to multistate licenses for the practice of cosmetology as defined in RCW 18.16.020 .
RCW 18.44.455 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 455
RCW 18.44.455: Possession of property and business—Grounds for director's authority.
Status: in_force

(1) The director may immediately take possession of the property and business of a licensee whenever it appears to the director that, as a result of an examination, report, investigation, or complaint: (a) The licensee is conducting its business in such an unsafe or unsound manner as to render its further operations hazardous to the public; (b) The licensee has suspended payment of its trust obligations; or (c) The licensee neglects or refuses to comply with any order of the director made pursuant to this chapter unless the enforcement of such an order is restrained in a proceeding brought by the licensee. (2) The director may retain possession of the licensee's property and business until the licensee resumes business or its affairs are finally liquidated as provided in RCW 18.44.470 . The licensee may only resume business upon those terms as the director may prescribe.
RCW 18.100.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 040
RCW 18.100.040: Application of chapter to previously organized corporations.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to any individuals or groups of individuals within this state who prior to the passage of this chapter were permitted to organize a corporation and perform personal services to the public by means of a corporation, and this chapter shall not apply to any corporation organized by such individual or group of individuals prior to the passage of this chapter: PROVIDED, That any such individual or group of individuals or any such corporation may bring themselves and such corporation within the provisions of this chapter by amending the articles of incorporation in such a manner so as to be consistent with all the provisions of this chapter and by affirmatively stating in the amended articles of incorporation that the shareholders have elected to bring the corporation within the provisions of this chapter.
RCW 18.74.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 120
RCW 18.74.120: Record of proceedings—Register.
Status: in_force

The secretary of health shall keep a record of proceedings under this chapter and a register of all persons licensed under it. The register shall show the name of every living licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, his or her last known place of residence, and the date and number of his or her license as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
RCW 18.73.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 150
RCW 18.73.150: Ambulance personnel requirements.
Status: in_force

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(1)(a) Any ambulance operated as such shall operate with sufficient personnel for adequate patient care, at least one of whom shall be an emergency medical technician under standards promulgated by the secretary. The emergency medical technician shall have responsibility for its operation and for the care of patients both before they are placed aboard the vehicle and during transit. If there are two or more emergency medical technicians operating the ambulance, a nondriving medical technician shall be in command of the vehicle. The emergency medical technician in command of the vehicle shall be in the patient compartment and in attendance to the patient. (b) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the driver of the ambulance shall have at least a certificate of advance first aid qualification recognized by the secretary pursuant to RCW 18.73.120 unless there are at least two certified emergency medical technicians in attendance of the patient, in which case the driver shall not be required to have such certificate. (2) With approval from the department, an ambulance service established by volunteer or municipal corporations, or by an association made up entirely of two or more municipalities, in a rural area with insufficient personnel may use a driver without any medical or first aid training so long as the driver is at least eighteen years old, successfully passes a background check issued or approved by the department, possesses a valid driver's license with no restrictions, is accompanied by a nondriving emergency medical technician while operating the ambulance during a response or transport of a patient, and only provides medical care to patients to the level that they are trained.
RCW 18.86.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 86 / Section 090
RCW 18.86.090: Vicarious liability.
Status: in_force

A principal is not liable for an act, error, or omission by an agent of the principal arising out of an agency relationship: (1) Unless the principal participated in or authorized the act, error, or omission; or (2) Except to the extent that: (a) The principal benefited from the act, error, or omission; and (b) the court determines that it is highly probable that the claimant would be unable to enforce a judgment against the agent.
RCW 18.180.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 180 / Section 900
RCW 18.180.900: Construction—1992 c 125.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act modifies Superior Court Civil Rule 4.
RCW 18.17.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 17 / Section 090
RCW 18.17.090: Data system.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission, including: (a) Identifying information; (b) Licensure data; (c) Adverse actions against a license or privilege to practice; (d) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation; (e) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason(s) for such denial; (f) Current significant investigative information; and (g) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact, as determined by the rules of the commission. (3) Investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will only be available to other member states. (4) The commission shall promptly notify all member states of any adverse action taken against a licensee or an individual applying for a license. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will be available to any other member state. (5) Member states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing state. (6) Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the member state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system.
RCW 18.44.041 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 041
RCW 18.44.041: Branch offices—Application to establish—Requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed escrow agent shall not operate an escrow business in a location other than the location set forth on the agent's license or branch office license issued by the director. The licensed escrow agent may apply to the director for authority to establish one or more branch offices under the same name as the main office. (2) Each branch office operated by a licensed escrow agent shall be supervised by a licensed escrow officer designated by the licensed escrow agent as the designated branch escrow officer for that branch. (3) Any person desiring to operate a branch escrow office shall make application on a form provided by the director and pay a fee as set forth in rule by the director. Such application shall identify the licensed escrow officer designated as the designated branch escrow officer to supervise the agent's escrow activity at the branch office. (4) No escrow agent branch office license shall be issued until the applicant has satisfied the director that the escrow activity of the branch meets all financial responsibility requirements governing the conduct of escrow activity.
RCW 18.79.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 200
RCW 18.79.200: License procedures, requirements, fees.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees as determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .

