RCW 18.44.011 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 011
RCW 18.44.011: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Committee" means the escrow advisory committee of the state of Washington created by RCW 18.44.500 . (2) "Controlling person" is any person who owns or controls ten percent or more of the beneficial ownership of any escrow agent, regardless of the form of business organization employed and regardless of whether such interest stands in such person's true name or in the name of a nominee. (3) "Department" means the department of financial institutions. (4) "Designated escrow officer" means any licensed escrow officer designated by a licensed escrow agent and approved by the director as the licensed escrow officer responsible for supervising that agent's handling of escrow transactions, management of the agent's trust account, and supervision of all other licensed escrow officers employed by the agent. (5) "Director" means the director of financial institutions, or his or her duly authorized representative. (6) "Director of licensing" means the director of the department of licensing, or his or her duly authorized representative. (7) "Escrow" means any transaction, except the acts of a qualified intermediary in facilitating an exchange under section 1031 of the internal revenue code, wherein any person or persons, for the purpose of effecting and closing the sale, purchase, exchange, transfer, encumbrance, or lease of real or personal property to another person or persons, delivers any written instrument, money, evidence of title to real or personal property, or other thing of value to a third person to be held by such third person until the happening of a specified event or the performance of a prescribed condition or conditions, when it is then to be delivered by such third person, in compliance with instructions under which he or she is to act, to a grantee, grantor, promisee, promisor, obligee, obligor, lessee, lessor, bailee, bailor, or any agent or employee thereof. "Escrow" includes the collection and processing of payments and the performance of related services by a third party on seller-financed loans secured by a lien on real or personal property but excludes vessel transfers. (8) "Escrow agent" means any person engaged in the business of performing for compensation the duties of the third person referred to in subsection (7) of this section. (9) "Licensed escrow agent" means any sole proprietorship, firm, association, partnership, or corporation holding a license as an escrow agent under the provisions of this chapter. (10) "Licensed escrow officer" means any natural person handling escrow transactions and licensed as such by the director. (11) "Person" means a natural person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or the plural thereof, whether resident, nonresident, citizen, or not. (12) "Split escrow" means a transaction in which two or more escrow agents act to effect and close an escrow transaction.(1) Insurance producer, as used in this chapter, means any person appointed or authorized by a health care service contractor to solicit applications for health care service contracts on its behalf. (2) No person shall act as or hold himself or herself out to be an appointed insurance producer of a health care service contractor unless licensed as a disability insurance producer by this state and appointed by the health care service contractor on whose behalf solicitations are to be made. (3) Applications, appointments, and qualifications for licenses, the renewal thereof, the fees and issuance of a license, and the renewal thereof shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 48.17 RCW that are applicable to a disability insurance producer. (4) The commissioner may revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue or renew any insurance producer's license, or levy a fine upon the licensee, in accordance with those provisions of chapter 48.17 RCW that are applicable to a disability insurance producer.
RCW 18.85.370 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 85 / Section 370
RCW 18.85.370: Disciplinary action—Director's delegation of authority.
Status: in_force

The director may authorize one or more assistants to perform the director's duties with reference to disciplinary action.
RCW 18.27.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 060
RCW 18.27.060: Certificate of registration—Issuance, duration, renewal—Suspension.
Status: in_force

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(1) A certificate of registration shall be valid for two years and shall be renewed on or before the expiration date. The department shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration upon compliance with the registration requirements of this chapter. (2) If the department approves an application, it shall issue a certificate of registration to the applicant. (3) If a contractor's surety bond or other security has an unsatisfied judgment against it or is canceled, or if the contractor's insurance policy is canceled, the contractor's registration shall be automatically suspended on the effective date of the impairment or cancellation. The department shall mail notice of the suspension to the contractor's address on the certificate of registration within two days after suspension using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed. (4) Renewal of registration is valid on the date the department receives the required fee and proof of bond and liability insurance, if sent by certified mail or other means requiring proof of delivery. The receipt or proof of delivery shall serve as the contractor's proof of renewed registration until he or she receives verification from the department. (5) The department shall immediately suspend the certificate of registration of a contractor who has been certified by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a visitation order as provided in RCW 74.20A.320 . The certificate of registration shall not be reissued or renewed unless the person provides to the department a release from the department of social and health services stating that he or she is in compliance with the order and the person has continued to meet all other requirements for certification during the suspension.
RCW 18.36A.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 080
RCW 18.36A.080: Civil immunity.
Status: in_force

The secretary, members of the board, or individuals acting on their behalf, are immune from suit in any civil action based on any act performed in the course of their duties.
RCW 18.380.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 380 / Section 060
RCW 18.380.060: Licensing or certification—Applications—Fees.
Status: in_force

Applications for licensing or certification must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing or certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 . The fee must accompany the application.
RCW 18.220.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 220 / Section 070
RCW 18.220.070: Application for licensure—Fee.
Status: in_force

An application for licensing shall be filed with the director on a form provided by the director and must contain statements made under oath demonstrating the applicant's education and practical experience. The director may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing. The application fee for initial licensing shall be determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086 . The application, together with the fee, must be submitted to the department prior to the application deadline established by the director. Fees for initial licensing shall include the examination and issuance of a certificate. If the director finds an applicant ineligible for licensing, the fee shall be retained as an application fee.
RCW 18.71B.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 190
RCW 18.71B.190: Dispute resolution.
Status: in_force

(1) The interstate commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member state, to resolve disputes which are subject to the compact and which may arise among member states or member boards. (2) The interstate commission shall promulgate rules providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution as appropriate.
RCW 18.71C.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71C / Section 010
RCW 18.71C.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this compact: (1) "Adverse action" means any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a state's laws which is imposed by a licensing board or other authority against a physician assistant license or license application or compact privilege such as license denial, censure, revocation, suspension, probation, monitoring of the licensee, or restriction on the licensee's practice. (2) "Compact privilege" means the authorization granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from another participating state to practice as a physician assistant to provide medical services and other licensed activity to a patient located in the remote state under the remote state's laws and regulations. (3) "Conviction" means a finding by a court that an individual is guilty of a felony or misdemeanor offense through adjudication or entry of a plea of guilt or no contest to the charge by the offender. (4) "Criminal background check" means the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information for a license applicant for the purpose of obtaining that applicant's criminal history record information, as defined in 28 C.F.R. Sec. 20.3(d), from the state's criminal history record repository as defined in 28 C.F.R. Sec. 20.3(f). (5) "Data system" means the repository of information about licensees, including but not limited to license status and adverse actions, which is created and administered under the terms of this compact. (6) "Executive committee" means a group of directors and ex officio individuals elected or appointed pursuant to RCW 18.71C.060 (6)(b). (7) "Impaired practitioner" means a physician assistant whose practice is adversely affected by health-related condition(s) that impact their ability to practice. (8) "Investigative information" means information, records, or documents received or generated by a licensing board pursuant to an investigation. (9) "Jurisprudence requirement" means the assessment of an individual's knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of a physician assistant in a state. (10) "License" means current authorization by a state, other than authorization pursuant to a compact privilege, for a physician assistant to provide medical services, which would be unlawful without current authorization. (11) "Licensee" means an individual who holds a license from a state to provide medical services as a physician assistant. (12) "Licensing board" means any state entity authorized to license and otherwise regulate physician assistants. (13) "Medical services" means health care services provided for the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, cure or relief of a health condition, injury, or disease, as defined by a state's laws and regulations. (14) "Model compact" means the model for the physician assistant licensure compact on file with the council of state governments or other entity as designated by the commission. (15) "Participating state" means a state that has enacted this compact. (16) "Physician assistant" means an individual who is licensed as a physician assistant in a state. For purposes of this compact, any other title or status adopted by a state to replace the term "physician assistant" shall be deemed synonymous with "physician assistant" and shall confer the same rights and responsibilities to the licensee under the provisions of this compact at the time of its enactment. (17) "Physician assistant licensure compact commission," "compact commission," or "commission" mean the national administrative body created pursuant to RCW 18.71C.060 (1). (18) "Qualifying license" means an unrestricted license issued by a participating state to provide medical services as a physician assistant. (19) "Remote state" means a participating state where a licensee who is not licensed as a physician assistant is exercising or seeking to exercise the compact privilege. (20) "Rule" means a regulation promulgated by an entity that has the force and effect of law. (21) "Significant investigative information" means investigative information that a licensing board, after an inquiry or investigation that includes notification and an opportunity for the physician assistant to respond if required by state law, has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proven true, would indicate more than a minor infraction. (22) "State" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States.
RCW 18.35.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 020
RCW 18.35.020: Hearing instruments—Dispensing—License, certificate, permit required.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall engage in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments or imply or represent that he or she is engaged in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments unless he or she is a licensed hearing aid specialist, or a licensed audiologist or holds an interim permit issued by the department as provided in this chapter and is an owner or employee of an establishment that is bonded as provided by RCW 18.35.240 . The owner or manager of an establishment that dispenses hearing instruments is responsible under this chapter for all transactions made in the establishment name or conducted on its premises by agents or persons employed by the establishment engaged in fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. Every establishment that fits and dispenses shall have in its employ at least one licensed hearing aid specialist or licensed audiologist at all times, and shall annually submit proof that all testing equipment at that establishment that is required by the board to be calibrated has been properly calibrated. (2) Effective January 1, 2003, no person shall engage in the practice of audiology or imply or represent that he or she is engaged in the practice of audiology unless he or she is a licensed audiologist or holds an audiology interim permit issued by the department as provided in this chapter. Audiologists who are certified as educational staff associates by the Washington professional educator standards board are excluded unless they elect to become licensed under this chapter. However, a person certified by the state board of education as an educational staff associate who practices outside the school setting must be a licensed audiologist. (3) Effective January 1, 2003, no person shall engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or imply or represent that he or she is engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology unless he or she is a licensed speech-language pathologist or holds a speech-language pathology interim permit issued by the department as provided in this chapter. Speech-language pathologists who are certified as educational staff associates by the state board of education are excluded unless they elect to become licensed under this chapter. However, a person certified by the state board of education as an educational staff associate who practices outside the school setting must be a licensed speech-language pathologist.
RCW 18.92.047 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 047
RCW 18.92.047: Veterinarian health program—Content—License surcharge.
Status: in_force

(1) To implement a veterinarian health program as authorized by RCW 18.130.175 , the veterinary board of governors shall enter into a contract with a physician health program or a voluntary substance use disorder monitoring program. The veterinarian health program may include any or all of the following: (a) Contracting with providers of treatment programs; (b) Receiving and evaluating reports of suspected impairment from any source; (c) Intervening in cases of verified impairment; (d) Referring impaired veterinarians to treatment programs; (e) Monitoring the treatment and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians including those ordered by the board; (f) Providing education, prevention of impairment, posttreatment monitoring, and support of rehabilitated impaired veterinarians; and (g) Performing other related activities as determined by the board. (2) A contract entered into under subsection (1) of this section shall be financed by a surcharge of $35 per year or equivalent on each license issuance or renewal of a new license to be collected by the department of health from every veterinarian licensed under this chapter. These moneys shall be placed in the health professions account to be used solely for the implementation of the veterinarian health program.
RCW 18.71B.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 150
RCW 18.71B.150: Interstate commission—Rule-making functions.
Status: in_force

(1) The interstate commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the interstate commission exercises its rule-making authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, then such an action by the interstate commission shall be invalid and have no force or effect. (2) Rules deemed appropriate for the operations of the interstate commission shall be made pursuant to a rule-making process that substantially conforms to the "model state administrative procedure act" of 2010, and subsequent amendments thereto. (3) Not later than thirty days after a rule is promulgated, any person may file a petition for judicial review of the rule in the United States district court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, provided that the filing of such a petition shall not stay or otherwise prevent the rule from becoming effective unless the court finds that the petitioner has a substantial likelihood of success. The court shall give deference to the actions of the interstate commission consistent with applicable law and shall not find the rule to be unlawful if the rule represents a reasonable exercise of the authority granted to the interstate commission.
RCW 18.260.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 260 / Section 120
RCW 18.260.120: Rules.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter.
RCW 18.35.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 180
RCW 18.35.180: Application of Consumer Protection Act and False Advertising Act.
Status: in_force

Acts and practices in the course of trade in the promoting, advertising, selling, fitting, and dispensing of hearing instruments shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 19.86 RCW (Consumer Protection Act) and RCW 9.04.050 (False Advertising Act) and any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute violation of RCW 19.86.020 .
RCW 18.360.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 360 / Section 020
RCW 18.360.020: Certification or registration required.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may practice as a medical assistant-certified, medical assistant-hemodialysis technician, medical assistant-phlebotomist, medical assistant-EMT, or forensic phlebotomist unless he or she is certified under RCW 18.360.040 . (2) No person may practice as a medical assistant-registered unless he or she is registered under RCW 18.360.040 .
RCW 18.330.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 010
RCW 18.330.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Care services" means any combination of services, including in-home care, private duty care, or private duty nursing designed for or with the goal of allowing vulnerable adults to receive care and related services at home or in a home-like setting. Care service providers must include home health agencies and in-home service agencies licensed under chapter 70.127 RCW. (2) "Client" means an elder person or a vulnerable adult, or his or her representative if any, seeking a referral or assistance with entering into an arrangement for supportive housing or care services in Washington state through an elder and vulnerable adult referral agency. For purposes of this chapter, the "client's representative" means the person authorized under RCW 7.70.065 or other laws to provide informed consent for an individual unable to do so. "Client" may also mean a person seeking a referral for supportive housing or care services on behalf of the elder person or vulnerable adult through an elder care referral service: PROVIDED, That such a person is a family member, relative, or domestic partner of the senior or vulnerable adult. (3) "Elder and vulnerable adult referral agency" or "agency" means a business or person who receives a fee from or on behalf of a vulnerable adult seeking a referral to care services or supportive housing, or who receives a fee from a care services provider or supportive housing provider because of any referral provided to or on behalf of a vulnerable adult. (4) "Fee" means anything of value. "Fee" includes money or other valuable consideration or services or the promise of money or other valuable consideration or services, received directly or indirectly by an elder and vulnerable adult referral agency. (5) "Information" means the provision of general information by an agency to a person about the types of supportive housing or care services available in the area that may meet the needs of elderly or vulnerable adults without giving the person the names of specific providers of care services or supportive housing, or giving a provider the name of the person or vulnerable adult. Information also means the provision by an agency of the names of specific providers to a social worker, discharge planner, case manager, professional guardian, nurse, or other professional who is assisting a vulnerable adult locate supportive housing or care services, where the agency does not request or receive any fee. (6) "Person" includes any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, company, society, manager, contractor, subcontractor, bureau, agency, organization, service, office, or an agent or any of their employees. (7) "Provider" means any entity or person that both provides supportive housing or care services to a vulnerable adult for a fee and provides or is required to provide such housing or services under a state or local business license specific to such housing or services. (8) "Referral" means the act of an agency giving a client the name or names of specific providers of care services or supportive housing that may meet the needs of the vulnerable adult identified in the intake form described in RCW 18.330.060 , or the agency gives a provider the name of a client for the purposes of enabling the provider to contact the client regarding care services or supportive housing provided by that provider. (9) "Supportive housing" means any type of housing that includes services for care needs and is designed for prospective residents who are vulnerable adults. Supportive housing includes, but is not limited to, nursing homes licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW, *boarding homes licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW, adult family homes licensed under chapter 70.128 RCW, and continuing care retirement communities under RCW 70.38.025 . (10) "Vulnerable adult" has the same meaning as in RCW 74.34.020 .
RCW 18.71B.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 060
RCW 18.71B.060: Fees for expedited licensure.
Status: in_force

(1) A member state issuing an expedited license authorizing the practice of medicine in that state may impose a fee for a license issued or renewed through the compact. (2) The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules regarding fees for expedited licenses.
RCW 18.20.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 030
RCW 18.20.030: License required.
Status: in_force

