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WA Rev Code § 43.23.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture.|43.23.270 - Export market development project records—Confidentiality.

RCW 43.23.270 Export market development project records—Confidentiality.Except for release of statistical information not descriptive of any readily identifiable person or persons, all financial and commercial information and records supplied by persons to the department with respect to export market development projects shall be kept confidential unless confidentiality is waived by the party supplying the information. For purposes of this section, persons include any natural person, joint venture, firm, partnership or association, private or public corporation, or governmental entity.[ 1996 c 80 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.23.275 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture.|43.23.275 - Market development and promotion matching fund program.

RCW 43.23.275 Market development and promotion matching fund program.There is created a market development and promotion matching fund program within the Washington state department of agriculture. The purpose of the program is to allow the department of agriculture and the agricultural industry to combine funds in order to enhance access to markets that are growth sales areas for the industry's product. The goal of the program is to expose buyers to Washington's diverse agricultural products. The agriculture [agricultural] industry may bring in buying missions, perform trade promotions in various markets, hire overseas contractors, and perform other marketing functions that help it target the correct buyer and market for its product.[ 2001 c 324 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2001 c 324: "The legislature finds that the growing and processing of food and agricultural products is the dominant industry in Washington state and a major employer in rural Washington. The legislature also finds that agriculture is a critical component of Washington's international trade industry, accounting for billions of dollars in exports every year.The legislature further finds that the export market for Washington's agricultural products has dropped significantly in recent years and that such a drop has negatively impacted the economy in Washington's agricultural regions. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to enhance Washington's international trade of agricultural products by increasing funding for the Washington state department of agriculture's international marketing program in an effort to promote marketing of Washington's products and to assist the agricultural industry in efforts to reduce trade barriers that stand in the way of trade in new and emerging markets." [ 2001 c 324 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.23.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture.|43.23.280 - Trade barrier matching fund program.

RCW 43.23.280 Trade barrier matching fund program.(1) The legislature finds that trade barriers have become an increasingly important issue in the agricultural arena. Further, the world trade organization highlighted the need for "a fair and level playing field." The legislature finds that both large and small commodity groups need adequate resources to address trade barrier issues.(2) There is created within the department of agriculture a trade barrier matching fund program to assist agriculture [agricultural] industries in fighting trade barriers. The purpose of the program is to allow the department of agriculture and the agricultural industry to combine funds in order to address trade barriers issues impacting the agricultural industry.[ 2001 c 324 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2001 c 324: See note following RCW 43.23.275.
WA Rev Code § 43.23.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture.|43.23.290 - Food assistance programs.

RCW 43.23.290 Food assistance programs.The director of the department may exercise powers and duties with respect to the administration of food assistance programs in the department. It is the intent of the legislature in administering the food assistance programs transferred to the department by chapter 68, Laws of 2010, that programs continue to be provided through community-based organizations. It is the intent of the legislature that in accepting the administration of food assistance programs, the department's core programs administered by the department by July 1, 2010, not be impacted.The director of the department may adopt rules necessary to implement the food assistance programs.The director may enter into contracts and agreements to implement food assistance programs, including contracts and agreements with the United States department of agriculture, to implement federal food assistance programs.[ 2010 c 68 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 68: "This act takes effect July 1, 2010." [ 2010 c 68 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.23.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture.|43.23.310 - Environmental justice obligations of the department of agriculture.

RCW 43.23.310 Environmental justice obligations of the department of agriculture.The department must apply and comply with the substantive and procedural requirements of chapter 70A.02 RCW.[ 2021 c 314 § 6.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 314: See note following RCW 70A.02.005.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.001 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.001 - Department of licensing—Creation—Director—Powers, duties, and functions—Personnel.

RCW 43.24.001 Department of licensing—Creation—Director—Powers, duties, and functions—Personnel.See chapter 46.01 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.005 - Director—Appointment—Salary.

RCW 43.24.005 Director—Appointment—Salary.The director of licensing shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The director shall receive a salary in an amount fixed by the governor in accordance with RCW 43.03.040.[ 1999 c 240 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.24.016 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.016 - Powers and duties—Generally.