PDF RCW 18.79.200

License procedures, requirements, fees. (Effective June 30, 2027.)

An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees as determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.106.270 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 270
RCW 18.106.270: Infraction—Monetary penalties—Suspension—Rules.
Status: in_force

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(1) A person found to have committed an infraction under RCW 18.106.020 shall be assessed a minimum monetary penalty of one hundred dollars for the first infraction. A contractor found to have committed an infraction under RCW 18.106.020 must be assessed a minimum monetary penalty of five hundred dollars for the first infraction. The maximum penalty for an infraction under RCW 18.106.020 must not exceed five thousand dollars for a second or subsequent infraction. The department shall set by rule a schedule of penalties for infractions imposed under this chapter. (2) The administrative law judge may not waive, reduce, or suspend the monetary penalty imposed for the infraction. (3) The director may waive or reduce collection of payment for good cause. (4) Any individual or plumbing contractor who acquires three infractions within a thirty-six month period may have his or her certificate, license, endorsement, or registration suspended for a period of up to two years upon recommendation of the advisory board of plumbers. For purposes of this subsection, multiple violations created by a single inspection or audit are counted as one violation. (5) Monetary penalties collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the plumbing certificate fund.
RCW 18.76.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 76 / Section 050
RCW 18.76.050: Rules and standards.
Status: in_force

The secretary with the advice of the emergency medical services and trauma care steering committee established under *RCW 18.73.050 shall adopt rules, under chapter 34.05 RCW, prescribing: (1) Standards for the operation of a poison information center; (2) Standards and procedures for certification, recertification and decertification of poison center medical directors and poison information specialists; and (3) Standards and procedures for reciprocity with other states or national certifying agencies.
RCW 18.11.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 100
RCW 18.11.100: Nonresident auctioneers and auction companies.
Status: in_force

(1) Nonresident auctioneers and auction companies are required to comply with the provisions of this chapter, chapter 18.235 RCW, and the rules of the department as a condition of conducting business in the state. (2) The application of a nonresident under this chapter shall constitute the appointment of the secretary of state as the applicant's agent upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding against the applicant arising out of a transaction or operation connected with or incidental to the business of an auctioneer or an auction company.
RCW 18.145.910 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 145 / Section 910
RCW 18.145.910: Effective date—Implementation—1989 c 382.
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect September 1, 1989, except that the director may immediately take such steps as are necessary to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.
RCW 18.280.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 020
RCW 18.280.020: Licensure required.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning September 1, 2009, a person shall not engage in or conduct, or advertise or hold himself or herself out as engaging in or conducting, the business of or acting in the capacity of a home inspector within this state without first obtaining a license as provided in this chapter. (2) Any person performing the duties of a home inspector on June 12, 2008, has until July 1, 2010, to meet the licensing requirements of this chapter. However, if a person performing the duties of a home inspector on June 12, 2008, has proof that he or she has worked as a home inspector for at least two years and has conducted at least one hundred home inspections, he or she may apply to the board before September 1, 2009, for licensure without meeting the instruction and training requirements of this chapter. (3) The director may begin issuing licenses under this section beginning on July 1, 2009.
RCW 18.27.104 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 104
RCW 18.27.104: Unlawful advertising—Citations.
Status: in_force

