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WA Rev Code § 18.44.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act.|18.44.490 - Authority to prosecute—Grants of injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders.

RCW 18.44.490 Authority to prosecute—Grants of injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders.(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.[ 1999 c 30 § 18; 1977 ex.s. c 156 § 10; 1965 c 153 § 17. Formerly RCW 18.44.160.]
WA Rev Code § 18.44.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act.|18.44.500 - Committee to advise director—Members—Compensation and travel expenses.

RCW 18.44.500 Committee to advise director—Members—Compensation and travel expenses.There is established a committee of the state of Washington, to consist of the director of financial institutions or his or her designee as chair, and five other members who shall act as advisors to the director as to the needs of the escrow profession, including but not limited to the design and conduct of tests to be administered to applicants for escrow licenses, the schedule of license fees to be applied to the escrow licensees, educational programs, audits and investigations of the escrow profession designed to protect the consumer, and such other matters determined appropriate. The director is hereby empowered to and shall appoint the other members, each of whom shall have been a resident of this state for at least five years and shall have at least five years experience in the practice of escrow as an escrow agent or as a person in responsible charge of escrow transactions. Every member of the committee shall receive a certificate of appointment from the director and before beginning the member's term of office shall file with the secretary of state a written oath or affirmation for the faithful discharge of the member's official duties. On the expiration of the term of each member, the director shall appoint a successor to serve for a term of five years or until the member's successor has been appointed and qualified.The director may remove any member of the committee for cause. Vacancies in the committee for any reason shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.Members shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, and shall be reimbursed for their travel expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 50; 2011 c 336 § 484; 1995 c 238 § 3; 1985 c 340 § 3; 1984 c 287 § 36. Formerly RCW 18.44.208.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2011 c 336 § 484 and by 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 50, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.Effective date—1995 c 238: See note following RCW 18.44.011.Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
WA Rev Code § 18.44.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act.|18.44.510 - Compensation and travel expenses of committee members.

RCW 18.44.510 Compensation and travel expenses of committee members.The committee members shall each be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided for state officials and employees in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, when called into session by the director or when otherwise engaged in the business of the committee.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 49; 1984 c 287 § 37; 1977 ex.s. c 156 § 29. Formerly RCW 18.44.215.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
WA Rev Code § 18.44.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act.|18.44.901 - Construction—1965 c 153.

RCW 18.44.901 Construction—1965 c 153.Nothing in this chapter shall be so construed as to authorize any escrow agent, or his or her employees or agents, to engage in the practice of law, and nothing in this chapter shall be so construed as to impose any additional liability on any depositary authorized by this chapter and the receipt or acquittance of the persons so paid by such depositary shall be a valid and sufficient release and discharge of such depositary.[ 2011 c 336 § 485; 1965 c 153 § 20. Formerly RCW 18.44.900.]
WA Rev Code § 18.44.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act.|18.44.902 - Short title.

RCW 18.44.902 Short title.This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Escrow Agent Registration Act".[ 1965 c 153 § 21. Formerly RCW 18.44.910.]
WA Rev Code § 18.46.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.005 - Purpose.

RCW 18.46.005 Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards for the maintenance and operation of birthing centers, which, in the light of advancing knowledge, will promote safe and adequate care and treatment of the individuals therein.[ 2000 c 93 § 29; 1951 c 168 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.46.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.46.010 Definitions.(1) "Birthing center" or "childbirth center" means any health facility, not part of a hospital or in a hospital, that provides facilities and staff to support a birth service to low-risk maternity clients: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That this chapter shall not apply to any hospital approved by the American College of Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, or its successor.(2) "Department" means the state department of health.(3) "Low-risk" means normal, uncomplicated prenatal course as determined by adequate prenatal care and prospects for a normal uncomplicated birth as defined by reasonable and generally accepted criteria of maternal and fetal health.(4) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, or joint stock association, and the legal successor thereof.[ 2000 c 93 § 30; 1991 c 3 § 100; 1985 c 213 § 8; 1979 c 141 § 32; 1951 c 168 § 2. Prior: 1943 c 214 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6130-47.]NOTES:Savings—Effective date—1985 c 213: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.46.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.020 - License required.

RCW 18.46.020 License required.After July 1, 1951, no person shall operate a birthing center in this state without a license under this chapter.[ 2000 c 93 § 31; 1951 c 168 § 3. Prior: 1943 c 214 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6130-48.]
WA Rev Code § 18.46.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.030 - Application for license—Fee.