(1) After January 1, 1958, no person shall operate or maintain an assisted living facility as defined in this chapter within this state without a license under this chapter. (2) An assisted living facility license is not required for the housing, or services, that are customarily provided under landlord-tenant agreements governed by the residential landlord-tenant act, chapter 59.18 RCW, or when housing nonresident individuals who chose to participate in programs or services under subsection (5) of this section, when offered by the assisted living facility licensee or the licensee's contractor. This subsection does not prohibit the licensee from furnishing written information concerning available community resources to the nonresident individual or the individual's family members or legal representatives. The licensee may not require the use of any particular service provider. (3) Residents receiving domiciliary care, directly or indirectly by the assisted living facility, are not considered nonresident individuals for the purposes of this section. (4) An assisted living facility license is required when any person other than an outside service provider, under RCW 18.20.380 , or family member: (a) Assumes general responsibility for the safety and well-being of a resident; (b) Provides assistance with activities of daily living, either directly or indirectly; (c) Provides health support services, either directly or indirectly; or (d) Provides intermittent nursing services, either directly or indirectly. (5) An assisted living facility license is not required for one or more of the following services that may, upon the request of the nonresident, be provided to a nonresident individual: (a) Emergency assistance provided on an intermittent or nonroutine basis; (b) systems, including technology-based monitoring devices, employed by independent senior housing, or independent living units in continuing care retirement communities, to respond to the potential need for emergency services; (c) scheduled and nonscheduled blood pressure checks; (d) nursing assessment services to determine whether referral to an outside health care provider is recommended; (e) making and reminding the nonresident of health care appointments; (f) preadmission assessment for the purposes of transitioning to a licensed care setting; (g) medication assistance which may include reminding or coaching the nonresident, opening the nonresident's medication container, using an enabler, and handing prefilled insulin syringes to the nonresident; (h) falls risk assessment; (i) nutrition management and education services; (j) dental services; (k) wellness programs; (l) prefilling insulin syringes when performed by a nurse licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW; or (m) services customarily provided under landlord-tenant agreements governed by the residential landlord-tenant act, chapter 59.18 RCW.
RCW 18.08.380 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 380
RCW 18.08.380: Certificates of registration, authorization—Replacement of lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificates.
Status: in_force

A new certificate of registration or certificate of authorization to replace any certificate lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued by the director. A charge, determined as provided in RCW 43.24.086 , shall be made for such issuance.
RCW 18.240.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 240 / Section 005
RCW 18.240.005: Finding.
Status: in_force

The certification of animal massage therapists is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare. While veterinarians and certain massage therapists may perform animal massage techniques, the legislature finds that meeting all of the requirements of those professions can be unnecessarily cumbersome for those individuals who would like to limit their practice only to animal massage.
RCW 18.122.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 122 / Section 140
RCW 18.122.140: Renewals.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of a credential. Failure to renew shall invalidate the credential and all privileges granted by the credential. If a license or certificate has lapsed for a period longer than three years, the person shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the secretary by taking continuing education courses, or meeting other standards determined by the secretary.
RCW 18.310.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 310 / Section 080
RCW 18.310.080: Licensure—Required use of name and license number.
Status: in_force

(1) A license issued under this chapter must bear the signature or facsimile signature of the director and a license number assigned by the director. (2) Each licensed appraisal management company shall place the name under which it does business and its license number on any appraisal engagement document issued.
RCW 18.321.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 321 / Section 010
RCW 18.321.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this compact, and except as otherwise provided, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Active military member" means any individual with full-time duty status in the active armed forces of the United States including members of the national guard and reserve. (2) "Adverse action" means any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a state's laws which is imposed by a licensing authority or other authority against a regulated social worker, including actions against an individual's license or multistate authorization to practice such as revocation, suspension, probation, monitoring of the licensee, limitation on the licensee's practice, or any other encumbrance on licensure affecting a regulated social worker's authorization to practice, including issuance of a cease and desist action. (3) "Alternative program" means a nondisciplinary monitoring or practice remediation process approved by a licensing authority to address practitioners with an impairment. (4) "Charter member states" means member states who have enacted legislation to adopt this compact where such legislation predates the effective date of this compact as described in RCW 18.321.130 . (5) "Compact commission" or "commission" means the government agency whose membership consists of all states that have enacted this compact, which is known as the social work licensure compact commission, as described in RCW 18.321.090 , and which shall operate as an instrumentality of the member states. (6) "Current significant investigative information" means: (a) Investigative information that a licensing authority, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity for the regulated social worker to respond has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate more than a minor infraction as may be defined by the commission; or (b) Investigative information that indicates that the regulated social worker represents an immediate threat to public health and safety, as may be defined by the commission, regardless of whether the regulated social worker has been notified and has had an opportunity to respond. (7) "Data system" means a repository of information about licensees including continuing education, examination, licensure, current significant investigative information, disqualifying event, multistate license(s), and adverse action information or other information as required by the commission. (8) "Disqualifying event" means any adverse action or incident which results in an encumbrance that disqualifies or makes the licensee ineligible to either obtain, retain, or renew a multistate license. (9) "Domicile" means the jurisdiction in which the licensee resides and intends to remain indefinitely. (10) "Encumbrance" means a revocation or suspension of, or any limitation on, the full and unrestricted practice of social work licensed and regulated by a licensing authority. (11) "Executive committee" means a group of delegates elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the compact and commission. (12) "Home state" means the member state that is the licensee's primary domicile. (13) "Impairment" means a condition(s) that may impair a practitioner's ability to engage in full and unrestricted practice as a regulated social worker without some type of intervention and may include alcohol and drug dependence, mental health impairment, and neurological or physical impairments. (14) "Licensee(s)" means an individual who currently holds a license from a state to practice as a regulated social worker. (15) "Licensing authority" means the board or agency of a member state, or equivalent, that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of regulated social workers. (16) "Member state" means a state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that has enacted this compact. (17) "Multistate authorization to practice" means a legally authorized privilege to practice, which is equivalent to a license, associated with a multistate license permitting the practice of social work in a remote state. (18) "Multistate license" means a license to practice as a regulated social worker issued by a home state licensing authority that authorizes the regulated social worker to practice in all member states under multistate authorization to practice. (19) "Qualifying national exam" means a national licensing examination approved by the commission. (20) "Regulated social worker" means any clinical, master's[,] or bachelor's social worker licensed by a member state regardless of the title used by that member state. (21) "Remote state" means a member state other than the licensee's home state. (22) "Rule(s)" or "rule(s) of the commission" means a regulation or regulations duly promulgated by the commission, as authorized by the compact, that has the force of law. (23) "Single state license" means a social work license issued by any state that authorizes practice only within the issuing state and does not include multistate authorization to practice in any member state. (24) "Social work" or "social work services" means the application of social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities through the care and services provided by a regulated social worker as set forth in the member state's statutes and regulations in the state where the services are being provided. (25) "State" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that regulates the practice of social work. (26) "Unencumbered license" means a license that authorizes a regulated social worker to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of social work.
RCW 18.104.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 130
RCW 18.104.130: Appeals.
Status: in_force

Any person who feels aggrieved by an order of the department including the granting, denial, revocation, or suspension of a license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter shall be entitled to an appeal pursuant to RCW 43.21B.310 .
RCW 18.227.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 227 / Section 070
RCW 18.227.070: Certification requirements.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall issue a certification to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements: (1) Graduation from a bachelor's degree program; (2) Successful completion of a behavioral health support specialist program that is approved to meet standards consistent with the University of Washington behavioral health support specialist clinical training program guidelines, including a supervised clinical practicum with demonstrated clinical skills in core competencies; and (3) Successful completion of an approved jurisprudential examination.
RCW 18.330.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 100
RCW 18.330.100: Background checks—Disqualifying crimes and acts.
Status: in_force

Any employee, owner, or operator of an agency that works with vulnerable adults must pass a criminal background check every twenty-four months and not have been convicted of any crime that is disqualifying under RCW 43.43.830 or 43.43.842 , or been found by a court of law or disciplinary authority to have abused, neglected, financially exploited, or abandoned a minor or vulnerable adult.
RCW 18.83.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83 / Section 200
RCW 18.83.200: Exemptions.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to: (1) Any person teaching, lecturing, consulting, or engaging in research in psychology but only insofar as such activities are performed as a part of or are dependent upon a position in a college or university in the state of Washington. (2) Any person who holds a valid school psychologist credential from the Washington professional educator standards board but only when such a person is practicing psychology in the course of his or her employment. (3) Any person employed by a local, state, or federal government agency whose psychologists must qualify for employment under federal or state certification or civil service regulations; but only at those times when that person is carrying out the functions of his or her employment. (4) Any person who must qualify under the employment requirements of a business or industry and who is employed by a business or industry which is not engaged in offering psychological services to the public, but only when such person is carrying out the functions of his or her employment: PROVIDED, That no person exempt from licensing under this subsection shall engage in the clinical practice of psychology. (5) Any person who is a student of psychology, psychological intern, or resident in psychology preparing for the profession of psychology under supervision in a training institution or facilities and who is designated by the title such as "psychological trainee," "psychology student," which thereby indicates his or her training status. (6) Any person who has received a doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an adequate major in sociology or social psychology as determined by the board and who has passed comprehensive examinations in the field of social psychology as part of the requirements for the doctoral degree. Such persons may use the title "social psychologist" provided that they file a statement of their education with the board.
RCW 19.30.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 30 / Section 040
RCW 19.30.040: Surety bond—Security.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall require the deposit of a surety bond by any person acting as a farm labor contractor under this chapter to insure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Such bond shall be in an amount specified by the director in accordance with such criteria as the director adopts by rule but shall not be less than five thousand dollars. The bond shall be payable to the state of Washington and be conditioned on payment of sums legally owing under contract to an agricultural employee. The aggregate liability of the surety upon such bond for all claims which may arise thereunder shall not exceed the face amount of the bond. (2) The amount of the bond may be raised or additional security required by the director, upon his or her own motion or upon petition to the director by any person, when it is shown that the security or bond is insufficient to satisfy the contractor's potential liability for the licensed period. (3) No surety insurer may provide any bond, undertaking, recognizance, or other obligation for the purpose of securing or guaranteeing any act, duty, or obligation, or the refraining from any act with respect to a contract using the services of a farm labor contractor unless the farm labor contractor has made application for or has a valid license issued under RCW 19.30.030 at the time of issuance of the bond, undertaking, recognizance, or other obligation. (4) Surety bonds may not be canceled or terminated during the period in which the bond is executed unless thirty days' notice is provided by the surety to the department. The bond is written for a one-year term and may be renewed or extended by continuation certification at the option of the surety. (5) In lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the contractor may file with the director a deposit consisting of cash or other security acceptable to the director. The deposit shall not be less than five thousand dollars in value. The security deposited with the director in lieu of the surety bond shall be returned to the contractor at the expiration of three years after the farm labor contractor's license has expired or been revoked if no legal action has been instituted against the contractor or on the security deposit at the expiration of the three years. (6) If a contractor has deposited a bond with the director and has failed to comply with the conditions of the bond as provided by this section, and has departed from this state, service may be made upon the surety as prescribed in *RCW 4.28.090 .Nothing in this chapter prohibits or restricts: (1) The practice of a profession by an individual who is licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this state and who is performing services within the authorized scope of practice; (2) The practice of denturism by an individual employed by the government of the United States while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States; (3) The practice of denturism by students enrolled in a school approved by the board. The performance of services must be pursuant to a course of instruction or an assignment from an instructor and under the supervision of an instructor; or (4) Work performed by dental labs and dental technicians under the written prescription of a dentist.
RCW 18.29.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 190
RCW 18.29.190: Initial temporary license.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall issue an initial temporary license without the examination required by this chapter to any applicant who, as determined by the secretary: (a) Holds a valid license in another state or Canadian province that allows a substantively equivalent scope of practice in subsection (3)(a) through (j) of this section; (b) Files with the secretary documentation certifying that the applicant: (i) Has graduated from an accredited dental hygiene school approved by the secretary; (ii) Has successfully completed the dental hygiene national board examination; and (iii) Is licensed to practice in another state or Canadian province; (c) Provides information as the secretary deems necessary pertaining to the conditions and criteria of the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW; (d) Demonstrates to the secretary a knowledge of Washington state law pertaining to the practice of dental hygiene, including the administration of legend drugs; and (e) Pays any required fees. (2) The term of the initial temporary license issued under this section is five years and it is renewable upon: (a) Demonstration of successful passage of a substantively equivalent dental hygiene patient evaluation/prophylaxis examination; (b) Demonstration of successful passage of a substantively equivalent local anesthesia examination; (c) Demonstration of didactic and clinical competency in the administration of nitrous oxide analgesia; and (d) Demonstration of successful passage of an educational program on the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia. (3) A person practicing with an initial temporary license granted under this section has the authority to perform hygiene procedures that are limited to: (a) Oral inspection and measuring of periodontal pockets; (b) Patient education in oral hygiene; (c) Taking intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs; (d) Applying topical preventive or prophylactic agents; (e) Polishing and smoothing restorations; (f) Oral prophylaxis and removal of deposits and stains from the surface of the teeth; (g) Recording health histories; (h) Taking and recording blood pressure and vital signs; (i) Performing subgingival and supragingival scaling; and (j) Performing root planing. (4)(a) A person practicing with an initial temporary license granted under this section may not perform the following dental hygiene procedures unless authorized in (b) or (c) of this subsection: (i) Give injections of local anesthetic; (ii) Place restorations into the cavity prepared by a licensed dentist and afterwards carve, contour, and adjust contacts and occlusion of the restoration; (iii) Soft tissue curettage; or (iv) Administer nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. (b) A person licensed in another state or Canadian province who can demonstrate substantively equivalent licensing standards in the administration of local anesthetic may receive a temporary endorsement to administer local anesthesia. For purposes of the renewed temporary license, this endorsement demonstrates the successful passage of the local anesthesia examination. (c) A person licensed in another state or Canadian province who can demonstrate substantively equivalent licensing standards in restorative procedures may receive a temporary endorsement for restorative procedures. (d) A person licensed in another state or Canadian province who can demonstrate substantively equivalent licensing standards in administering nitrous oxide analgesia may receive a temporary endorsement to administer nitrous oxide analgesia. (5)(a) A person practicing with a renewed temporary license granted under this section may: (i) Perform hygiene procedures as provided under subsection (3) of this section; (ii) Give injections of local anesthetic; (iii) Perform soft tissue curettage; and (iv) Administer nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. (b) A person practicing with a renewed temporary license granted under this section may not place restorations into the cavity prepared by a licensed dentist and afterwards carve, contour, and adjust contacts and occlusion of the restoration. (6) The secretary shall issue an initial temporary license to all dental hygienists with an active limited license as of July 23, 2023. The initial temporary license expires five years after the date the initial limited license was issued.
RCW 18.190.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 190 / Section 010
RCW 18.190.010: License—Requirements.
Status: in_force

Any business or profession licensed under this title may operate as a limited liability company formed under chapter 25.15 RCW. Any such limited liability company must be licensed as a limited liability company in accordance with the otherwise applicable licensing provisions of this title. Any such limited liability company shall meet the following requirements: (1) The principal purpose and business of the limited liability company shall be to furnish services to the public which are consistent with the applicable chapter under this title; (2) At least one manager of the limited liability company shall be a person licensed under the applicable chapter under this title; and (3) Each resident manager or member in charge of an office of the limited liability company in this state and each resident manager or member personally engaged within this state in the business or profession of the company shall be licensed under the applicable chapter under this title.
RCW 18.79.340 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 340
RCW 18.79.340: Nursing technicians.
Status: in_force

