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WA Rev Code § 18.53.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.035 - Credentialing by endorsement.

RCW 18.53.035 Credentialing by endorsement.An applicant holding a credential in another state may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the board determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 1991 c 332 § 30.]NOTES:Application to scope of practice—Captions not law—1991 c 332: See notes following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.53.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.040 - Exemptions—Exceptions—Limitation.

RCW 18.53.040 Exemptions—Exceptions—Limitation.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to pertain in any manner to the practice of any regularly qualified oculist or physician, who is regularly licensed to practice medicine in the state of Washington, or to any person who is regularly licensed to practice as a dispensing optician in the state of Washington, nor to any person who in the regular course of trade, sells or offers for sale, spectacles or eyeglasses as regular merchandise without pretense of adapting them to the eyes of the purchaser, and not in evasion of this chapter: PROVIDED, That any such regularly qualified oculist or physician or other person shall be subject to the provisions of RCW 18.53.140 (9) through (14), in connection with the performance of any function coming within the definition of the practice of optometry as defined in this chapter: PROVIDED FURTHER, HOWEVER, That in no way shall this section be construed to permit a dispensing optician to practice optometry as defined in chapter 69, Laws of 1975 1st ex. sess.[ 2000 c 171 § 19; 1975 1st ex.s. c 69 § 15; 1937 c 155 § 3; 1919 c 144 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1937 § 10159. Prior: 1909 c 235 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.050 - License renewal.

RCW 18.53.050 License renewal.Every licensed optometrist shall renew his or her license by complying with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined according to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1996 c 191 § 29; 1991 c 3 § 134; 1985 c 7 § 51; 1983 c 168 § 8; 1981 c 277 § 8; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 56; 1971 ex.s. c 266 § 10; 1955 c 275 § 1; 1919 c 144 § 13; RRS § 10158.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.070 - Licensing—Procedures, requirements, fees.

RCW 18.53.070 Licensing—Procedures, requirements, fees.Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for issuing a license shall be determined as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1996 c 191 § 30; 1991 c 3 § 136; 1985 c 7 § 52; 1981 c 260 § 5. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 69 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 57; 1919 c 144 § 9; RRS § 10151; prior: 1909 c 235 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.100 - Disciplinary action—Grounds.

RCW 18.53.100 Disciplinary action—Grounds.The following constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under chapter 18.130 RCW:(1) Any form of fraud or deceit used in securing a license; or(2) Any unprofessional conduct, of a nature likely to deceive or defraud the public; or(3) The employing either directly or indirectly of any person or persons commonly known as "cappers" or "steerers" to obtain business; or(4) To employ any person to solicit from house to house, or to personally solicit from house to house; or(5) Advertisement in any way in which untruthful, improbable or impossible statements are made regarding treatments, cures or values; or(6) The use of the term "eye specialist" in connection with the name of such optometrist; or(7) Inability to demonstrate, in a manner satisfactory to the secretary or the board of optometry, their practical ability to perform any function set forth in RCW 18.53.010 which they utilize in their practice.[ 1991 c 3 § 137; 1986 c 259 § 81; 1975 1st ex.s. c 69 § 6; 1919 c 144 § 11; RRS § 10156. Prior: 1909 c 235 §§ 11, 12.]NOTES:Savings—1986 c 259 §§ 81 and 85: "The repeal of RCW 18.53.020 and the amendment of RCW 18.53.100 by this act shall not be construed as affecting any rights and duties which matured, penalties which were incurred, and proceedings which were begun before June 11, 1986." [ 1986 c 259 § 86.]Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.False advertising: Chapter 9.04 RCW.Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act—Suspension of license: RCW 69.50.413.
WA Rev Code § 18.53.101 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.101 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.53.101 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 and chapter 18.54 RCW.[ 1987 c 150 § 36; 1986 c 259 § 78.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.53.145 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.145 - Unlawful advertising of indemnity benefits.