(1) If, upon investigation, the director or the director's designee has probable cause to believe that a person holding a registration, an applicant for registration, or a person acting in the capacity of a contractor who is not otherwise exempted from this chapter, has violated RCW 18.27.100 by unlawfully advertising for work covered by this chapter, the department may issue a citation containing an order of correction. Such order shall require the violator to cease the unlawful advertising. (2) If the person to whom a citation is issued under subsection (1) of this section notifies the department in writing that he or she contests the citation, the department shall afford an opportunity for an adjudicative proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 18.46.056 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 46 / Section 056
RCW 18.46.056: Cease and desist notices—Adjudicative proceedings—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may give written notice to cease and desist to any person whom the department has reason to believe is engaged in the unlicensed operation of a birthing center. (2)(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the requirement to cease and desist unlicensed operation is effective 20 days after the person receives the notice. (b) The department may make the date the action is effective sooner than 20 days after receipt when necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. When the department does so, it shall state the effective date and the reasons supporting the effective date in the written notice to cease and desist. (3) The person to whom the notice to cease and desist is issued may request an adjudicative proceeding to contest the notice. The adjudicative proceeding is governed by the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW. The request for an adjudicative proceeding must be in writing, state the basis for contesting the notice, include a copy of the notice, and be served on and received by the department within 20 days from the date the person receives the notice to cease and desist. (4)(a) If the department gives a person 20 days' notice to cease and desist and the person requests an adjudicative proceeding before its effective date, the department shall not implement the notice until the final order has been entered. The presiding or reviewing officer may permit the department to implement part or all of the notice while the proceedings are pending if the respondent causes an unreasonable delay in the proceeding, if the circumstances change so that implementation is in the public interest, or for other good cause. (b) If the department gives a licensee less than 20 days' notice to cease and desist and the respondent timely files a request for an adjudicative proceeding, the department may implement the cease and desist on the effective date stated in the notice. The presiding or reviewing officer may order the department to stay implementation of part or all of the adverse action while the proceedings are pending if staying implementation is in the public interest or for other good cause. (5) The department may assess a civil fine not exceeding $5,000 for each day a person operates a birthing center without a valid license. (a) The department shall give written notice to the person against whom it assesses a civil fine. (b) Except as otherwise provided in (c) and (d) of this subsection, the civil fine is due and payable 20 days after receipt. (c) The person against whom the department assesses a civil fine has the right to request an adjudicative proceeding. The proceeding is governed by the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW. The request must be in writing, state the basis for contesting the fine, include a copy of the notice, be served on and received by the department within 20 days of the person receiving the notice of civil fine, and be served in a manner which shows proof of receipt. (d) If the person files a timely and sufficient request for adjudicative proceeding, the department shall not implement the fine until the final order has been served. (6) Neither the issuance of a cease and desist order nor payment of a civil fine shall relieve the person so operating a birthing center without a license from criminal prosecution, but the remedy of a cease and desist order or civil fine shall be in addition to any criminal liability. A final notice to cease and desist is conclusive proof of unlicensed operation and may be enforced under RCW 7.21.060 . This method of enforcement of the final notice to cease and desist or civil fine may be used in addition to, or as an alternative to, any provisions for enforcement of agency orders set out in chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 18.350.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 350 / Section 030
RCW 18.350.030: Application for certification.
Status: in_force

(1) Each applicant for certification as a dental anesthesia assistant must submit to the department: (a) An application, on a form provided by the department, with the applicant's name, address, and name and location of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist where the assistant will be performing his or her services; (b) An application fee, as determined by the secretary of health as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 ; and (c) Satisfactory evidence of: (i) Completion of a commission-approved dental anesthesia assistant training course, to include intravenous access or phlebotomy. This training must include experience starting and maintaining intravenous lines; (ii) Completion of a commission-approved basic life support/cardiac pulmonary resuscitation course; and (iii) The valid general anesthesia permit of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist where the assistant will be performing his or her services. (2) The commission may adopt rules for the requirements for renewal of the certification, including continuing education requirements consistent with national oral and maxillofacial surgery requirements. (3) The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal of certifications as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.27.125 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 125
RCW 18.27.125: Rules.
Status: in_force

The director shall adopt rules in compliance with chapter 34.05 RCW to effect the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 18.71.420 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 420
RCW 18.71.420: Allocation of all appropriated funds.
Status: in_force

The secretary of health shall allocate all appropriated funds to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 18.250.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 250 / Section 030
RCW 18.250.030: Athletic training advisory committee.
Status: in_force

(1) The athletic training advisory committee is formed to further the purposes of this chapter. (2) The committee consists of five members. Four members of the committee must be athletic trainers licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, must have not less than five years' experience in the practice of athletic training, and must be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The fifth member must be appointed from the public at large, and have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services. (3) The committee may provide advice on matters specifically identified and requested by the secretary, such as applications for licenses. (4) The committee may be requested by the secretary to approve an examination required for licensure under this chapter. (5) The committee, at the request of the secretary, may recommend rules in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, relating to standards for appropriateness of athletic training care. (6) The committee must meet during the year as necessary to provide advice to the secretary. The committee may elect a chair and a vice chair. A majority of the members currently serving constitute a quorum. (7) Each member of the committee must be reimbursed for travel expenses as authorized in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . In addition, members of the committee must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 when engaged in the authorized business of the committee. (8) The secretary, members of the committee, or individuals acting on their behalf are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on any credentialing or disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in the course of their duties.
RCW 18.64.044 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 044
RCW 18.64.044: Shopkeeper's registration—Penalty—Ephedrine/pseudoephedrine/phenylpropanolamine.
Status: in_force

