RCW 18.79.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 050
RCW 18.79.050: "Advanced registered nursing practice" defined—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

"Advanced registered nursing practice" means the performance of the acts of a registered nurse and the performance of an expanded role in providing health care services as recognized by the medical and nursing professions, the scope of which is defined by rule by the board. Upon approval by the board, an advanced registered nurse practitioner may prescribe legend drugs and controlled substances contained in Schedule V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 69.50 RCW, and Schedules II through IV subject to RCW 18.79.240 (1) (r) or (s). Nothing in this section prohibits a person from practicing a profession for which a license has been issued under the laws of this state or specifically authorized by any other law of the state of Washington. This section does not prohibit (1) the nursing care of the sick, without compensation, by an unlicensed person who does not hold himself or herself out to be an advanced registered nurse practitioner, or (2) the practice of registered nursing by a licensed registered nurse or the practice of licensed practical nursing by a licensed practical nurse.
RCW 18.106.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 106 / Section 230
RCW 18.106.230: Notice—Failure to respond—Misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

It is a misdemeanor for any person who has been personally served with a notice of infraction: (1) To refuse to sign a written promise to respond to the notice; or (2) To wilfully violate the written promise to respond to a notice of infraction as provided in this chapter, regardless of the ultimate disposition of the infraction.
RCW 18.96.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 96 / Section 040
RCW 18.96.040: Licensure board for landscape architects—Members—Qualifications.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) There is created a licensure board for landscape architects consisting of five members appointed by the governor. (b) Four members shall be licensed landscape architects who are residents of the state and have at least eight years' experience in the practice of landscape architecture as registered or licensed landscape architects in responsible charge of landscape architectural work or responsible charge of landscape architectural teaching. One member shall be a public member, who is not and has never been a registered or licensed landscape architect and who does not employ and is not employed by or professionally or financially associated with a landscape architect. (c) The term of each newly appointed member shall be six years. (2)(a) Every member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the governor. On the expiration of the term of each member, the governor shall appoint a successor to serve for a term of six years or until the next successor has been appointed. (b) The governor may remove any member of the board for cause. Vacancies in the board for any reason shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. (3) The board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The secretary may delegate his or her authority to the executive director. (4) Members of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 18.220.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 220 / Section 080
RCW 18.220.080: Examinations—Fee.
Status: in_force

Examinations of applicants for licensing, when required, shall be held at such times and places as determined by the board with the director's approval. The scope of the examination shall be directed to an applicant's ability to practice geology or any approved specialty of geology in a manner to ensure the safety of life, health, and property. A candidate failing an examination may apply for reexamination. Subsequent examinations will be granted upon payment of a fee to be determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086 .
RCW 18.83.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83 / Section 090
RCW 18.83.090: Continuing education requirements—Human trafficking information—License renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall establish rules governing mandatory continuing education requirements which shall be met by any psychologist applying for a license renewal. (2) The office of crime victims advocacy shall supply the board with information on methods of recognizing victims of human trafficking, what services are available for these victims, and where to report potential trafficking situations. The information supplied must be culturally sensitive and must include information relating to minor victims. The board shall disseminate this information to licensees by: Providing the information on the board's website; including the information in newsletters; holding trainings at meetings attended by organization members; or through another distribution method determined by the board. The board shall report to the office of crime victims advocacy on the method or methods it uses to distribute information under this subsection. (3) Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal and reissue of licenses shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.64.380 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 380
RCW 18.64.380: Nonresident pharmacies—Information required—Inspection.
Status: in_force

A nonresident pharmacy shall: (1) Submit to the department, upon request, information acceptable to the secretary concerning controlled substances shipped, mailed, or delivered to a Washington resident. (2) Submit to on-site inspection by the department of the nonresident pharmacy's prescription records if the information in subsection (1) of this section is not provided to the department upon request.
RCW 18.39.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 020
RCW 18.39.020: License required.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to act or hold himself or herself out as a funeral director or embalmer or discharge any of the duties of a funeral director or embalmer as defined in this chapter unless the person has a valid license under this chapter. It is unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, or operate a funeral establishment without a valid establishment license. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all permits, licenses, or endorsements issued under this chapter must be issued for the year and expire at midnight, the 31st day of January of each year, or at whatever time during any year that ownership or control of any funeral establishment that operates such facility is transferred or sold.
RCW 18.57.285 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 285
RCW 18.57.285: Pain management rules—Repeal—Adoption of new rules.
Status: in_force

(1) By June 30, 2011, the board shall repeal its rules on pain management, WAC 246-853-510 through 246-853-540. (2) By June 30, 2011, the board shall adopt new rules on chronic, noncancer pain management that contain the following elements: (a)(i) Dosing criteria, including: (A) A dosage amount that must not be exceeded unless an osteopathic physician and surgeon first consults with a practitioner specializing in pain management; and (B) Exigent or special circumstances under which the dosage amount may be exceeded without consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management. (ii) The rules regarding consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management must, to the extent practicable, take into account: (A) Circumstances under which repeated consultations would not be necessary or appropriate for a patient undergoing a stable, ongoing course of treatment for pain management; (B) Minimum training and experience that is sufficient to exempt an osteopathic physician and surgeon from the specialty consultation requirement; (C) Methods for enhancing the availability of consultations; (D) Allowing the efficient use of resources; and (E) Minimizing the burden on practitioners and patients; (b) Guidance on when to seek specialty consultation and ways in which electronic specialty consultations may be sought; (c) Guidance on tracking clinical progress by using assessment tools focusing on pain interference, physical function, and overall risk for poor outcome; and (d) Guidance on tracking the use of opioids, particularly in the emergency department. (3) The board shall consult with the agency medical directors' group, the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest association of osteopathic physicians and surgeons in the state. (4) The rules adopted under this section do not apply: (a) To the provision of palliative, hospice, or other end-of-life care; or (b) To the management of acute pain caused by an injury or a surgical procedure.
RCW 18.44.271 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 271
RCW 18.44.271: Waiver—Certificate of waiver.
Status: in_force

Upon granting a waiver of insurance requirements found in RCW 18.44.201 , the director shall issue a certificate of waiver, which certificate shall be mailed to the escrow agent who requested the waiver.
RCW 18.20.430 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 430
RCW 18.20.430: Assisted living facility temporary management account.
Status: in_force

The assisted living facility temporary management account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from civil penalties imposed under this chapter must be deposited into the account. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the protection of the health, safety, welfare, or property of residents of assisted living facilities found to be deficient. During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, the account may be expended for funding costs associated with the assisted living program. Uses of the account include, but are not limited to: (1) Payment for the costs of relocation of residents to other facilities; (2) Payment to maintain operation of an assisted living facility pending correction of deficiencies or closure, including payment of costs associated with temporary management authorized under this chapter; (3) Reimbursement of residents for personal funds or property lost or stolen when the resident's personal funds or property cannot be recovered from the assisted living facility or third-party insurer; and (4) The protection of the health, safety, welfare, and property of residents of assisted living facilities found to be noncompliant with licensing standards.
RCW 18.140.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 020
RCW 18.140.020: Use of title by unauthorized person.
Status: in_force

(1) No person other than a state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser may receive compensation of any form for a real estate appraisal or an appraisal review, except that a state-registered appraiser trainee may receive compensation from one or more supervisory appraisers or the supervisory appraiser's employer for appraisal assignments. (2) Compensation may be provided for brokers price opinions prepared by a real estate licensee, licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW. (3) No person, other than a state-certified, state-licensed real estate appraiser, or a state-registered appraiser trainee may assume or use that title or any title, designation, or abbreviation likely to create the impression of certification, licensure, or registration as a real estate appraiser by this state. (4) A person who is not certified, licensed, or registered under this chapter shall not prepare any appraisal of real estate located in this state, except as provided under subsection (2) of this section. (5) This section does not preclude a staff employee of a governmental entity from performing an appraisal or an appraisal assignment within the scope of his or her employment insofar as the performance of official duties for the governmental entity are concerned. Such an activity for the benefit of the governmental entity is exempt from the requirements of this chapter. (6) This chapter does not preclude an individual person licensed by the state of Washington as a real estate broker or as a real estate salesperson from issuing a brokers price opinion. However, if the brokers price opinion is written, or given as evidence in any legal proceeding, and is issued to a person who is not a prospective seller, buyer, lessor, or lessee as the only intended user, then the brokers price opinion shall contain a statement, in an obvious location within the written document or specifically and affirmatively in spoken testimony, that substantially states: "This brokers price opinion is not an appraisal as defined in chapter 18.140 RCW and has been prepared by a real estate licensee, licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW, who . . . . . (is/is not) also state-certified or state-licensed as a real estate appraiser under chapter 18.140 RCW." However, the brokers price opinion issued under this subsection may not be used as an appraisal in conjunction with a federally related transaction. (7) This section does not apply to an appraisal or an appraisal review performed for a financial institution or mortgage broker by an employee or third party, when such appraisal or appraisal review is not required to be performed by a state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser by the appropriate federal financial institutions regulatory agency. (8) This section does not apply to an attorney licensed to practice law in this state or to a certified public accountant, as defined in RCW 18.04.025 , who evaluates real property in the normal scope of his or her professional services.
RCW 18.36A.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 095
RCW 18.36A.095: Colon hydrotherapist certification requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning July 1, 2022, the secretary shall issue a certification as a colon hydrotherapist to any applicant who: (a) Has completed education and training requirements established by the board. At a minimum, education and training requirements must address proper technique, the use of appropriate equipment, and safety and consent procedures; and (b) Has successfully passed an examination approved by the board. (2) The board may recognize certification or accreditation by a professional organization as satisfying any of the requirements in subsection (1) of this section if the organization's standards are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those established under subsection (1) of this section. (3) A colon hydrotherapist may not practice colon hydrotherapy unless the colon hydrotherapist has established an affiliation with one or more naturopaths licensed under this chapter. A colon hydrotherapist must submit the names of all naturopaths with which the colon hydrotherapist is affiliated to the board on a schedule established by the board. A colon hydrotherapist may practice in a location other than the office of a naturopath. A colon hydrotherapist may only perform colon hydrotherapy on patients who have been referred to the colon hydrotherapist by a naturopath with whom the colon hydrotherapist is affiliated and only according to the plan of care delegated from the naturopath to the colon hydrotherapist.
RCW 18.260.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 260 / Section 901
RCW 18.260.901: Implementation—2007 c 269.
Status: in_force

The secretary of health and the Washington state dental quality assurance commission may take the necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.
RCW 18.50.105 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 50 / Section 105
RCW 18.50.105: Inform patient of qualifications of midwife—Form.
Status: in_force

The secretary, with the advice of the midwifery advisory committee, shall develop a form to be used by a midwife to inform the patient of the qualifications of a licensed midwife.
RCW 18.71D.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71D / Section 070
RCW 18.71D.070: Application of uniform disciplinary act.
Status: in_force

(1) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of licenses and the discipline of licensees under this chapter. (2) The commission shall consult with the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery when investigating allegations of unprofessional conduct against a licensee who has a supervising anesthesiologist license under chapter 18.57 RCW.
RCW 18.53.021 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 53 / Section 021
RCW 18.53.021: License required.
Status: in_force

It is a violation of RCW 18.130.190 for any person to practice optometry in this state without first obtaining a license from the secretary of health.
RCW 18.140.250 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 250
RCW 18.140.250: Commission member's compensation.
Status: in_force

The commission members shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 , plus travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 when they are in session by their call or by the director, or when otherwise engaged in the business of the commission.
RCW 18.185.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 185 / Section 200
RCW 18.185.200: Application of Administrative Procedure Act.
Status: in_force