RCW 18.53.145 Unlawful advertising of indemnity benefits.It shall be unlawful for any licensee subject to the provisions of chapter 18.53 RCW to advertise to the effect that benefits in the form of indemnity will accrue to subscribers of health care service contracts for services performed by the licensee for a subscriber when the licensee is neither a health care service contractor nor a participant. A violation of this section shall be punishable as provided in RCW 18.53.140(10).[ 1969 c 143 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.150 - Violations generally—Penalty.

RCW 18.53.150 Violations generally—Penalty.Any person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1986 c 259 § 83; 1919 c 144 § 22; RRS § 10163. Prior: 1909 c 235 § 12.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.53.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.160 - Public aid ocular services—Discrimination prohibited.

RCW 18.53.160 Public aid ocular services—Discrimination prohibited.All agencies of the state and its subdivisions, and all commissions, clinics and boards administering relief, public assistance, public welfare assistance, social security, health insurance, or health service under the laws of this state, shall accept the services of licensed optometrists for any service covered by their licenses relating to any person receiving benefits from said agencies or subdivisions and shall pay for such services in the same way as practitioners of other professions may be paid for similar services. None of the said governmental agencies, or agents, officials or employees thereof, including the public schools, in the performance of their duties shall in any way show discrimination among licensed ocular practitioners.[ 1949 c 149 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 9991a.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.165 - Discrimination prohibited—Legislative finding and declaration.

RCW 18.53.165 Discrimination prohibited—Legislative finding and declaration.The legislature finds and declares that the costs of health care to the people are rising disproportionately to other costs and that there is a paramount concern that the right of the people to obtain access to health care in all its facets is being impaired thereby. For this reason, the reliance on the mechanism of insurance, whether profit or nonprofit, is the only effective manner in which the large majority of the people can attain access to quality health care, and it is therefore declared to be in the public interest that health care insurance be regulated to assure that all the people have access to health care rendered by whatever means, and to the greatest extent possible. RCW 18.53.165 through 18.53.190 and 18.53.901, prohibiting discrimination against the legally recognized and licensed profession of optometrists, is necessary in the interest of the public health, welfare and safety.[ 1973 c 48 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.170 - Discrimination prohibited—Acceptance of services by state agencies and subdivisions.

RCW 18.53.170 Discrimination prohibited—Acceptance of services by state agencies and subdivisions.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state and its political subdivisions shall accept the services of licensed optometrists for any service covered by their licenses with relation to any person receiving benefits, salaries, wages, or any other type of compensation from the state, its agencies or subdivisions.[ 1973 c 48 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.175 - Discrimination prohibited—State agencies and subdivisions—Officials and employees.

RCW 18.53.175 Discrimination prohibited—State agencies and subdivisions—Officials and employees.The state and its political subdivisions, and all officials, agents, employees, or representatives thereof, are prohibited from in any way discriminating against licensed optometrists in performing and receiving compensation for services covered by their licenses.[ 1973 c 48 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.180 - Discrimination prohibited—Agreements or contracts by state and subdivisions.

RCW 18.53.180 Discrimination prohibited—Agreements or contracts by state and subdivisions.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state and its political subdivisions, and all officials, agents, employees, or representatives thereof, are prohibited from entering into any agreement or contract with any individual, group, association, or corporation which in any way, directly or indirectly, discriminates against licensed optometrists in performing and receiving compensation for services covered by their licenses.[ 1973 c 48 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.185 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.185 - Discrimination prohibited—Costs immaterial.

RCW 18.53.185 Discrimination prohibited—Costs immaterial.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purpose of RCW 18.53.165 through 18.53.180 and 18.53.190 it is immaterial whether the cost of any policy, plan, agreement, or contract be deemed additional compensation for services, or otherwise.[ 1973 c 48 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.190 - Discrimination prohibited—Application of law.

