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WA Rev Code § 18.215.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists.|18.215.050 - Required applicant information.

RCW 18.215.050 Required applicant information.An applicant shall identify the name and address of the applicant and other information required by the secretary necessary to establish whether there are grounds for denial of a registration or conditional registration under chapter 18.130 RCW.[ 1999 c 335 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.215.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists.|18.215.060 - Registration of applicant—Fee.

RCW 18.215.060 Registration of applicant—Fee.The secretary shall register an applicant on forms provided by the secretary. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee shall accompany the application.[ 1999 c 335 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.215.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists.|18.215.070 - Renewal of registration—Requirements, fees established by rule.

RCW 18.215.070 Renewal of registration—Requirements, fees established by rule.The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of registration. Failure to renew shall invalidate the registration and all privileges granted by the registration.[ 1999 c 335 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.215.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists.|18.215.080 - Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter.

RCW 18.215.080 Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unregistered practice, the issuance and denial of registration, and the discipline of persons registered under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.[ 1999 c 335 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.215.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists.|18.215.090 - Registration requirements—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.215.090 Registration requirements—Military training or experience.An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 32 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.005 - Finding.

RCW 18.220.005 Finding.The legislature finds it is in the public interest to regulate the practice of geology to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare.[ 2000 c 253 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.020 - License required.

RCW 18.220.020 License required.(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice, or offer to practice, geology for others in this state, or to use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a licensed geologist, or other licensed specialty geologist title, unless the person has been licensed under the provisions of this chapter.(2) A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice geology, within the meaning and intent of this chapter, if the person:(a) Practices any branch of the profession of geology;(b) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way represents himself or herself to be a geologist;(c) Through the use of some other title implies that he or she is a geologist or that he or she is licensed under this chapter; or(d) Holds himself or herself out as able to perform or does perform any geological services or work recognized by the board as the practice of geology for others.[ 2000 c 253 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.030 - Geologist licensing board.

RCW 18.220.030 Geologist licensing board.The state geologist licensing board is created. The board consists of seven members, six of whom shall be appointed by the director, who shall advise the director concerning the administration of this chapter. Of the initial appointments to the board, five shall be actively engaged in the practice of geology for at least ten years, five of which shall have been immediately prior to their appointment to the board. Subsequent to the initial appointments, five members of the board must be geologists licensed under this chapter, two of whom shall be licensed in a specialty of geology recognized under this chapter. Insofar as possible, the composition of the appointed geologists serving on the board shall be generally representative of the occupational distribution of geologists licensed under this chapter. One member of the board must be a member of the general public with no family or business connection with the practice of geology. The supervisor of geology of the department of natural resources is an ex officio member of the board. Members of the board shall be appointed for terms of four years. Terms shall be staggered so that not more than two appointments are scheduled to be made in any calendar year. Members shall hold office until the expiration of the terms for which they were appointed and until their successors have been appointed and have qualified. A board member may be removed for just cause. The director may appoint a new member to fill a vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term.Each board member shall be 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.[ 2000 c 253 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.040 - Director's authority.

RCW 18.220.040 Director's authority.The director has the following authority in administering this chapter:(1) To adopt fees as provided in RCW 43.24.086; and(2) To administer licensing examinations approved by the board.[ 2007 c 256 § 5; 2002 c 86 § 261; 2000 c 253 § 5.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.Referral to electorate—2000 c 253 § 5: "The secretary of state shall submit section 5 of this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this state, in accordance with RCW 43.135.090 (section 2, chapter 1, Laws of 2000, Initiative Measure No. 695). The suggested ballot title for this act is: "Shall the state department of licensing be authorized to levy fees on geologists sufficient to pay for their licensure?"" [ 2000 c 253 § 24.]Reviser's note: Chapter 1, Laws of 2000 (Initiative Measure No. 695) was declared unconstitutional in its entirety by Amalgamated Transit v. State, 142 Wn.2d 183, 11 P.3d 762 (2000). Therefore 2000 c 253 § 5 was not referred to the electorate.
WA Rev Code § 18.220.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.050 - Board's authority.

RCW 18.220.050 Board's authority.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.[ 2007 c 256 § 7; 2002 c 86 § 262; 2000 c 253 § 6.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.220.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.070 - Application for licensure—Fee.

RCW 18.220.070 Application for licensure—Fee.An application for licensing shall be filed with the director on a form provided by the director and must contain statements made under oath demonstrating the applicant's education and practical experience. The director may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing. The application fee for initial licensing shall be determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086. The application, together with the fee, must be submitted to the department prior to the application deadline established by the director. Fees for initial licensing shall include the examination and issuance of a certificate. If the director finds an applicant ineligible for licensing, the fee shall be retained as an application fee.[ 2000 c 253 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.080 - Examinations—Fee.

RCW 18.220.080 Examinations—Fee.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.[ 2000 c 253 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.090 - Certificate of licensing—Seal.

RCW 18.220.090 Certificate of licensing—Seal.The director shall issue a certificate of licensing to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all of the requirements of this chapter for licensing as a geologist or an approved specialty geologist. The certificate shall show the full name of the license holder, shall have a certificate number, and shall be signed by the director and an officer of the board. The issuance by the director of a certificate of licensing to an individual shall be prima facie evidence that the person is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed geologist or specialty geologist while the certificate remains unrevoked or unexpired.Each license holder shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the director, bearing the licensee's name, certificate number, and the legend "licensed geologist" together with any specialty in which the individual may be authorized. Geological reports, plans, and other technical documents prepared by or under the responsible charge of the license holder shall be signed, dated, and stamped with the seal or facsimile thereof. Each signature and stamping constitutes a certification by the license holder that the document was prepared by or under his or her responsible charge and that to his or her knowledge and belief the document was prepared in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.[ 2000 c 253 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.100 - Licensure or certification without examination—Requirements.