(1) "Nursing technician" means a nursing student employed in a hospital licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW, a clinic, or a nursing home licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW, who: (a) Is currently enrolled in good standing in a nursing program approved by the board and has not graduated; or (b) Is a graduate of a nursing program approved by the board who graduated: (i) Within the past thirty days; or (ii) Within the past sixty days and has received a determination from the secretary that there is good cause to continue the registration period, as defined by the secretary in rule. (2) No person may practice or represent oneself as a nursing technician by use of any title or description of services without being registered under this chapter, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter. (3) The board may adopt rules to implement chapter 258, Laws of 2003.
RCW 18.321.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 321 / Section 100
RCW 18.321.100: Data system.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated data system. (2) The commission shall assign each applicant for a multistate license a unique identifier, as determined by the rules of the commission. (3) 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 and information related thereto; (d) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation not made confidential under member state law; (e) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason(s) for such denial; (f) The presence of current significant investigative information; and (g) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission. (4) The records and information provided to a member state pursuant to this compact or through the data system, when certified by the commission or an agent thereof, shall constitute the authenticated business records of the commission, and shall be entitled to any associated hearsay exception in any relevant judicial, quasi-judicial[,] or administrative proceedings in a member state. (5) Current significant investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will only be available to other member states. It is the responsibility of the member states to report any adverse action against a licensee and to monitor the database to determine whether adverse action has been taken against a licensee. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will be available to any other member state. (6) 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. (7) Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently expunged pursuant to federal law or the laws of the member state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system.
RCW 18.88A.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88A / Section 120
RCW 18.88A.120: Applications for registration and certification—Fee.
Status: in_force

Applications for registration, certification, and medication assistant endorsement shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for registration, certification, and medication assistant endorsement credentialing provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.185.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 100
RCW 18.185.100: Records—Finances—Disposition of security.
Status: in_force

(1) Every qualified agent shall keep adequate records for three years of all collateral and security received, all trust accounts required by this section, and all bail bond transactions handled by the bail bond agency, as specified by rule. The records shall be open to inspection without notice by the director or authorized representatives of the director. (2) Every qualified agent who receives collateral or security is a fiduciary of the property and shall keep adequate records for three years of the receipt, safekeeping, and disposition of the collateral or security. Every qualified agent shall maintain a trust account in a federally insured financial institution located in this state. All moneys, including cash, checks, money orders, wire transfers, and credit card sales drafts, received as collateral or security or otherwise held for a bail bond agency's client shall be deposited in the trust account not later than the third banking day following receipt of the funds or money. A qualified agent shall not in any way encumber the corpus of the trust account or commingle any other moneys with moneys properly maintained in the trust account. Each qualified agent required to maintain a trust account shall report annually under oath to the director the account number and balance of the trust account, and the name and address of the institution that holds the trust account, and shall report to the director within ten business days whenever the trust account is changed or relocated or a new trust account is opened. (3) Whenever a bail bond is exonerated by the court, the qualified agent shall, within five business days after written notification of exoneration, return all collateral or security to the person entitled thereto. (4) Records of contracts for fugitive apprehension must be retained by the bail bond agent and by the bail bond recovery agent for a period of three years.
RCW 46.80.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 80 / Section 050
RCW 46.80.050: Expiration, renewal—Fee.
Status: in_force

A license issued on this application remains in force until suspended or revoked and may be renewed annually upon reapplication according to RCW 46.80.030 and upon payment of a fee of ten dollars. A vehicle wrecker who fails or neglects to renew the license before the assigned expiration date shall pay the fee for an original vehicle wrecker license as provided in this chapter. Whenever a vehicle wrecker ceases to do business as such or the license has been suspended or revoked, the wrecker shall immediately surrender the license to the department.(1) All party states shall participate in a coordinated licensure information system of all licensed registered nurses, and licensed practical or vocational nurses. This system will include information on the licensure and disciplinary history of each nurse, as submitted by party states, to assist in the coordination of nurse licensure and enforcement efforts. (2) The interstate commission, in consultation with the administrator of the coordinated licensure information system, shall formulate necessary and proper procedures for the identification, collection, and exchange of information under this compact. (3) All licensing boards shall promptly report to the coordinated licensure information system any adverse action, any current significant investigative information, denials of applications, the reasons for such denials, and nurse participation in alternative programs known to the licensing board regardless of whether such participation is deemed nonpublic or confidential under state law. (4) Current significant investigative information and participation in nonpublic or confidential alternative programs shall be transmitted through the coordinated licensure information system only to party state licensing boards. (5) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all party state licensing boards contributing information to the coordinated licensure information system may designate information that may not be shared with nonparty states or disclosed to other entities or individuals without the express permission of the contributing state. (6) Any personally identifiable information obtained from the coordinated licensure information system by a party state licensing board shall not be shared with nonparty states or disclosed to other entities or individuals except to the extent permitted by the laws of the party state contributing the information. (7) Any information contributed to the coordinated licensure information system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the party state contributing that information shall also be expunged from the coordinated licensure information system. (8) The compact administrator of each party state shall furnish a uniform data set to the compact administrator of each other party state, which shall include, at a minimum: (a) Identifying information; (b) Licensure data; (c) Information related to alternative program participation; and (d) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact, as determined by interstate commission rules. (9) The compact administrator of a party state shall provide all investigative documents and information requested by another party state.
RCW 18.230.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 230 / Section 020
RCW 18.230.020: Use of title—Registration required.
Status: in_force

No person may practice or represent oneself as a registered recreational therapist by use of any title without being registered to practice by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.
RCW 19.16.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 160
RCW 19.16.160: License and branch office certificate—Form—Contents—Display.
Status: in_force

Each license and branch office certificate, when issued, shall be in the form and size prescribed by the director and shall state in addition to any other matter required by the director: (1) The name of the licensee; (2) The name under which the licensee will do business; (3) The address at which the collection agency business is to be conducted; and (4) The number and expiration date of the license or branch office certificate. A licensee shall display his, her, or its license in a conspicuous place in his, her, or its principal place of business and, if he, she, or it conducts a branch office, the branch office certificate shall be conspicuously displayed in the branch office. Concurrently with or prior to engaging in any activity as a collection agency, as defined in this chapter, any person shall furnish to his, her, or its client or customer the number indicated on the collection agency license issued to him, her, or it pursuant to this section.In addition to any other legal remedy, any student or instructor-trainee having a claim against a school may bring suit upon the approved security required in RCW 18.16.140 (1)(d) in the superior or district court of Thurston county or the county in which the educational services were offered by the school. Action upon the approved security shall be commenced by filing the complaint with the clerk of the appropriate superior or district court within one year from the date of the cancellation of the approved security: PROVIDED, That no action shall be maintained upon the approved security for any claim which has been barred by any nonclaim statute or statute of limitations of this state. Service of process in an action upon the approved security shall be exclusively by service upon the director. Two copies of the complaint shall be served by registered or certified mail upon the director at the time the suit is started. Such service shall constitute service on the approved security and the school. The director shall transmit the complaint or a copy thereof to the school at the address listed in the director's records and to the surety within forty-eight hours after it has been received. The approved security shall not be liable in an aggregate amount in excess of the amount named in the approved security. In any action on an approved security, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs. The director shall maintain a record, available for public inspection, of all suits commenced under this chapter upon approved security.
RCW 18.35.903 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 903
RCW 18.35.903: Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
RCW 18.27.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 005
RCW 18.27.005: Strict enforcement.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be strictly enforced. Therefore, the doctrine of substantial compliance shall not be used by the department in the application and construction of this chapter. Anyone engaged in the activities of a contractor is presumed to know the requirements of this chapter.
RCW 18.92.145 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 145
RCW 18.92.145: License, certificates of registration, permit, examination, and renewal fees.
Status: in_force

Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 for the issuance, renewal, or administration of the following licenses, certificates of registration, permits, duplicate licenses, renewals, or examination: (1) For a license to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry issued upon an examination given by the examining board; (2) For a license to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry issued upon the basis of a license issued in another state; (3) For a license as a veterinary technician; (4) For a certificate of registration as a veterinary medication clerk; (5) For a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry. The temporary permit fee shall be accompanied by the full amount of the examination fee; and (6) For a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine.
RCW 19.16.250 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 250
RCW 19.16.250: Prohibited practices.
Status: in_force