The director, in implementing and administering the provisions of this chapter, shall act in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 18.52.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52 / Section 010
RCW 18.52.010: Short title—Intent.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the "Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Act" and is intended to establish and provide for the enforcement of standards for the licensing of nursing home administrators. The legislature finds that the quality of patient care in nursing homes is directly related to the competence of the nursing home administrators. It is the intent of this chapter that licensed nursing home administrators continually maintain (1) the suitable character required and (2) the capacity to consider the available resources and personnel of the facility subject to their authority and come to reasonable decisions implementing patient care.
RCW 18.233.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 233 / Section 005
RCW 18.233.005: Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature intends to: (1) Recognize that music therapy affects public health, safety, and welfare and that the practice of music therapy should be subject to regulation; (2) Assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of music therapists; (3) Guarantee the availability of music therapy services provided by a qualified professional to persons in need of those services; and (4) Protect the public from the practice of music therapy by unqualified individuals .
RCW 18.88A.230 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88A / Section 230
RCW 18.88A.230: Delegation—Liability—Reprisal or disciplinary action.
Status: in_force

(1) The nursing assistant shall be accountable for their own individual actions in the delegation process. Nursing assistants following written delegation instructions from registered nurses performed in the course of their accurately written, delegated duties shall be immune from liability. (2) Nursing assistants shall not be subject to any employer reprisal or disciplinary action by the secretary for refusing to accept delegation of a nursing task based on patient safety issues. No community-based care setting as defined in RCW 18.79.260 (3)(e), or in-home services agency as defined in RCW 70.127.010 , may discriminate or retaliate in any manner against a person because the person made a complaint or cooperated in the investigation of a complaint.
RCW 18.27.310 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 310
RCW 18.27.310: Infraction—Administrative hearing—Procedure—Burden of proof—Order—Appeal.
Status: in_force

(1) The administrative law judge shall conduct contractors' notice of infraction cases pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. (2) The burden of proof is on the department to establish the commission of the infraction by a preponderance of the evidence, unless the infraction is issued against an unregistered contractor in which case the burden of proof is on the contractor. The notice of infraction shall be dismissed if the appellant establishes that, at the time the advertising occurred, offer or bid was made, or work was performed, the appellant was registered by the department, without suspension, or was exempt from registration. (3) After consideration of the evidence and argument, the administrative law judge shall determine whether the infraction was committed. If it has not been established that the infraction was committed, an order dismissing the notice shall be entered in the record of the proceedings. If it has been established that the infraction was committed, the administrative law judge shall issue findings of fact and conclusions of law in its decision and order determining whether the infraction was committed. (4) An appeal from the administrative law judge's determination or order shall be to the superior court. The decision of the superior court is subject only to discretionary review pursuant to Rule 2.3 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure.
RCW 18.79.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 120
RCW 18.79.120: 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 18.22.018 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 018
RCW 18.22.018: 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 18.250.902 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 250 / Section 902
RCW 18.250.902: Implementation—2007 c 253.
Status: in_force

The secretary of health may take the necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.
RCW 18.83A.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83A / Section 901
RCW 18.83A.901: Contingent effective date—Withdrawal—Amendment.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter takes effect on the date on which the compact is enacted into law in the seventh compact state. The provisions that become effective at that time are limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to the assembly and the adoption of rules. Thereafter, the commission must meet and exercise rule-making powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the compact. (2) Any state which joins the compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules are subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the compact becomes law in that state. Any rule which has been previously adopted by the commission has the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state. (3) Any compact state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the compact. (a) A compact state's withdrawal does not take effect until six months after enactment of the repealing statute. (b) Withdrawal does not affect the continuing requirements of the withdrawing state's psychology regulatory authority to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this chapter before the effective date of withdrawal. (4) Nothing contained in the psychology interjurisdictional compact may be construed to invalidate or prevent any psychology licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a compact state and a noncompact state which does not conflict with the provisions of this compact. (5) This compact may be amended by the compact states. No amendment to this compact becomes effective and binding upon any compact state until it is enacted into the law of all compact states.
RCW 18.08.410 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 08 / Section 410
RCW 18.08.410: Application of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not affect or prevent: (1) The practice of naval architecture, landscape architecture as authorized in chapter 18.96 RCW, engineering as authorized in chapter 18.43 RCW, or the provision of space planning or interior design services not affecting public health or safety; (2) Drafters, clerks, project managers, superintendents, and other employees of architects from acting under the instructions, control, or supervision of an architect; (3) The construction, alteration, or supervision of construction of buildings or structures by contractors registered under chapter 18.27 RCW or superintendents employed by contractors or the preparation of shop drawings in connection therewith; (4) Owners or contractors registered under chapter 18.27 RCW from engaging persons who are not architects to observe and supervise construction of a project; (5) Any person from doing design work including preparing construction contract documents and administration of the construction contract for the erection, enlargement, repair, or alteration of a structure or any appurtenance to a structure regardless of size, if the structure is to be used for a residential building of up to and including four dwelling units or a farm building or is a structure used in connection with or auxiliary to such residential building or farm building such as a garage, barn, shed, or shelter for animals or machinery; (6) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person from doing design work including preparing construction contract documents and administering the contract for construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, or repairs of or to a building of any occupancy up to a total building size of four thousand square feet; or (7) Any person from doing design work, including preparing construction contract documents and administration of the contract, for alteration of or repairs to a building where the project size is not more than four thousand square feet in a building greater than four thousand square feet and when the work contemplated by the design does not affect the life safety or structural systems of the building. The combined square footage of simultaneous projects allowed under this subsection (7) may not exceed four thousand square feet.
RCW 18.39.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 170
RCW 18.39.170: Inspector of funeral establishments, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction facilities, directors, and embalmers—Appointment—Eligibility—Term—Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

The director must appoint an agent whose title is "inspector of funeral establishments, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction facilities, funeral directors, and embalmers of the state of Washington." A person is not eligible for such appointment unless he or she has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the state of Washington, with a minimum experience of not less than five consecutive years. (1) The inspector must: (a) Serve at the pleasure of the director; and (b) At all times be under the supervision of the director. (2) The inspector is authorized to: (a) Enter the office, premises, establishment, or place of business, where funeral directing, embalming, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction is carried on for the purpose of inspecting the premises; (b) Inspect the licenses and registrations of funeral directors, embalmers, funeral director interns, and embalmer interns; (c) Serve and execute any papers or process issued by the director under authority of this chapter; and (d) Perform any other duty or duties prescribed or ordered by the director.
RCW 18.39.530 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 39 / Section 530
RCW 18.39.530: Practice without license—Penalties.
Status: in_force

Unlicensed practice of a profession or operation of a business for which a license, registration, endorsement, or permit is required under this chapter, unless otherwise exempted by law, is a gross misdemeanor. Fees, fines, forfeitures, and penalties collected or assessed by a court because of a violation of this section must be remitted to the board.
RCW 18.140.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 140 / Section 150
RCW 18.140.150: Use of term restricted—Group certificates, licenses, or registrations prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) The term "state-certified real estate appraiser," "state-licensed real estate appraiser," or "state-registered appraiser trainee" may only be used to refer to individuals who hold the certificate, license, or registration and may not be used following or immediately in connection with the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation, group, or limited liability company, or in such manner that it might be interpreted as referring to a firm, partnership, corporation, group, limited liability company, or anyone other than an individual holder of the certificate, license, or registration. (2) No certificate, license, or registration may be issued under this chapter to a corporation, partnership, firm, limited liability company, or group. This shall not be construed to prevent a state-certified or state-licensed appraiser from signing an appraisal report on behalf of a corporation, partnership, firm, group practice, or limited liability company, nor may it be construed to prevent a state-registered appraiser trainee from signing an appraisal report under the supervision of a state-certified real estate appraiser on behalf of a corporation, partnership, firm, group practice, or limited liability company.
RCW 18.92.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 92 / Section 060
RCW 18.92.060: Licensing exemptions.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter applies to: (1) Commissioned veterinarians in the United States military services or veterinarians employed by Washington state and federal agencies while performing official duties; (2) A person practicing veterinary medicine upon his or her own animal; (3) A person advising with respect to or performing the castrating and dehorning of cattle, castrating and docking of sheep, castrating of swine, caponizing of poultry, or artificial insemination of animals; (4)(a) A person who is a regularly enrolled student in a veterinary school or training course approved under RCW 18.92.015 and performing duties or actions assigned by his or her instructors or working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian during a school vacation period or (b) a person performing assigned duties under the supervision of a veterinarian within the established framework of an internship program recognized by the board; (5) A veterinarian regularly licensed in another state consulting with a licensed veterinarian in this state; (6) A veterinary technician or veterinary medication clerk acting under the supervision and control of a licensed veterinarian. The practice of a veterinary technician or veterinary medication clerk is limited to the performance of services which are authorized by the board; (7) An owner being assisted in practice by his or her employees when employed in the conduct of the owner's business; (8) An owner being assisted in practice by some other person gratuitously; (9) The implanting in their own animals of any electronic device for identifying animals by established humane societies and animal control organizations that provide appropriate training, as determined by the veterinary board of governors, and/or direct or indirect supervision by a licensed veterinarian; (10) The implanting of any electronic device by a public fish and wildlife agency for the identification of fish or wildlife.
RCW 18.71.310 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 310
RCW 18.71.310: Physician health program—License surcharge—Payment of funds.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall enter into a contract with the entity to implement a physician health program. The commission may enter into a contract with the entity for up to six years in length. The physician health program may include any or all of the following: (a) Entering into relationships supportive of the physician health program with professionals who provide either evaluation or treatment services, or both; (b) Receiving and assessing reports of suspected impairment from any source; (c) Intervening in cases of verified impairment, or in cases where there is reasonable cause to suspect impairment; (d) Upon reasonable cause, referring suspected or verified impaired physicians for evaluation or treatment; (e) Monitoring the treatment and rehabilitation of participants including those ordered by the commission; (f) Providing monitoring and care management support of program participants; (g) Performing such other activities as agreed upon by the commission and the entity; and (h) Providing prevention and education services. (2) A contract entered into under subsection (1) of this section shall be financed by a surcharge of $70 per year or equivalent on each license renewal or issuance of a new license to be collected by the department of health from every physician, surgeon, and physician assistant licensed under this chapter in addition to other license fees. These moneys shall be placed in the impaired physician account to be used solely to support the physician health program. (3) All funds in the impaired physician account shall be paid to the contract entity within sixty days of deposit.
RCW 18.170.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 120
RCW 18.170.120: Out-of-state licensees—Application—Fee—Temporary assignment.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person from another state that the director determines has selection, training, and other requirements at least equal to those required by this chapter, and who holds a valid license, registration, identification, or similar card issued by the other state, may apply for a private security guard license card or armed private security guard license card on a form prescribed by the director. Upon receipt of a processing fee to be determined by the director, the director shall issue the individual a private security guard license card or armed private security guard license card. (2) A valid private security guard license, registration, identification, or similar card issued by any other state of the United States is valid in this state for a period of ninety days, but only if the licensee is on temporary assignment as a private security guard for the same employer that employs the licensee in the state in which he or she is a permanent resident. (3) A person from another state on temporary assignment in Washington may not solicit business in this state or represent himself or herself as licensed in this state.
RCW 18.104.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 170
RCW 18.104.170: Remedies cumulative.
Status: in_force

The remedies provided for in this chapter shall be cumulative and nothing herein shall alter, abridge or foreclose alternative actions at common law or in equity or under statutory law, civil or criminal.
RCW 18.28.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 28 / Section 100
RCW 18.28.100: Contract requirements.
Status: reserved

