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WA Rev Code § 18.32.735 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.735 - Unlawful practice—Hygienists—Penalty.

RCW 18.32.735 Unlawful practice—Hygienists—Penalty.Any licensed dentist who shall permit any dental hygienist operating under his or her supervision to perform any operation required to be performed by a dentist under the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 2011 c 336 § 478; 1935 c 112 § 28; RRS § 10031-28. Formerly RCW 18.32.340.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.745 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.745 - Unlawful practice—Employing unlicensed dentist—Penalty.

RCW 18.32.745 Unlawful practice—Employing unlicensed dentist—Penalty.(1) No manager, proprietor, partnership, or association owning, operating, or controlling any room, office, or dental parlors, where dental work is done, provided, or contracted for, shall employ or retain any unlicensed person or dentist as an operator; nor shall fail, within ten days after demand made by the secretary of health or the commission in writing sent by certified mail, addressed to any such manager, proprietor, partnership, or association at the room, office, or dental parlor, to furnish the secretary of health or the commission with the names and addresses of all persons practicing or assisting in the practice of dentistry in his or her place of business or under his or her control, together with a sworn statement showing by what license or authority the persons are practicing dentistry.(2) The sworn statement shall not be used as evidence in any subsequent court proceedings, except in a prosecution for perjury connected with its execution.(3) Any violation of this section is improper, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct, and grounds for injunction proceedings as provided by this chapter.(4)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a violation of this section is also a gross misdemeanor.(b) The failure to furnish the information as may be requested in accordance with this section is a misdemeanor.[ 2003 c 53 § 125; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 224; 1991 c 3 § 73; 1977 ex.s. c 5 § 31; 1957 c 52 § 38; 1953 c 93 § 7. Prior: 1937 c 45 § 1, part; 1935 c 112 § 18, part; RRS § 10031-18, part. Formerly RCW 18.32.350.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.755 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.755 - Advertising—Names used—Penalty.

RCW 18.32.755 Advertising—Names used—Penalty.(1) Any advertisement or announcement for dental services must include for each office location advertised the names of all persons practicing dentistry at that office location.(2) Any violation of this section is improper, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct, and grounds for injunction proceedings as provided by RCW 18.130.190(4).(3) A violation of this section is also a gross misdemeanor.[ 2003 c 53 § 126; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 225; 1986 c 259 § 37; 1957 c 52 § 39. Prior: 1937 c 45 § 1, part; 1935 c 112 § 18, part; RRS § 10031-18, part. Formerly RCW 18.32.360.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Savings—1986 c 259 §§ 36, 37, 41, 43: See note following RCW 18.32.665.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.785 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.785 - Pain management rules—Criteria for new rules.

RCW 18.32.785 Pain management rules—Criteria for new rules.(1) By June 30, 2011, the commission 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 a dentist 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 a dentist 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.(2) The commission shall consult with the agency medical directors' group, the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of dentists 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.[ 2010 c 209 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.32.800 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.800 - Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.

RCW 18.32.800 Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.(1) By January 1, 2019, the commission must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment.(2) In developing the rules, the commission must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of dentists in the state.[ 2017 c 297 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2017 c 297: See note following RCW 18.22.800.
WA Rev Code § 18.32.810 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry.|18.32.810 - Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.

RCW 18.32.810 Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.By January 1, 2020, the commission must adopt or amend its rules to require dentists who prescribe opioids to inform patients of their right to refuse an opioid prescription or order for any reason. If a patient indicates a desire to not receive an opioid, the dentist must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.[ 2019 c 314 § 4.]NOTES:Declaration—2019 c 314: See note following RCW 18.22.810.
WA Rev Code § 18.34.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.005 - Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.

RCW 18.34.005 Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.See chapter 18.120 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 18.34.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.010 - Licensing—Exemptions—Limitations.