RCW 43.24.016 Powers and duties—Generally.(1) The director of licensing shall supervise and administer the activities of the department of licensing and shall advise the governor and the legislature with respect to matters under the jurisdiction of the department.(2) In addition to other powers and duties granted to the director, the director has the following powers and duties:(a) Enter into contracts on behalf of the state to carry out the responsibilities of the department;(b) Accept and expend gifts and grants, whether such grants be of federal or other funds;(c) Appoint a deputy director and such assistant directors, special assistants, and administrators as may be needed to administer the department. These employees are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW;(d) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW and perform all other functions necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the department;(e) Delegate powers, duties, and functions as the director deems necessary for efficient administration, but the director is responsible for the official acts of the officers and employees of the department; and(f) Perform other duties as are necessary and consistent with law.(3) The director may establish advisory groups as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the department.(4) The internal affairs of the department shall be under the control of the director in order that the director may manage the department in a flexible and intelligent manner as dictated by changing contemporary circumstances. Unless specifically limited by law, the director shall have complete charge and supervisory powers over the department. The director may create such administrative structures as the director deems appropriate, except as otherwise specified by law, and the director may employ such personnel as may be necessary in accordance with chapter 41.06 RCW, except as otherwise provided by law.[ 1999 c 240 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.24.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.020 - Powers and duties—Licensing.

RCW 43.24.020 Powers and duties—Licensing.In addition to other powers and duties granted to the department, the director of licensing shall administer all laws with respect to the examination of applicants for, and the issuance of, licenses to persons to engage in any business, profession, trade, occupation, or activity except for health professions.[ 1999 c 240 § 1; 1994 c 92 § 496; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 314; 1979 c 158 § 95; 1965 c 100 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.020. Prior: (i) 1921 c 7 § 96; RRS § 10854. (ii) 1921 c 7 § 104; RRS § 10862. (iii) 1929 c 133 § 1; RRS § 5852-24.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.Powers, duties and functions of director and department of licensing: Chapter 46.01 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.023 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.023 - Rule-making authority.

RCW 43.24.023 Rule-making authority.For rules adopted after July 23, 1995, the director of the department of licensing may not rely solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or on any combination of such provisions, for statutory authority to adopt any rule, except rules defining or clarifying terms in, or procedures necessary to the implementation of, a statute.[ 1995 c 403 § 107.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.030 - "License" defined.

RCW 43.24.030 "License" defined.The word "license" shall be construed to mean and include license, certificate of registration, certificate of qualification, certificate of competency, certificate of authority, and any other instrument, by whatever name designated, authorizing the practice of a profession or calling, the carrying on of a business or occupation, or the doing of any act required by law to be authorized by the state.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.24.030. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 98; RRS § 10856.]
WA Rev Code § 43.24.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.040 - Forms to be prescribed.

RCW 43.24.040 Forms to be prescribed.The director of licensing shall prescribe the various forms of applications, certificates, and licenses required by law.[ 1979 c 158 § 97; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.040. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 97; RRS § 10855.]NOTES:Application forms—Licenses—Mention of race or religion prohibited—Penalty: RCW 43.01.100.Director to prescribe forms for applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, etc.: RCW 46.01.160.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.060 - Examinations—Committees—Duties, compensation, travel expenses.

RCW 43.24.060 Examinations—Committees—Duties, compensation, travel expenses.(1) The director of licensing shall, from time to time, fix such times and places for holding examinations of applicants as may be convenient, and adopt general rules and regulations prescribing the method of conducting examinations.The governor, from time to time, upon the request of the director of licensing, shall appoint examining committees, composed of three persons possessing the qualifications provided by law to conduct examinations of applicants for licenses to practice the respective professions or callings for which licenses are required.The committees shall prepare the necessary lists of examination questions, conduct the examinations, which may be either oral or written, or partly oral and partly written, and shall make and file with the director of licensing lists, signed by all the members conducting the examination, showing the names and addresses of all applicants for licenses who have successfully passed the examination, and showing separately the names and addresses of the applicants who have failed to pass the examination, together with all examination questions and the written answers thereto submitted by the applicants.Each member of a committee shall receive twenty-five dollars per day for each day spent in conducting the examination and in going to and returning from the place of examination, and travel expenses, in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.(2) The director of licensing may appoint advisory committees to advise the department regarding the preparation of examinations for professional licensing and such other specific aspects of regulating the professions within the jurisdiction of the department as the director may designate. Such a committee and its members shall serve at the pleasure of the director.Each member of an advisory committee shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in attending meetings of the committee in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 1984 c 287 § 78; 1982 c 227 § 15; 1979 c 158 § 98; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 105; 1965 c 100 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.060. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 99; RRS § 10857.]NOTES:Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.065 - Appointment of temporary additional members of boards and committees for administration and grading of examinations.