Every contract between a debt adjuster and a debtor shall: (1) List every debt to be handled with the creditor's name and disclose the approximate total of all known debts; (2) Provide in precise terms payments reasonably within the ability of the debtor to pay; (3) Disclose in precise terms the rate and amount of all of the debt adjuster's charges and fees; (4) Disclose the approximate number and amount of installments required to pay the debts in full; (5) Disclose the name and address of the debt adjuster and of the debtor; (6) Provide that the debt adjuster shall notify the debtor, in writing, within five days of notification to the debt adjuster by a creditor that the creditor refuses to accept payment pursuant to the contract between the debt adjuster and the debtor; (7) Contain the following notice in ten point boldface type or larger directly above the space reserved in the contract for the signature of the buyer: NOTICE TO DEBTOR: (a) Do not sign this contract before you read it or if any spaces intended for the agreed terms are left blank. (b) You are entitled to a copy of this contract at the time you sign it. (c) You may cancel this contract within three days of signing by sending notice of cancellation by certified mail return receipt requested to the debt adjuster at his or her address shown on the contract, which notice shall be posted not later than midnight of the third day (excluding Sundays and holidays) following your signing of the contract; and (8) Contain such other and further provisions or disclosures as are necessary for the protection of the debtor and the proper conduct of business by the debt adjuster.
RCW 18.30.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 30 / Section 095
RCW 18.30.095: Licensing requirements—Military training or experience.
Status: in_force

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of the state.
RCW 18.155.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 155 / Section 010
RCW 18.155.010: Findings—Construction.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that sex offender therapists who examine and treat sex offenders pursuant to the special sexual [sex] offender sentencing alternative under RCW 9.94A.670 and who may treat juvenile sex offenders pursuant to RCW 13.40.160 , play a vital role in protecting the public from sex offenders who remain in the community following conviction. The legislature finds that the qualifications, practices, techniques, and effectiveness of sex offender treatment providers vary widely and that the court's ability to effectively determine the appropriateness of granting the sentencing alternative and monitoring the offender to ensure continued protection of the community is undermined by a lack of regulated practices. The legislature recognizes the right of sex offender therapists to practice, consistent with the paramount requirements of public safety. Public safety is best served by regulating sex offender therapists whose clients are being evaluated and being treated pursuant to RCW 9.94A.670 and 13.40.160 . This chapter shall be construed to require only those sex offender therapists who examine and treat sex offenders pursuant to RCW 9.94A.670 and 13.40.160 to obtain a sexual [sex] offender treatment certification as provided in this chapter.
RCW 18.265.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 265 / Section 010
RCW 18.265.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Close supervision of a dentist" means that a supervising dentist: (a) Has personally examined and diagnosed the patient and has personally authorized the procedures to be performed; (b) Is continuously on-site while the procedure in question is being performed; and (c) Is capable of responding immediately in the event of an emergency. (2) "Commission" means the dental quality assurance commission established in chapter 18.32 RCW. (3) "Dental therapist" means a person licensed to practice dental therapy under this chapter. (4) "Dental therapy" means the services and procedures specified in RCW 18.265.050 . (5) "Dentist" means a person licensed to practice dentistry under chapter 18.32 RCW or exempt from such licensure pursuant to Title 25 U.S.C. Sec. 1621t of the Indian health care improvement act. (6) "Denturist" means a person licensed to engage in the practice of denturism under chapter 18.30 RCW. (7) "Department" means the department of health. (8) "Off-site supervision" means supervision that does not require the dentist to be personally on-site when services are provided or to previously examine or diagnose the patient. (9) "Practice plan contract" means a document that is signed by a dentist and a dental therapist and outlines the functions the dentist authorizes the dental therapist to perform and the level and type of dentist supervision that is required. (10) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
RCW 18.350.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 350 / Section 010
RCW 18.350.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Close supervision" has the same meaning as in RCW 18.260.010 . (2) "Commission" means the dental quality assurance commission established in RCW 18.32.0351 . (3) "Department" means the department of health. (4) "Direct visual supervision" means supervision by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist by verbal command and under direct line of sight. (5) "Oral and maxillofacial surgeon" has the same meaning as in RCW 18.32.020 . (6) "Secretary" means [the] secretary of health.
RCW 18.280.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 040
RCW 18.280.040: Home inspector advisory licensing board.
Status: in_force

(1) The state home inspector advisory licensing board is created. The board consists of seven members appointed by the director, who shall advise the director concerning the administration of this chapter. Of the appointments to this board, six must be actively engaged as home inspectors immediately prior to their appointment to the board, and one must be currently teaching in a home inspector education program. Insofar as possible, the composition of the appointed home inspector members of the board must be generally representative of the geographic distribution of home inspectors licensed under this chapter. No more than two board members may be members of a particular national home inspector association or organization. (2) A home inspector must have the following qualifications to be appointed to the board: (a) Actively engaged as a home inspector in the state of Washington for five years; (b) Licensed as a home inspector under this chapter, except for initial appointments; and (c) Performed a minimum of five hundred home inspections in the state of Washington. (3) Members of the board are appointed for three-year terms. Terms must be staggered so that not more than two appointments are scheduled to be made in any calendar year. Members hold office until the expiration of the terms for which they were appointed. The director may remove a board member for just cause. The director may appoint a new member to fill a vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term. All board members are limited to two consecutive terms. (4) Each board member is entitled to compensation for each day spent conducting official business and to reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 , 43.03.050 , and 43.03.060 .
RCW 18.240.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 240 / Section 040
RCW 18.240.040: Limitation of chapter.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice of veterinary medicine by those who are in compliance with chapter 18.92 RCW; (2) The practice of animal massage by those who are in compliance with chapter 18.108 RCW; (3) The practice of animal massage therapy by a person who is a regular student in an educational program whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor; or (4) The use of animal massage techniques by the owner of the animal who is the recipient of the services or by an employee of the owner or another person providing gratuitous assistance.
RCW 18.50.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 50 / Section 140
RCW 18.50.140: Midwifery advisory committee—Generally.
Status: in_force

The midwifery advisory committee is created. The committee shall be composed of one physician who is a practicing obstetrician; one practicing physician; one certified nurse midwife licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW; three midwives licensed under this chapter; and one public member, who shall have no financial interest in the rendering of health services. The committee may seek other consultants as appropriate, including persons trained in childbirth education and perinatology or neonatology. The members are appointed by the secretary and serve at the pleasure of the secretary but may not serve more than five years consecutively. The terms of office shall be staggered. Members of the committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 18.170.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 080
RCW 18.170.080: Licensed private security companies—Certificate of insurance required.
Status: in_force

A licensed private security company shall file and maintain with the director a certificate of insurance as evidence that it has comprehensive general liability coverage of at least twenty-five thousand dollars for bodily or personal injury and twenty-five thousand dollars for property damage.
RCW 18.170.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 170 / Section 050
RCW 18.170.050: Armed private security guard license authority—Registration of firearms.
Status: in_force

(1) An armed private security guard license grants authority to the holder, while in the performance of his or her duties, to carry a firearm with which the holder has met the proficiency requirements established by the commission. (2) All firearms carried by armed private security guards in the performance of their duties must be owned or leased by the employer and, if required by law, must be registered with the proper government agency.
RCW 18.250.901 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 250 / Section 901
RCW 18.250.901: Effective date—2007 c 253.
Status: in_force

This act takes effect July 1, 2008.
RCW 18.25.112 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 25 / Section 112
RCW 18.25.112: "Unprofessional conduct"—Additional definition—Prosecution.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to those acts defined in chapter 18.130 RCW, the term "unprofessional conduct" as used in this chapter includes failing to differentiate chiropractic care from any and all other methods of healing at all times. (2) Proceedings involving alleged unprofessional conduct shall be prosecuted by the attorney general upon the direction of the commission.
RCW 18.20.125 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 20 / Section 125
RCW 18.20.125: Inspections—Enforcement remedies—Screening—Limitations on unsupervised access to vulnerable adults.
Status: in_force

(1) Inspections must be outcome based and responsive to resident complaints and based on a clear set of health, quality of care, and safety standards that are easily understandable and have been made available to facilities, residents, and other interested parties. This includes that when conducting licensing inspections, the department shall interview an appropriate percentage of residents, family members, and advocates in addition to interviewing appropriate staff. (2) Prompt and specific enforcement remedies shall also be implemented without delay, consistent with RCW 18.20.190 , for facilities found to have delivered care or failed to deliver care resulting in problems that are serious, recurring, or uncorrected, or that create a hazard that is causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to one or more residents. These enforcement remedies may also include, when appropriate, reasonable conditions on a license. In the selection of remedies, the safety, health, and well-being of residents shall be of paramount importance. (3)(a) To the extent funding is available, the licensee, administrator, and their staff should be screened through background checks in a uniform and timely manner to ensure that they do not have a criminal history that would disqualify them from working with vulnerable adults. Employees may be provisionally hired pending the results of the background check if they have been given three positive references. (b) Long-term care workers, as defined in RCW 74.39A.009 , who are hired after January 7, 2012, are subject to background checks under RCW 74.39A.056 . (4) No licensee, administrator, or staff, or prospective licensee, administrator, or staff, with a stipulated finding of fact, conclusion of law, and agreed order, or finding of fact, conclusion of law, or final order issued by a disciplining authority, a court of law, or entered into the state registry finding him or her guilty of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment of a minor or a vulnerable adult as defined in chapter 74.34 RCW shall be employed in the care of and have unsupervised access to vulnerable adults.
RCW 18.79.400 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 400
RCW 18.79.400: Pain management rules—Criteria for new rules.
Status: in_force

(1) By June 30, 2011, the board shall adopt new rules on chronic, noncancer pain management that contain the following elements: (a)(i) Dosing criteria, including: (A) A dosage amount that must not be exceeded unless an advanced registered nurse practitioner or certified registered nurse anesthetist first consults with a practitioner specializing in pain management; and (B) Exigent or special circumstances under which the dosage amount may be exceeded without consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management. (ii) The rules regarding consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management must, to the extent practicable, take into account: (A) Circumstances under which repeated consultations would not be necessary or appropriate for a patient undergoing a stable, ongoing course of treatment for pain management; (B) Minimum training and experience that is sufficient to exempt an advanced registered nurse practitioner or certified registered nurse anesthetist from the specialty consultation requirement; (C) Methods for enhancing the availability of consultations; (D) Allowing the efficient use of resources; and (E) Minimizing the burden on practitioners and patients; (b) Guidance on when to seek specialty consultation and ways in which electronic specialty consultations may be sought; (c) Guidance on tracking clinical progress by using assessment tools focusing on pain interference, physical function, and overall risk for poor outcome; and (d) Guidance on tracking the use of opioids, particularly in the emergency department. (2) The board shall consult with the agency medical directors' group, the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional associations for advanced registered nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists in the state. (3) The rules adopted under this section do not apply: (a) To the provision of palliative, hospice, or other end-of-life care; or (b) To the management of acute pain caused by an injury or a surgical procedure.
RCW 18.79.492 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 492
RCW 18.79.492: Nurse anesthetists workforce shortage report.
Status: in_force

(1) The University of Washington center for health workforce studies, in collaboration with the Washington state board of nursing, the Washington medical commission, and the department of health, shall study the workforce shortages in anesthesia care in each facility providing anesthesia services in Washington state, and shall submit an initial report to the legislature beginning June 30, 2025, with an update report annually thereafter. The center for health workforce studies shall submit a final report due June 30, 2029, detailing the progress made in the previous five years and any findings and policy recommendations to further address the workforce shortages and barriers to further expanding education of certified registered nurse anesthetists. The initial and each subsequent report shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Identifying the factors and barriers to entry into the profession of nurse anesthesiology; (b) Evaluating and assessing the current training and pipeline for certified registered nurse anesthetists; (c) Developing recommendations that reduce barriers for individuals who want to become certified registered nurse anesthetists and increasing the available clinical training slots for nurse anesthesia residents; (d) Creating and maintaining an implementation plan to improve the pipeline of certified registered nurse anesthetists in the state; (e) Identifying the number of qualified anesthesia providers, including, at a minimum, physician anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, who may practice independently in the state of Washington at each facility providing anesthesia services; and (f) Providing policy recommendations to expand the nurse anesthesia workforce and optimize the cost of providing anesthesia services, including initiatives for all practicing independent anesthesia providers to practice at the top of their license. (2) This section expires June 30, 2030.
RCW 18.11.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 210
RCW 18.11.210: Newspaper advertisements—Name and license number required—Penalty.
Status: in_force