RCW 18.34.010 Licensing—Exemptions—Limitations.Nothing in this chapter shall:(1) Be construed to limit or restrict a duly licensed physician or optometrist or employees working under the personal supervision of a duly licensed physician or optometrist from the practices enumerated in this chapter, and each such licensed physician and optometrist shall have all the rights and privileges which may accrue under this chapter to dispensing opticians licensed hereunder;(2) Be construed to prohibit or restrict practice by a regularly enrolled student in a prescribed course in opticianry in a college or university approved by the secretary whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision of a licensed dispensing optician, optometrist, or ophthalmologist: PROVIDED, That persons practicing under this section must be clearly identified as students;(3) Be construed to prohibit an unlicensed person from performing mechanical work upon inert matter in an optical office, laboratory, or shop;(4) Be construed to prohibit an unlicensed person from engaging in the sale of spectacles, eyeglasses, magnifying glasses, goggles, sunglasses, telescopes, binoculars, or any such articles which are completely preassembled and sold only as merchandise;(5) Be construed to authorize or permit a licensee hereunder to hold himself or herself out as being able to, or to offer to, or to undertake to attempt, by any manner of means, to examine or exercise eyes, diagnose, treat, correct, relieve, operate, or prescribe for any human ailment, deficiency, deformity, disease, or injury.[ 2011 c 336 § 479; 2010 c 16 § 1; 1957 c 43 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.34.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.020 - Definitions.

RCW 18.34.020 Definitions.The term "secretary" wherever used in this chapter shall mean the secretary of health of the state of Washington. The term "apprentice" wherever used in this chapter shall mean a person who shall be designated an apprentice in the records of the secretary at the request of a physician, registered optometrist, or licensee hereunder, who shall thereafter be the primary supervisor of the apprentice. The apprentice may thereafter receive from a physician, registered optometrist, or licensee hereunder training and direct supervision in the work of a dispensing optician.[ 1995 c 178 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 74; 1979 c 158 § 37; 1957 c 43 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.34.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.030 - Apprentices.

RCW 18.34.030 Apprentices.No licensee hereunder may have more than two apprentices in training or under their direct supervision at any one time. However, the primary supervisor shall be responsible for the acts of his or her apprentices in the performance of their work in the apprenticeship program and provide the majority of the training and direct supervision received by the apprentice. Apprentices shall complete their apprenticeship in six years and shall not work longer as an apprentice unless the secretary determines, after a hearing, that the apprentice was prevented by causes beyond his or her control from completing his or her apprenticeship and becoming a licensee hereunder in six years.[ 1995 c 178 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 75; 1957 c 43 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.34.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.050 - Examining committee—Compensation and travel expenses.

RCW 18.34.050 Examining committee—Compensation and travel expenses.The examining committee shall consist of three persons primarily engaged in the business of dispensing opticians and who currently hold a valid license under this chapter. Members of the committee 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.[ 1984 c 287 § 32; 1957 c 43 § 5.]NOTES:Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
WA Rev Code § 18.34.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.060 - Dispensing optician.

RCW 18.34.060 Dispensing optician.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.[ 1957 c 43 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.34.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.070 - Applicants—Eligibility for examination—Fee.

RCW 18.34.070 Applicants—Eligibility for examination—Fee.Any applicant for a license shall be examined if he or she pays an examination fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and certifies under oath that he or she:(1) Is eighteen years or more of age; and(2) Has graduated from an accredited high school; and(3) Is of good moral character; and(4) Has either:(a) Had at least three years of apprenticeship training; or(b) Successfully completed a prescribed course in opticianry in a college or university approved by the secretary; or(c) Been principally engaged in practicing as a dispensing optician not in the state of Washington for five years.[ 2004 c 262 § 5; 1991 c 3 § 76; 1985 c 7 § 29; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 34; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 22; 1957 c 43 § 7.]NOTES:Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.34.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.080 - Examination—Issuance and display of license.

RCW 18.34.080 Examination—Issuance and display of license.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.[ 1995 c 198 § 3; 1991 c 3 § 77; 1957 c 43 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.34.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.110 - Existing practitioner—Fee.

RCW 18.34.110 Existing practitioner—Fee.The secretary shall issue a license without examination to any person who makes application therefor within six months after June 12, 1957, pays a fee of fifty dollars and certifies under oath that he or she is of good moral character and has been actually and principally engaged in the practice of a dispensing optician in the state of Washington for a period of not less than six months immediately preceding June 12, 1957.[ 1991 c 3 § 78; 1957 c 43 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.34.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.115 - Credentialing by endorsement.

RCW 18.34.115 Credentialing by endorsement.An applicant holding a credential in another state may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 1991 c 332 § 33.]NOTES:Application to scope of practice—Captions not law—1991 c 332: See notes following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.34.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.120 - Renewal registration fee—Continuing education.