RCW 43.24.065 Appointment of temporary additional members of boards and committees for administration and grading of examinations.The director of licensing may, at the request of a board or committee established under Title 18 RCW under the administrative authority of the department of licensing, appoint temporary additional members for the purpose of participating as members during the administration and grading of practical examinations for licensure, certification, or registration. The appointment shall be for the duration of the examination specified in the request. Individuals so appointed must meet the same minimum qualifications as regular members of the board or committee, including the requirement to be licensed, certified, or registered. While serving as board or committee members, persons so appointed have all the powers, duties, and immunities and are entitled to the emoluments, including travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, of regular members of the board or committee. This authority is intended to provide for more efficient, economical, and effective examinations.[ 1985 c 116 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.24.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.080 - Issuance of licenses.

RCW 43.24.080 Issuance of licenses.Except as provided in RCW 43.24.112, at the close of each examination the department of licensing shall prepare the proper licenses, where no further fee is required to be paid, and issue licenses to the successful applicants signed by the director and notify all successful applicants, where a further fee is required, of the fact that they are entitled to receive such license upon the payment of such further fee to the department of licensing and notify all applicants who have failed to pass the examination of that fact.[ 1997 c 58 § 866; 1979 c 158 § 99; 1965 c 100 § 4; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.080. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 101; RRS § 10859.]NOTES: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.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.084 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.084 - Professional licenses—Use of social security numbers and drivers' license numbers prohibited.

RCW 43.24.084 Professional licenses—Use of social security numbers and drivers' license numbers prohibited.Social security numbers and drivers' license numbers may not be used as part of a professional license. Professional licenses containing such information that are in existence on January 1, 2002, shall comply with this section by the next renewal date.[ 2001 c 276 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2001 c 276: "This act takes effect January 1, 2002." [ 2001 c 276 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.24.086 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.086 - Fee policy for professions, occupations, and businesses—Determination by rule.

RCW 43.24.086 Fee policy for professions, occupations, and businesses—Determination by rule.It shall be the policy of the state of Washington that the cost of each professional, occupational[,] or business licensing program be fully borne by the members of that profession, occupation[,] or business. The director of licensing shall from time to time establish the amount of all application fees, license fees, registration fees, examination fees, permit fees, renewal fees, and any other fee associated with licensing or regulation of professions, occupations[,] or businesses, except for health professions, administered by the department of licensing. In fixing said fees, the director shall set the fees for each such program at a sufficient level to defray the costs of administering that program. All such fees shall be fixed by rule adopted by the director in accordance with the provisions of the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 1999 c 240 § 2; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 315; 1987 c 467 § 7; 1983 c 168 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.Regulation of health professions: Chapters 18.120 and 18.122 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.090 - Examination of persons with disabilities.

RCW 43.24.090 Examination of persons with disabilities.Any person taking any written examination prescribed or authorized by law, for a license or permit to practice any trade, occupation, or profession, who, because of any disability, is unable to write the examination himself or herself, may dictate it to and have it written or typed by another, to the same effect as though the examination were written out by himself or herself. Any expense connected therewith shall be borne by the person taking the examination.[ 2020 c 274 § 22; 2009 c 549 § 5109; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.090. Prior: 1947 c 143 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8265-20.]
WA Rev Code § 43.24.112 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.112 - Suspension of license—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 43.24.112 Suspension of license—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The department shall immediately suspend any license issued by the department of licensing 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 licensee is in compliance with the order.[ 1997 c 58 § 869.]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.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.115 - Director's duties as to refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses—Performance by assistants.

RCW 43.24.115 Director's duties as to refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses—Performance by assistants.The director may deputize one or more of his or her assistants to perform his or her duties with reference to refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses, including the power to preside at hearings and to render decisions therein subject to the approval of the director.[ 2009 c 549 § 5110; 1965 c 100 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.24.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.120 - Appeal—Further review.

RCW 43.24.120 Appeal—Further review.Except as provided in RCW 43.24.112, any person feeling aggrieved by the refusal of the director to issue a license, or to renew one, or by the revocation or suspension of a license shall have a right of appeal to superior court from the decision of the director of licensing, which shall be taken, prosecuted, heard, and determined in the manner provided in chapter 34.05 RCW.The decision of the superior court may be reviewed by the supreme court or the court of appeals in the same manner as other civil cases.[ 1997 c 58 § 868; 1987 c 202 § 212; 1979 c 158 § 102; 1971 c 81 § 112; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.120. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 106; RRS § 10864.]NOTES:Rules of court: Writ procedure superseded by RAP 2.1, 2.2, 18.22.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.Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
WA Rev Code § 43.24.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing.|43.24.125 - Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.

RCW 43.24.125 Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.Enforcement action taken after July 23, 1995, by the director or the department of licensing shall be in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.[ 1995 c 403 § 624.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.