No licensee or employee of a licensee shall: (1) Directly or indirectly aid or abet any unlicensed person to engage in business as a collection agency in this state or receive compensation from such unlicensed person: PROVIDED, That nothing in this chapter shall prevent a licensee from accepting, as forwardee, claims for collection from a collection agency or attorney whose place of business is outside the state. (2) Collect or attempt to collect a claim by the use of any means contrary to the postal laws and regulations of the United States postal department. (3) Publish or post or cause to be published or posted, any list of debtors commonly known as "bad debt lists" or threaten to do so. For purposes of this chapter, a "bad debt list" means any list of natural persons alleged to fail to honor their lawful debts. However, nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit a licensee from communicating to its customers or clients by means of a coded list, the existence of a check dishonored because of insufficient funds, not sufficient funds or closed account by the financial institution servicing the debtor's checking account: PROVIDED, That the debtor's identity is not readily apparent: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the licensee complies with the requirements of subsection (10)(e) of this section. (4) Have in his or her possession or make use of any badge, use a uniform of any law enforcement agency or any simulation thereof, or make any statements which might be construed as indicating an official connection with any federal, state, county, or city law enforcement agency, or any other governmental agency, while engaged in collection agency business. (5) Perform any act or acts, either directly or indirectly, constituting the unauthorized practice of law. (6) Advertise for sale or threaten to advertise for sale any claim as a means of endeavoring to enforce payment thereof or agreeing to do so for the purpose of soliciting claims, except where the licensee has acquired claims as an assignee for the benefit of creditors or where the licensee is acting under court order. (7) Use any name while engaged in the making of a demand for any claim other than the name set forth on his or her or its current license issued hereunder. (8) Give or send to any debtor or cause to be given or sent to any debtor, any notice, letter, message, or form, other than through proper legal action, process, or proceedings, which represents or implies that a claim exists unless it shall indicate in clear and legible type: (a) The name of the licensee and the city, street, and number at which he or she is licensed to do business; (b) The name of the original creditor to whom the debtor owed the claim if such name is known to the licensee or employee: PROVIDED, That upon written request of the debtor, the licensee shall provide this name to the debtor or cease efforts to collect on the debt until this information is provided; (c) If the notice, letter, message, or form is the first notice to the debtor or if the licensee is attempting to collect a different amount than indicated in his or her or its first notice to the debtor, an itemization of the claim asserted must be made including: (i) Amount owing on the original obligation at the time it was received by the licensee for collection or by assignment; (ii) Interest or service charge, collection costs, or late payment charges, if any, added to the original obligation by the original creditor, customer or assignor before it was received by the licensee for collection, if such information is known by the licensee or employee: PROVIDED, That upon written request of the debtor, the licensee shall make a reasonable effort to obtain information on such items and provide this information to the debtor; (iii) Interest or service charge, if any, added by the licensee or customer or assignor after the obligation was received by the licensee for collection; (iv) Collection costs, if any, that the licensee is attempting toThe 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.yee: PROVIDED, That upon written request of the debtor, the licensee shall make a reasonable effort to obtain information on such items and provide this information to the debtor; (iii) Interest or service charge, if any, added by the licensee or customer or assignor after the obligation was received by the licensee for collection; (iv) Collection costs, if any, that the licensee is attempting to collect; (v) Attorneys' fees, if any, that the licensee is attempting to collect on his or her or its behalf or on the behalf of a customer or assignor; and (vi) Any other charge or fee that the licensee is attempting to collect on his or her or its own behalf or on the behalf of a customer or assignor; (d) If the notice, letter, message, or form concerns a judgment obtained against the debtor, no itemization of the amounts contained in the judgment is required, except postjudgment interest, if claimed, and the current account balance; (e) If the notice, letter, message, or form is the first notice to the debtor, an itemization of the claim asserted must be made including the following information: (i) The original account number or redacted original account number assigned to the debt, if known to the licensee or employee: PROVIDED, That upon written request of the debtor, the licensee must make a reasonable effort to obtain this information or cease efforts to collect on the debt until this information is provided; and (ii) The date of the last payment to the creditor on the subject debt by the debtor, if known to the licensee or employee: PROVIDED, That upon written request of the debtor, the licensee must make a reasonable effort to obtain this information or cease efforts to collect on the debt until this information is provided. (9) Communicate in writing with a debtor concerning a claim through a proper legal action, process, or proceeding, where such communication is the first written communication with the debtor, without providing the information set forth in subsection (8)(c) of this section in the written communication. (10) Communicate or threaten to communicate, the existence of a claim to a person other than one who might be reasonably expected to be liable on the claim in any manner other than through proper legal action, process, or proceedings except under the following conditions: (a) Except as provided in subsection (28)(a)(iii) of this section, a licensee or employee of a licensee may inform a credit reporting bureau of the existence of a claim. If the licensee or employee of a licensee reports a claim to a credit reporting bureau, the licensee shall, upon receipt of written notice from the debtor that any part of the claim is disputed, notify the credit reporting bureau of the dispute by written or electronic means and create a record of the fact of the notification and when the notification was provided; (b) A licensee or employee in collecting or attempting to collect a claim may communicate the existence of a claim to a debtor's employer if the claim has been reduced to a judgment; (c) A licensee or employee in collecting or attempting to collect a claim that has not been reduced to judgment, may communicate the existence of a claim to a debtor's employer if: (i) The licensee or employee has notified or attempted to notify the debtor in writing at his or her last known address or place of employment concerning the claim and the debtor after a reasonable time has failed to pay the claim or has failed to agree to make payments on the claim in a manner acceptable to the licensee; and (ii) The debtor has not in writing to the licensee disputed any part of the claim: PROVIDED, That the licensee or employee may only communicate the existence of a claim which has not been reduced to judgment to the debtor's employer once unless the debtor's employer has agreed to additional communications; (d) A licensee may for the purpose of locating the debtor or locating assets of the debtor communicate the existence of a claim to any person who might reasonably be expected to have knowledge of the whereabouts of a debtor or the location of assets of the debtor if the claim is reduced to judgment, or if not reduced to judgment, when: (i) The licensee or employee has notified or attempted to notify the debtor in writing at his or her last known address or last known place of employment concerning the claim and the debtor after a reasonable time has failed to pay the claim or has failed to agree to make payments on the claim in a manner acceptable to the licensee; and (ii) The debtor has not in writing disputed any part of the claim; (e) A licensee may communicate the existence of a claim to its customers or clients if the claim is reduced to judgment, or if not reduced to judgment, when: (i) The licensee has notified or attempted to notify the debtor in writing at his or her last known address or last known place of employment concerning the claim and the debtor after a reasonable time has failed to pay the claim or has failed to agree to make payments on the claim in a manner acceptable to the licensee; and (ii) The debtor has not in writing disputed any part of the claim. (11) Threaten the debtor with impairment of his or her credit rating if a claim is not paid: PROVIDED, That advising a debtor that the licensee has reported or intends to report a claim to a credit reporting agency is not considered a threat if the licensee actually has reported or intends to report the claim to a credit reporting agency. (12) Communicate with the debtor after notification in writing from an attorney representing such debtor that all further communications relative to a claim should be addressed to the attorney: PROVIDED, That if a licensee requests in writing information from an attorney regarding such claim and the attorney does not respond within a reasonable time, the licensee may communicate directly with the debtor until he or she or it again receives notification in writing that an attorney is representing the debtor. (13) Communicate with a debtor or anyone else in such a manner as to harass, intimidate, threaten, or embarrass a debtor, including but not limited to communication at an unreasonable hour, with unreasonable frequency, by threats of force or violence, by threats of criminal prosecution, and by use of offensive language. A communication shall be presumed to have been made for the purposes of harassment if: (a) It is made with a debtor or spouse in any form, manner, or place, more than three times in a single week, unless the licensee is responding to a communication from the debtor or spouse; (b) It is made with a debtor at his or her place of employment more than one time in a single week, unless the licensee is responding to a communication from the debtor; (c) It is made with the debtor or spouse at his or her place of residence between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. A call to a telephone is presumed to be received in the local time zone to which the area code of the number called is assigned for landline numbers, unless the licensee reasonably believes the telephone is located in a different time zone. If the area code is not assigned to landlines in any specific geographic area, such as with toll-free telephone numbers, a call to a telephone is presumed to be received in the local time zone of the debtor's last known place of residence, unless the licensee reasonably believes the telephone is located in a different time zone. (14) Communicate with the debtor through use of forms or instruments that simulate the form or appearance of judicial process, the form or appearance of government documents, or the simulation of a form or appearance of a telegraphic or emergency message. (15) Communicate with the debtor and represent or imply that the existing obligation of the debtor may be or has been increased by the addition of attorney fees, investigation fees, service fees, or any other fees or charges when in fact such fees or charges may not legally be added to the existing obligation of such debtor. (16) Threaten to take any action against the debtor which the licensee cannot legally take at the time the threat is made. (17) Send any telegram or make any telephone calls to a debtor or concerning a debt or for the purpose of demanding payment of a claim or seeking information about a debtor, for which the charges are payable by the addressee or by the person to whom the call is made: PROVIDED, That: (a) This subsection does not prohibit a licensee from attempting to communicate by way of a cellular telephone or other wireless device: PROVIDED, That a licensee cannot cause charges to be incurred to the recipient of the attempted communication more than three times in any calendar week when the licensee knows or reasonably should know that the number belongs to a cellular telephone or other wireless device, unless the licensee is responding to a communication from the debtor or the person to whom the call is made. (b) The licensee is not in violation of (a) of this subsection if the licensee at least monthly updates its records with information provided by a commercial provider of cellular telephone lists that the licensee in good faith believes provides reasonably current and comprehensive data identifying cellular telephone numbers, calls a number not appearing in the most recent list provided by the commercial provider, and does not otherwise know or reasonably should know that the number belongs to a cellular telephone. (c) This subsection may not be construed to increase the number of communications permitted pursuant to subsection (13)(a) of this section. (18) Call, or send a text message or other electronic communication to, a cellular telephone or other wireless device more than twice in any day when the licensee knows or reasonably should know that the number belongs to a cellular telephone or other wireless device, unless the licensee is responding to a communication from the debtor or the person to whom the call, text message, or other electronic communication is made. The licensee is not in violation of this subsection if the licensee at least monthly updates its records with information provided by a commercial provider of cellular telephone lists that the licensee in good faith believes provides reasonably current and comprehensive data identifying cellular telephone numbers, calls a number not appearing in the most recent list provided by the commercial provider, and does not otherwise know or reasonably should know that the number belongs to a cellular telephone. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to increase the number of communications permitted pursuant to subsection (13)(a) of this section. (19) Intentionally block its telephone number from displaying on a debtor's telephone. (20) In any manner convey the impression that the licensee is vouched for, bonded to or by, or is an instrumentality of the state of Washington or any agency or department thereof. (21) Collect or attempt to collect in addition to the principal amount of a claim any sum other than allowable interest, collection costs or handling fees expressly authorized by statute, and, in the case of suit, attorney's fees and taxable court costs. A licensee may collect or attempt to collect collection costs and fees, including contingent collection fees, as authorized by a written agreement or contract, between the licensee's client and the debtor, in the collection of a commercial claim. The amount charged to the debtor for collection services shall not exceed thirty-five percent of the commercial claim. (22) Procure from a debtor or collect or attempt to collect on any written note, contract, stipulation, promise or acknowledgment under which a debtor may be required to pay any sum other than principal, allowable interest, except as noted in subsection (21) of this section, and, in the case of suit, attorney's fees and taxable court costs. (23) Bring an action or initiate an arbitration proceeding on a claim when the licensee knows, or reasonably should know, that such suit or arbitration is barred by the applicable statute of limitations. (24) Upon notification by a debtor that the debtor disputes all debts arising from a series of dishonored checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instruments, initiate oral contact with a debtor more than one time in an attempt to collect from the debtor debts arising from the identified series of dishonored checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instruments when: (a) Within the previous one hundred eighty days, in response to the licensee's attempt to collect the initial debt assigned to the licensee and arising from the identified series of dishonored checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instruments, the debtor in writing notified the licensee that the debtor's checkbook or other series of preprinted written instruments was stolen or fraudulently created; (b) the licensee has received from the debtor a certified copy of a police report referencing the theft or fraudulent creation of the checkbook, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or series of preprinted written instruments; (c) in the written notification to the licensee or in the police report, the debtor identified the financial institution where the account was maintained, the account number, the magnetic ink character recognition number, the full bank routing and transit number, and the check numbers of the stolen checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instruments, which check numbers included the number of the check that is the subject of the licensee's collection efforts; (d) the debtor provides, or within the previous one hundred eighty days provided, to the licensee a legible copy of a government-issued photo identification, which contains the debtor's signature and which was issued prior to the date of the theft or fraud identified in the police report; and (e) the debtor advised the licensee that the subject debt is disputed because the identified check, automated clearinghouse transaction on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instrument underlying the debt is a stolen or fraudulently created check or instrument. The licensee is not in violation of this subsection if the licensee initiates oral contact with the debtor more than one time in an attempt to collect debts arising from the identified series of dishonored checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instruments when: (i) The licensee acted in good faith and relied on their established practices and procedures for batching, recording, or packeting debtor accounts, and the licensee inadvertently initiates oral contact with the debtor in an attempt to collect debts in the identified series subsequent to the initial debt assigned to the licensee; (ii) the licensee is following up on collection of a debt assigned to the licensee, and the debtor has previously requested more information from the licensee regarding the subject debt; (iii) the debtor has notified the licensee that the debtor disputes only some, but not all the debts arising from the identified series of dishonored checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or other preprinted written instruments, in which case the licensee shall be allowed to initiate oral contact with the debtor one time for each debt arising from the series of identified checks, automated clearinghouse transactions on a demand deposit account, or written instruments and initiate additional oral contact for those debts that the debtor acknowledges do not arise from stolen or fraudulently created checks or written instruments; (iv) the oral contact is in the context of a judicial, administrative, arbitration, mediation, or similar proceeding; or (v) the oral contact is made for the purpose of investigating, confirming, or authenticating the information received from the debtor, to provide additional information to the debtor, or to request additional information from the debtor needed by the licensee to accurately record the debtor's information in the licensee's records. (25) Bring an action or initiate an arbitration proceeding on a claim for any amounts related to a transfer of sale of a vehicle when: (a) The licensee has been informed or reasonably should know that the department of licensing transfer of sale form was filed in accordance with RCW 46.12.650 (1) through (3); (b) The licensee has been informed or reasonably should know that the transfer of the vehicle either (i) was not made pursuant to a legal transfer or (ii) was not voluntarily accepted by the person designated as the purchaser/transferee; and (c) Prior to the commencement of the action or arbitration, the licensee has received from the putative transferee a copy of a police report referencing that the transfer of sale of the vehicle either (i) was not made pursuant to a legal transfer or (ii) was not voluntarily accepted by the person designated as the purchaser/transferee. (26) Submit an affidavit or other request pursuant to chapter 6.32 RCW asking a superior or district court to transfer a bond posted by a debtor subject to a money judgment to the licensee, when the debtor has appeared as required. (27) Serve a debtor with a summons and complaint unless the summons and complaint have been filed with the court and bear the case number assigned by the court. (28)(a) If the claim involves medical debt: (i) Fail to include, with the first written notice to the debtor, a statement that informs the debtor of the debtor's right to request the original account number or redacted original account number assigned to the debt, the date of the last payment, and an itemized statement as provided in (a)(ii) of this subsection (28); (ii)(A) Fail to provide to the debtor, upon written or oral request by the debtor for more information than is contained in a general balance due letter, an itemized statement free of charge. Unless and until the licensee provides the itemized statement, the licensee must cease all collection efforts. The itemized statement must include: (I) The name and address of the medical creditor; (II) The date, dates, or date range of service; (III) The health care services provided to the patient as indicated by the health care provider in a statement provided to the licensee; (IV) The amount of principal for any medical debt or debts incurred; (V) Any adjustment to the bill, such as negotiated insurance rates or other discounts; (VI) The amount of any payments received, whether from the patient or any other party; (VII) Any interest or fees; and (VIII) Whether the patient was found eligible for charity care or other reductions and, if so, the amount due after all charity care and other reductions have been applied to the itemized statement; (B) In the event the debtor has entered into a voluntary payment agreement, the debtor shall give notice if he or she wants the payment plan discontinued. If no notice is given, the payment arrangement may continue; (C) Properly executed postjudgment writs, including writs of garnishment and execution, are not required to be ceased and second or subsequent requests for information already provided do not require the cessation of collection efforts; (iii) Report adverse information to consumer credit reporting agencies or credit bureaus. (b) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this subsection are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this subsection 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. (29) If the claim involves hospital debt: (a) Fail to include, with the first written notice to the debtor, a notice that the debtor may be eligible for charity care from the hospital, together with the contact information for the hospital; (b) Collect or attempt to collect a claim related to hospital debt during the pendency of an application for charity care sponsorship or an appeal from a final determination of charity care sponsorship status. However, this prohibition is only applicable if the licensee has received notice of the pendency of the application or appeal.
RCW 18.46.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 46 / Section 110
RCW 18.46.110: Fire protection—Duties of chief of the Washington state patrol.
Status: in_force

Fire protection with respect to all birthing centers 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 by reference, such recognized standards as may be applicable to nursing homes, places of refuge, and birthing centers 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 birthing center to be licensed, and if it is found that the premises do not comply with the required safety standards and fire regulations as promulgated 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 department as to the manner in which the premises may qualify for a license and set forth the conditions to be remedied with respect to fire regulations. 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 birthing center 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 license can be issued. The chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, shall make or cause to be made such inspection of such birthing centers as he or she deems necessary. In cities which have in force a comprehensive building code, the regulation of which is equal to the minimum standards of the code for birthing centers adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, the building inspector and the chief of the fire department, provided the latter is a paid chief of a paid fire department, shall make the inspection and shall approve the premises before a license can be issued. In cities where such building codes are in force, the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, may, upon request by the chief fire official, or the local governing body, or of a taxpayer of such city, assist in the enforcement of any such code pertaining to birthing centers.
RCW 18.390.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 390 / Section 040
RCW 18.390.040: Department of social and health services—Duties—Fees—Effect of registration activities.
Status: in_force

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(1) The department shall: (a) Register an entity that submits a complete application that includes all of the materials required in RCW 18.390.030 ; (b) Review the disclosure statements submitted by applicants for an initial or renewal registration to operate a continuing care retirement community for completeness; (c) Establish and collect a fee that is sufficient to cover the department's costs associated with administering the requirements of this chapter; and (d) Create and maintain an online listing that is readily available to the public of the names and addresses of continuing care retirement communities that are registered with the department. (2) The department's registration activities consist of reviewing an application for completeness and do not signify that the department has otherwise issued a certification or license to the continuing care retirement community or any of its component parts.
RCW 18.420.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 420 / Section 010
RCW 18.420.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Approved supervisor" means: (a) Until July 1, 2028, a behavioral health provider, as defined in RCW 71.24.025 with at least two years of experience working in a behavioral health practice that employs peer support specialists or certified peer counselors as part of treatment teams; or (b) A certified peer support specialist who has completed: (i) At least 1,500 hours of work as a fully certified peer support specialist engaged in the practice of peer support services, with at least 500 hours attained through the joint supervision of peers in conjunction with another approved supervisor; and (ii) The training developed by the health care authority under RCW 71.24.920 . (2) "Certified peer support specialist" means a person certified under this chapter to engage in the practice of peer support services. (3) "Certified peer support specialist trainee" means an individual working toward the supervised experience and written examination requirements to become a certified peer support specialist under this chapter. (4) "Department" means the department of health. (5) "Practice of peer support services" means the provision of interventions by a peer who is either a person in recovery from a mental health condition or substance use disorder, or both, or the parent or legal guardian of a youth who is receiving or has received behavioral health services, to a person with a similar lived experience. The peer provides the interventions through the use of shared experiences to assist the participant in the acquisition and exercise of skills needed to support the participant's recovery. Interventions may include activities that assist participants in accessing or engaging in treatment and in symptom management; promote social connection, recovery, and self-advocacy; provide guidance in the development of natural community supports and basic daily living skills; and support participants in engagement, motivation, and maintenance related to achieving and maintaining health and wellness goals. (6) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
RCW 18.71C.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71C / Section 005
RCW 18.71C.005: Purpose.
Status: in_force

In order to strengthen access to medical services, and in recognition of the advances in the delivery of medical services, the participating states of the physician assistant licensure compact have allied in common purpose to develop a comprehensive process that complements the existing authority of state licensing boards to license and discipline physician assistants and seeks to enhance the portability of a license to practice as a physician assistant while safeguarding the safety of patients. This compact allows medical services to be provided by physician assistants, via the mutual recognition of the licensee's qualifying license by other compact participating states. This compact also adopts the prevailing standard for physician assistant licensure and affirms that the practice and delivery of medical services by the physician assistant occurs where the patient is located at the time of the patient encounter, and therefore requires the physician assistant to be under the jurisdiction of the state licensing board where the patient is located. State licensing boards that participate in this compact retain the jurisdiction to impose adverse action against a compact privilege in that state issued to a physician assistant through the procedures of this compact. The physician assistant licensure compact will alleviate burdens for military families by allowing active duty military personnel and their spouses to obtain a compact privilege based on having an unrestricted license in good standing from a participating state.
RCW 18.32.775 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 775
RCW 18.32.775: Disciplinary proceedings—Cost and fee recovery.
Status: in_force