(1) A shopkeeper registered as provided in this section may sell nonprescription drugs, if such drugs are sold in the original package of the manufacturer. (2) Every shopkeeper not a licensed pharmacist, desiring to secure the benefits and privileges of this section, is required to register as a shopkeeper through the business licensing system established under chapter 19.02 RCW, and he or she must pay the fee determined by the secretary for registration, and on a date to be determined by the secretary thereafter the fee determined by the secretary for renewal of the registration; and must at all times keep said registration or the current renewal thereof conspicuously exposed in the location to which it applies. In event such shopkeeper's registration is not renewed by the business license expiration date, no renewal or new registration may be issued except upon payment of the registration renewal fee and the business license delinquency fee under chapter 19.02 RCW. This registration fee does not authorize the sale of legend drugs or controlled substances. (3) The registration fees determined by the secretary under subsection (2) of this section may not exceed the cost of registering the shopkeeper. (4) Any shopkeeper who vends or sells, or offers to sell to the public any such nonprescription drug or preparation without having registered to do so as provided in this section, is guilty of a misdemeanor and each sale or offer to sell constitutes a separate offense. (5) A shopkeeper who is not a licensed pharmacy may purchase products containing any detectable quantity of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts, isomers, or salts of isomers, only from a wholesaler licensed by the department under RCW 18.64.046 or from a manufacturer licensed by the department under RCW 18.64.045 . The commission must issue a warning to a shopkeeper who violates this subsection, and may suspend or revoke the registration of the shopkeeper for a subsequent violation. (6) A shopkeeper who has purchased products containing any detectable quantity of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts, isomers, or salts of isomers, in a suspicious transaction as defined in RCW 69.43.035 , is subject to the following requirements: (a) The shopkeeper may not sell any quantity of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts, isomers, or salts of isomers, if the total monthly sales of these products exceed ten percent of the shopkeeper's total prior monthly sales of nonprescription drugs in March through October. In November through February, the shopkeeper may not sell any quantity of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts, isomers, or salts of isomers, if the total monthly sales of these products exceed twenty percent of the shopkeeper's total prior monthly sales of nonprescription drugs. For purposes of this section, "monthly sales" means total dollars paid by buyers. The commission may suspend or revoke the registration of a shopkeeper who violates this subsection. (b) The shopkeeper must maintain inventory records of the receipt and disposition of nonprescription drugs, utilizing existing inventory controls if an auditor or investigator can determine compliance with (a) of this subsection, and otherwise in the form and manner required by the commission. The records must be available for inspection by the commission or any law enforcement agency and must be maintained for two years. The commission may suspend or revoke the registration of a shopkeeper who violates this subsection. For purposes of this subsection, "disposition" means the return of product to the wholesaler or distributor.
RCW 18.52C.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52C / Section 030
RCW 18.52C.030: Registration required.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who operates a nursing pool shall register the pool with the secretary. Each separate location of the business of a nursing pool shall have a separate registration. (2) In addition to the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, a person who operates a nursing pool that employs, procures, or refers health care or long-term care personnel for temporary employment in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, enhanced services facility, or an adult family home as defined in RCW 18.52C.020 shall: (a) Register the pool with the secretary annually; and (b) Disclose corporate structure and ownership, if any, which the secretary shall make publicly available, as part of the annual registration process. (3) The secretary shall establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . All fees or assessments levied by the state to cover the costs associated with this section shall be borne by the persons who operate nursing pools.
RCW 18.44.425 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 425
RCW 18.44.425: Subpoena authority—Application—Contents—Notice—Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The director or authorized assistants may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or the county where the subpoenaed documents, records, or evidence are located, or in Thurston county. The application must: (a) State that an order is sought under this section; (b) Adequately specify the documents, records, evidence, or testimony; and (c) Include a declaration made under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawfully authorized purpose related to an investigation within the department's authority and that the subpoenaed documents, records, evidence, or testimony are reasonably related to an investigation within the department's authority. (2) When an application under this section is made to the satisfaction of the court, the court must issue an order approving the subpoena. An order under this subsection constitutes authority of law for the agency to subpoena the documents, records, evidence, or testimony. (3) The director or authorized assistants may seek approval and a court may issue an order under this section without prior notice to any person, including the person to whom the subpoena is directed and the person who is the subject of an investigation. An application for court approval is subject to the fee and process set forth in RCW 36.18.012 (3).
RCW 18.240.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 240 / Section 010
RCW 18.240.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Board" means the veterinary board of governors established in chapter 18.92 RCW. (2) "Certified animal massage therapist" means an individual who provides external manipulation or pressure of soft tissues by use of the hands, body, or device designed and limited to providing massage. Animal massage may include techniques such as stroking, percussions, compressions, friction, Swedish gymnastics or movements, gliding, kneading, range of motion or stretching, and fascial or connective tissue stretching, with or without the aid of superficial heat, cold, water, lubricants, or salts. Animal massage does not include: Diagnosis, prognosis, or all treatment of diseases, deformities, defects, wounds, or injuries of animals; attempts to adjust or manipulate any articulations of the animal's body or spine or mobilization of these articulations by the use of a thrusting force; acupuncture involving the use of needles; or mechanical therapies that are restricted to the field of veterinary medicine. Animal massage may be performed solely for purposes of patient well-being. (3) "Department" means the department of health. (4) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
RCW 18.32.685 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 685
RCW 18.32.685: Prescriptions—Filled by druggists.
Status: in_force

Registered pharmacists of this state may fill prescriptions of legally licensed dentists of this state for any drug necessary in the practice of dentistry.
RCW 18.100.133 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 133
RCW 18.100.133: Business corporations, election of this chapter.
Status: in_force

A business corporation formed under the provisions of Title 23B RCW may amend its articles of incorporation to change its stated purpose to the rendering of professional services and to conform to the requirements of this chapter. Upon the effective date of such amendment, the corporation shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall continue in existence as a professional corporation under this chapter.
RCW 18.85.451 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 451
RCW 18.85.451: Fee assessed.
Status: in_force