All newspaper advertising regarding auctions that is purchased by an auctioneer or an auction company licensed under this chapter shall include the auctioneer's or auction company's name and license number. Any auctioneer or auction company that violates this section is subject to an administrative fine of one hundred dollars per violation.
RCW 18.74.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 070
RCW 18.74.070: Renewal of license.
Status: in_force

Every licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall apply to the secretary for a renewal of the license and pay to the state treasurer a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.33.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 33 / Section 120
RCW 18.33.120: Consistent effect—Conflict with other state laws.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent or inhibit the enforcement of any other law of a participating state that is not inconsistent with the compact. (2) Any laws, statutes, regulations, or other legal requirements in a participating state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. (3) All permissible agreements between the commission and the participating states are binding in accordance with their terms.
RCW 18.220.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 220 / Section 050
RCW 18.220.050: Board's authority.
Status: in_force

The board has the following authority in administering this chapter: (1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter; (2) To establish the minimum qualifications for applicants for licensure as provided by this chapter; (3) To approve the method of administration for examinations required by this chapter or by rule. To adopt or recognize examinations prepared by other organizations. To set the time and place of examinations with the approval of the director; (4) To adopt standards of professional conduct and practice. Rules of professional conduct will be consistent with those outlined for engineers and land surveyors; and (5) To designate specialties of geology to be licensed under this chapter.
RCW 18.29.056 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 29 / Section 056
RCW 18.29.056: Employment by health care facilities authorized—Limitations—Requirements for services performed in senior centers.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Subject to RCW 18.29.230 and (e) of this subsection, dental hygienists licensed under this chapter with two years' practical clinical experience with a licensed dentist within the preceding five years may be employed, retained, or contracted by health care facilities and senior centers to perform authorized dental hygiene operations and services without dental supervision. (b) Subject to RCW 18.29.230 and (e) of this subsection, dental hygienists licensed under this chapter with two years' practical clinical experience with a licensed dentist within the preceding five years may perform authorized dental hygiene operations and services without dental supervision under a lease agreement with a health care facility or senior center. (c) Dental hygienists performing operations and services under (a) or (b) of this subsection are limited to removal of deposits and stains from the surfaces of the teeth, application of topical preventive or prophylactic agents, application of topical anesthetic agents, polishing and smoothing restorations, and performance of root planing and soft-tissue curettage, but shall not perform injections of anesthetic agents, administration of nitrous oxide, or diagnosis for dental treatment. (d) The performance of dental hygiene operations and services in health care facilities shall be limited to patients, students, and residents of the facilities. (e) A dental hygienist employed, retained, or contracted to perform services under this section or otherwise performing services under a lease agreement under this section in a senior center must, before providing services: (i) Enter into a written practice arrangement plan, approved by the department, with a dentist licensed in this state, under which the dentist will provide off-site supervision of the dental services provided. This agreement does not create an obligation for the dentist to accept referrals of patients receiving services under the program; and (ii) Obtain information from the patient's primary health care provider about any health conditions of the patient that would be relevant to the provision of preventive dental care. The information may be obtained by the dental hygienist's direct contact with the provider or through a written document from the provider that the patient presents to the dental hygienist. (f) For dental planning and dental treatment, dental hygienists shall refer patients to licensed dentists. (2) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Health care facilities" are limited to hospitals; nursing homes; home health agencies; group homes serving the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and juveniles; state-operated institutions under the jurisdiction of the department of social and health services or the department of corrections; and federal, state, and local public health facilities, state or federally funded community and migrant health centers, and tribal clinics. (b) "Senior center" means a multipurpose community facility operated and maintained by a nonprofit organization or local government for the organization and provision of a combination of some of the following: Health, social, nutritional, educational services, and recreational activities for persons sixty years of age or older.
RCW 18.79.460 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 460
RCW 18.79.460: Multistate license—Background checks.
Status: in_force

(1) In screening applicants to obtain or retain a multistate license under RCW 18.80.020 , the board shall: (a) Obtain fingerprints from each applicant for a multistate license; (b) Submit the fingerprints through the state patrol to the federal bureau of investigation for a national criminal history background check; (c) Receive the results of the federal bureau of investigation national criminal history background check; and (d) Use the results in making multistate licensure decisions. (2) The results of the federal bureau of investigation national criminal history background check are confidential. The board shall not release the results to the public, the interstate commission of nurse licensure compact administrators, or the licensing board of any other state. (3) Nothing in chapter 123, Laws of 2023 shall be construed to authorize the board to participate in the federal bureau of investigation service, known as rap back, which identifies changes in criminal history record information against retained fingerprints. (4) For purposes of this section, "multistate license" means the same as defined in RCW 18.80.010 .
RCW 18.227.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 227 / Section 030
RCW 18.227.030: Certification required.
Status: in_force

A person may not represent themself as a behavioral health support specialist without being certified by the department.
RCW 18.06.240 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 06 / Section 240
RCW 18.06.240: Continuing education.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt a rule requiring completion of continuing education for acupuncturists as a condition of license renewal.
RCW 18.91.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 91 / Section 080
RCW 18.91.080: Data systems.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and the presence of significant investigative information. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system as required by the rules of the commission including, but not limited to: (a) Identifying information; (b) Licensure data; (c) Adverse actions against a licensee, license applicant, or compact privilege holder 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. (3) No member state shall submit any information which constitutes criminal history record information, as defined by applicable federal law, to the data system established hereunder. (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) Significant investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will only be available to other member states. (6) 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. (7) 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. (8) 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 18.96.210 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 96 / Section 210
RCW 18.96.210: Landscape architects' license account.
Status: in_force

The landscape architects' license account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from fees under this chapter must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for administrative and operating purposes under this chapter. Only the director or the director's designees may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
RCW 18.71A.085 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71A / Section 085
RCW 18.71A.085: Acupuncture.
Status: in_force

Any physician assistant acupuncturist currently licensed by the commission may continue to perform acupuncture under the physician assistant license as long as he or she maintains licensure as a physician assistant.
RCW 18.321.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 321 / Section 150
RCW 18.321.150: Consistent effect—Conflict with other state laws.
Status: in_force

(1) A licensee providing services in a remote state under a multistate authorization to practice shall adhere to the laws and regulations, including laws, regulations, and applicable standards, of the remote state where the client is located at the time care is rendered. (2) Nothing herein shall prevent or inhibit the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with the compact. (3) Any laws, statutes, regulations, or other legal requirements in a member state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. (4) All permissible agreements between the commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.
RCW 18.100.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 095
RCW 18.100.095: Validity of share voting agreements.
Status: in_force

Except for qualified trusts, a proxy, voting trust, or other voting agreement with respect to shares of a professional corporation shall not be valid unless all holders thereof, all trustees and beneficiaries thereof, or all parties thereto, as the case may be, are eligible to be shareholders of the corporation.
RCW 18.52C.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52C / Section 070
RCW 18.52C.070: Multistate nurse license—Conditions of employment.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning September 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, individuals that hold a multistate nurse license issued by a state other than Washington and are employed by a nursing pool shall complete any demographic data surveys required by the board of nursing in rule as a condition of employment. (2) Individuals that hold a multistate nurse license issued by a state other than Washington and are employed by a nursing pool shall complete the suicide assessment, treatment, and management training required by RCW 43.70.442 (5)(a) as a condition of employment. (3) Nursing pools shall report to the board of nursing, within 30 days of employment, all nurses holding a multistate license issued by a state other than Washington and an attestation that the employees holding a multistate license issued by a state other than Washington have completed the tasks required under this section as a condition of employment. (4) This section is subject to enforcement by the secretary.
RCW 18.36A.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 36A / Section 010
RCW 18.36A.010: Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that it is necessary to regulate the practice of naturopaths in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. It is the legislature's intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide service to the public.
RCW 18.57.245 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 57 / Section 245
RCW 18.57.245: Insurer's report of malpractice payments.
Status: in_force

Every institution or organization providing professional liability insurance to osteopathic physicians shall send a complete report to the board of all malpractice settlements, awards, or payments in excess of twenty thousand dollars as a result of a claim or action for damages alleged to have been caused by an insured physician's incompetency or negligence in the practice of osteopathic medicine. Such institution or organization shall also report the award, settlement, or payment of three or more claims during a year as the result of the alleged physician's incompetence or negligence in the practice of medicine regardless of the dollar amount of the award or payment. Reports required by this section shall be made within sixty days of the date of the settlement or verdict. Failure to comply with this section is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars.
RCW 18.11.190 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 11 / Section 190
RCW 18.11.190: Actions for compensation for services.
Status: in_force

No action or suit may be instituted in any court of this state by any person, partnership, association, or corporation not licensed as an auctioneer and as an auction company to recover compensation for an act done or service rendered which is prohibited under this chapter.
RCW 18.205.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 205 / Section 170
RCW 18.205.170: Co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement—Review, analysis, and report.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, in collaboration with the behavioral health institute at the University of Washington, the research and data analysis division at the department of social and health services, and the division of behavioral health and recovery at the health care authority, must conduct a review and analysis regarding the effects of the co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement created by chapter 444, Laws of 2019 on increasing the number of providers qualified to provide substance use disorder services and improving outcomes for persons with a substance use disorder. (2) The review and analysis shall assess: (a) The effects of the availability of the co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement on: (i) Increasing the number of providers qualified to provide substance use disorder services; and (ii) Improving outcomes for persons with a substance use disorder; (b) The number of co-occurring disorder specialist enhancements that have been issued; (c) The settings in which co-occurring disorder specialists are working; (d) The geographic distribution of co-occurring disorder specialists; (e) Any change in the number of certified substance use disorder professionals and substance use disorder professional trainees; (f) Any change in the number of people receiving treatment at the appropriate level of care, including: (i) The number of American society of addiction medicine assessments made by co-occurring disorder specialists; (ii) The assessed level of care for clients according to American society of addiction medicine criteria; (iii) Co-occurring mental health diagnoses for clients receiving services from a co-occurring disorder specialist; (iv) The number of referrals made by co-occurring disorder specialists, by American society of addiction medicine level; and (v) The number of successful placements made by co-occurring disorder specialists; and (g) Any other factors relevant to assessing the effects of the availability of the co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement on the behavioral health workforce and the provision of appropriate services to clients. (3) The agencies listed in subsection (1) of this section must develop the tools necessary to conduct the review and analysis required by this section. (4) By December 1, 2022, the department shall submit a preliminary report of the findings of its review and analysis and any recommendations for improving the qualifications for an enhancement or the practice of those who have been issued an enhancement, and a final report by December 1, 2024.
RCW 18.59.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 130
RCW 18.59.130: Board—Powers and duties—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter, evaluate qualifications under this chapter, and provide for supervision of examinations of applicants for licensure under this chapter. (2) The board may adopt such rules as it deems necessary in the administration of this chapter.
RCW 18.17.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 17 / Section 070
RCW 18.17.070: Adverse actions.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state shall have the authority, in accordance with existing state due process law, to: (a) Take adverse action against a licensed professional counselor's privilege to practice within that member state; and (b) Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a licensing board in a member state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another member state shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state in which the witnesses or evidence are located. Only the home state shall have the power to take adverse action against a licensed professional counselor's license issued by the home state. (2) For purposes of taking adverse action, the home state shall give the same priority and effect to reported conduct received from a member state as it would if the conduct had occurred within the home state. In so doing, the home state shall apply its own state laws to determine appropriate action. (3) The home state shall complete any pending investigations of a licensed professional counselor who changes primary state of residence during the course of the investigations. The home state shall also have the authority to take appropriate action(s) and shall promptly report the conclusions of the investigations to the administrator of the data system. The administrator of the coordinated licensure information system shall promptly notify the new home state of any adverse actions. (4) A member state, if otherwise permitted by state law, may recover from the affected licensed professional counselor the costs of investigations and dispositions of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensed professional counselor. (5) A member state may take adverse action based on the factual findings of the remote state, provided that the member state follows its own procedures for taking the adverse action. (6) Joint investigations. (a) In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective professional counseling practice act or other applicable state law, any member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees. (b) Member states shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the compact. (7) If adverse action is taken by the home state against the license of a licensed professional counselor, the licensed professional counselor's privilege to practice in all other member states shall be deactivated until all encumbrances have been removed from the state license. All home state disciplinary orders that impose adverse action against the license of a licensed professional counselor shall include a statement that the licensed professional counselor's privilege to practice is deactivated in all member states during the pendency of the order. (8) If a member state takes adverse action, it shall promptly notify the administrator of the data system. The administrator of the data system shall promptly notify the home state of any adverse actions by remote states. (9) Nothing in this compact shall override a member state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action.
RCW 18.43.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 060
RCW 18.43.060: Examinations.
Status: in_force