(1) In any disciplinary case pertaining to a dentist where there is a contested hearing, if the commission or its hearing panel makes the finding requisite for, and imposes upon the dentist, a disciplinary sanction or fine under RCW 18.130.160 , unless it determines to waive the assessment of a hearing fee, it shall assess against the licensee a partial recovery of the state's hearing expenses as follows: (a) The partial recovery hearing fee must be: (i) An amount equal to six thousand dollars for each full hearing day in the proceeding and one-half of that amount for any partial hearing day; and (ii) A partial recovery of investigative and hearing preparation expenses in an amount as found to be reasonable reimbursement under the circumstances but no more than ten thousand dollars; (b) Substantiation of investigative and hearing preparation expenses for purposes of (a) of this subsection may be by affidavit or declaration descriptive of efforts expended, which are reviewable in the hearing as would be a cost bill; (c) The commission or its hearing panel may waive the partial recovery hearing fee if it determines the assessment of the fee (i) would create substantial undue hardship for the dentist, or (ii) in all the circumstances of the case, including the nature of the charges alleged, it would be manifestly unjust to assess the fee. Consideration of the waiver must be applied for and considered during the hearing itself. This may be in advance of the decision related to RCW 18.130.160 . (2) If the dentist seeks judicial review of the disciplinary action and there was a partial recovery hearing fee assessed, then unless the license holder achieves a substantial element of relief, the reviewing trial court or appellate court shall further impose a partial cost recovery fee in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars at the superior court level, twenty-five thousand dollars at the court of appeals level, and twenty-five thousand dollars at the supreme court level. Application for waiver may be made to the court at each level and must be considered by the court under the standards stated in subsection (1)(c) of this section. (3) In any disciplinary case pertaining to a dentist where the case is resolved by agreement prior to completion of a contested hearing, the commission shall assess against the dentist a partial recovery of investigative and hearing preparation expenses in an amount as found to be reasonable reimbursement in the circumstances but no more than ten thousand dollars, unless it determines to waive this fee under the standards stated in subsection (1)(c) of this section. (4) In any stipulated informal disposition of allegations pertaining to a dentist as contemplated under RCW 18.130.172 , the potential dollar limit of reimbursement of investigative and processing costs may not exceed two thousand dollars per allegation. (5) Should the dentist fail to pay any agreed reimbursement or ordered cost recovery under the statute, the commission may seek collection of the amount in the same manner as enforcement of a fine under RCW 18.130.165 . (6) All fee recoveries and reimbursements under this statute must be deposited to the health professions account for the portion of it allocated to the commission. The fee recoveries shall be fully credited in reduction of actual or projected expenditures used to determine dentist license renewal fees. (7) The authority of the commission under this section is in addition to all of its authorities under RCW 18.130.160 , elsewhere in chapter 18.130 RCW, or in this chapter.
RCW 18.27.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 030
RCW 18.27.030: Application for registration—Grounds for denial and suspension.
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for registration as a contractor shall submit an application under oath upon a form to be prescribed by the director and which shall include the following information pertaining to the applicant: (a) Employer social security number or individual taxpayer identification number. (b) Unified business identifier number. (c) Evidence of workers' compensation coverage for the applicant's employees working in Washington, as follows: (i) The applicant's industrial insurance account number issued by the department; (ii) The applicant's self-insurer number issued by the department; or (iii) For applicants domiciled in a state or province of Canada subject to an agreement entered into under RCW 51.12.120 (7), as permitted by the agreement, filing a certificate of coverage issued by the agency that administers the workers' compensation law in the applicant's state or province of domicile certifying that the applicant has secured the payment of compensation under the other state's or province's workers' compensation law. (d) Employment security department number. (e) Unified business identifier (UBI) account number may be substituted for the information required by (c) and (d) of this subsection if the applicant will not employ employees in Washington. (f) Type of contracting activity, whether a general or a specialty contractor and if the latter, the type of specialty. (g) The name and address of each partner if the applicant is a firm or partnership, or the name and address of the owner if the applicant is an individual proprietorship, or the name and address of the corporate officers and statutory agent, if any, if the applicant is a corporation or the name and address of all members of other business entities. The information contained in such application is a matter of public record and open to public inspection. (2) The department may verify the workers' compensation coverage information provided by the applicant under subsection (1)(c) of this section, including but not limited to information regarding the coverage of an individual employee of the applicant. If coverage is provided under the laws of another state, the department may notify the other state that the applicant is employing employees in Washington. (3)(a) The department shall deny an application for registration if: (i) The applicant has been previously performing work subject to this chapter as a sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, or other entity and the department has notice that the applicant has an unsatisfied final judgment against him or her in an action based on work performed subject to this chapter or the applicant owes the department money for penalties assessed or fees due under this chapter as a result of a final judgment; (ii) the applicant was an owner, principal, or officer of a partnership, corporation, or other entity that either has an unsatisfied final judgment against it in an action that was incurred for work performed subject to this chapter or owes the department money for penalties assessed or fees due under this chapter as a result of a final judgment; (iii) the applicant is a successor to an entity with an unsatisfied final judgment against it in an action that was incurred for work performed subject to this chapter or owes the department money for penalties assessed or fees due under this chapter as a result of a final judgment, except as provided under (d) of this subsection (3); (iv) the applicant does not have a valid unified business identifier number; (v) the department determines that the applicant has falsified information on the application, unless the error was inadvertent; (vi) the applicant does not have an active and valid certificate of registration with the department of revenue; or (vii) the applicant is under 18 years old at the time of application. (b) The department shall suspend an active registration if (i) the department has determined that the registrant has an unsatisfied final judgment against it for work within the scope of this chapter; (ii) the department has determined that the registrant is a sole proprietor or an owner, principal, or officer of a registered contractor that has an unsatisfied final judgment against it for work within the scope of this chapter; (iii) the registrant does not maintain a valid unified business identifier number; (iv) the department has determined that the registrant falsified information on the application, unless the error was inadvertent; or (v) the registrant does not have an active and valid certificate of registration with the department of revenue. (c) The department may suspend an active registration if the department has determined that an owner, principal, partner, or officer of the registrant was an owner, principal, or officer of a previous partnership, corporation, or other entity that has an unsatisfied final judgment against it. (d) For the purposes of (a)(iii) of this subsection (3), it is presumed that an applicant knew or should have known of the relevant unsatisfied final judgment. If an applicant demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence that the applicant did not know of the unsatisfied final judgment, by having exercised due diligence and timely verifying with the department that the other contractor was in good standing, then the department may grant the application for registration under this section, provided that the applicant meets applicable requirements under this chapter. The department shall adopt rules for the purposes of implementing this subsection (3)(d). (4) The department shall not deny an application or suspend a registration because of an unsatisfied final judgment if the applicant's or registrant's unsatisfied final judgment was determined by the director to be the result of the fraud or negligence of another party, unless the applicant or registrant is a successor to said party under subsection (3)(a)(iii) of this section.
RCW 18.34.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 34 / Section 030
RCW 18.34.030: Apprentices.
Status: in_force

No licensee hereunder may have more than two apprentices in training or under their direct supervision at any one time. However, the primary supervisor shall be responsible for the acts of his or her apprentices in the performance of their work in the apprenticeship program and provide the majority of the training and direct supervision received by the apprentice. Apprentices shall complete their apprenticeship in six years and shall not work longer as an apprentice unless the secretary determines, after a hearing, that the apprentice was prevented by causes beyond his or her control from completing his or her apprenticeship and becoming a licensee hereunder in six years.
RCW 18.130.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 040
RCW 18.130.040: Application to certain professions—Authority of secretary—Grant or denial of licenses—Procedural rules.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter applies only to the secretary and the boards and commissions having jurisdiction in relation to the professions licensed under the chapters specified in this section. This chapter does not apply to any business or profession not licensed under the chapters specified in this section. (2)(a) The secretary has authority under this chapter in relation to the following professions: (i) Dispensing opticians licensed and designated apprentices under chapter 18.34 RCW; (ii) Midwives licensed under chapter 18.50 RCW; (iii) Ocularists licensed under chapter 18.55 RCW; (iv) Massage therapists and businesses licensed under chapter 18.108 RCW; (v) Dental hygienists licensed under chapter 18.29 RCW; (vi) Acupuncturists or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners licensed under chapter 18.06 RCW; (vii) Radiologic technologists certified and X-ray technicians registered under chapter 18.84 RCW; (viii) Respiratory care practitioners licensed under chapter 18.89 RCW; (ix) Hypnotherapists registered, agency affiliated counselors registered, certified, or licensed, and advisors and counselors certified under chapter 18.19 RCW; (x) Persons licensed as mental health counselors, mental health counselor associates, marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, social workers, social work associates — advanced, and social work associates — independent clinical under chapter 18.225 RCW; (xi) Persons registered as nursing pool operators under chapter 18.52C RCW; (xii) Nursing assistants registered or certified or medication assistants endorsed under chapter 18.88A RCW; (xiii) Dietitians and nutritionists certified under chapter 18.138 RCW; (xiv) Substance use disorder professionals, substance use disorder professional trainees, or co-occurring disorder specialists certified under chapter 18.205 RCW; (xv) Sex offender treatment providers and certified affiliate sex offender treatment providers certified under chapter 18.155 RCW; (xvi) Persons licensed and certified under chapter 18.73 RCW or RCW 18.71.205 ; (xvii) Orthotists and prosthetists licensed under chapter 18.200 RCW; (xviii) Surgical technologists registered under chapter 18.215 RCW; (xix) Recreational therapists under chapter 18.230 RCW; (xx) Animal massage therapists certified under chapter 18.240 RCW; (xxi) Athletic trainers licensed under chapter 18.250 RCW; (xxii) Home care aides certified under chapter 18.88B RCW; (xxiii) Genetic counselors licensed under chapter 18.290 RCW; (xxiv) Reflexologists certified under chapter 18.108 RCW; (xxv) Medical assistants-certified, medical assistants-hemodialysis technician, medical assistants-phlebotomist, forensic phlebotomist, medical assistant-EMT, and medical assistants-registered certified and registered under chapter 18.360 RCW; (xxvi) Behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts, and behavior technicians under chapter 18.380 RCW; (xxvii) Birth doulas certified under chapter 18.47 RCW; (xxviii) Music therapists licensed under chapter 18.233 RCW; (xxix) Behavioral health support specialists certified under chapter 18.227 RCW; and (xxx) Certified peer support specialists and certified peer support specialist trainees under chapter 18.420 RCW. (b) The boards and commissions having authority under this chapter are as follows: (i) The podiatric medical board as established in chapter 18.22 RCW; (ii) The chiropractic quality assurance commission as established in chapter 18.25 RCW; (iii) The dental quality assurance commission as established in chapter 18.32 RCW governing licenses issued under chapter 18.32 RCW, licenses and registrations issued under chapter 18.260 RCW, licenses issued under chapter 18.265 RCW, and certifications issued under chapter 18.350 RCW; (iv) The board of hearing and speech as established in chapter 18.35 RCW; (v) The board of examiners for nursing home administrators as established in chapter 18.52 RCW; (vi) The optometry board as established in chapter 18.54 RCW governing licenses issued under chapter 18.53 RCW; (vii) The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery as established in chapter 18.57 RCW governing licenses issued under chapter 18.57 RCW; (viii) The pharmacy quality assurance commission as established in chapter 18.64 RCW governing licenses issued under chapters 18.64 and 18.64A RCW; (ix) The Washington medical commission as established in chapter 18.71 RCW governing licenses and registrations issued under chapters 18.71 , 18.71A, 18.71B, 18.71C, and 18.71D RCW; (x) The board of physical therapy as established in chapter 18.74 RCW; (xi) The board of occupational therapy practice as established in chapter 18.59 RCW; (xii) The board of nursing as established in chapter 18.79 RCW governing licenses and registrations issued under that chapter and under chapter 18.80 RCW; (xiii) The examining board of psychology and its disciplinary committee as established in chapter 18.83 RCW; (xiv) The veterinary board of governors as established in chapter 18.92 RCW; (xv) The board of naturopathy established in chapter 18.36A RCW, governing licenses and certifications issued under that chapter; and (xvi) The board of denturists established in chapter 18.30 RCW. (3) In addition to the authority to discipline license holders, the disciplining authority has the authority to grant or deny licenses. The disciplining authority may also grant a license subject to conditions, which must be in compliance with chapter 18.415 RCW. (4) All disciplining authorities shall adopt procedures to ensure substantially consistent application of this chapter, the uniform disciplinary act, among the disciplining authorities listed in subsection (2) of this section.
RCW 18.27.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 120
RCW 18.27.120: List of registered contractors—Availability, fee.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall compile a list of all contractors registered under this chapter and update the list at least bimonthly. The list shall be considered as public record information and shall be available to the public upon request: PROVIDED, That the department may charge a reasonable fee under RCW 42.56.120 . (2) The department shall inform any person, firm, or corporation, if a contractor is registered, and if a contractor is bonded or insured, without charge except for a reasonable fee under RCW 42.56.120 for copies made.
RCW 18.36A.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 040
RCW 18.36A.040: Scope of practice.
Status: in_force

Naturopathic medicine is the practice by naturopaths of the art and science of the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the body by stimulation or support, or both, of the natural processes of the human body. A naturopath is responsible and accountable to the consumer for the quality of naturopathic care rendered. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes manual manipulation (mechanotherapy), the prescription, administration, dispensing, and use, except for the treatment of malignancies, of nutrition and food science, physical modalities, minor office procedures, homeopathy, naturopathic medicines, hygiene and immunization, contraceptive devices, common diagnostic procedures, and suggestion; however, nothing in this chapter shall prohibit consultation and treatment of a patient in concert with a practitioner licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW. No person licensed under this chapter may employ the term "chiropractic" to describe any services provided by a naturopath under this chapter.
RCW 18.225.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 010
RCW 18.225.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Advanced social work" means the application of social work theory and methods, including: (a) Emotional and biopsychosocial assessment; (b) Psychotherapy under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker, psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse, or other mental health professionals as may be defined by rules adopted by the secretary; (c) Case management; (d) Consultation; (e) Advocacy; (f) Counseling; or (g) Community organization. (2) "Applicant" means a person who completes the required application, pays the required fee, is at least eighteen years of age, and meets any background check requirements and uniform disciplinary act requirements. (3) "Associate" means a prelicensure candidate who has a graduate degree in a mental health field under RCW 18.225.090 and is gaining the supervision and supervised experience necessary to become a licensed independent clinical social worker, a licensed advanced social worker, a licensed mental health counselor, or a licensed marriage and family therapist. (4) "Committee" means the Washington state mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee. (5) "Department" means the department of health. (6) "Disciplining authority" means the department. (7) "Independent clinical social work" means the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental disorders based on knowledge of human development, the causation and treatment of psychopathology, psychotherapeutic treatment practices, and social work practice as defined in advanced social work. Treatment modalities include but are not limited to diagnosis and treatment of individuals, couples, families, groups, or organizations. (8) "Marriage and family therapy" means the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of relationships, including marriage and family systems. Marriage and family therapy involves the professional application of psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders. The practice of marriage and family therapy means the rendering of professional marriage and family therapy services to individuals, couples, and families, singly or in groups, whether such services are offered directly to the general public or through organizations, either public or private, for a fee, monetary or otherwise. (9) "Mental health counseling" means the application of principles of human development, learning theory, psychotherapy, group dynamics, and etiology of mental illness and dysfunctional behavior to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations, for the purpose of treatment of mental disorders and promoting optimal mental health and functionality. Mental health counseling also includes, but is not limited to, the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, as well as the application of a wellness model of mental health. (10) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
RCW 18.46.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 46 / Section 150
RCW 18.46.150: Down syndrome—Parent information.
Status: in_force

A birthing center that provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the birthing center provides the parent with the Down syndrome diagnosis.
RCW 18.11.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 220
RCW 18.11.220: Rights of clients.
Status: in_force

The client of an auctioneer or auction company has a right to (1) an accounting for any money that the auctioneer or auction company receives from the sale of the client's goods, (2) payment of all money due to the client within twenty-one calendar days unless the parties have mutually agreed in writing to another time of payment, and (3) bring an action against the surety bond or other security filed in lieu of the surety bond for any violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
RCW 18.06.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 06 / Section 060
RCW 18.06.060: Approval of educational programs.
Status: in_force

The department shall consider for approval any school or program that meets the requirements outlined in this chapter and provides the training required under RCW 18.06.050 . Clinical and didactic training may be approved as separate programs or as a joint program. The process for approval shall be established by the secretary by rule.
RCW 18.64.470 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 470
RCW 18.64.470: Health care entity—Records.
Status: in_force

Every proprietor or manager of a health care entity shall keep readily available a suitable record of drugs, which shall preserve for a period of not less than two years the record of every drug used at such health care entity. The record shall be maintained either separately from all other records of the health care entity or in such form that the information required is readily retrievable from ordinary business records of the health care entity. All recordkeeping requirements for controlled substances must be complied with. Such record of drugs shall be for confidential use in the health care entity, only. The record of drugs shall be open for inspection by the commission, who is authorized to enforce chapter 18.64 , 69.41, or 69.50 RCW.
RCW 18.145.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 145 / Section 090
RCW 18.145.090: Certification applications—Fee.
Status: in_force

Applications for certification shall be submitted on forms provided by the department. The department may require information and documentation to determine whether the applicant meets the standard for certification as provided in this chapter. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086 which shall accompany the application.
RCW 18.39.570 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 570
RCW 18.39.570: Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.32.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 005
RCW 18.32.005: Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.
Status: in_force

See chapter 18.120 RCW.
RCW 18.71A.800 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71A / Section 800
RCW 18.71A.800: Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.
Status: in_force