(1) A fee of 20 dollars is created and shall be assessed on each real estate broker and managing broker's original license and upon each renewal of a license with an expiration date after October 1, 1999, including renewals of inactive licenses. (2) This section expires September 30, 2035.
RCW 18.34.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 34 / Section 110
RCW 18.34.110: Existing practitioner—Fee.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall issue a license without examination to any person who makes application therefor within six months after June 12, 1957, pays a fee of fifty dollars and certifies under oath that he or she is of good moral character and has been actually and principally engaged in the practice of a dispensing optician in the state of Washington for a period of not less than six months immediately preceding June 12, 1957.
RCW 18.51.450 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 450
RCW 18.51.450: Receivership—Appointment of receiver.
Status: in_force

Upon agreement of the candidate for receiver to the terms of the receivership and any special instructions of the court, the court may appoint that person as receiver of the nursing home if the court determines it is likely that a permanent operator will be found or conditions will be corrected without undue risk of harm to the patients. Appointment of a receiver may be in lieu of or in addition to temporary removal of some or all of the patients in the interests of their health, security, or welfare. A receiver shall be appointed for a term not to exceed six months, but a term may be extended for good cause shown.
RCW 18.19.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 020
RCW 18.19.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Agency" means (a) an agency or facility operated, licensed, or certified by the state of Washington; (b) a federally recognized Indian tribe located within the state; or (c) a county. (2) "Agency affiliated counselor" means a person registered, certified, or licensed under this chapter who is employed by an agency or is a student intern, as defined by the department. (3) "Certified adviser" means a person certified under this chapter who is engaged in private practice counseling to the extent authorized in RCW 18.19.200 . (4) "Certified agency affiliated counselor" means a person certified under this chapter who is engaging in counseling to the extent authorized in RCW 18.19.215 . (5) "Certified counselor" means a person certified under this chapter who is engaged in private practice counseling to the extent authorized in RCW 18.19.200 . (6) "Client" means an individual who receives or participates in counseling or group counseling. (7) "Counseling" means employing any therapeutic techniques, including but not limited to social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, and hypnotherapy, for a fee that offer, assist or attempt to assist an individual or individuals in the amelioration or adjustment of mental, emotional, or behavioral problems, and includes therapeutic techniques to achieve sensitivity and awareness of self and others and the development of human potential. For the purposes of this chapter, nothing may be construed to imply that the practice of hypnotherapy is necessarily limited to counseling. (8) "Counselor" means an individual, practitioner, therapist, or analyst who engages in the practice of counseling to the public for a fee, including for the purposes of this chapter, hypnotherapists. (9) "Department" means the department of health. (10) "Hypnotherapist" means a person registered under this chapter who is practicing hypnosis as a modality. (11) "Licensed agency affiliated counselor" means a person licensed under this chapter who is engaged in counseling to the extent authorized in RCW 18.19.215 . (12) "Mental health professional" has the same definition as under RCW 71.05.020 . (13) "Private practice counseling" means the practice of counseling by a certified counselor or certified adviser as specified in RCW 18.19.200 . (14) "Psychotherapy" means the practice of counseling using diagnosis of mental disorders according to the fourth edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, published in 1994, and the development of treatment plans for counseling based on diagnosis of mental disorders in accordance with established practice standards. (15) "Registered agency affiliated counselor" means a person registered under this chapter who is engaged in counseling to the extent authorized in RCW 18.19.215 . This includes juvenile probation counselors who are employees of the juvenile court under RCW 13.04.035 and 13.04.040 and juvenile court employees providing functional family therapy, aggression replacement training, or other evidence-based programs approved by the department of children, youth, and families. A student intern as defined by the department may be a registered agency affiliated counselor. (16) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department or the secretary's designee.
RCW 18.44.311 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 311
RCW 18.44.311: Prohibited employment practices.
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed escrow agent may not directly or indirectly employ a person who will be handling escrow transactions who has been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contrendre to, a felony or a gross misdemeanor involving dishonesty within the last seven years. (2) A licensed escrow agent may not directly or indirectly employ a person who receives money for trust accounts, disburses funds, or acts as a signatory on trust accounts if the person has shown a disregard in the management of his or her financial condition in the last three years. (3) The director may adopt rules to implement this section.
RCW 18.235.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 060
RCW 18.235.060: Procedures governing adjudicative proceedings.
Status: in_force

The procedures governing adjudicative proceedings before agencies under chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, govern all hearings before the disciplinary authority. The disciplinary authority has, in addition to the powers and duties set forth in this chapter, all of the powers and duties under chapter 34.05 RCW, which include, without limitation, all powers relating to the administration of oaths, the receipt of evidence, the issuance and enforcing of subpoenas, and the taking of depositions.
RCW 18.85.380 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 380
RCW 18.85.380: Disciplinary action—Hearing—Conduct of.
Status: in_force