RCW 18.53.190 Discrimination prohibited—Application of law.RCW 18.53.165 through 18.53.185 shall apply to all agreements, renewals, or contracts issued on or after June 7, 1973.Health care service contracts having a participant agreement with a majority of the licensed optometrists within its service area may provide benefits to persons or groups of persons through contracts which allow a subscriber to utilize on an equal participation basis the services of any participant provided in the contract, and such contracts shall not be discriminatory.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 69 § 8; 1973 c 48 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.200 - Privileged communications.

RCW 18.53.200 Privileged communications.The information and records of a licensed optometrist pertaining to a patient shall be privileged communications, the same as now or hereafter may exist in the relationship of physician and patient and shall not be released or subjected to disclosure without the consent of the patient or as otherwise required by law.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 69 § 14.]NOTES:Privileged communications—Physician and patient: RCW 5.60.060.
WA Rev Code § 18.53.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.210 - Inactive license status.

RCW 18.53.210 Inactive license status.The optometry board may adopt rules under this section authorizing an inactive license status.(1) An individual licensed under this chapter may place his or her license on inactive status. The holder of an inactive license must not practice optometry in this state without first activating the license.(2) The inactive renewal fee must be established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. Failure to renew an inactive license shall result in cancellation of the inactive license in the same manner as an active license.(3) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon compliance with rules established by the optometry board.(4) Provisions relating to disciplinary action against a person with a license are applicable to a person with an inactive license, except that when disciplinary proceedings against a person with an inactive license have been initiated, the license will remain inactive until the proceedings have been completed.[ 2006 c 232 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.900 - Short title—1919 c 144.

RCW 18.53.900 Short title—1919 c 144.This act shall be known, and may be referred to as, "The Optometry Law".[ 1919 c 144 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.901 - Severability—1973 c 48.

RCW 18.53.901 Severability—1973 c 48.If any provision of this 1973 act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.[ 1973 c 48 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.53.920 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.53 - Optometry.|18.53.920 - Repeal—1919 c 144.

RCW 18.53.920 Repeal—1919 c 144.All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed.[ 1919 c 144 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 18.54.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.54.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms used in this chapter take their meanings as follows:(1) "Board" means the optometry board;(2) "License" means a certificate or permit to practice optometry as provided in *RCW 18.53.020 as amended from time to time;(3) "Members" means members of the optometry board.[ 1963 c 25 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 18.53.020 was repealed by 1986 c 259 § 85.
WA Rev Code § 18.54.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.020 - Examining committee reconstituted as optometry board.

RCW 18.54.020 Examining committee reconstituted as optometry board.The examining committee, heretofore created pursuant to RCW 43.24.060, is reorganized and reconstituted as the optometry board.[ 1963 c 25 § 2.]NOTES:RCW 43.24.060 and 43.24.120 not applicable to optometry: RCW 18.54.920.
WA Rev Code § 18.54.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.030 - Composition—Appointments—Qualifications—Terms—Vacancies.

RCW 18.54.030 Composition—Appointments—Qualifications—Terms—Vacancies.The initial composition of the optometry board includes the three members of the examining committee for optometry plus two more optometrists to be appointed by the governor.The governor must make all appointments to the optometry board. Only optometrists who are citizens of the United States, residents of this state, having been licensed to practice and practicing optometry in this state for a period of at least four years immediately preceding the effective date of appointment, and who have no connection with any school or college embracing the teaching of optometry or with any optical supply business may be appointed.The governor may set the terms of office of the initial board at his or her discretion, to establish the following perpetual succession: The terms of the initial board include one position for one year, two for two years, and two for three years; and upon the expiration of the terms of the initial board, all appointments are for three years.In addition to the members specified in this section, the governor shall appoint a consumer member of the board, who shall serve for a term of three years.In the event that a vacancy occurs on the board in the middle of an appointee's term, the governor must appoint a successor for the unexpired portion of the term only.[ 2011 c 336 § 489; 1984 c 279 § 54; 1963 c 25 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.54.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.040 - Officers.