(1) By January 1, 2019, the commission must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment. (2) In developing the rules, the commission must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of physician assistants in the state.
RCW 18.89.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 89 / Section 100
RCW 18.89.100: Certification—Competency requirements.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall approve only those persons who have achieved the minimum level of competency as defined by the secretary. The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for approval of alternate training and shall have the authority to contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession, or in education, to assist in evaluating those applying for approval. The standards and procedures set shall apply equally to schools and training within the United States and those in foreign jurisdictions.
RCW 18.64.590 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 590
RCW 18.64.590: Long-term care facilities and hospice programs—Commission authority.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules implementing RCW 18.64.550 through 18.64.580 .
RCW 18.50.045 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 50 / Section 045
RCW 18.50.045: Midwifery education programs—Accreditation.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall promulgate standards by rule under chapter 34.05 RCW for accrediting midwifery educational programs. The standards shall cover the provision of adequate clinical and didactic instruction in all subjects and noncurriculum matters under this section including, but not limited to, staffing and teacher qualifications. In developing the standards, the secretary shall be advised by and receive the recommendations of the midwifery advisory committee.
RCW 18.130.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 190
RCW 18.130.190: Practice without license—Investigation of complaints—Cease and desist orders—Injunctions—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary shall investigate complaints concerning practice by unlicensed persons of a profession or business for which a license is required by the chapters specified in RCW 18.130.040 . In the investigation of the complaints, the secretary shall have the same authority as provided the secretary under RCW 18.130.050 . (2) The secretary may issue a notice of intention to issue a cease and desist order to any person whom the secretary has reason to believe is engaged in the unlicensed practice of a profession or business for which a license is required by the chapters specified in RCW 18.130.040 . The person to whom such notice is issued may request an adjudicative proceeding to contest the charges. The request for hearing must be filed within twenty days after service of the notice of intention to issue a cease and desist order. The failure to request a hearing constitutes a default, whereupon the secretary may enter a permanent cease and desist order, which may include a civil fine. All proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. (3) If the secretary makes a final determination that a person has engaged or is engaging in unlicensed practice, the secretary may issue a cease and desist order. In addition, the secretary may impose a civil fine in an amount not exceeding one thousand dollars for each day upon which the person engaged in unlicensed practice of a business or profession for which a license is required by one or more of the chapters specified in RCW 18.130.040 . The proceeds of such fines shall be deposited to the health professions account. (4) If the secretary makes a written finding of fact that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by delay in issuing an order, the secretary may issue a temporary cease and desist order. The person receiving a temporary cease and desist order shall be provided an opportunity for a prompt hearing. The temporary cease and desist order shall remain in effect until further order of the secretary. The failure to request a prompt or regularly scheduled hearing constitutes a default, whereupon the secretary may enter a permanent cease and desist order, which may include a civil fine. (5) Neither the issuance of a cease and desist order nor payment of a civil fine shall relieve the person so practicing or operating a business without a license from criminal prosecution therefor, but the remedy of a cease and desist order or civil fine shall be in addition to any criminal liability. The cease and desist order is conclusive proof of unlicensed practice and may be enforced under RCW 7.21.060 . This method of enforcement of the cease and desist order 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. (6) The attorney general, a county prosecuting attorney, the secretary, a board, or any person may in accordance with the laws of this state governing injunctions, maintain an action in the name of this state to enjoin any person practicing a profession or business for which a license is required by the chapters specified in RCW 18.130.040 without a license from engaging in such practice or operating such business until the required license is secured. However, the injunction shall not relieve the person so practicing or operating a business without a license from criminal prosecution therefor, but the remedy by injunction shall be in addition to any criminal liability. (7)(a) Unlicensed practice of a profession or operating a business for which a license is required by the chapters specified in RCW 18.130.040 , unless otherwise exempted by law, constitutes a gross misdemeanor for a single violation. (b) Each subsequent violation, whether alleged in the same or in subsequent prosecutions, is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW. (8) All fees, fines, forfeitures, and penalties collected or assessed by a court because of a violation of this section shall be remitted to the health professions account.
RCW 18.360.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 360 / Section 100
RCW 18.360.100: Career path plan—Report.
Status: in_force

Within existing resources, the secretary shall develop recommendations regarding a career path plan for medical assistants. The secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including, but not limited to, health care practitioner professional organizations, organizations representing health care workers, community colleges, career colleges, and technical colleges. The recommendations must include methods for including credit for prior learning. The purpose of the plan is to evaluate and map career paths for medical assistants and entry-level health care workers to transition by means of a career ladder into medical assistants or other health care professions. The recommendations must identify barriers to career advancement and career ladder training initiatives. The department shall report its recommendations to the legislature no later than December 15, 2012.
RCW 18.32.533 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 533
RCW 18.32.533: Unprofessional conduct—Abrogation of copayment provisions.
Status: in_force

It is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW for a dentist to abrogate the copayment provisions of a contract by accepting the payment received from a third party payer as full payment.
RCW 18.47.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 47 / Section 040
RCW 18.47.040: Birth doula without certification—Permitted.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a person from practicing as a birth doula without obtaining certification under this chapter. (2) No person may use the title "state-certified birth doula" in connection with the person's name to indicate or imply, directly or indirectly, that the person is a state-certified birth doula without being certified in accordance with this chapter as a birth doula.
RCW 18.64A.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64A / Section 010
RCW 18.64A.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Terms used in this chapter shall have the meaning set forth in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Commission" means the pharmacy quality assurance commission; (2) "Department" means the department of health; (3) "Pharmacist" means a person duly licensed by the commission to engage in the practice of pharmacy; (4) "Pharmacy" means every place properly licensed by the commission where the practice of pharmacy is conducted; (5) "Pharmacy ancillary personnel" means pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants; (6) "Pharmacy technician" means: (a) A person who is enrolled in, or who has satisfactorily completed, a commission-approved training program designed to prepare persons to perform nondiscretionary functions associated with the practice of pharmacy; or (b) A person who is a graduate with a degree in pharmacy or medicine of a foreign school, university, or college recognized by the commission; (7) "Pharmacy assistant" means a person registered by the commission to perform limited functions in the pharmacy; (8) "Practice of pharmacy" means the definition given in RCW 18.64.011 ; (9) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
RCW 18.08.390 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 390
RCW 18.08.390: Registration of prior registrants.
Status: in_force

All persons registered as architects under chapter 205, Laws of 1919, or registered as architects under chapter 323, Laws of 1959, as amended, before July 28, 1985, shall be registered as architects without examination.
RCW 18.55.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 55 / Section 010
RCW 18.55.010: Licensing—Exemptions—Limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in this chapter shall: (a) Be construed to limit or restrict a duly licensed physician or employees working under the personal supervision of a duly licensed physician from the practices enumerated in this chapter; (b) Be construed to prohibit an unlicensed person from performing mechanical work upon inert matter in an ocularist's office or laboratory; (c) Be construed to authorize or permit a licensee under this chapter to hold himself or herself out as being able to, or to offer to, or to undertake to attempt, by any manner of means, to examine or exercise eyes, or diagnose, treat, correct, relieve, operate, or prescribe for disease or any visual deficiency. (2) Each practitioner duly licensed pursuant to chapters 18.53 , 18.57, and 18.71 RCW shall have all the rights and privileges which may accrue under this chapter to ocularists licensed under this chapter.*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2495.SL ) ***

The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Abandoned vehicle" means a vehicle that a registered tow truck operator has impounded and held in the operator's possession for 120 consecutive hours. (2) "Abandoned vehicle report" means the document prescribed by the state that the towing operator forwards to the department after a vehicle has become abandoned. (3) "Immobilize" means the use of a locking wheel boot that, when attached to the wheel of a vehicle, prevents the vehicle from moving without damage to the tire to which the locking wheel boot is attached. (4) "Impound" means to take and hold a vehicle in legal custody. There are two types of impounds — public and private. (a) "Public impound" means that the vehicle has been impounded at the direction of a law enforcement officer or by a public official having jurisdiction over the public property upon which the vehicle was located. (b) "Private impound" means that the vehicle has been impounded at the direction of a person having control or possession of the private property upon which the vehicle was located. (5) "Junk vehicle" means a vehicle certified under RCW 46.55.230 as meeting at least three of the following requirements: (a) Is three years old or older; (b) Is extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to any of the following: A broken window or windshield, or missing wheels, tires, motor, or transmission; (c) Is apparently inoperable; (d) Has an approximate fair market value equal only to the approximate value of the scrap in it. (6) "Master log" means the document or an electronic facsimile prescribed by the department and the Washington state patrol in which an operator records transactions involving impounded vehicles. (7) "Registered tow truck operator" or "operator" means any person who engages in the impounding, transporting, or storage of unauthorized vehicles or the disposal of abandoned vehicles. (8) "Residential property" means property that has no more than four living units located on it. (9) "Suspended license impound" means an impound ordered under RCW 46.55.113 because the operator was arrested for a violation of RCW 46.20.342 or 46.20.345 . (10) "Tow truck" means a motor vehicle that is equipped for and used in the business of towing vehicles with equipment as approved by the state patrol. (11) "Tow truck number" means the number issued by the department to tow trucks used by a registered tow truck operator in the state of Washington. (12) "Tow truck permit" means the permit issued annually by the department that has the classification of service the tow truck may provide stamped upon it. (13) "Tow truck service" means the transporting upon the public streets and highways of this state of vehicles, together with personal effects and cargo, by a tow truck of a registered operator. (14) "Unauthorized vehicle" means a vehicle that is subject to impoundment after being left unattended in one of the following public or private locations for the indicated period of time: Subject to removal after: (a) Public locations: (i) Constituting an accident or a traffic hazard as defined in RCW 46.55.113 . . . . Immediately (ii) On a highway and tagged as described in RCW 46.55.085 . . . . 24 hours (iii) In a publicly owned or controlled parking facility, properly posted under RCW 46.55.070 . . . . Immediately (iv) Within the right-of-way used by a regional transit authority for high capacity transportation where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to the operation of high capacity transportation vehicles or jeopardizes public safety. . . . Immediately (b) Private locations: (i) On residential property . . . . Immediately (ii) On private, nonresidential property, properly posted under RCW 46.55.070 . . . . Immediately (iii) On private, nonresidential property, not posted . . . . 24 hours
RCW 18.106.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 150
RCW 18.106.150: Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require that a person obtain a license in order to do plumbing work at his or her residence or farm or place of business or on other property owned by him or her. (2) A current certificate of competency or apprentice permit is not required for: (a) Persons performing plumbing work on a farm; or (b) Certified journey level electricians, certified residential specialty electricians, or electrical trainees working for an electrical contractor and performing exempt work under: (i) RCW 18.27.090 (18) until January 1, 2021; (ii) After January 1, 2021, under subsection (8) of this section. (3) Nothing in this chapter shall be intended to derogate from or dispense with the requirements of any valid plumbing code enacted by a political subdivision of the state, except that no code shall require the holder of a certificate of competency to demonstrate any additional proof of competency or obtain any other license or pay any fee in order to engage in the trade of plumbing. (4) This chapter shall not apply to common carriers subject to Part I of the Interstate Commerce Act, nor to their officers and employees. (5) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to any farm, business, industrial plant, or corporation doing plumbing work on premises it owns or operates. (6) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the right of any householder to assist or receive assistance from a friend, neighbor, relative, or other person when none of the individuals doing such plumbing hold themselves out as engaged in the trade or business of plumbing. (7) This section does not apply to anyone installing, altering, repairing, or renovating medical gas systems. (8) As of January 1, 2021, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to an entity who holds a valid electrical contractor's license under chapter 19.28 RCW that employs a certified journey level electrician, a certified residential specialty electrician, or an electrical trainee meeting the requirements of chapter 19.28 RCW to perform plumbing work that is incidentally, directly, and immediately appropriate to the like-in-kind replacement of a household appliance or other small household utilization equipment that requires limited electrical power and limited waste, water connections, or both. An electrical trainee must be supervised by a certified electrician while performing plumbing work.
RCW 18.120.920 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 120 / Section 920
RCW 18.120.920: Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
RCW 18.54.900 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 54 / Section 900
RCW 18.54.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This act may be known and cited as the "optometry board act."
RCW 18.210.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 210 / Section 100
RCW 18.210.100: Written examination—Minimum requirements.
Status: in_force

All applicants for licensure under this chapter, except as provided in RCW 18.210.180 , must pass a written examination administered by the board and must also meet the following minimum requirements: (1) A high school diploma or equivalent; and (2) A minimum of four years of experience, as approved by the board, showing increased responsibility for the design of on-site wastewater treatment systems. The experience should include site soil assessment, hydraulics, topographic delineations, use of specialized treatment processes and devices, microbiology, and construction practices. Completion of satisfactory college-level coursework or successful participation in a board-approved internship or mentoring program may be substituted for up to two years of the experience requirement.
RCW 18.350.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 350 / Section 060
RCW 18.350.060: Limitation of chapter.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict dental health aide therapist services to the extent authorized under chapter 70.350 RCW.
RCW 18.28.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 28 / Section 220
RCW 18.28.220: Violation of injunction—Civil penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any injunction issued pursuant to this chapter shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars. For the purpose of this section the superior court issuing any injunction shall retain jurisdiction, and the cause shall be continued, and in such cases the attorney general acting in the name of the state may petition for the recovery of civil penalties.
RCW 18.290.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 290 / Section 010
RCW 18.290.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Advisory committee" means the advisory committee on genetic counseling established in *section 5 of this act. (2) "Collaborative agreement" means a written document that memorializes a relationship between a genetic counselor and a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW or an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW, who is board certified in medical genetics or who is board certified in a specialty relevant to the practice of the genetic counselor that authorizes a genetic counselor to perform the functions specified in subsection (5)(d) of this section as applied to the practice of genetic counseling. (3) "Department" means the department of health. (4) "Genetic counselor" means an individual who is licensed to engage in the practice of genetic counseling under this chapter. (5) "Practice of genetic counseling" means a communication process, conducted by one or more appropriately trained individuals that includes: (a) Estimating the likelihood of occurrence or recurrence of a birth defect or of any potentially inherited or genetically influenced condition. This assessment may involve: (i) Obtaining and analyzing a complete health history of the person and family; (ii) Reviewing pertinent medical records; (iii) Evaluating the risks from exposure to possible mutagens or teratogens; and (iv) Providing recommendations for genetic testing or other evaluations to diagnose a condition or determine the carrier status of one or more family members; (b) Helping the individual, family, or health care provider: (i) Appreciate the medical and psychosocial implications of a disorder, including its features, variability, usual course, and management options; (ii) Learn how genetic factors contribute to the disorder and affect the chance for recurrence of the condition in other family members; (iii) Understand available options for coping with, preventing, or reducing the chance of occurrence or recurrence of a condition; (iv) Understand genetic or prenatal tests, coordinate testing for inherited disorders, and interpret complex genetic test results; (c) Facilitating an individual's or family's: (i) Exploration of the perception of risk and burden associated with the disorder; (ii) Decision making regarding testing or medical interventions consistent with their beliefs, goals, needs, resources, and cultural, ethical, and moral views; and (iii) Adjustment and adaptation to the condition or their genetic risk by addressing needs for psychosocial and medical support; and (d) Pursuant to a collaborative agreement: (i) Ordering genetic tests or other evaluations to diagnose a condition or determine the carrier status of one or more family members, including testing for inherited disorders; and (ii) Selecting the most appropriate, accurate, and cost-effective methods of diagnosis. (6) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
RCW 18.200.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 200 / Section 020
RCW 18.200.020: Treatment limits.
Status: in_force