The hearing officer shall cause a transcript of all adjudicative proceedings to be kept by a reporter and shall upon request after completion thereof, furnish a copy of the transcript to the licensed person or applicant accused in the proceedings at the expense of the licensee or applicant. The hearing officer shall certify the transcript of proceedings to be true and correct. If the director finds that the statement or accusation is not proved by a fair preponderance of evidence, the director shall notify the licensee or applicant and the person making the accusation and shall dismiss the case.
RCW 18.71C.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71C / Section 050
RCW 18.71C.050: Adverse actions.
Status: in_force

(1) A participating state in which a licensee is licensed shall have exclusive power to impose adverse action against the qualifying license issued by that participating state. (2)(a) In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state shall have the authority, in accordance with existing state due process law, to do all of the following: (i) Take adverse action against a physician assistant's compact privilege within that state to remove a licensee's compact privilege or take other action necessary under applicable law to protect the health and safety of its citizens; (ii) Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a licensing board in a participating state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another participating state shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state in which the witnesses or evidence are located. (b) Notwithstanding (a)(ii) of this subsection, subpoenas may not be issued by a participating state to gather evidence of conduct in another state that is lawful in that other state for the purpose of taking adverse action against a licensee's compact privilege or application for a compact privilege in that participating state. (c) Nothing in this compact authorizes a participating state to impose discipline against a physician assistant's compact privilege or to deny an application for a compact privilege in that participating state for the individual's otherwise lawful practice in another state. (3) For purposes of taking adverse action, the participating state which issued the qualifying license shall give the same priority and effect to reported conduct received from any other participating state as it would if the conduct had occurred within the participating state which issued the qualifying license. In so doing, that participating state shall apply its own state laws to determine appropriate action. (4) A participating state, if otherwise permitted by state law, may recover from the affected physician assistant the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that physician assistant. (5) A participating state may take adverse action based on the factual findings of a remote state, provided that the participating state follows its own procedures for taking the adverse action. (6) Joint investigations. (a) In addition to the authority granted to a participating state by its respective state physician assistant laws and regulations or other applicable state law, any participating state may participate with other participating states in joint investigations of licensees. (b) Participating states shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under this compact. (7) If an adverse action is taken against a physician assistant's qualifying license, the physician assistant's compact privilege in all remote states shall be deactivated until two years have elapsed after all restrictions have been removed from the state license. All disciplinary orders by the participating state which issued the qualifying license that impose adverse action against a physician assistant's license shall include a statement that the physician assistant's compact privilege is deactivated in all participating states during the pendency of the order. (8) If any participating state takes adverse action, it promptly shall notify the administrator of the data system.
RCW 18.210.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 210 / Section 080
RCW 18.210.080: Immunity.
Status: in_force

The director, members of the board, and individuals acting on behalf of the director or the board are immune to liability in any civil action or criminal case based on any acts performed in the course of their duties under this chapter, except for acts displaying intentional or willful misconduct.
RCW 18.210.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 210 / Section 140
RCW 18.210.140: Renewal—Renewal fee—Penalty fee.
Status: in_force

(1) Licenses and certificates issued under this chapter are valid for a period of time as determined by the board and may be renewed under the conditions described in this chapter. An expired license or certificate is invalid and must be renewed. Any licensee or certificate holder who fails to pay the renewal fee within ninety days following the date of expiration shall be assessed a penalty fee as determined by the board and must pay the penalty fee and the base renewal fee before the license or certificate may be renewed. (2) Any license issued under this chapter that is not renewed within two years of its date of expiration must be canceled. Following cancellation, a person seeking to renew must reapply as a new applicant under this chapter. (3) The board shall determine the fee for applications and for renewals of licenses and certificates issued under this chapter. For determining renewal fees, the pool of licensees and certificate holders under this chapter must be combined with the licensees established in chapter 18.43 RCW.
RCW 18.59.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 070
RCW 18.59.070: Waiver of examination and licensing requirements—Applicants licensed in other states or territories.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall waive the examination and grant a license to a person engaged in the profession of an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant on June 7, 1984, if the board determines that the person meets commonly accepted standards for the profession, as established by rule of the board. The board may waive the examination, education, or experience requirements and grant a license to any person meeting the standards adopted by the board under this section after June 7, 1984, if the board considers the requirements for licensure in this chapter as having been met. (2) The board may grant a license to any applicant who presents proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States, which requires standards for licensure considered by the board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure under this chapter. (3) The board shall waive the education and experience requirements for licensure in RCW 18.59.050 (1) (c) and (d) for applicants for licensure who present evidence to the board that they have been engaged in the practice of occupational therapy for the three years immediately prior to June 7, 1984. The proof of actual practice shall be presented to the board in such a manner as the board prescribes by rule. To obtain the waiver, an applicant shall file an application for examination no later than six months from June 7, 1984. An applicant who has filed for examination under this subsection shall be excluded from the licensure requirement until the date the results of the examination are made public, and may conduct the appropriate activities under *RCW 18.59.030 .
RCW 18.300.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 300 / Section 060
RCW 18.300.060: Expiration of licenses.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, licenses issued under this chapter expire as follows: (a) A body art, body piercing, or tattooing shop or business location license expires one year from issuance or when the insurance required by RCW 18.300.070 (1)(g) expires, whichever occurs first; and (b) Body art, body piercing, or tattooing practitioner individual licenses expire one year from issuance. (2) The director may provide for expiration dates other than those set forth in subsection (1) of this section for the purpose of establishing staggered renewal periods.
RCW 18.145.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 145 / Section 010
RCW 18.145.010: Certificate required.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may represent himself or herself as a court reporter without first obtaining a certificate as required by this chapter. (2) A person represents himself or herself to be a court reporter when the person adopts or uses any title or description of services that incorporates one or more of the following terms: "Shorthand reporter," "court reporter," "certified shorthand reporter," or "certified court reporter."
RCW 18.20.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 130
RCW 18.20.130: Fire protection—Duties of chief of the Washington state patrol.
Status: in_force