RCW 18.46.030 Application for license—Fee.An application for license shall be made to the department upon forms provided by it and shall contain such information as the department reasonably requires, which may include affirmative evidence of ability to comply with rules and regulations as are lawfully prescribed hereunder. Each application for license or renewal of license shall be accompanied by a license fee as established by the department under RCW 43.20B.110: PROVIDED, That no fee shall be required of charitable or nonprofit or government-operated institutions.[ 1987 c 75 § 4; 1982 c 201 § 5; 1951 c 168 § 4.]NOTES:Savings—1987 c 75: See RCW 43.20B.900.
WA Rev Code § 18.46.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.040 - License—Issuance—Renewal—Limitations—Display.

RCW 18.46.040 License—Issuance—Renewal—Limitations—Display.Upon receipt of an application for a license and the license fee, the licensing agency shall issue a license if the applicant and the birthing center meet the requirements established under this chapter. A license, unless suspended or revoked, shall be renewable annually. Applications for renewal shall be on forms provided by the department and shall be filed in the department not less than ten days prior to its expiration. Each application for renewal shall be accompanied by a license fee as established by the department under RCW 43.20B.110. Each license shall be issued only for the premises and persons named in the application and shall not be transferable or assignable except with the written approval of the department. Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.[ 2000 c 93 § 32; 1987 c 75 § 5; 1982 c 201 § 6; 1951 c 168 § 5. Prior: 1943 c 214 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6130-49.]NOTES:Savings—1987 c 75: See RCW 43.20B.900.
WA Rev Code § 18.46.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.050 - Actions against license.

RCW 18.46.050 Actions against license.(1) The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license in any case in which it finds that there has been failure or refusal to comply with the requirements established under this chapter or the rules adopted under it.(2) The department shall immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.RCW 43.70.115 governs notice of a license denial, revocation, suspension, or modification and provides the right to an adjudicative proceeding but shall not apply to actions taken under subsection (2) of this section.[ 1997 c 58 § 823; 1991 c 3 § 101; 1989 c 175 § 63; 1985 c 213 § 9; 1951 c 168 § 6.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.Savings—Effective date—1985 c 213: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.46.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.060 - Rules.

RCW 18.46.060 Rules.The department, after consultation with representatives of birthing center operators, state medical association, Washington Osteopathic Association, state nurses association, state hospital association, state midwives association, and any other representatives as the department may deem necessary, shall adopt, amend, and promulgate such rules and regulations with respect to all birthing centers in the promotion of safe and adequate medical and nursing care in the birthing center and the sanitary, hygienic, and safe condition of the birthing center in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the people.[ 2000 c 93 § 33; 1985 c 213 § 10; 1951 c 168 § 7.]NOTES:Savings—Effective date—1985 c 213: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.46.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.070 - Rules—Time for compliance.

RCW 18.46.070 Rules—Time for compliance.Any birthing center which is in operation at the time of promulgation of any applicable rules or regulations under this chapter shall be given a reasonable time, under the particular circumstances, not to exceed three months from the date of such promulgation, to comply with the rules and regulations established under this chapter.[ 2000 c 93 § 34; 1951 c 168 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.46.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.080 - Inspections—Approval of new facilities.

RCW 18.46.080 Inspections—Approval of new facilities.The department shall make or cause to be made an inspection and investigation of all birthing centers, and every inspection may include an inspection of every part of the premises. The department may make an examination of all records, methods of administration, the general and special dietary and the stores and methods of supply. The department may prescribe by regulation that any licensee or applicant desiring to make specified types of alteration or addition to its facilities or to construct new facilities shall before commencing such alterations, addition, or new construction submit plans and specifications therefor to the department for preliminary inspection and approval or recommendations with respect to compliance with regulations and standards herein authorized. Necessary conferences and consultations may be provided.[ 2000 c 93 § 35; 1951 c 168 § 9. Prior: 1943 c 214 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6130-50.]
WA Rev Code § 18.46.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.090 - Information confidential.

RCW 18.46.090 Information confidential.All information received by the department through filed reports, inspection, or as otherwise authorized under this chapter shall not be disclosed publicly in any manner as to identify individuals or birthing centers except in a proceeding involving the question of licensure.[ 2000 c 93 § 36; 1951 c 168 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.46.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.120 - Operating without license—Penalty.

RCW 18.46.120 Operating without license—Penalty.Any person operating or maintaining any birthing center without a license under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day of a continuing violation after conviction shall be considered a separate offense.[ 2000 c 93 § 38; 1951 c 168 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.46.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.130 - Operating without license—Injunction.

RCW 18.46.130 Operating without license—Injunction.Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy, the department may in the manner provided by law, upon the advice of the attorney general who shall represent the department in all proceedings, maintain an action in the name of the state for an injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the operation or maintenance of a birthing center not licensed under this chapter.[ 2000 c 93 § 39; 1951 c 168 § 14.]NOTES:Injunctions: Chapter 7.40 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 18.46.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.140 - Application of chapter to birthing centers operated by certain religious organizations.