RCW 18.54.040 Officers.The board must elect a chair and secretary from its members, to serve for a term of one year or until their successors are elected and qualified.[ 2011 c 336 § 490; 1963 c 25 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.54.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.050 - Meetings.

RCW 18.54.050 Meetings.The board must meet at least once yearly or more frequently upon call of the chair or the secretary of health at such times and places as the chair or the secretary of health may designate by giving three days' notice or as otherwise required by RCW 42.30.075.[ 2011 c 336 § 491; 1991 c 3 § 139; 1989 c 175 § 65; 1979 c 158 § 48; 1975 1st ex.s. c 69 § 9; 1963 c 25 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.54.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.060 - Quorum.

RCW 18.54.060 Quorum.Three members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the board.[ 1963 c 25 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.54.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.070 - Powers and duties—Examinations—Rules.

RCW 18.54.070 Powers and duties—Examinations—Rules.The board has the following powers and duties:(1) To develop and administer, or approve, or both, a licensure examination. The board may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities.(2) The board shall adopt rules and regulations to promote safety, protection and the welfare of the public, to carry out the purposes of this chapter, to aid the board in the performance of its powers and duties, and to govern the practice of optometry.[ 1995 c 198 § 7; 1991 c 3 § 140; 1986 c 259 § 84; 1979 c 158 § 49; 1975 1st ex.s. c 69 § 10; 1963 c 25 § 7.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.54.076 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.076 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.54.076 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 and chapter 18.53 RCW.[ 1987 c 150 § 37; 1986 c 259 § 79.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.54.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.090 - Administrative procedures—Minimum fees.

RCW 18.54.090 Administrative procedures—Minimum fees.The board is an administrative agency of the state of Washington, and the provisions of the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW as amended from time to time, govern the conduct and proceedings of the board. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to give the board the power to set or recommend a minimum schedule of fees to be charged by licensed optometrist.[ 1963 c 25 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.54.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.130 - Compensation and travel expenses of members.

RCW 18.54.130 Compensation and travel expenses of members.Members of the board are entitled to receive their travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. Each member of the board will also be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240.[ 1984 c 287 § 41; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 39; 1967 c 188 § 3; 1963 c 25 § 13.]NOTES:Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 18.54.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.140 - Board may draw from health professions account.

RCW 18.54.140 Board may draw from health professions account.Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, rule or regulation, the board may draw from the health professions account on vouchers approved by the secretary of health, so much money as is necessary to carry into effect, to administer, and to enforce the provisions of this chapter.[ 1991 c 3 § 141; 1983 c 168 § 9; 1979 c 158 § 50; 1975 1st ex.s. c 69 § 12; 1963 c 25 § 14.]NOTES:Health professions account: RCW 43.70.320.
WA Rev Code § 18.54.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.150 - Devolution of powers relating to revocation of certificates.

RCW 18.54.150 Devolution of powers relating to revocation of certificates.All powers previously vested in the director of licenses under the provisions of RCW 18.53.100 are vested in the optometry board.[ 1963 c 25 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 18.54.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.900 - Short title.

RCW 18.54.900 Short title.This act may be known and cited as the "optometry board act."[ 1963 c 25 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 18.54.920 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.54 - Optometry Board.|18.54.920 - RCW 43.24.060 and 43.24.120 not applicable to optometry.

RCW 18.54.920 RCW 43.24.060 and 43.24.120 not applicable to optometry.The provisions of RCW 43.24.060 and 43.24.120 are not applicable to the licensing and regulation of the practice of optometry.[ 1999 c 240 § 6; 1963 c 25 § 18.]NOTES:Examining committee reconstituted as optometry board: RCW 18.54.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.55.007 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.55 - Ocularists.|18.55.007 - License required.

RCW 18.55.007 License required.No person may practice or represent himself or herself as an ocularist without first having a valid license to do so.[ 1987 c 150 § 40.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.