An orthotist or prosthetist may only provide treatment utilizing new orthoses or prostheses for which the orthotist or prosthetist is licensed to do so, and only under an order from or referral by an authorized health care practitioner. A consultation and periodic review by an authorized health care practitioner is not required for evaluation, repair, adjusting, or servicing of orthoses by a licensed orthotist and servicing of prostheses by a licensed prosthetist. Nor is an authorized health care practitioner's order required for maintenance of an orthosis or prosthesis to the level of its original prescription for an indefinite period of time if the order remains appropriate for the patient's medical needs. Orthotists and prosthetists must refer persons under their care to authorized health care practitioners if they have reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of their practice or for which the prescribed orthotic or prosthetic treatment is contraindicated.
RCW 18.32.675 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 675
RCW 18.32.675: Practice or solicitation by corporations prohibited—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) No corporation shall practice dentistry or shall solicit through itself, or its agent, officers, employees, directors or trustees, dental patronage for any dentists or dental surgeon employed by any corporation: PROVIDED, That nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit a corporation from employing a dentist or dentists to render dental services to its employees: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That such dental services shall be rendered at no cost or charge to the employees; nor shall it apply to corporations or associations in which the dental services were originated and are being conducted upon a purely charitable basis for the worthy poor. (2) Nothing in this chapter precludes a person or entity not licensed by the commission from: (a) Ownership or leasehold of any assets used by a dental practice, including real property, furnishings, equipment, instruments, materials, supplies, and inventory, excluding dental records of patients; (b)(i) Employing or contracting for the services of personnel other than licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists, licensed expanded function dental auxiliaries, certified dental anesthesia assistants, and registered dental assistants; (ii) Contracting for the services of a licensed dentist or employing or contracting for the services of licensed dental hygienists, licensed expanded function dental auxiliaries, certified dental anesthesia assistants, and registered dental assistants if the entity is a health service contractor that is licensed under chapter 48.44 RCW and is organized as a nonprofit integrated care delivery system, if all of the following conditions are met: (A) The arrangement between the parties meets the personal services and management contracts safe harbor requirements as provided by 42 C.F.R. Sec. 1001.952(d); and (B) The arrangement between the parties meets either of the following safe harbors: (I) The managed care organization safe harbor requirements as provided by 42 C.F.R. Sec. 1001.952(t); or (II) The space rental safe harbor requirements as provided by 42 C.F.R. Sec. 1001.952(b) and the equipment rental safe harbor requirements as provided by 42 C.F.R. Sec. 1001.952(c); (c) Providing business support and management services to a dental practice, including as a sole provider of such services; and (d) Receiving fees for the services in (a) through (c) of this subsection provided to a dental practice calculated as agreed to by the dental practice owner or owners. (3) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a health carrier as defined in RCW 48.43.005 , while acting in its capacity as a health carrier and in no other capacity, from entering into provider contracts or provider compensation agreements, as defined in RCW 48.43.730 , with a dentist or dental practice. (4) Any corporation violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and each day that this chapter is violated shall be considered a separate offense.
RCW 18.16.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 010
RCW 18.16.010: Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature recognizes that the practices of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics involve the use of tools and chemicals which may be dangerous when mixed or applied improperly, and therefore finds it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate those practices in this state.
RCW 18.140.310 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 310
RCW 18.140.310: Nondiscrimination and fair housing provisions and education criteria—Administrative rule amendments.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt administrative rule amendments to chapter 308-125 WAC that require: (1) Appraisers and appraiser trainees to adhere to the nondiscrimination and fair housing provisions as provided in the ethics rule in accordance with the appraisal standards board and the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice; (2) Appraiser and appraiser trainees to adhere to all education criteria in accordance with the appraiser qualifications board as provided in the real property appraiser qualifications criteria.
RCW 18.79.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 190
RCW 18.79.190: Reciprocity—Foreign programs—Examination.
Status: in_force

Upon approval of the application by the board, the department shall issue a license by endorsement without examination to practice as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse to a person who is licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse under the laws of another state, territory, or possession of the United States, and who meets all other qualifications for licensing. An applicant who has graduated from a school or program of nursing outside the United States and is licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, or their equivalents, outside the United States must meet all qualifications required by this chapter and pass examinations as determined by the board.
RCW 18.52.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52 / Section 140
RCW 18.52.140: Penalty for unlicensed acts.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful and constitute a gross misdemeanor for any person to act or serve in the capacity of a nursing home administrator unless he or she is the holder of a nursing home administrator's license issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That persons carrying out functions and duties delegated by a licensed administrator as defined in RCW 18.52.030 shall not be construed to be committing any unlawful act under this chapter.
RCW 18.04.920 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 04 / Section 920
RCW 18.04.920: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the public accountancy act.
RCW 18.20.500 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 500
RCW 18.20.500: Information for consumers.
Status: in_force

The department shall provide information to consumers about assisted living facilities. This information must be made available online and must include information related to site visits, substantiated inspection and complaint investigation reports, including any citation and remedy imposed, and a listing of licensed assisted living facilities by geographic location.
RCW 18.08.340 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 340
RCW 18.08.340: Board—Rules—Executive director.
Status: in_force

(1) The board may adopt such rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this chapter. (2) The director shall employ an executive director subject to approval by the board.
RCW 18.20.220 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 220
RCW 18.20.220: Residential care contracted services, conversion to—Requirements.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of encouraging a nursing home licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW to convert a portion or all of its licensed bed capacity to provide enhanced adult residential care contracted services under chapter 74.39A RCW, the department shall: (1) Find the nursing home to be in satisfactory compliance with RCW 18.20.110 and 18.20.130 , upon application for assisted living facility licensure and the production of copies of its most recent nursing home inspection reports demonstrating compliance with the safety standards and fire regulations, as required by RCW 18.51.140 , and the state building code, as required by RCW 18.51.145 , including any waivers that may have been granted. However, assisted living facility licensure requirements pertaining to resident to bathing fixture/toilet ratio, corridor call system, resident room door closures, and resident room windows may require modification, unless determined to be functionally equivalent, based upon a prelicensure survey inspection. (2) Allow residents receiving enhanced adult residential care services to make arrangements for on-site health care services, consistent with Title 18 RCW regulating health care professions, to the extent that such services can be provided while maintaining the resident's right to privacy and safety in treatment, but this in no way means that such services may only be provided in a private room. The provision of on-site health care services must otherwise be consistent with RCW 18.20.160 and the rules adopted under RCW 18.20.160 .
RCW 18.27.290 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 290
RCW 18.27.290: Notice—Penalty for contractor failing to respond.
Status: in_force

It is a gross misdemeanor for a contractor who has been personally served with a notice of infraction to willfully fail to respond to a notice of infraction as provided in this chapter, regardless of the ultimate disposition of the infraction.
RCW 18.28.800 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 28 / Section 800
RCW 18.28.800: Nonprofit or exempt organizations—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) Any nonprofit organization engaged in debt adjusting in this state or exempt from this chapter pursuant to RCW 18.28.010 (1)(g) shall provide the following information to the department of financial institutions in a form prescribed by the department by June 30, 2016, and again on June 30, 2017: (a) The number and percentage of Washington debtors for whom the debt adjuster provides or provided debt adjusting services in the previous year who became inactive in, canceled, or terminated those services without settlement of all of the debtor's debts, by year of enrollment; (b) The total fees collected from Washington debtors during the previous year; (c) The total fair share contributions collected from creditors of Washington debtors during the previous year; (d) For each debtor for whom the debt adjuster provides debt adjusting services: (i) The date of contracting; (ii) The number of debts included in the contract between the debt adjuster and the debtor; (iii) The principal amount of each debt at the time the contract was signed; (iv) The source of each debtor's obligation, categorized as credit card, student loans, auto, medical, small loans under chapter 31.45 RCW, other secured debt, and other unsecured debt; (v) Whether each debt is active, terminated, or settled; (vi) If a debt has been settled, the settlement amount of the debt and the savings amount, calculated by subtracting the amount paid to settle the debt from the principal amount of the debt at the time the contract was signed; and (vii) The total fees charged to the debtor and how the fees were calculated; (e) For Washington debtors who became inactive in, canceled, or terminated debt adjuster services during the previous year, the number and percentage of debtors who, as measured by the aggregate amount of each debtor's enrolled debts: (i) Settled zero percent of their enrolled debt; (ii) Settled up to twenty-five percent of their enrolled debt; (iii) Settled twenty-five percent to fifty percent of their enrolled debt; (iv) Settled fifty-one percent to seventy-five percent of their enrolled debt; (v) Settled seventy-six percent to ninety-nine percent of their enrolled debt; (f) The number and percentage of Washington debtors for whom the debt adjuster provides or provided debt adjusting services in the previous three years who fully settled one hundred percent of their enrolled debt through those debt adjusting services, by year of enrollment; and (g)(i) The nonprofit organization's form 990 submitted to the internal revenue service in the preceding year; or (ii) A statement of previous year's base salary and other compensation of the nonprofit organization's officers, directors, trustees, and other employees and independent contractors receiving greater than one hundred fifty thousand dollars in total compensation, if the form 990 does not contain such information or if the organization did not submit a form 990 in the preceding year. (2) The department of financial institutions shall make public and submit to the appropriate committees of the legislature a report summarizing the information received under subsection (1) of this section by December 1, 2016, and again on December 1, 2017.
RCW 18.91.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 91 / Section 050
RCW 18.91.050: Active military member or their spouse.
Status: in_force

(1) An active military member, or their spouse, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. (2) An active military member and their spouse shall not be required to pay to the commission for a compact privilege any fee that may otherwise be 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 18.79.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 030
RCW 18.79.030: Licenses required—Titles.
Status: in_force

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(1) It is unlawful for a person to practice or to offer to practice as a registered nurse in this state unless that person has been licensed under this chapter or holds a valid multistate license under chapter 18.80 RCW. A person who holds a license to practice as a registered nurse in this state may use the titles "registered nurse" and "nurse" and the abbreviation "R.N." No other person may assume those titles or use the abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using them is a registered nurse. (2) It is unlawful for a person to practice or to offer to practice as an advanced registered nurse practitioner or as a nurse practitioner in this state unless that person has been licensed under this chapter. A person who holds a license to practice as an advanced registered nurse practitioner in this state may use the titles "advanced registered nurse practitioner," "nurse practitioner," and "nurse" and the abbreviations "A.R.N.P." and "N.P." No other person may assume those titles or use those abbreviations or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using them is an advanced registered nurse practitioner or nurse practitioner. (3) It is unlawful for a person to practice or to offer to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this state unless that person has been licensed under this chapter or holds a valid multistate license under chapter 18.80 RCW. A person who holds a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in this state may use the titles "licensed practical nurse" and "nurse" and the abbreviation "L.P.N." No other person may assume those titles or use that abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using them is a licensed practical nurse. (4) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a person listed as a Christian Science nurse in the Christian Science Journal published by the Christian Science Publishing Society, Boston, Massachusetts, from using the title "Christian Science nurse," so long as such person does not hold himself or herself out as a registered nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse, unless otherwise authorized by law to do so.
RCW 18.205.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 205 / Section 070
RCW 18.205.070: Official record of proceedings.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall keep an official record of all proceedings. A part of the record shall consist of a register of all applicants for certification under this chapter and the results of each application.
RCW 18.155.075 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 155 / Section 075
RCW 18.155.075: Affiliate certificate—Requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall issue an affiliate certificate to any applicant who meets the following requirements: (a) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the secretary or successful completion of alternate training which meets the criteria of the secretary; (b) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the secretary; (c) Proof of supervision by a qualified supervisor; (d) Not having engaged in unprofessional conduct or being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental impairment; (e) Not convicted of a sex offense, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 or convicted in any other jurisdiction of an offense that under the laws of this state would be classified as a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; and (f) Other requirements as may be established by the secretary that impact the competence of the sex offender treatment provider. (2) Individuals credentialed by the department of health as 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 (3), provided the underlying license or credential remains active and in good standing.
RCW 18.51.350 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 350
RCW 18.51.350: Conflict with federal requirements.
Status: in_force

If any part of this chapter is found to conflict with federal requirements which are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this chapter is hereby declared to be inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict, and such finding or determination shall not affect the operation of the remainder of this chapter.
RCW 18.134.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 134 / Section 070
RCW 18.134.070: Reimbursement—Prior patient consent for direct billing required.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in chapter 212, Laws of 2024 shall be construed to require a health carrier as defined in RCW 48.43.005 , a health plan offered under chapter 41.05 RCW, or medical assistance offered under chapter 74.09 RCW to reimburse for telehealth services that do not meet statutory requirements for reimbursement of telemedicine services. (2) This chapter does not permit a health care practitioner to bill a patient directly for a telehealth service that is not a permissible telemedicine service under chapter 48.43 , 41.05, or 74.09 RCW without receiving patient consent to be billed prior to providing the telehealth service.
RCW 18.215.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 215 / Section 005
RCW 18.215.005: Registration of surgical technologists.
Status: in_force

The registration of surgical technologists is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.
RCW 18.71.910 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 910
RCW 18.71.910: Repeal—1909 c 192.
Status: repealed

All acts, or parts of acts, in any wise conflicting with the provisions of this act, are hereby repealed.
RCW 18.51.530 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 530
RCW 18.51.530: Notice of change of ownership or management.
Status: in_force

At least sixty days before the effective date of any change of ownership, change of operating entity, or change of management of a nursing home, the current operating entity shall notify separately and in writing, each resident of the home or the resident's guardian of the proposed change. The notice shall include the identity of the proposed new owner, operating entity, or managing entity and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of departmental personnel to whom comments regarding the change may be directed. If the proposed new owner, operating entity, or managing entity is a corporation, the notice shall include the names of all officers and the registered agent in the state of Washington. If the proposed new owner, operating entity, or managing entity is a partnership, the notice shall include the names of all general partners. This section shall apply regardless of whether the current operating entity holds a medicaid provider contract with the department and whether the operating entity intends to enter such a contract.
RCW 18.43.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 030
RCW 18.43.030: Board of registration—Members—Terms—Qualifications—Compensation and travel expenses.
Status: in_force

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A state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors is hereby created which shall exercise all of the powers and perform all of the duties conferred upon it by this chapter. After July 9, 1986, the board shall consist of seven members, who shall be appointed by the governor and shall have the qualifications as hereinafter required. The terms of board members in office on June 11, 1986, shall not be affected. The first additional member shall be appointed for a four-year term and the second additional member shall be appointed for a three-year term. On the expiration of the term of any member, the governor shall appoint a successor for a term of five years to take the place of the member whose term on said board is about to expire. However, no member shall serve more than two consecutive terms on the board. Each member shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which such member is appointed or until a successor shall have been duly appointed and shall have qualified. Five members of the board shall be registered professional engineers licensed under the provisions of this chapter. Two members shall be registered professional land surveyors licensed under this chapter. Each of the members of the board shall have been actively engaged in the practice of engineering or land surveying for at least ten years subsequent to registration, five of which shall have been immediately prior to their appointment to the board. Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and shall have been a resident of this state for at least five years immediately preceding his or her appointment. Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and, in addition thereto, shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . The governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty. Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the governor as hereinabove provided.
RCW 18.51.470 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 470
RCW 18.51.470: Receivership—Accounting of acts and expenditures by receiver.
Status: in_force

The receiver shall render to the court an accounting of acts performed and expenditures made during the receivership. Nothing in this section relieves a court-appointed receiver from the responsibility of making all reports and certifications to the department required by law and regulation relating to the receiver's operation of the nursing home, the care of its residents, and participation in the medicaid program, if any.
RCW 18.59.031 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 031
RCW 18.59.031: License required.
Status: in_force

No person may practice or represent himself or herself as an occupational therapy practitioner without first having a valid license to do so.
RCW 18.88A.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88A / Section 090
RCW 18.88A.090: Competency evaluations.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall examine each applicant, by a written or oral and a manual component of competency evaluation. The competency evaluation shall be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently. (2) Any applicant failing to make the required grade in the first competency evaluation may take up to three subsequent competency evaluations as the applicant desires upon prepaying a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 for each subsequent competency evaluation. Upon failing four competency evaluations, the secretary may invalidate the original application and require such remedial education before the person may take future competency evaluations. The board may approve a competency evaluation prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the credentialing requirements.
RCW 18.380.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 380 / Section 040
RCW 18.380.040: Applied behavior analysis advisory committee.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state applied behavior analysis advisory committee is established. (2) The committee consists of the following five members: (a) Three members who are licensed behavior analysts or, for the initial members of the committee, certified by the national behavior analyst certification board as either a board certified behavior analyst or a board certified behavior analyst - doctoral; (b) One member who is a licensed assistant behavior analyst or, for the initial members of the committee, certified by the national behavior analyst certification board as a board certified assistant behavior analyst; and (c) One member of the public who is not a member of any other health care licensing board or commission and does not have a material or financial interest in the rendering of services regulated under this chapter. The public member may be the parent or guardian of a recipient of behavior analysis services. (3) The secretary shall appoint the committee members. Committee members serve at the pleasure of the secretary. The secretary may appoint members of the initial committee to staggered terms of one to four years, and thereafter all terms are for four years. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms. (4) It is recommended that one of the three licensed behavior analysts appointed to the committee also has an additional mental health license, such as a psychologist. (5) The committee shall elect officers each year. The committee shall meet at least twice each year and may hold additional meetings as called by the chair. A majority of the committee appointed and serving constitutes a quorum. (6) The secretary shall consult with the committee in determining the qualifications for licensure or certification under RCW 18.380.050 . (7) Committee members must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 . Members must be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the actual performance of their duties, as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 18.34.136 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 34 / Section 136
RCW 18.34.136: Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
RCW 18.51.490 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 51 / Section 490
RCW 18.51.490: Receivership—Powers of receiver.
Status: in_force

