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WA Rev Code § 18.43.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.060 - Examinations.

RCW 18.43.060 Examinations.When oral or written examinations are required, they shall be held at such time and place as the board shall determine. If examinations are required on fundamental engineering subjects (such as ordinarily given in college curricula) the applicant shall be permitted to take this part of the professional examination prior to his or her completion of the requisite years of experience in engineering work. The board shall issue to each applicant upon successfully passing the examination in fundamental engineering subjects a certificate stating that the applicant has passed the examination in fundamental engineering subjects and that his or her name has been recorded as an engineer-in-training.The scope of the examination and the methods of procedure shall be prescribed by the board with special reference to the applicant's ability to design and supervise engineering works so as to insure the safety of life, health and property. Examinations shall be given for the purpose of determining the qualifications of applicants for registration separately in engineering and in land surveying. A candidate failing an examination may apply for reexamination. Subsequent examinations will be granted upon payment of a fee to be determined by the board.[ 2019 c 442 § 9; 1991 c 19 § 4; 1961 c 142 § 2; 1947 c 283 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8306-26. Prior: 1935 c 167 § 7; RRS § 8306-7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.43.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.070 - Certificates and seals.

RCW 18.43.070 Certificates and seals.The board shall issue a certificate of registration upon payment of a registration fee as provided for in this chapter, to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. In case of a registered engineer, the certificate shall authorize the practice of "professional engineering" and specify the branch or branches in which specialized, and in case of a registered land surveyor, the certificate shall authorize the practice of "land surveying."In case of engineer-in-training, the certificate shall state that the applicant has successfully passed the examination in fundamental engineering subjects required by the board and has been enrolled as an "engineer-in-training." In case of land-surveyor-in-training, the certificate shall state that the applicant has successfully passed the examination in fundamental surveying subjects required by the board and has been enrolled as a "land-surveyor-in-training." All certificates of registration shall show the full name of the registrant, shall have a serial number, and shall be signed by the chair and the secretary of the board and by the director.The issuance of a certificate of registration by the board shall be prima facie evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered professional engineer or a registered land surveyor, while the said certificate remains unrevoked and unexpired.Each registrant hereunder shall upon registration obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board, bearing the registrant's name and the legend "registered professional engineer" or "registered land surveyor." Plans, specifications, plats, and reports prepared by the registrant shall be signed, dated, and stamped with said seal or facsimile thereof. Such signature and stamping shall constitute a certification by the registrant that the same was prepared by or under his or her direct supervision and that to his or her knowledge and belief the same was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the statute. It shall be unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any document with said seal or facsimile thereof after the certificate of registrant named thereon has expired or been revoked, unless said certificate shall have been renewed or reissued.[ 2019 c 442 § 10; 2011 c 336 § 482; 1995 c 356 § 4; 1991 c 19 § 5; 1959 c 297 § 4; 1947 c 283 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8306-27. Prior: 1935 c 167 §§ 8, 13; RRS § 8306-8, 13.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 356: See note following RCW 18.43.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.43.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.075 - Retired status certificate.

RCW 18.43.075 Retired status certificate.The board may adopt rules under this section authorizing a retired status certificate. An individual certificated under this chapter who has reached the age of sixty-five years and has retired from the active practice of engineering and land surveying may, upon application and at the discretion of the board, be exempted from payment of annual renewal fees thereafter.[ 1995 c 356 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 356: See note following RCW 18.43.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.43.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.080 - Expiration and renewals of certificates—Fees—Continuing professional development.

RCW 18.43.080 Expiration and renewals of certificates—Fees—Continuing professional development.(1) Certificates of registration, and certificates of authorization and renewals thereof, shall expire on the last day of the month of December following their issuance or renewal and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed. It shall be the duty of the board to notify every person, firm, or corporation registered under this chapter of the date of the expiration of his or her certificate and the amount of the renewal fee that shall be required for its renewal for one year. Such notice shall be mailed at least thirty days before the end of December of each year. Renewal may be effected during the month of December by the payment of a fee determined by the board. In case any professional engineer and/or land surveyor registered under this chapter shall fail to pay the renewal fee hereinabove provided for, within ninety days from the date when the same shall become due, the renewal fee shall be the current fee plus an amount equal to one year's fee.(2) Beginning July 1, 2007, the board may not renew a certificate of registration for a land surveyor unless the registrant verifies to the board that he or she has completed at least fifteen hours of continuing professional development per year of the registration period. By July 1, 2006, the board shall adopt rules governing continuing professional development for land surveyors that are generally patterned after the model rules of the national council of examiners for engineering and surveying.[ 2019 c 442 § 11; 2005 c 29 § 1; 1985 c 7 § 43; 1981 c 260 § 4. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 47; 1975 c 23 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 126 § 1; 1961 c 142 § 3; 1959 c 297 § 5; 1947 c 283 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8306-28; prior: 1935 c 167 § 10; RRS § 8306-10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.43.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.100 - Registration of out-of-state applicants.