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When oral or written examinations are required, they shall be held at such time and place as the board shall determine. If examinations are required on fundamental engineering subjects (such as ordinarily given in college curricula) the applicant shall be permitted to take this part of the professional examination prior to his or her completion of the requisite years of experience in engineering work. The board shall issue to each applicant upon successfully passing the examination in fundamental engineering subjects a certificate stating that the applicant has passed the examination in fundamental engineering subjects and that his or her name has been recorded as an engineer-in-training. The scope of the examination and the methods of procedure shall be prescribed by the board with special reference to the applicant's ability to design and supervise engineering works so as to insure the safety of life, health and property. Examinations shall be given for the purpose of determining the qualifications of applicants for registration separately in engineering and in land surveying. A candidate failing an examination may apply for reexamination. Subsequent examinations will be granted upon payment of a fee to be determined by the board.
RCW 18.73.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 200
RCW 18.73.200: Administrative procedure act applicable.
Status: in_force

The administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, shall wherever applicable govern the rights, remedies, and procedures respecting the administration of this chapter.
RCW 18.64.028 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 028
RCW 18.64.028: Actions by the commission against a license—Petition for reinstatement.
Status: in_force

This section does not govern actions taken under chapter 18.130 RCW. (1) A licensee whose license has been suspended under this chapter may petition the commission for reinstatement after an interval as determined by the commission in the order. The commission shall hold hearings on the petition. The commission may deny the petition or may order reinstatement of the licensee's license. The commission may impose terms and conditions in the order of reinstatement. (2) A licensee whose license has been suspended for noncompliance with a support order or visitation order under RCW 74.20A.320 may petition for reinstatement at any time by providing the commission a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, the commission shall automatically reissue the person's license upon receipt of the release, and payment of a reinstatement fee, if any.
RCW 18.71C.030 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71C / Section 030
RCW 18.71C.030: Compact privilege.
Status: in_force

(1) To exercise the compact privilege, a licensee must: (a) Have graduated from a physician assistant program accredited by the accreditation review commission on education for the physician assistant, inc. or other programs authorized by commission rule; (b) Hold current national commission on certification of physician assistants' certification; (c) Have no felony or misdemeanor conviction; (d) Have never had a controlled substance license, permit, or registration suspended or revoked by a state or by the United States drug enforcement administration; (e) Have a unique identifier as determined by commission rule; (f) Hold a qualifying license; (g) Have had no revocation of a license or limitation or restriction on any license currently held due to an adverse action; (i) If a licensee has had a limitation or restriction on a license or compact privilege due to an adverse action, two years must have elapsed from the date on which the license or compact privilege is no longer limited or restricted due to the adverse action; (ii) If a compact privilege has been revoked or is limited or restricted in a participating state for conduct that would not be a basis for disciplinary action in a participating state in which the licensee is practicing or applying to practice under a compact privilege, that participating state shall have the discretion not to consider such action as an adverse action requiring the denial or removal of a compact privilege in that state; (h) Notify the compact commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege in a remote state; (i) Meet any jurisprudence requirement of a remote state in which the licensee is seeking to practice under the compact privilege and pay any fees applicable to satisfying the jurisprudence requirement; and (j) Report to the commission any adverse action taken by a nonparticipating state within 30 days after the action is taken. (2) The compact privilege is valid until the expiration or revocation of the qualifying license unless terminated pursuant to an adverse action. The licensee must also comply with all of the requirements of subsection (1) of this section to maintain the compact privilege in a remote state. If the participating state takes adverse action against a qualifying license, the licensee shall lose the compact privilege in any remote state in which the licensee has a compact privilege until all of the following occur: (a) The license is no longer limited or restricted; and (b) Two years have elapsed from the date on which the license is no longer limited or restricted due to the adverse action. (3) Once a restricted or limited license satisfies the requirements of subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section, the licensee must meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section to obtain a compact privilege in any remote state. (4) For each remote state in which a physician assistant seeks authority to prescribe controlled substances, the physician assistant shall satisfy all requirements imposed by such state in granting or renewing such authority.
RCW 18.79.410 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 410
RCW 18.79.410: Board—Information to legislature.
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority provided in RCW 42.52.804 , the board, its members, or staff as directed by the board, may communicate, present information requested, volunteer information, testify before legislative committees, and educate the legislature, as the board may from time to time see fit.
RCW 48.44.270 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 270
RCW 48.44.270: Immunity from libel or slander.
Status: in_force

With respect to health care service contracts as defined in RCW 48.44.260 , there shall be no liability on the part of, and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against, the insurance commissioner, the commissioner's agents, or members of the commissioner's staff, or against any health care service contractor, its authorized representative, its agents, its employees, furnishing to the health care service contractor information as to reasons for cancellation or refusal to issue or renew, for libel or slander on the basis of any statement made by any of them in any written notice of cancellation or refusal to issue or renew, or in any other communications, oral or written, specifying the reasons for cancellation or refusal to issue or renew or the providing of information pertaining thereto, or for statements made or evidence submitted in any hearing conducted in connection therewith.The proceedings for revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew or accept an application for renewal of an escrow agent's registration or escrow officer license, and any appeal therefrom or review thereof shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 18.35.175 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 175
RCW 18.35.175: Unlawful sales practices.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to fit or dispense a hearing instrument to a resident of this state if the attempted sale or purchase is offered or made by telephone or mail order and there is no face-to-face contact to test or otherwise determine the needs of the prospective purchaser. This section does not apply to the sale of hearing instruments by wholesalers to licensees under this chapter.
RCW 18.200.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 200 / Section 060
RCW 18.200.060: Advisory committee—Composition—Terms—Duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The secretary has the authority to appoint an advisory committee to further the purposes of this chapter. The secretary may consider the persons who are recommended for appointment by the orthotic and prosthetic associations of the state. The committee is composed of five members, one member initially appointed for a term of one year, two for a term of two years, and two for a term of three years. Subsequent appointments are for terms of three years. No person may serve as a member of the committee for more than two consecutive terms. Members of the advisory committee must be residents of this state. The committee is composed of three individuals licensed in the category designated and engaged in rendering services to the public. Two members must at all times be holders of licenses for the practice of either prosthetics or orthotics, or both, in this state, except for the initial members of the advisory committee, all of whom must fulfill the requirements for licensure under this chapter. One member must be a practicing orthotist. One member must be a practicing prosthetist. One member must be licensed by the state as a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW, specializing in orthopedic medicine or surgery or physiatry. Two members must represent the public at large and be unaffiliated directly or indirectly with the profession being credentialed but, to the extent possible, be consumers of orthotic and prosthetic services. The two members appointed to the advisory committee representing the public at large must have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services and must not be or have been a licensee of a health occupation committee or an employee of a health facility, nor derive his or her primary livelihood from the provision of health services at any level of responsibility. (2) The secretary may remove any member of the advisory committee for cause as specified by rule. In the case of a vacancy, the secretary shall appoint a person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. (3) The advisory committee may provide advice on matters specifically identified and requested by the secretary, such as applications for licenses. (4) The advisory committee may be requested by the secretary to approve an examination required for licensure under this chapter. (5) The advisory committee may be requested by the secretary to review and monitor the exemptions to requirements of certain orthoses and prostheses in this chapter and recommend to the secretary any statutory changes that may be needed to properly protect the public. (6) The advisory committee, at the request of the secretary, may recommend rules in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, relating to standards for appropriateness of orthotic and prosthetic care. (7) The advisory committee shall meet at the times and places designated by the secretary and hold meetings during the year as necessary to provide advice to the secretary. The committee may elect a chair and a vice chair. A majority of the members currently serving constitute a quorum. (8) Each member of an advisory committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as authorized in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . In addition, members of the committees shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 when engaged in the authorized business of their committees. (9) The secretary, members of advisory committees, or individuals acting on their behalf are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on any credentialing or disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in the course of their duties.
RCW 18.79.435 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 79 / Section 435
RCW 18.79.435: Rural workforce pilot projects.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the board, in collaboration with rural hospitals, relevant employer and exclusive bargaining unit partnerships, nursing assistant-certified training programs, the department of health, and the department of labor and industries, shall establish at least two pilot projects for rural hospitals to utilize high school students who are training to become nursing assistant-certified or high school students who are nursing assistant-certified to help address the workforce shortages and promote nursing careers in rural hospitals. As part of the program, students must receive information about related careers and educational and training opportunities including certified medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses. (2) At least one of the rural hospitals participating in the pilot projects must be east of the crest of the Cascade mountains and at least one of the rural hospitals participating in the pilot projects must be west of the crest of the Cascade mountains. (3) The pilot projects shall prioritize using the nursing assistant-certified high school students to their full scope of practice and identify any barriers to doing this. (4) The board may contract with an employer and exclusive bargaining unit partnership, nursing consultant, and health services consultant to assist with establishing and supporting the pilot project, including identifying participants, coordinating with the groups and agencies as referenced in subsection (1) of this section and other stakeholders, and preparing reports to the legislature. (5) The board shall submit a report, in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 , to the health care committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025, with the status of the pilot projects and any findings and recommendations. (6) This section expires July 1, 2026.
RCW 18.22.003 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 22 / Section 003
RCW 18.22.003: Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.
Status: in_force

See chapter 18.120 RCW.
RCW 18.43.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 43 / Section 080
RCW 18.43.080: Expiration and renewals of certificates—Fees—Continuing professional development.
Status: in_force

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(1) Certificates of registration, and certificates of authorization and renewals thereof, shall expire on the last day of the month of December following their issuance or renewal and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed. It shall be the duty of the board to notify every person, firm, or corporation registered under this chapter of the date of the expiration of his or her certificate and the amount of the renewal fee that shall be required for its renewal for one year. Such notice shall be mailed at least thirty days before the end of December of each year. Renewal may be effected during the month of December by the payment of a fee determined by the board. In case any professional engineer and/or land surveyor registered under this chapter shall fail to pay the renewal fee hereinabove provided for, within ninety days from the date when the same shall become due, the renewal fee shall be the current fee plus an amount equal to one year's fee. (2) Beginning July 1, 2007, the board may not renew a certificate of registration for a land surveyor unless the registrant verifies to the board that he or she has completed at least fifteen hours of continuing professional development per year of the registration period. By July 1, 2006, the board shall adopt rules governing continuing professional development for land surveyors that are generally patterned after the model rules of the national council of examiners for engineering and surveying.
RCW 18.310.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 310 / Section 140
RCW 18.310.140: Disputes between appraisal management company and appraiser.
Status: in_force