RCW 18.220.100 Licensure or certification without examination—Requirements.The director may, upon application and payment of a fee determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086, issue a license and certificate without further examination as a geologist or specialty geologist to any person who holds a license or certificate of qualification issued by proper authority of any state, territory, or possession of the United States, District of Columbia, or any foreign country, if the applicant's qualifications, as evaluated by the board, meet the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted by the director.[ 2000 c 253 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.110 - License renewal—Fee—Reinstatement.

RCW 18.220.110 License renewal—Fee—Reinstatement.Licenses issued in conformance with this chapter shall be renewed periodically on a date to be set by the director in conformance with RCW 43.24.140. A license holder who fails to pay the prescribed fee within ninety days following the date of expiration shall pay a renewal fee equal to the current fee plus an amount equal to one year's renewal fee. Any license that has been expired for five years or more may be reinstated in conformance with rules adopted by the director. Reinstatement conditions may include demonstration of continued practice or competency in the practice of geology or an approved specialty of geology.[ 2000 c 253 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.120 - Geologists' account.

RCW 18.220.120 Geologists' account.(1) All fees and fines collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the geologists' account, created in subsection (2) of this section.(2) The geologists' account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from fines and fees collected under this chapter must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only to carry out the duties required for the operation and enforcement of this chapter. Only the director of licensing 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.[ 2000 c 253 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.130 - Unprofessional conduct.

RCW 18.220.130 Unprofessional conduct.In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the following conduct, acts, and conditions constitute unprofessional conduct:(1) Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter;(2) Not meeting the qualifications for licensing set forth by this chapter; or(3) Committing any other act, or failing to act, which act or failure are customarily regarded as being contrary to the accepted professional conduct or standard generally expected of those practicing geology.[ 2007 c 256 § 6; 2002 c 86 § 263; 2000 c 253 § 14.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.220.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.160 - Suspension of license/practice permit—Noncompliance with a child support order.

RCW 18.220.160 Suspension of license/practice permit—Noncompliance with a child support order.The board shall immediately suspend the license or practice permit 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 shall be 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.[ 2000 c 253 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.200 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.220.200 Uniform regulation of business and professions act.The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 2002 c 86 § 265.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 18.220.211 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.211 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.220.211 Military training or experience.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.[ 2011 c 351 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 18.220.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.220 - Geologists.|18.220.901 - Effective date—2000 c 253.

RCW 18.220.901 Effective date—2000 c 253.(1) Sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21 of this act take effect July 1, 2001.(2) Sections 2, 18, and 19 of this act take effect July 1, 2002.(3) Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 13 of this act take effect April 1, 2001.[ 2001 c 61 § 1; 2000 c 253 § 23.]NOTES:Effective date—2001 c 61: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 18, 2001]." [ 2001 c 61 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.225.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers.|18.225.005 - Findings.

RCW 18.225.005 Findings.The legislature finds that licensed advanced social workers and licensed independent clinical social workers represent different specializations within the social work profession, with each license signifying the highest degree of licensure as it pertains to each specialty. The legislature further finds that practitioners in each specialty exercise independent judgment and operate independently within their area of practice.Therefore, for purposes of job classification, licensed advanced social workers and licensed independent clinical social workers licensed under this chapter shall both be considered the top tier of licensure for the profession.[ 2013 c 73 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.225.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers.|18.225.020 - Misrepresentation—Licensed by department.

RCW 18.225.020 Misrepresentation—Licensed by department.A person must not represent himself or herself as a licensed advanced social worker, a licensed independent clinical social worker, a licensed mental health counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed social work associate—advanced, a licensed social work associate—independent clinical, a licensed mental health counselor associate, or a licensed marriage and family therapist associate, without being licensed by the department.[ 2008 c 135 § 12; 2001 c 251 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2008 c 135 §§ 1, 2, 7-9, and 11-19: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.225.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers.|18.225.030 - Limitation of chapter.

RCW 18.225.030 Limitation of chapter.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work by an individual otherwise regulated under this title and performing services within the authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work by an individual employed by the government of the United States or state of Washington while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States or state of Washington;(3) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work by a person who is a regular student in an educational program based on recognized national standards and approved by the secretary, and whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor;(4) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization.[ 2001 c 251 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.225.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers.|18.225.040 - Secretary's authority.

RCW 18.225.040 Secretary's authority.In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the committee;(2) Establish all licensing, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;(4) Issue licenses to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure and to deny a license to applicants who do not meet the requirements;(5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter, and hire individuals licensed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations;(6) Administer and supervise the grading and taking of examinations for applicants for licensure;(7) Determine which states have credentialing requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state, and issue licenses to individuals credentialed in those states without examinations;(8) Implement and administer a program for consumer education in consultation with the committee;(9) Adopt rules implementing a continuing education program in consultation with the committee;(10) The office of crime victims advocacy shall supply the committee 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 committee shall disseminate this information to licensees by: Providing the information on the committee's website; including the information in newsletters; holding trainings at meetings attended by organization members; or through another distribution method determined by the committee. The committee shall report to the office of crime victims advocacy on the method or methods it uses to distribute information under this subsection;(11) Maintain the official record of all applicants and licensees; and(12) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.[ 2009 c 492 § 7; 2001 c 251 § 4.]