RCW 18.43.100 Registration of out-of-state applicants.The board may, upon application and the payment of a fee determined by the board, issue a certificate without further examination as a professional engineer or land surveyor to any person who holds a certificate of qualification of registration issued to the applicant following examination by proper authority, of any state or territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or of any foreign country, provided: (1) That the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of the chapter and the rules established by the board, and (2) that the applicant is in good standing with the licensing agency in said state, territory, possession, district, or foreign country.[ 2019 c 442 § 12; 1991 c 19 § 7; 1985 c 7 § 44; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 48; 1959 c 297 § 6; 1947 c 283 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8306-30. Prior: 1935 c 167 § 5; RRS § 8306-5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.43.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.105 - Disciplinary action—Prohibited conduct, acts, conditions.

RCW 18.43.105 Disciplinary action—Prohibited conduct, acts, conditions.In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the board may take disciplinary action for the following conduct, acts, or conditions:(1) Offering to pay, paying or accepting, either directly or indirectly, any substantial gift, bribe, or other consideration to influence the award of professional work;(2) Being willfully untruthful or deceptive in any professional report, statement or testimony;(3) Attempting to injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects or business of anyone;(4) Failure to state separately or to charge separately for professional engineering services or land surveying where other services or work are also being performed in connection with the engineering services;(5) Violation of any provisions of this chapter;(6) Conflict of interest—Having a financial interest in bidding for or performance of a contract to supply labor or materials for or to construct a project for which employed or retained as an engineer except with the consent of the client or employer after disclosure of such facts; or allowing an interest in any business to affect a decision regarding engineering work for which retained, employed, or called upon to perform;(7) Nondisclosure—Failure to promptly disclose to a client or employer any interest in a business which may compete with or affect the business of the client or employer;(8) Unfair competition—Reducing a fee quoted for prospective employment or retainer as an engineer after being informed of the fee quoted by another engineer for the same employment or retainer;(9) Improper advertising—Soliciting retainer or employment by advertisement which is undignified, self-laudatory, false or misleading, or which makes or invites comparison between the advertiser and other engineers;(10) 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 professional engineering or land surveying.[ 2002 c 86 § 225; 1961 c 142 § 4; 1959 c 297 § 2.]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 § 18.43.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.110 - Discipline of registrant—Board's power—Unprofessional conduct—Reissuance of certificate of registration.

RCW 18.43.110 Discipline of registrant—Board's power—Unprofessional conduct—Reissuance of certificate of registration.The board shall have the exclusive power to discipline the registrant and sanction the certificate of registration of any registrant.Any person may file a complaint alleging unprofessional conduct, as set out in RCW 18.43.105, against any registrant. The complaint shall be in writing and shall be sworn to in writing by the person making the allegation. A registrant against whom a complaint was made must be immediately informed of such complaint by the board.The board, for reasons it deems sufficient, may reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been revoked or suspended, providing a majority of the board vote in favor of such issuance. A new certificate of registration to replace any certificate revoked, lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued, subject to the rules of the board, and a charge determined by the board shall be made for such issuance.In addition to the imposition of disciplinary action under RCW 18.235.110 and 18.43.105, the board may refer violations of this chapter to the appropriate prosecuting attorney for charges under RCW 18.43.120.[ 2019 c 442 § 13; 2002 c 86 § 226; 1997 c 247 § 3; 1989 c 175 § 62; 1986 c 102 § 3; 1985 c 7 § 45; 1982 c 37 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 49; 1947 c 283 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8306-31. Prior: 1935 c 167 § 11; RRS § 8306-11.]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.Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.43.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.120 - Violations and penalties.

RCW 18.43.120 Violations and penalties.Any person who shall practice, or offer to practice, engineering or land surveying in this state without being registered in accordance with the provisions of the chapter, or any person presenting or attempting to use as his or her own the certificate of registration or the seal of another, or any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any member thereof in obtaining a certificate of registration, or any person who shall falsely impersonate any other registrant, or any person who shall attempt to use the expired or revoked certificate of registration, or any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.It shall be the duty of all officers of the state or any political subdivision thereof, to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The attorney general shall act as legal adviser of the board, and render such legal assistance as may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.[ 2011 c 336 § 483; 1986 c 102 § 4; 1947 c 283 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8306-32. Prior: 1935 c 167 § 14; RRS § 8306-14.]NOTES:Forgery: RCW 9A.60.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.43.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.150 - Fees—Duty of board to set—Disposition.