(1) Except within the first thirty days after an appraiser is first added to the appraiser panel of an appraisal management company, an appraisal management company may not remove an appraiser from its appraiser panel, or otherwise refuse to assign requests for real estate appraisal services to an appraiser without: (a) Notifying the appraiser in writing of the reasons why the appraiser is being removed from the appraiser panel of the appraisal management company, including if the appraiser is being removed from the panel for illegal conduct, a violation of state licensing standards, substandard performance, or administrative purposes. In addition, if the removal is not for administrative purposes, the nature of the alleged conduct, substandard performance, or violation must be provided; and (b) Providing an opportunity for the appraiser to respond to the notification of the appraisal management company. (2) An appraiser that is removed from the appraiser panel of an appraisal management company for alleged illegal conduct or a violation of state licensing standards, may file a complaint with the department for a review of the decision of the appraisal management company, except that in no case will the department make any determination regarding the nature of the business relationship between the appraiser and the appraisal management company which is unrelated to the actions specified in subsection (1) of this section. (3) If an appraiser files a complaint against an appraisal management company pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the department may investigate the complaint within one hundred eighty days during which time the appraiser must remain removed from the panel. (4) If after opportunity for hearing and review, the department determines that an appraiser did not commit a violation of law or a violation of state licensing standards, the department shall order that an appraiser be restored to the appraiser panel of the appraisal management company that was the subject of the complaint without prejudice. (5) Following the adjudication of a complaint to the department by an appraiser against an appraisal management company, an appraisal management company may not refuse to make assignments for real estate appraisal services to an appraiser, or reduce the number of assignments, or otherwise penalize the appraiser because of the adjudicated complaint, if the department has found that the appraisal management company acted without reasonable cause in removing the appraiser from the appraiser panel.
RCW 18.300.100 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 300 / Section 100
RCW 18.300.100: Disciplinary action—Grounds.
Status: in_force

In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130 , the director may take disciplinary action against any applicant or licensee under this chapter if the licensee or applicant: (1) Has been found to have violated any provisions of chapter 19.86 RCW; (2) Has engaged in a practice prohibited under RCW 18.300.030 without first obtaining, and maintaining in good standing, the license required by this chapter; (3) Has failed to display licenses required in this chapter; (4) Has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under it; or (5) Has been found to have violated RCW 70.54.355 .
RCW 18.32.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 010
RCW 18.32.010: Words defined.
Status: in_force

Words used in the singular in this chapter may also be applied to the plural of the persons and things; words importing the plural may be applied to the singular; words importing the masculine gender may be extended to females also; the term "commission" used in this chapter shall mean the Washington state dental quality assurance commission; and the term "secretary" shall mean the secretary of health of the state of Washington.
RCW 18.73.145 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 73 / Section 145
RCW 18.73.145: Ambulance and aid vehicles—Self-inspection program.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall adopt a self-inspection program to assure compliance with minimum standards for vehicles and for medical equipment and personnel on all licensed vehicles. The self-inspection shall coincide with the vehicle licensing cycle and shall be recorded on forms provided by the department. The department may perform an on-site inspection of any licensed service or vehicles as needed.
RCW 18.35A.090 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35A / Section 090
RCW 18.35A.090: Data system.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, and use of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission, including: (a) Identifying information; (b) Licensure data; (c) Adverse actions against a license or compact privilege; (d) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation; (e) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason or reasons for denial; and (f) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact, as determined by the rules of the commission. (3) Investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state shall only be available to other member states. (4) The commission shall promptly notify all member states of any adverse action taken against a licensee or an individual applying for a license. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state shall be available to any other member state. (5) Member states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing state. (6) Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the member state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system.
RCW 18.34.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 34 / Section 080
RCW 18.34.080: Examination—Issuance and display of license.
Status: in_force

The examination shall determine whether the applicant has a thorough knowledge of the principles governing the practice of a dispensing optician which is hereby declared necessary for the protection of the public health. The examining committee may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities. The secretary shall license successful examinees and the license shall be conspicuously displayed in the place of business of the licensee.
RCW 18.04.183 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 04 / Section 183
RCW 18.04.183: Accountants from foreign countries.
Status: in_force

The board shall grant a license as a certified public accountant to a holder of a permit, license, or certificate issued by a foreign country's board, agency, or institute, provided that: (1) The foreign country where the foreign permit, license, or certificate was issued is a party to an agreement on trade with the United States that encourages the mutual recognition of licensing and certification requirements for the provision of covered services by the parties under the trade agreement; (2) Such foreign country's board, agency, or institute makes similar provision to allow a person who holds a valid license issued by this state to obtain such foreign country's comparable permit, license, or certificate; (3) The foreign permit, license, or certificate: (a) Was duly issued by such foreign country's board, agency, or institute that regulates the practice of public accountancy; and (b) Is in good standing at the time of the application; and (c) Was issued upon the basis of educational, examination, experience, and ethical requirements that have substantial equivalency currently or at the time of issuance of the foreign permit, license, or certificate to those in this state; (4) The applicant has within the thirty-six months prior to application completed an accumulation of one hundred twenty hours of CPE as required under RCW 18.04.215 (4). The board shall provide for transition from existing to new CPE requirements; (5) The applicant's foreign permit, license, or certificate was the type of permit, license, or certificate requiring the most stringent qualifications if, in the foreign country, more than one type of permit, license, or certificate is issued. This state's board shall decide which are the most stringent qualifications; (6) The applicant has passed a written examination or its equivalent, approved by the board, that tests knowledge in the areas of United States accounting principles, auditing standards, commercial law, income tax law, and Washington state rules of professional ethics; and (7) The applicant has[,] within the eight years prior to applying for a license under this section, demonstrated, in accordance with the rules issued by the board, public accounting experience, within the foreign country where the foreign permit, license, or certificate was issued, equivalent to the experience required under RCW 18.04.105 (1)(d) or such other experience or employment which the board in its discretion regards as having substantial equivalency. The board may adopt by rule new CPE standards that differ from those in subsection (4) of this section or RCW 18.04.215 if the new standards are consistent with the CPE standards of other states so as to provide to the greatest extent possible, consistent national standards. A licensee who has been granted a license under the reciprocity provisions of this section shall notify the board within thirty days if the permit, license, or certificate issued in the other jurisdiction has lapsed or if the status of the permit, license, or certificate issued in the other jurisdiction becomes otherwise invalid.
RCW 18.32.677 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 677
RCW 18.32.677: Interference with licensee's independent clinical judgment.
Status: in_force

(1) A person that is not licensed under this chapter or an entity that is not a professional entity practices dentistry in violation of this chapter, and subject to enforcement under RCW 18.130.190 , if the person or entity interferes with a licensed dentist's independent clinical judgment by: (a) Limiting or imposing requirements on the length of time a dentist spends with a patient or performing dental services, or otherwise placing conditions on the number of patients a dentist must treat in a certain period of time or the number of certain types of procedures a dentist must complete in a certain time period; (b) Limiting or imposing requirements on the decision of a dentist regarding a course or alternative course of treatment for a patient or the manner in which a course of treatment is carried out by the dentist; (c) Limiting or imposing requirements on the manner in which a dentist uses dental equipment or materials for the provision of dental treatment; (d) Limiting or imposing requirements on the use of a laboratory or the materials, supplies, instruments, or equipment deemed reasonably necessary by a dentist to provide diagnoses and treatment consistent with the standard of care; (e) Limiting or imposing requirements for the professional training deemed reasonably necessary by a dentist to properly serve the dentist's patients; (f) Limiting or imposing requirements on the referrals by a dentist to another licensed dentist specialist or any other practitioner the dentist determines is necessary; (g) Interfering with a dentist's right to access patient records at any time; (h) Interfering with a dentist's decision to refund any payment made by a patient for dental services performed by the dentist; (i) Limiting or imposing requirements on the advertising of a dental practice if it would result in a violation of this chapter or *RCW 18.130.020 (12)(b) by the dental practice; or (j) Limiting or imposing requirements on communications with a dentist's patients. (2) For the purpose of this section, "dentist" means a dentist licensed under this chapter. (3) Violations of this section shall be enforced pursuant to RCW 18.130.190 , including the authority to issue subpoenas pursuant to RCW 18.130.050 (4). Communication of complaints or information to a state agency pursuant to RCW 4.24.500 through 4.24.520 are covered by those provisions.
RCW 18.52C.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 52C / Section 010
RCW 18.52C.010: Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature intends to protect the public's right to high quality health care by assuring that nursing pools employ, procure or refer competent and qualified health care or long-term care personnel, and that such personnel are provided to health care facilities, agencies, or individuals in a way to meet the needs of residents and patients.
RCW 18.280.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 130
RCW 18.280.130: Suspension of license—Appeal.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a child support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for a license under this chapter during the suspension, reissuance of the license is automatic upon the board's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the child support order. The procedure in RCW 74.20A.320 is the exclusive administrative remedy for contesting the establishment of noncompliance with a child support order, and suspension of a license under this subsection, and satisfies the requirements of RCW 34.05.422 . (2) The director, with the assistance of the board, shall establish by rule under what circumstances a home inspector license may be suspended or revoked. These circumstances shall be based upon accepted industry standards and the board's cumulative experience. (3) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the director under this section may appeal the decision as provided in chapter 34.05 RCW. The adjudicative proceeding shall be conducted under chapter 34.05 RCW by an administrative law judge appointed pursuant to RCW 34.12.030 .
RCW 18.19.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 050
RCW 18.19.050: Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act—Public education program.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the following authority: (a) To adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter; (b) To set all registration, certification, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and to collect and deposit all such fees in the health professions account established under RCW 43.70.320 ; (c) To establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (d) To hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement this chapter; (e) To issue a registration or certification to any applicant who has met the requirements for registration or certification; and (f) To establish education equivalency, examination, supervisory, consultation, and continuing education requirements for certified counselors and certified advisers. (2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of registrations and certifications and the discipline of registrants under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter. (3) The department shall publish and disseminate information to educate the public about the responsibilities of counselors, the types of counselors, and the rights and responsibilities of clients established under this chapter. The secretary may assess an additional fee for each application and renewal to fund public education efforts under this section.
RCW 18.74.075 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 075
RCW 18.74.075: Interim permits.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, upon approval by the board, shall issue an interim permit authorizing an applicant for licensure who meets the minimum qualifications stated in RCW 18.74.030 to practice physical therapy under graduate supervision pending notification of the results of the first licensure examination for which the applicant is eligible, but not to exceed six months. (2) For purposes of this section, "graduate supervision" means supervision of a holder of an interim permit by a licensed physical therapist who is on the premises at all times. Graduate supervision shall include consultation regarding evaluation, treatment plan, treatment program, and progress of each assigned patient at appropriate intervals and be documented by cosignature of notes by the licensed physical therapist. RCW 18.74.012 is not applicable for holders of interim permits. (3) If the holder of the interim permit fails the examination, the permit expires upon notification and is not renewable.
RCW 18.100.010 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 100 / Section 010
RCW 18.100.010: Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

It is the legislative intent to provide for the incorporation of an individual or group of individuals to render the same professional service to the public for which such individuals are required by law to be licensed or to obtain other legal authorization.
RCW 18.233.040 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 233 / Section 040
RCW 18.233.040: License renewal.
Status: in_force

Every license issued under this chapter must be renewed biennially. Each licensee is responsible for timely renewal of the licensee's license. To renew a license, a licensee must follow the rules adopted under RCW 43.70.280 .
RCW 18.280.160 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 280 / Section 160
RCW 18.280.160: Relief by injunction—Director and board immunity.
Status: in_force