RCW 18.34.120 Renewal registration fee—Continuing education.Each licensee hereunder shall pay a renewal registration fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. The secretary may adopt rules establishing mandatory continuing education requirements to be met by persons applying for license renewal.[ 1996 c 191 § 18; 1991 c 3 § 79; 1984 c 279 § 52; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 35; 1957 c 43 § 12.]NOTES:Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.34.136 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.136 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.34.136 Application of uniform disciplinary act.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.[ 1987 c 150 § 19; 1986 c 259 § 45.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.34.141 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.141 - License required.

RCW 18.34.141 License required.No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a dispensing optician without first having a valid license to do so.[ 1987 c 150 § 20.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.34.151 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians.|18.34.151 - Licensing requirements—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.34.151 Licensing 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 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.35.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.005 - Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.

RCW 18.35.005 Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.See chapter 18.120 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.008 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.008 - Intent.

RCW 18.35.008 Intent.It is the intent of this chapter to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; to protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unethical, and unauthorized persons; and to assure the availability of hearing and speech services of high quality to persons in need of such services.[ 1996 c 200 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.35.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.020 - Hearing instruments—Dispensing—License, certificate, permit required.

RCW 18.35.020 Hearing instruments—Dispensing—License, certificate, permit required.(1) No person shall engage in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments or imply or represent that he or she is engaged in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments unless he or she is a licensed hearing aid specialist, or a licensed audiologist or holds an interim permit issued by the department as provided in this chapter and is an owner or employee of an establishment that is bonded as provided by RCW 18.35.240. The owner or manager of an establishment that dispenses hearing instruments is responsible under this chapter for all transactions made in the establishment name or conducted on its premises by agents or persons employed by the establishment engaged in fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. Every establishment that fits and dispenses shall have in its employ at least one licensed hearing aid specialist or licensed audiologist at all times, and shall annually submit proof that all testing equipment at that establishment that is required by the board to be calibrated has been properly calibrated.(2) Effective January 1, 2003, no person shall engage in the practice of audiology or imply or represent that he or she is engaged in the practice of audiology unless he or she is a licensed audiologist or holds an audiology interim permit issued by the department as provided in this chapter. Audiologists who are certified as educational staff associates by the Washington professional educator standards board are excluded unless they elect to become licensed under this chapter. However, a person certified by the state board of education as an educational staff associate who practices outside the school setting must be a licensed audiologist.(3) Effective January 1, 2003, no person shall engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or imply or represent that he or she is engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology unless he or she is a licensed speech-language pathologist or holds a speech-language pathology interim permit issued by the department as provided in this chapter. Speech-language pathologists who are certified as educational staff associates by the state board of education are excluded unless they elect to become licensed under this chapter. However, a person certified by the state board of education as an educational staff associate who practices outside the school setting must be a licensed speech-language pathologist.[ 2014 c 189 § 3; 2006 c 263 § 801; 2005 c 45 § 2; 2002 c 310 § 2; 1998 c 142 § 2; 1996 c 200 § 3; 1989 c 198 § 1; 1983 c 39 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s c 106 § 2.]NOTES:Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.030 - Receipt required—Contents.

RCW 18.35.030 Receipt required—Contents.Any person who engages in fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments shall provide to each person who enters into an agreement to purchase a hearing instrument a receipt at the time of the agreement containing the following information:(1) The seller's name, signature, license, or permit number, address, and phone number of his or her regular place of business;(2) A description of the instrument furnished, including make, model, circuit options, and the term "used" or "reconditioned" if applicable;(3) A disclosure of the cost of all services including but not limited to the cost of testing and fitting, the actual cost of the hearing instrument furnished, the cost of ear molds if any, and the terms of the sale. These costs, including the cost of ear molds, shall be known as the total purchase price. The receipt shall also contain a statement of the purchaser's recision rights under this chapter and an acknowledgment that the purchaser has read and understands these rights. Upon request, the purchaser shall also be supplied with a signed and dated copy of any hearing evaluation performed by the seller.(4) At the time of delivery of the hearing instrument, the purchaser shall also be furnished with the serial number of the hearing instrument supplied.[ 2002 c 310 § 3; 1996 c 200 § 4; 1983 c 39 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.