RCW 18.43.150 Fees—Duty of board to set—Disposition.The board shall set fees at a level adequate to pay the costs of administering this chapter. All fees collected under the provisions of RCW 18.43.050, 18.43.060, 18.43.080, 18.43.100, and 18.43.130 and fines collected under RCW 18.43.110 shall be paid into the professional engineers' account, which account is hereby established in the state treasury to be used to carry out the purposes and provisions of RCW 18.43.050, 18.43.060, 18.43.080, 18.43.100, 18.43.110, 18.43.120, 18.43.130, and all other duties required for operation and enforcement of this chapter. During the 2013-2015 and 2015-2017 fiscal biennia, the legislature may transfer moneys from the professional engineers' account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.[ 2019 c 442 § 14; 2016 sp.s. c 36 § 913; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 954; 1991 c 277 § 2; 1985 c 57 § 5; 1965 ex.s. c 126 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 18.20.430.Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective date—1991 c 277: See note following RCW 18.85.061.Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
WA Rev Code § 18.43.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.170 - Registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.43.170 Registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The board shall immediately suspend the registration 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 membership during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate of registration shall be automatic upon the board's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.[ 1997 c 58 § 821.]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 § 18.43.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.180 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.43.180 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 § 228.]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 § 18.43.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.190 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.43.190 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 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.43.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.200 - Agreement with department of licensing.

RCW 18.43.200 Agreement with department of licensing.The department of licensing, through an interagency agreement with the board, must provide specified technical services to the board. The initial interagency agreement must be for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement between the department of licensing and the board.[ 2020 c 47 § 2; 2019 c 442 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 18.43.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors.|18.43.900 - Short title.

RCW 18.43.900 Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Professional Engineers' Registration Act".[ 1947 c 283 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 18.44.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act.|18.44.021 - License required—Exceptions.

RCW 18.44.021 License required—Exceptions.(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in business as an escrow agent by performing escrows or any of the functions of an escrow agent as described in RCW 18.44.011(7) within this state or with respect to transactions that involve personal property or real property located in this state unless such person possesses a valid license issued by the director pursuant to this chapter. The licensing requirements of this chapter shall not apply to:(a) Any person doing business under the law of this state or the United States relating to banks, trust companies, mutual savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, insurance companies, or any federally approved agency or lending institution under the national housing act (12 U.S.C. Sec. 1703).(b) Any person licensed to practice law in this state if:(i) All escrow transactions are performed by the lawyer while engaged in the practice of law, or by employees of the law practice under the direct supervision of the lawyer while engaged in the practice of law;(ii) All escrow transactions are performed under a legal entity publicly identified and operated as a law practice; and(iii) All escrow funds are deposited to, maintained in, and disbursed from a trust account in compliance with rules enacted by the Washington supreme court regulating the conduct of lawyers.(c) Any real estate company, broker, or agent subject to the jurisdiction of the director of licensing while performing acts in the course of or incidental to sales or purchases of real or personal property handled or negotiated by such real estate company, broker, or agent: PROVIDED, That no compensation is received for escrow services.(d) Any transaction in which money or other property is paid to, deposited with, or transferred to a joint control agent for disbursal or use in payment of the cost of labor, material, services, permits, fees, or other items of expense incurred in the construction of improvements upon real property.(e) Any receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, executor, administrator, guardian, or other person acting under the supervision or order of any superior court of this state or of any federal court.(f) Title insurance companies having a valid certificate of authority issued by the insurance commissioner of this state and title insurance agents having a valid license as a title insurance agent issued by the insurance commissioner of this state.(2) The director may at his or her discretion waive applicability of the licensing provisions of this chapter if the director determines it necessary to facilitate commerce or protect consumers. The director may adopt rules interpreting this section.[ 2015 c 229 § 1; 2012 c 124 § 1; 2010 c 34 § 2; 1999 c 30 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 156 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 245 § 2; 1967 ex.s. c 76 § 1; 1965 c 153 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.44.020.]
WA Rev Code § 18.44.023 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act.|18.44.023 - Multistate licensing system—Director's discretion.

RCW 18.44.023 Multistate licensing system—Director's discretion.Applicants may be required to make application through a multistate licensing system as prescribed by the director. Existing licensees may be required to transition onto a multistate licensing system as prescribed by the director.[ 2012 c 17 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 18.44.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act.|18.44.041 - Branch offices—Application to establish—Requirements.

RCW 18.44.041 Branch offices—Application to establish—Requirements.(1) A licensed escrow agent shall not operate an escrow business in a location other than the location set forth on the agent's license or branch office license issued by the director. The licensed escrow agent may apply to the director for authority to establish one or more branch offices under the same name as the main office.(2) Each branch office operated by a licensed escrow agent shall be supervised by a licensed escrow officer designated by the licensed escrow agent as the designated branch escrow officer for that branch.(3) Any person desiring to operate a branch escrow office shall make application on a form provided by the director and pay a fee as set forth in rule by the director. Such application shall identify the licensed escrow officer designated as the designated branch escrow officer to supervise the agent's escrow activity at the branch office.(4) No escrow agent branch office license shall be issued until the applicant has satisfied the director that the escrow activity of the branch meets all financial responsibility requirements governing the conduct of escrow activity.[ 1999 c 30 § 28; 1977 ex.s. c 156 § 26. Formerly RCW 18.44.330.]