The director is authorized to apply for relief by injunction without bond, to restrain a person from the commission of any act that is prohibited under RCW 18.280.140 . In such a proceeding, it is not necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist, or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from continued violation. The director, individuals acting on the director's behalf, and members of the board are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in the course of their duties in the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
RCW 18.321.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 321 / Section 070
RCW 18.321.070: Military families.
Status: in_force

An active military member or their spouse shall designate a home state where the individual has a multistate license. The individual may retain their home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty.
RCW 18.88A.088 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 88A / Section 088
RCW 18.88A.088: Certification—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 18.330.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 330 / Section 070
RCW 18.330.070: How referral is made—Contact with providers—Search for violations—Uniform standard for enforcement status.
Status: in_force

(1) The agency may choose to provide a referral for the client by either giving the client the name or names of specific providers who may meet the needs of the vulnerable adult identified in the intake form or by giving a provider or providers the name of the client after obtaining the authorization of the client or the client's representative. (2)(a) Prior to making a referral to a specific provider, the agency shall speak with a representative of the provider and obtain, at a minimum, the following general information, which must be dated and retained in the agency's records: (i) The type of license held by the provider and license number; (ii) Whether the provider is authorized by license to provide care to individuals with a mental illness, dementia, or developmental disability; (iii) Sources of payment accepted, including whether medicaid is accepted; (iv) General level of medication management services provided; (v) General level and types of personal care services provided; (vi) Particular cultural needs that may be accommodated; (vii) Primary language spoken by care providers; (viii) Activities typically provided; (ix) Behavioral problems or symptoms that can or cannot be met; (x) Food preferences and special diets that can be accommodated; and (xi) Other special care or services available. (b) The agency shall update this information regarding the provider at least annually. To the extent practicable, referrals shall be made to providers who appear, in the best judgment of the agency, capable of meeting the vulnerable adult's identified needs. (3) Prior to making a referral of a supportive housing provider, the agency shall conduct a search, and inform the client that a search was conducted, of the department of social and health service's website to see if the provider is in enforcement status for violation of its licensing regulations. Prior to making a referral of a care services provider, the agency shall conduct a search, and inform the client that a search was conducted, of the department of health's website to determine if the provider is in enforcement status for violation of its licensing regulations. The searches required by this subsection must be considered timely if done within thirty days before the referral. The information obtained by the agency from the searches must be disclosed in writing to the client if the referral includes that provider. (4) By January 1, 2012, the department of social and health services and the department of health must convene a work group of stakeholders to collaboratively identify and implement a uniform standard for the information pertaining to the enforcement status of a provider that must be disclosed to the client under subsection (3) of this section. The uniform standard must clearly identify what elements of an enforcement action should be included under the disclosure requirements of subsection (3) of this section. Agencies will have no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or currency of information shared in the prescribed format and are immune from any cause of action rising from their reliance on, use of, or distribution of this information.
RCW 18.165.170 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 170
RCW 18.165.170: Authority of director.
Status: in_force

The director or the director's designee has the following authority in administering this chapter: (1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter; (2) To enter into contracts for professional services determined to be necessary for adequate enforcement of this chapter; and (3) To adopt standards of professional conduct or practice.
RCW 18.44.902 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 902
RCW 18.44.902: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Escrow Agent Registration Act".
RCW 18.17.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 17 / Section 050
RCW 18.17.050: Active duty military personnel or their spouses.
Status: in_force

Active duty military personnel, or their spouse, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a home state, the individual shall only change their home state through application for licensure in the new state, or through the process outlined in RCW 18.17.040 .
RCW 18.104.095 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 095
RCW 18.104.095: Resource protection well operator's license.
Status: in_force

A person shall be qualified to receive a resource protection well operator's license if the person: (1) Has submitted a completed application to the department on forms provided by the department and has paid to the department the application fee required by rules adopted pursuant to this chapter; (2) Has acquired field experience and educational training required by rules adopted pursuant to this chapter; (3) Has passed a written examination as provided for in RCW 18.104.080 . This requirement shall not apply to a person who passed the written examination to obtain a resource protection well construction operator's training license; and (4) Has passed an on-site examination by the department if the person's qualifying field experience is from another state. The department may waive the on-site examination. A person with a license issued pursuant to this chapter before July 1, 1993, may obtain a resource protection well construction operator's license by paying the application fee determined by rule adopted by the department pursuant to this chapter and submitting evidence required by the department to demonstrate that the person has the required experience to construct resource protection wells.
RCW 18.50.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 50 / Section 005
RCW 18.50.005: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "*Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW. (2) "Department" means the department of health. (3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health. (4) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter. (5) "Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW. (6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW. (7) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.
RCW 18.165.070 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 165 / Section 070
RCW 18.165.070: Investigation of applicants.
Status: in_force

(1) Applications for licenses required under this chapter shall be filed with the director on a form provided by the director. The director may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria. (2) After receipt of an application for a license, the director shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the facts set forth in the application are true and shall request that the Washington state patrol compare the fingerprints submitted with the application to fingerprint records available to the Washington state patrol. The Washington state patrol shall forward the fingerprints of applicants for an armed private investigator license to the federal bureau of investigation for a national criminal history records check. The director may require that fingerprint cards of licensees be periodically reprocessed to identify criminal convictions subsequent to registration. (3) The director shall solicit comments from the chief law enforcement officer of the county and city or town in which the applicant's employer is located on issuance of a permanent private investigator license. (4) A summary of the information acquired under this section, to the extent that it is public information, may be forwarded by the department to the applicant's employer.
RCW 18.321.130 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 321 / Section 130
RCW 18.321.130: Effective date—Withdrawal—Amendment.
Status: in_force

(1) The compact shall come into effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the seventh member state. (a) On or after the effective date of the compact, the commission shall convene and review the enactment of each of the first seven member states ("charter member states") to determine if the statute enacted by each such charter member state is materially different than the model compact statute. (i) A charter member state whose enactment is found to be materially different from the model compact statute shall be entitled to the default process set forth in RCW 18.321.120 . (ii) If any member state is later found to be in default, or is terminated or withdraws from the compact, the commission shall remain in existence and the compact shall remain in effect even if the number of member states should be less than seven. (b) Member states enacting the compact subsequent to the seven initial charter member states shall be subject to the process set forth in RCW 18.321.090 (3)(u) to determine if their enactments are materially different from the model compact statute and whether they qualify for participation in the compact. (c) All actions taken for the benefit of the commission or in furtherance of the purposes of the administration of the compact prior to the effective date of the compact or the commission coming into existence shall be considered to be actions of the commission unless specifically repudiated by the commission. (d) Any state that joins the compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules and bylaws shall be subject to the rules and bylaws as they exist on the date on which the compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state. (2) Any member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same. (a) A member state's withdrawal shall not take effect until 180 days after enactment of the repealing statute. (b) Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's licensing authority to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal. (c) Upon the enactment of a statute withdrawing from this compact, a state shall immediately provide notice of such withdrawal to all licensees within that state. Notwithstanding any subsequent statutory enactment to the contrary, such withdrawing state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of 180 days after the date of such notice of withdrawal. (3) Nothing contained in this compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a nonmember state that does not conflict with the provisions of this compact. (4) This compact may be amended by the member states. No amendment to this compact shall become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the laws of all member states.
RCW 18.145.150 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 145 / Section 150
RCW 18.145.150: 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 18.130.120 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 120
RCW 18.130.120: Actions against license—Exception.
Status: in_force

The department shall not issue any license to any person whose license has been denied, revoked, or suspended by the disciplining authority except in conformity with the terms and conditions of the certificate or order of denial, revocation, or suspension, or in conformity with any order of reinstatement issued by the disciplining authority, or in accordance with the final judgment in any proceeding for review instituted under this chapter.
RCW 18.35.172 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 35 / Section 172
RCW 18.35.172: 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 interim permits, and the discipline of licensees and permit holders under this chapter.
RCW 18.130.460 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 130 / Section 460
RCW 18.130.460: Female genital mutilation—Minors—Prohibition on procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) A health care provider licensed under this title shall not perform any procedure constituting female genital mutilation on a minor. (2) A licensed health care provider who violates subsection (1) of this section is subject to discipline under this chapter. (3) For purposes of this section: (a) "Female genital mutilation" means any procedure performed for nonmedical reasons that involves partial or total removal of, or other injury to, the external female genitalia, including but not limited to a clitoridectomy or the partial or total removal of the clitoris or the prepuce or clitoral hood, excision or the partial or total removal (with or without excision of the clitoris) of the labia minora or the labia majora, or both, infibulation or the narrowing of the vaginal opening (with or without excision of the clitoris), or other procedures that are harmful to the external female genitalia, including pricking, incising, scraping, or cauterizing the genital area; and (b) "Minor" means any person under the age of 18.
RCW 18.71.330 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 330
RCW 18.71.330: Impaired physician program—Evaluation of physician.
Status: in_force

If the commission has reasonable cause to believe that a physician is impaired, the commission shall cause an evaluation of such physician to be conducted by the entity or the entity's designee or the commission's designee for the purpose of determining if there is an impairment. The entity or appropriate designee shall report the findings of its evaluation to the commission.
RCW 18.104.055 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 104 / Section 055
RCW 18.104.055: Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) A fee is hereby imposed on each well constructed in this state on or after July 1, 2005. (2)(a) The fee for one water well, other than a dewatering well, with a minimum top casing diameter of less than twelve inches is two hundred dollars. This fee does not apply to a ground source heat pump boring or a grounding well. (b) The fee for one water well, other than a dewatering well, with a minimum top casing diameter of twelve inches or greater is three hundred dollars. (c) The fee for a resource protection well, except for an environmental investigation well, a ground source heat pump boring, or a grounding well, is forty dollars for each well. (d) The fee for an environmental investigation well in which groundwater is sampled or measured is forty dollars for construction of up to four environmental investigation wells per project, ten dollars for each additional environmental investigation well constructed on a project with more than four wells. There is no fee for soil or vapor sampling purposes. (e) The fee for a ground source heat pump boring or a grounding well is forty dollars for construction of up to four ground source heat pump borings or grounding wells per project and ten dollars for each additional ground source heat pump boring or grounding well constructed on a project with more than four wells. (f) The combined fee for construction and decommissioning of a dewatering well system shall be forty dollars for each two hundred horizontal lineal feet, or portion thereof, of the dewatering well system. (g) The fee to decommission a water well is fifty dollars. (h) The fee to decommission a resource protection well, except for an environmental investigation well, is twenty dollars. There is no fee to decommission an environmental investigation well or a geotechnical soil boring. (i) The fee to decommission a ground source heat pump boring or a grounding well is twenty dollars. (3) The fees imposed by this section shall be paid at the time the notice of well construction is submitted to the department as provided by RCW 18.104.048 . The department by rule may adopt procedures to permit the fees required for resource protection wells to be paid after the number of wells actually constructed has been determined. The department shall refund the amount of any fee collected for wells, borings, probes, or excavations as long as construction has not started and the department has received a refund request within one hundred eighty days from the time the department received the fee. The refund request shall be made on a form provided by the department.
RCW 18.64.275 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 64 / Section 275
RCW 18.64.275: Limitations on liability for dispensing of prescription.
Status: in_force