Standards for fire protection and the enforcement thereof, with respect to all assisted living facilities to be licensed hereunder, shall be the responsibility of the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, who shall adopt such recognized standards as may be applicable to assisted living facilities for the protection of life against the cause and spread of fire and fire hazards. The department, upon receipt of an application for a license, shall submit to the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, in writing, a request for an inspection, giving the applicant's name and the location of the premises to be licensed. Upon receipt of such a request, the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, or his or her deputy, shall make an inspection of the assisted living facility to be licensed, and if it is found that the premises do not comply with the required safety standards and fire rules as adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, he or she shall promptly make a written report to the assisted living facility and the department as to the manner and time allowed in which the premises must qualify for a license and set forth the conditions to be remedied with respect to fire rules. The department, applicant, or licensee shall notify the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, upon completion of any requirements made by him or her, and the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, or his or her deputy, shall make a reinspection of such premises. Whenever the assisted living facility to be licensed meets with the approval of the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, he or she shall submit to the department a written report approving same with respect to fire protection before a full license can be issued. The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall make or cause to be made inspections of such facilities at least annually. In cities which have in force a comprehensive building code, the provisions of which are determined by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, to be equal to the minimum standards of the code for assisted living facilities adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, the chief of the fire department, provided the latter is a paid chief of a paid fire department, shall make the inspection with the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, or his or her deputy, and they shall jointly approve the premises before a full license can be issued.
RCW 18.20.330 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 330
RCW 18.20.330: Intermittent nursing services.
Status: in_force

(1) Assisted living facilities are not required to provide intermittent nursing services. The assisted living facility licensee may choose to provide any of the following intermittent nursing services through appropriately licensed and credentialed staff, however, the facility may or may not need to provide additional intermittent nursing services to comply with the reasonable accommodation requirements in federal or state law: (a) Medication administration; (b) Administration of health care treatments; (c) Diabetic management; (d) Nonroutine ostomy care; (e) Tube feeding; and (f) Nurse delegation consistent with chapter 18.79 RCW. (2) The licensee shall clarify on the disclosure form any limitations, additional services, or conditions that may apply under this section. (3) In providing intermittent nursing services, the assisted living facility shall observe the resident for changes in overall functioning and respond appropriately when there are observable or reported changes in the resident's physical, mental, or emotional functioning. (4) The assisted living facility may provide intermittent nursing services to the extent permitted by RCW 18.20.160 .
RCW 18.27.385 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 385
RCW 18.27.385: Marketing campaign.
Status: in_force

The department shall create an expanded social marketing campaign using currently available materials and newly created materials as needed. This campaign should be aimed at consumers and warn them of the risks and potential consequences of hiring unregistered contractors or otherwise assisting in the furtherance of the underground economy. The campaign may include: Providing public service announcements and other similar materials, made available in English as well as other languages, to the media and to community groups; providing information on violations and penalties; and encouraging legitimate contractors and the public to report fraud.
RCW 18.91.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 91 / Section 130
RCW 18.91.130: Consistent effect—Conflict with other state laws.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing herein shall prevent or inhibit the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. (2) Any laws, statutes, regulations, or other legal requirements in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict, including any subsequently enacted state laws. (3) All permissible agreements between the commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms. (4) Other than as expressly set forth herein, nothing in this compact will impact initial licensure.
RCW 18.92.250 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 250
RCW 18.92.250: Intent—Veterinary services—Low-income households.
Status: in_force

The legislature recognizes that low-income households may not receive needed veterinary services for household pets. It is the intent of the legislature to allow qualified animal control agencies and humane societies to provide veterinary services to low-income members of our communities. It is not the intent of the legislature to allow these agencies to provide veterinary services to the public at large.
RCW 18.06.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 06 / Section 110
RCW 18.06.110: Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.
Status: in_force

The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the disciplining of license holders under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.
RCW 18.138.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 138 / Section 020
RCW 18.138.020: Certification required.
Status: in_force