RCW 18.46.140 Application of chapter to birthing centers operated by certain religious organizations.Nothing in this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto shall be construed as authorizing the supervision, regulation, or control of the remedial and nursing care of patients in any birthing center as defined in this chapter, conducted for or by members of a recognized religious sect, denomination, or organization which in accordance with its creed, tenets, or principles depends for healing upon prayer in the practice of religion, nor shall the existence of any of the above conditions militate against the licensing of such facility.[ 2000 c 93 § 40; 1951 c 168 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 18.46.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers.|18.46.150 - Down syndrome—Parent information.

RCW 18.46.150 Down syndrome—Parent information.A birthing center that provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the birthing center provides the parent with the Down syndrome diagnosis.[ 2016 c 70 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.50.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.005 - Definitions.

RCW 18.50.005 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Department" means the department of health.(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.(3) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.(4) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.[ 1991 c 3 § 102; 1987 c 467 § 1; 1981 c 53 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 53: "Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 15, 1982." [ 1981 c 53 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 18.50.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.010 - Practicing midwifery defined—Gratuitous services—Duty to consult with physician.

RCW 18.50.010 Practicing midwifery defined—Gratuitous services—Duty to consult with physician.Any person shall be regarded as practicing midwifery within the meaning of this chapter who shall render medical aid for a fee or compensation to a woman during prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum stages or to her newborn up to two weeks of age or who shall advertise as a midwife by signs, printed cards, or otherwise. Nothing shall be construed in this chapter to prohibit gratuitous services. It shall be the duty of a midwife to consult with a physician whenever there are significant deviations from normal in either the mother or the newborn.[ 2014 c 187 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 103; 1987 c 467 § 2; 1981 c 53 § 5; 1917 c 160 § 8; RRS § 10181. Formerly RCW 18.50.010, 18.50.030, part, and 18.50.090.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.50.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.020 - License required.

RCW 18.50.020 License required.Any person who shall practice midwifery in this state after July 1, 1917, shall first obtain from the secretary a license so to do, and the said secretary is authorized to grant such license after examination of the applicant as hereinafter provided.[ 1991 c 3 § 104; 1917 c 160 § 1; RRS § 10174.]
WA Rev Code § 18.50.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.030 - Exemptions—Practice of religion—Treatment by prayer.

RCW 18.50.030 Exemptions—Practice of religion—Treatment by prayer.This chapter shall not be construed to interfere in any way with the practice of religion, nor be held to apply to or regulate any kind of treatment by prayer.[ 1917 c 160 § 12; RRS § 10185. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1917 c 160 § 8, part; RRS § 10181, part, now codified in RCW 18.50.010.]NOTES:Gratuitous services exempted: RCW 18.50.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.50.032 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.032 - Exemptions—Registered nurses and nurse midwives.

RCW 18.50.032 Exemptions—Registered nurses and nurse midwives.Registered nurses and nurse midwives certified by the nursing care quality assurance commission under chapter 18.79 RCW shall be exempt from the requirements and provisions of this chapter.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 704; 1981 c 53 § 10.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.50.034 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.034 - Exemptions—Persons enrolled in midwifery programs.

RCW 18.50.034 Exemptions—Persons enrolled in midwifery programs.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to or interfere in any way with the practice of midwifery by a person who is enrolled in a program of midwifery approved and accredited by the secretary: PROVIDED, That the performance of such services is only pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignment from the student's instructor, and that such services are performed only under the supervision and control of a person licensed in the state of Washington to perform services encompassed under this chapter.[ 1991 c 3 § 105; 1981 c 53 § 11.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.50.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.045 - Midwifery education programs—Accreditation.

RCW 18.50.045 Midwifery education programs—Accreditation.The secretary shall promulgate standards by rule under chapter 34.05 RCW for accrediting midwifery educational programs. The standards shall cover the provision of adequate clinical and didactic instruction in all subjects and noncurriculum matters under this section including, but not limited to, staffing and teacher qualifications. In developing the standards, the secretary shall be advised by and receive the recommendations of the midwifery advisory committee.[ 1991 c 3 § 107; 1981 c 53 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.50.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery.|18.50.050 - Compliance with secretary's determination.

RCW 18.50.050 Compliance with secretary's determination.Applicants shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided by RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1996 c 191 § 24; 1991 c 3 § 108; 1985 c 7 § 48; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 51; 1917 c 160 § 3; RRS § 10176.]NOTES:Limitation on increases in midwifery fees: RCW 43.24.086.