(1) A pharmacist who dispenses a prescription product in the form manufactured by a commercial manufacturer pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed practitioner is not liable to a person who was injured through the use of the product, based on a claim of the following: (a) Strict liability in tort; or (b) Implied warranty provisions under the uniform commercial code Title 62A RCW. (2) The limitation on pharmacist's liability as provided in subsection (1) of this section shall only apply if the pharmacist complies with recordkeeping requirements pursuant to chapters 18.64 , 69.41, and 69.50 RCW, and related administrative rules. (3) A pharmacist who dispenses a prescription product in the form manufactured by a commercial manufacturer issued by a licensed practitioner is liable to the claimant only if the claimant's harm was proximately caused by (a) the negligence of the pharmacist; (b) breach of an express warranty made by the pharmacist; or (c) the intentional misrepresentation of facts about the product by the pharmacist or the intentional concealment of information about the product by the pharmacist. A pharmacist shall not be liable for the product manufacturer's liability except as provided in RCW 7.72.040 .
RCW 18.134.050 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 134 / Section 050
RCW 18.134.050: Out-of-state health care practitioner.
Status: in_force

An out-of-state health care practitioner may provide telehealth services to a patient located in this state if the out-of-state health care practitioner: (1) Holds a current license or certification required to provide health care in this state or is otherwise authorized to provide health care in this state, including through a multistate compact of which this state is a member; or (2) Holds a license or certification in good standing in another state and provides the telehealth services: (a) In the form of a consultation with a health care practitioner who has a practitioner-patient relationship with the patient and who remains responsible for diagnosing and treating the patient in the state; (b) In the form of a specialty assessment, diagnosis, or recommendation for treatment. This does not include the provision of treatment; or (c) In the form of follow up by a primary care practitioner, mental health practitioner, or recognized clinical specialist to maintain continuity of care with an established patient who is temporarily located in this state and received treatment in the state where the practitioner is located and licensed.
RCW 18.27.200 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 27 / Section 200
RCW 18.27.200: Violation—Infraction.
Status: in_force

(1) It is a violation of this chapter and an infraction for any contractor to: (a) Advertise, offer to do work, submit a bid, or perform any work as a contractor without being registered as required by this chapter; (b) Advertise, offer to do work, submit a bid, or perform any work as a contractor when the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked; (c) Transfer a valid registration to an unregistered contractor or allow an unregistered contractor to work under a registration issued to another contractor; (d) If the contractor is a [plumbing] contractor as defined in RCW 18.106.010 , violate RCW 18.106.320 ; or (e) Subcontract to, or use, an unregistered contractor. (2) Each day that a contractor works without being registered as required by this chapter, works while the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked, or works under a registration issued to another contractor is a separate infraction. Each worksite at which a contractor works without being registered as required by this chapter, works while the contractor's registration is suspended or revoked, or works under a registration issued to another contractor is a separate infraction.
RCW 18.32.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 180
RCW 18.32.180: License renewal.
Status: in_force

Every person licensed to practice dentistry in this state shall renew his or her license and comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, continuing education requirements, and fees as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . The commission, in its sole discretion, may permit the applicant to be licensed without examination, and with or without conditions, if it is satisfied that the applicant meets all the requirements for licensure in this state and is competent to engage in the practice of dentistry.
RCW 18.34.060 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 34 / Section 060
RCW 18.34.060: Dispensing optician.
Status: in_force

A dispensing optician is a person who prepares duplications of, or prepares and dispenses lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses and/or appurtenances thereto to the intended wearers thereof on written prescriptions from physicians or optometrists, and in accordance with such prescriptions, measures, adapts, adjusts and fabricates such lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses and/or appurtenances thereto to the human face for the aid or correction of visual or ocular anomalies of the human eye: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That contact lenses may be fitted only upon a written prescription of a physician or optometrist.
RCW 18.44.111 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 111
RCW 18.44.111: Licenses—Form and size—Contents.
Status: in_force

Each escrow agent license, each escrow agent branch office license, and each escrow officer license shall be issued 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 applicant will do business; (3) The address at which the applicant will do business; (4) The expiration date of the license; and (5) In the case of a corporation, partnership, or branch office, the name of the designated escrow officer or designated branch escrow officer.
RCW 18.71.920 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71 / Section 920
RCW 18.71.920: Repeal—1957 c 60.
Status: repealed

All acts and parts of acts to the extent that the same are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
RCW 18.71B.080 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 71B / Section 080
RCW 18.71B.080: Coordinated information system.
Status: in_force

(1) The interstate commission shall establish a database of all physicians licensed, or who have applied for licensure, under RCW 18.71B.050 . (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, member boards shall report to the interstate commission any public action or complaints against a licensed physician who has applied or received an expedited license through the compact. (3) Member boards shall report disciplinary or investigatory information determined as necessary and proper by rule of the interstate commission. (4) Member boards may report any nonpublic complaint, disciplinary, or investigatory information not required by subsection (3) of this section to the interstate commission. (5) Member boards shall share complaint or disciplinary information about a physician upon request of another member board. (6) All information provided to the interstate commission or distributed by member boards shall be confidential, filed under seal, and used only for investigatory or disciplinary matters. (7) The interstate commission is authorized to develop rules for mandated or discretionary sharing of information by member boards.
RCW 18.235.180 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 235 / Section 180
RCW 18.235.180: Crime or violation by license holder—Disciplinary authority may give notification.
Status: in_force

If the disciplinary authority has reason to believe that a license holder has committed a crime, or violated the laws of another regulatory body, the disciplinary authority may notify the attorney general or the county prosecuting attorney in the county in which the act took place, or other responsible official of the facts known to the disciplinary authority.
RCW 18.33.020 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 33 / Section 020
RCW 18.33.020: State participation in the compact.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to join the compact and thereafter continue as a participating state, a state must: (a) Enact a compact that is not materially different from the model compact as determined in accordance with commission rules; (b) Participate fully in the commission's data system; (c) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about its licensees and license applicants; (d) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of the compact and commission rules, of any adverse action or the availability of significant investigative information regarding a licensee and license applicant; (e) Fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by commission rule, by receiving the results of a qualifying criminal background check; (f) Comply with the commission rules applicable to a participating state; (g) Accept the national board examinations of the joint commission on national dental examinations or another examination accepted by commission rule as a licensure examination; (h) Accept for licensure that applicants for a dentist license graduate from a predoctoral dental education program accredited by the commission on dental accreditation or another accrediting agency recognized by the United States department of education for the accreditation of dentistry and dental hygiene education programs, leading to the doctor of dental surgery or doctor of dental medicine degree; (i) Accept for licensure that applicants for a dental hygienist license graduate from a dental hygiene education program accredited by the commission on dental accreditation or another accrediting agency recognized by the United States department of education for the accreditation of dentistry and dental hygiene education programs; (j) Require for licensure that applicants successfully complete a clinical assessment; (k) Have continuing professional development requirements as a condition for license renewal; and (l) Pay a participation fee to the commission as established by commission rule. (2) Providing alternative pathways for an individual to obtain an unrestricted license does not disqualify a state from participating in the compact. (3) When conducting a criminal background check the state licensing authority shall: (a) Consider that information in making a licensure decision; (b) Maintain documentation of completion of the criminal background check and background check information to the extent allowed by state and federal law; and (c) Report to the commission whether it has completed the criminal background check and whether the individual was granted or denied a license. (4) A licensee of a participating state who has a qualifying license in that state and does not hold an encumbered license in any other participating state shall be issued a compact privilege in a remote state in accordance with the terms of the compact and commission rules. If a remote state has a jurisprudence requirement a compact privilege will not be issued to the licensee unless the licensee has satisfied the jurisprudence requirement.
RCW 18.250.005 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 250 / Section 005
RCW 18.250.005: Purpose.
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the licensure of persons offering athletic training services to the public and to ensure standards of competence and professional conduct on the part of athletic trainers.
RCW 18.44.490 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 44 / Section 490
RCW 18.44.490: Authority to prosecute—Grants of injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders.
Status: in_force

(1) The director, through the attorney general, may prosecute an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce any order made by him or her pursuant to this chapter and shall not be required to post a bond in any such court proceedings. (2) If the director has cause to believe that any person has violated any penal provision of this chapter he or she may refer the violation to the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the offense was committed. (3) Whenever the director has cause to believe that any person, required to be licensed by this chapter, is conducting business as an escrow agent without a valid license, or that any licensed escrow agent, directly or through an agent or employee, is engaged in any false, unfair and deceptive, or misleading advertising or promotional, activity or business practices, or is conducting business in a manner deemed unsafe or injurious to the public, or has violated, is violating, or is about to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or a rule or order under this chapter, the director, through the attorney general, may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the person from continuing the violation or doing any action in furtherance thereof. Upon proper showing, injunctive relief or temporary restraining orders shall be granted by the court and a receiver or conservator may be appointed. (4) The attorney general and the several prosecuting attorneys throughout the state may prosecute proceedings brought pursuant to this chapter upon notification of the director.
RCW 18.06.140 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 06 / Section 140
RCW 18.06.140: Consultation with other health care practitioners—Patient waiver—Emergencies—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) When a person licensed under this chapter sees patients with potentially serious disorders such as cardiac conditions, acute abdominal symptoms, and such other conditions, the practitioner shall immediately request a consultation or recent written diagnosis from a primary health care provider licensed under chapter 18.71 , 18.57, 18.36A, or 18.71A RCW or RCW 18.79.050 . In the event that the patient with the disorder refuses to authorize such consultation or provide a recent diagnosis from such primary health care provider, acupuncture or Eastern medicine treatments may only be continued after the patient signs a written waiver acknowledging the risks associated with the failure to pursue treatment from a primary health care provider. The waiver must also include: (a) An explanation of an acupuncturist's or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner's scope of practice, including the services and techniques acupuncturists or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners are authorized to provide and (b) a statement that the services and techniques that an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner is authorized to provide will not resolve the patient's underlying potentially serious disorder. The requirements of the waiver shall be established by the secretary in rule. (2) In an emergency, a person licensed under this chapter shall: (a) Initiate the emergency medical system by calling 911; (b) request an ambulance; and (c) provide patient support until emergency response arrives. (3) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
RCW 18.225.110 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 225 / Section 110
RCW 18.225.110: Examinations.
Status: in_force

(1) The date and location of examinations shall be established by the secretary. Applicants shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examination application deadline. (2) The secretary or the secretary's designees shall examine each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable. Such examinations shall be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently. (3) The examination papers, all grading of the papers, and the grading of any practical work shall be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the secretary has made and published the decisions. All examinations shall be conducted under fair and wholly impartial methods. (4) The secretary may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the licensing requirements.
RCW 18.32.683 — Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 32 / Section 683
RCW 18.32.683: Patient abandonment.
Status: in_force

(1) The attending dentist, without reasonable cause, must not neglect, ignore, abandon, or refuse to complete the current procedure for a patient. If the dentist chooses to withdraw responsibility for a patient of record, the dentist shall: (a) Advise the patient that termination of treatment is contemplated and that another dentist should be sought to complete the current procedure and for future care; and (b) Advise the patient that the dentist will remain reasonably available under the circumstances for up to fifteen days from the date of such notice to render emergency care related to that current procedure. (2) If a dentist provides dental services as an employee or contractor of another dentist or an entity authorized to render dental services pursuant to chapter 18.100 , 25.05, or 25.15 RCW or to operate a dental office pursuant to RCW 18.32.675 (1), the other dentist or entity shall be responsible for the continuing treatment of patients and a dentist who ceases to be an employee or contractor of such other dentist or entity is not deemed to have abandoned any patient, and is not obligated to advise any patient as provided in this section, with respect to which the continuing treatment responsibility is retained by the other dentist or entity. If an entity is responsible for the continuing treatment of patients, any licensed dentist who is the owner of the entity is considered the attending dentist responsible for ensuring compliance by the entity with this section. (3) A dental practice owner who is discontinuing a dental practice or moving a dental practice to a new location must comply with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, or must make reasonable arrangements for the transfer of the patient records of active patients of the dental practice, or copies of the records, to a licensed dentist or professional entity, or at the written request of any patient, transfer of the patient's records, or copies of the records, to the patient. An unlicensed person or entity shall not intentionally prevent a dental practice owner from complying with this subsection.