(1) No persons shall represent themselves as certified dietitians or certified nutritionists unless certified as provided for in this chapter. (2) Persons represent themselves as certified dietitians or certified nutritionists when any title or any description of services is used which incorporates one or more of the following items or designations: "Certified dietitian," "certified dietician," "certified nutritionist," "D.," "C.D.," or "C.N." (3) The secretary may by rule proscribe or regulate advertising and other forms of patient solicitation which are likely to mislead or deceive the public as to whether someone is certified under this chapter.
RCW 18.205.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 205 / Section 050
RCW 18.205.050: Practice not prohibited or restricted by chapter.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice by an individual licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of this state and performing services within the 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.
RCW 18.165.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 120
RCW 18.165.120: Out-of-state private investigators operating across state lines.
Status: in_force

Private investigators or armed private investigators whose duties require them to operate across state lines may operate in this state for up to thirty days per year, if they are properly registered and certified in another state with training and certification requirements that the director finds are at least equal to the requirements of this state.
RCW 18.130.310 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 310
RCW 18.130.310: Biennial report—Contents—Format.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to RCW 40.07.040 , the disciplinary [disciplining] authority shall submit a biennial report to the legislature on its proceedings during the biennium, detailing the number of complaints made, investigated, and adjudicated and manner of disposition. In addition, the report must provide data on the department's background check activities conducted under RCW 18.130.064 and the effectiveness of those activities in identifying potential license holders who may not be qualified to practice safely. The report must summarize the distribution of the number of cases assigned to each attorney and investigator for each profession. The identity of the attorney and investigator must remain anonymous. The report may include recommendations for improving the disciplinary process, including proposed legislation. The department shall develop a uniform report format. (2) Each disciplining authority identified in RCW 18.130.040 (2)(b) may submit a biennial report to complement the report required under subsection (1) of this section. Each report may provide additional information about the disciplinary activities, rule-making and policy activities, and receipts and expenditures for the individual disciplining authority.
RCW 18.59.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 040
RCW 18.59.040: Activities not regulated by chapter—Limited permits.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of: (1) A person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed; (2) A person employed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by the government of the United States, if the person provides occupational therapy solely under the directions or control of the organization by which the person is employed; (3) A person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy in an accredited or approved educational program if the activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study, if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicated the person's status as a student or trainee; (4) A person fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements of RCW 18.59.050 , if the activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of RCW 18.59.050 ; (5) A person performing occupational therapy services in the state, if the services are performed for no more than ninety working days and if: (a) The person is licensed under the laws of another state which has licensure requirements at least as stringent as the requirements of this chapter, as determined by the board; or (b) The person has met commonly accepted standards for the practice of occupational therapy as specifically defined by the board; (6) A person employed by or supervised by an occupational therapist as an occupational therapy aide; (7) A person with a limited permit. A limited permit may be granted to persons who have completed the education and experience requirements of this chapter, or education and experience requirements which the board deems equivalent to those specified as requirements for licensure. The limited permit allows the applicant to practice in association with an occupational therapist. The limited permit is valid until the results of the next examination have been made public. One extension of this permit may be granted if the applicant has failed the examination, but during this period the person shall be under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist; (8) Any persons who teach daily living skills, develop prevocational skills, and play and avocational capabilities, or adapt equipment or environments for individuals with disabilities, or who do specific activities to enhance cognitive, perceptual motor, sensory integrative and psychomotor skills, but who do not hold themselves out to the public by any title, initials, or description of services as being engaged in the practice of occupational therapy; or (9) Any person who designs, fabricates, or applies orthotic or prosthetic devices which are prescribed by a health care professional authorized by the laws of the state of Washington to prescribe the device or to direct the design, fabrication or application of the device.
RCW 18.210.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 210 / Section 230
RCW 18.210.230: Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.29.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 170
RCW 18.29.170: Committee meetings—Quorum—Effect of vacancy.
Status: in_force

The committee shall meet at least once a year and at such times as may be necessary for the transaction of business. A majority of the committee shall constitute a quorum. A vacancy in the committee membership shall not impair the right of the remaining members of the committee to exercise any power or to perform any duty of the committee, so long as the power is exercised or the duty performed by a quorum of the committee.
RCW 18.130.098 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 098
RCW 18.130.098: Settlement—Disclosure—Conference.
Status: in_force

(1) The settlement process must be substantially uniform for licensees governed by disciplining authorities under this chapter. The disciplinary [disciplining] authorities may also use alternative dispute resolution to resolve complaints during adjudicative proceedings. (2) Disclosure of the identity of reviewing disciplining authority members who participate in the settlement process is available to the respondent or his or her representative upon request. (3) The settlement conference will occur only if a settlement is not achieved through written documents. The respondent will have the opportunity to conference either by phone or in person with the reviewing disciplining authority member if the respondent chooses. The respondent may also have his or her attorney conference either by phone or in person with the reviewing disciplining authority member without the respondent being present personally. (4) If the respondent wants to meet in person with the reviewing disciplining authority member, he or she will travel to the reviewing disciplining authority member and have such a conference with a department representative in attendance either by phone or in person.