Upon appointment of a receiver, the current or former licensee or operator and managing agent, if any, shall be divested of possession and control of the nursing home in favor of the receiver who shall have full responsibility and authority to continue operation of the home and the care of the residents. The receiver may perform all acts reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of receivership, including, but not limited to: (1) Protecting the health, security, and welfare of the residents; (2) Remedying violations of state and federal law and regulations governing the operation of the home; (3) Hiring, directing, managing, and discharging all consultants and employees for just cause; discharging the administrator of the nursing home; recognizing collective bargaining agreements; and settling labor disputes; (4) Receiving and expending in a prudent manner all revenues and financial resources of the home; and (5) Making all repairs and replacements needed for patient health, security, and welfare: PROVIDED, That expenditures for repairs or replacements in excess of five thousand dollars shall require approval of the court which shall expedite approval or disapproval for such expenditure. Upon order of the court, a receiver may not be required to honor leases, mortgages, secured transactions, or contracts if the rent, price, or rate of interest was not a reasonable rent, price, or rate of interest at the time the contract was entered into or if a material provision of the contract is unreasonable.
RCW 18.71C.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71C / Section 040
RCW 18.71C.040: Designation of state for compact privilege.
Status: in_force

Upon a licensee's application for a compact privilege, the licensee shall identify to the commission the participating state from which the licensee is applying, in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission, and subject to the following requirements: (1) When applying for a compact privilege, the licensee shall provide the commission with the address of the licensee's primary residence and thereafter shall immediately report to the commission any change in the address of the licensee's primary residence. (2) When applying for a compact privilege, the licensee is required to consent to accept service of process by mail at the licensee's primary residence on file with the commission with respect to any action brought against the licensee by the commission or a participating state, including a subpoena, with respect to any action brought or investigation conducted by the commission or a participating state.
RCW 18.08.235 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 235
RCW 18.08.235: Legislative findings—1985 c 37.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that in order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, it is necessary to regulate the practice of architecture.
RCW 18.43.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 040
RCW 18.43.040: Registration requirements.
Status: in_force

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(1) The following will be considered as minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified for registration as a professional engineer, engineer-in-training, professional land surveyor, or land-surveyor-in-training, respectively: (a)(i) As a professional engineer: A specific record of eight years or more of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the board and indicating that the applicant is competent to practice engineering; and successfully passing a written or oral examination, or both, in engineering as prescribed by the board. (ii) Graduation in an approved engineering curriculum of four years or more from a school or college approved by the board as of satisfactory standing shall be considered equivalent to four years of such required experience. The satisfactory completion of each year of such an approved engineering course without graduation shall be considered as equivalent to a year of such required experience. Graduation in a curriculum other than engineering from a school or college approved by the board shall be considered as equivalent to two years of such required experience. However, no applicant shall receive credit for more than four years of experience because of undergraduate educational qualifications. The board may, at its discretion, give credit as experience not in excess of one year, for satisfactory postgraduate study in engineering. (iii) Structural engineering is recognized as a specialized branch of professional engineering. To receive a certificate of registration in structural engineering, an applicant must hold a current registration in this state in engineering and have at least two years of structural engineering experience, of a character satisfactory to the board, in addition to the eight years' experience required for registration as a professional engineer. An applicant for registration as a structural engineer must also pass an additional examination as prescribed by the board. (iv) An engineer must be registered as a structural engineer in order to provide structural engineering services for significant structures. The board may waive the requirements of this subsection (1)(a)(iv) until December 31, 2010, if: (A) On January 1, 2007, the engineer is registered with the board as a professional engineer; and (B) Within two years of January 1, 2007, the engineer demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the engineer has sufficient experience in the duties typically provided by a professional structural engineer regarding significant structures. (b)(i) As an engineer-in-training: An applicant for registration as a professional engineer shall take the prescribed examination in two stages. The first stage of the examination may be taken upon submission of his or her application for registration as an engineer-in-training and payment of the application fee prescribed in RCW 18.43.050 at any time after the applicant has completed four years of the required engineering experience, as defined in this section, or has achieved senior standing in a school or college approved by the board. The first stage of the examination shall test the applicant's knowledge of appropriate fundamentals of engineering subjects, including mathematics and the basic sciences. (ii) At any time after the completion of the required eight years of engineering experience, as defined in this section, the applicant may take the second stage of the examination upon submission of an application for registration and payment of the application fee prescribed in RCW 18.43.050 . This stage of the examination shall test the applicant's ability, upon the basis of his or her greater experience, to apply his or her knowledge and experience in the field of his or her specific training and qualifications. (c)(i) As a professional land surveyor: A specific record of eight years or more of experience in land surveying work of a character satisfactory to the board and indicating that the applicant is competent to practice land surveying, and successfully passing a written or oral examination, or both, in surveying as prescribed by the board. (ii) Graduation from a school or college approved by the board as of satisfactory standing, including the completion of an approved course in surveying, shall be considered equivalent to four years of the required experience. Postgraduate college courses approved by the board shall be considered for up to one additional year of the required experience. (d)(i) As a land-surveyor-in-training: An applicant for registration as a professional land surveyor shall take the prescribed examination in two stages. The first stage of the examination may be taken upon submission of his or her application for registration as a land-surveyor-in-training and payment of the application fee prescribed in RCW 18.43.050 at any time after the applicant has completed four years of the required land surveying experience, as defined in this section, or has achieved senior standing in a school or college approved by the board. The first stage of the examination shall test the applicant's knowledge of appropriate fundamentals of land surveying subjects, including mathematics and the basic sciences. (ii) At any time after the completion of the required eight years of land surveying experience, as defined in this section, the applicant may take the second stage of the examination upon submission of an application for registration and payment of the application fee prescribed in RCW 18.43.050 . This stage of the examination shall test the applicant's ability, upon the basis of greater experience, to apply knowledge and experience in the field of land surveying. (iii) The first stage shall be successfully completed before the second stage may be attempted. Applicants who have been approved by the board to take the examination based on the requirement for six years of experience under this section before July 1, 1996, are eligible to sit for the examination. (2) No person shall be eligible for registration as a professional engineer, engineer-in-training, professional land surveyor, or land-surveyor-in-training, who is not of good character and reputation. (3) Teaching, of a character satisfactory to the board shall be considered as experience not in excess of two years for the appropriate profession. (4) The mere execution, as a contractor, of work designed by a professional engineer, or the supervision of the construction of such work as a foreman or superintendent shall not be deemed to be practice of engineering. (5) Any person having the necessary qualifications prescribed in this chapter to entitle him or her to registration shall be eligible for such registration although the person may not be practicing his or her profession at the time of making his or her application.
RCW 18.165.310 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 310
RCW 18.165.310: Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
RCW 18.30.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 30 / Section 060
RCW 18.30.060: Board—Officers, quorum.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall elect a chairperson of the board annually. The same person may not hold the office of chairperson for more than three years in succession. (2) 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.Any person may protest the grant or renewal of a license under this section. The director may revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue or renew any license when it is shown that: (1) The farm labor contractor or any agent of the contractor has violated or failed to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter; (2) The farm labor contractor has made any misrepresentations or false statements in his or her application for a license; (3) The conditions under which the license was issued have changed or no longer exist; (4) The farm labor contractor, or any agent of the contractor, has violated or wilfully aided or abetted any person in the violation of, or failed to comply with, any law of the state of Washington regulating employment in agriculture, the payment of wages to farm employees, or the conditions, terms, or places of employment affecting the health and safety of farm employees, which is applicable to the business activities, or operations of the contractor in his or her capacity as a farm labor contractor; (5) The farm labor contractor or any agent of the contractor has in recruiting farm labor solicited or induced the violation of any then existing contract of employment of such laborers; or (6) The farm labor contractor or any agent of the contractor has an unsatisfied judgment against him or her in any state or federal court, arising out of his or her farm labor contracting activities. The director shall immediately suspend the license or certificate 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 reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.
RCW 18.185.270 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 270
RCW 18.185.270: Bail bond agent/bail bond recovery agent—Each fugitive an individual contract—Format of contract.
Status: in_force

(1) Each fugitive criminal defendant to be recovered will be treated as an individual contract between the bail bond agent and the bail bond recovery agent. A bail bond agent shall provide a bail bond recovery agent a copy of each individual contract. A bail bond recovery agent must carry, in addition to the license issued by the department, a copy of the contract and, if requested, must present a copy of the contract and the license to the fugitive criminal defendant, the owner or manager of the property in which the agent entered in order to locate or apprehend the fugitive, other residents, if any, of the residence in which the agent entered in order to locate or apprehend the fugitive, and to the local law enforcement agency or officer. If presenting a copy of the contract or the license at the time of the request would unduly interfere with the location or apprehension of the fugitive, the agent shall present the copy of the contract or the license within a reasonable period of time after the exigent circumstances expire. (2) The director, or the director's designee, with the advice of the bail bond industry and associations, law enforcement agencies and associations, and prosecutors' associations shall develop a format for the contract. At a minimum, the contract must include the following: (a) The name, address, phone number, and license number of the bail bond agency or bail bond agent contracting with the bail bond recovery agent; (b) The name and license number of the bail bond recovery agent; and (c) The name, last known address, and phone number of the fugitive.
RCW 18.106.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 180
RCW 18.106.180: Notice of infraction—Issuance, service.
Status: in_force

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(1) An authorized representative of the department may issue a notice of infraction as specified in RCW 18.106.020 if: (a) A person who is doing plumbing work or who is offering to do plumbing work fails to produce evidence of: (i) Having a certificate or permit issued by the department in accordance with this chapter, or being supervised by a person who has such a certificate or permit; and (ii) Until January 1, 2021, being registered as a contractor as required under chapter 18.27 RCW, or being employed by a person who is registered as a contractor as required under chapter 18.27 RCW; (b) Until January 1, 2021, a person who employs anyone, or offers or advertises to employ anyone, to do plumbing work fails to produce evidence of being registered as a contractor as required under chapter 18.27 RCW; (c) After January 1, 2021, a person who employs anyone, or offers or advertises to employ anyone, to do plumbing work fails to produce evidence of being licensed as a plumbing contractor as required under this chapter; or (d) A contractor violates RCW 18.106.320 . (2) A notice of infraction issued under this section shall be personally served on the person or contractor named in the notice by an authorized representative of the department or sent using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the last known address provided to the department of the person named in the notice.
RCW 18.130.270 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 270
RCW 18.130.270: Continuing competency pilot projects.
Status: in_force

The disciplinary [disciplining] authorities are authorized to develop and require licensees' participation in continuing competency pilot projects for the purpose of developing flexible, cost-efficient, effective, and geographically accessible competency assurance methods. The secretary shall establish criteria for development of pilot projects and shall select the disciplinary [disciplining] authorities that will participate from among the professions requesting participation. The department shall administer the projects in mutual cooperation with the disciplinary [disciplining] authority and shall allot and administer the budget for each pilot project. The department shall report to the legislature in January of each odd-numbered year concerning the progress and findings of the projects and shall make recommendations on the expansion of continued competency requirements to other licensed health professions. Each disciplinary [disciplining] authority shall establish its pilot project in rule and may support the projects from a surcharge on each of the affected profession's license renewal in an amount established by the secretary.
RCW 18.86.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 86 / Section 110
RCW 18.86.110: Application.
Status: in_force

The duties under this chapter are statutory duties and not fiduciary duties. This chapter supersedes the fiduciary duties of an agent to a principal under the common law. The common law continues to apply to the parties in all other respects. This chapter does not affect the duties of a broker while engaging in the authorized or unauthorized practice of law as determined by the courts of this state. This chapter shall be construed broadly.
RCW 18.227.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 227 / Section 010
RCW 18.227.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Adult" means a person 18 years of age or older. (2) "Applicant" means a person who completes the required application, pays the required fee, is at least 18 years of age, and meets any background check requirements and uniform disciplinary act requirements. (3) "Behavioral health" is a term that encompasses mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. (4) "Behavioral health support specialist" means a person certified to deliver brief, evidence-based interventions with a scope of practice that includes behavioral health under the supervision of a Washington state credentialed provider who has the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat identifiable mental and behavioral health conditions as part of their scope of practice. A behavioral health support specialist does not have within their scope of practice the ability to make diagnoses but does track and monitor treatment response and outcomes using measurement-based care. (5) "Department" means the department of health. (6) "Registered apprenticeship" means an apprenticeship program approved by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council according to chapter 49.04 RCW. (7) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
RCW 18.32.534 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 534
RCW 18.32.534: Dentist health program—Content—License surcharge.
Status: in_force

(1) To implement a dentist health program as authorized by RCW 18.130.175 , the commission shall enter into a contract with a physician health program or a voluntary substance use disorder monitoring program. The dentist health program may include any or all of the following: (a) Contracting with providers of treatment programs; (b) Receiving and evaluating reports of suspected impairment from any source; (c) Intervening in cases of verified impairment; (d) Referring impaired dentists to treatment programs; (e) Monitoring the treatment and rehabilitation of impaired dentists including those ordered by the commission; (f) Providing education, prevention of impairment, posttreatment monitoring, and support of rehabilitated impaired dentists; and (g) Performing other related activities as determined by the commission. (2) A contract entered into under subsection (1) of this section shall be financed by a surcharge of up to fifty dollars per year or equivalent on each license issuance or renewal to be collected by the department of health from every dentist licensed under this chapter. These moneys shall be placed in the health professions account to be used solely for the implementation of the dentist health program.

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Dentist health program — Content — License surcharge. (Effective January 1, 2026.)

(1) To implement a dentist health program as authorized by RCW 18.130.175 , the commission shall enter into a contract with a physician health program or a voluntary substance use disorder monitoring program. The dentist health program may include any or all of the following: (a) Contracting with providers of treatment programs; (b) Receiving and evaluating reports of suspected impairment from any source; (c) Intervening in cases of verified impairment; (d) Referring impaired dentists to treatment programs; (e) Monitoring the treatment and rehabilitation of impaired dentists including those ordered by the commission; (f) Providing education, prevention of impairment, posttreatment monitoring, and support of rehabilitated impaired dentists; and (g) Performing other related activities as determined by the commission. (2) A contract entered into under subsection (1) of this section shall be financed by a surcharge of up to $70 per year or equivalent on each license issuance or renewal to be collected by the department of health from every dentist licensed under this chapter. These moneys shall be placed in the health professions account to be used solely for the implementation of the dentist health program.
RCW 18.360.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 360 / Section 090
RCW 18.360.090: Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter prohibits or affects: (1) A person licensed under this title performing services within his or her scope of practice; (2) A person performing functions in the discharge of official duties on behalf of the United States government including, but not limited to, the armed forces, coast guard, public health service, veterans' bureau, or bureau of Indian affairs; (3) A person trained by a federally approved end-stage renal disease facility who performs end-stage renal dialysis in the home setting; (4) A person registered or certified under this chapter from performing blood-drawing procedures in the residences of research study participants when the procedures have been authorized by the institutional review board of a comprehensive cancer center or nonprofit degree-granting institution of higher education and are conducted under the general supervision of a physician; (5) A person participating in an externship as part of an approved medical assistant training program under the direct supervision of an on-site health care provider; or (6) A person working at a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) clinic administering tests and evaluations, provided that these tests and evaluations are limited to hematological tests via heel-stick, toe-stick, or finger-stick sampling.
RCW 18.32.530 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 530
RCW 18.32.530: "Unprofessional conduct."
Status: in_force

In addition to those acts defined in chapter 18.130 RCW, the term "unprofessional conduct" as used in RCW 18.32.530 through 18.32.755 includes gross, willful, or continued overcharging for professional services.