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WA Rev Code § 18.106.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.420 - Plumbing contractor licensing—Insurance—Financial responsibility.

RCW 18.106.420 Plumbing contractor licensing—Insurance—Financial responsibility.(1) At the time of plumbing contractor licensing and subsequent license renewal, the applicant shall furnish insurance or financial responsibility in the form of an assigned account in the amount of fifty thousand dollars for injury or damages to property, and one hundred thousand dollars for injury or damage including death to any one person, and two hundred thousand dollars for injury or damage including death to more than one person.(2) An expiration, cancellation, or revocation of the insurance policy or withdrawal of the insurer from the insurance policy automatically suspends the license issued to the registrant until a new insurance policy or reinstatement notice has been filed and approved as provided in this section.(3)(a) Proof of financial responsibility authorized in this section may be given by providing, in the amount required by subsection (1) of this section, an assigned account acceptable to the department. The assigned account shall be held by the department to satisfy any execution on a judgment issued against the contractor for damage to property or injury or death to any person occurring in the contractor's contracting operations, according to the provisions of the assigned account agreement. The department has no liability for payment in excess of the amount of the assigned account.(b) The assigned account filed with the director as proof of financial responsibility must be canceled at the expiration of three years after:(i) The contractor's license has expired or been revoked; or(ii) The contractor has furnished proof of insurance as required by subsection (1) of this section;If, in either case, no legal action has been instituted against the contractor or on the account at the expiration of the three-year period.(c) If a contractor chooses to file an assigned account as authorized in this section, the contractor shall, on any contracting project, notify each person with whom the contractor enters into a contract or to whom the contractor submits a bid that the contractor has filed an assigned account in lieu of insurance and that recovery from the account for any claim against the contractor for property damage or personal injury or death occurring in the project requires the claimant to obtain a court judgment.[ 2020 c 153 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.106.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.430 - Plumbing contractor license—Suspension—Revocation—Penalties.

RCW 18.106.430 Plumbing contractor license—Suspension—Revocation—Penalties.(1) A certificate, license, or endorsement issued under this chapter may be suspended, revoked, or subject to civil penalty by the department upon determination that any one or more of the following exist:(a) A false statement as to a material matter in the application for a certificate, license, or endorsement;(b) Fraud, misrepresentation, or bribery in securing a certificate, license, or endorsement;(c) A violation of any provision of this chapter; or(d) If the plumbing contractor does not employ a full-time individual who currently possesses a valid journey level plumber's certificate of competency or specialty plumber's certificate of competency in the specialty for the scope of work performed.(2) If the department has suspended or revoked a certificate, license, or endorsement, because of fraud or error and a hearing is requested, the suspension or revocation must be stayed until the hearing is concluded and a decision is issued.(3) The department must remove a suspension or reinstate a revoked certificate, license, or endorsement, if the licensee pays all assessed civil penalties and is able to demonstrate to the department that the licensee has met all the qualifications established by this chapter.[ 2020 c 153 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.106.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.106 - Plumbers.|18.106.440 - Plumbing contractor license—Permitting requirements.

RCW 18.106.440 Plumbing contractor license—Permitting requirements.(1) No city, town, or county shall issue a plumbing permit for work which is to be done by any contractor required to be licensed under this chapter without verification that such contractor is currently licensed as required by law. When such verification is made, nothing contained in this section is intended to be, nor shall be construed to create, or form the basis for any liability under this chapter on the part of any city, town, or county, or its officers, employees, or agents.(2) At the time of issuing the plumbing permit, all cities, towns, or counties are responsible for:(a) Printing the plumbing contractor license number on the plumbing permit; and(b) Providing a written notice to the plumbing permit applicant informing them of plumbing contractor license laws and the potential risk and monetary liability to the homeowner for using an unlicensed plumbing contractor.(3) If a plumbing permit is obtained by an applicant or contractor who falsifies information to obtain an exemption provided under RCW 18.106.150 the plumbing permit shall be forfeited.[ 2020 c 153 § 28.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 153 §§ 21, 22, and 28: See note following RCW 18.27.060.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.005 - Intent—Health care insurance not affected.

RCW 18.108.005 Intent—Health care insurance not affected.(1) The legislature finds it necessary to license the practice of massage and massage therapy and certify persons practicing reflexology in order to protect the public health and safety. It is the legislature's intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide services to the public.(2) This chapter shall not be construed to:(a) Require individual or group policies or contracts of a health carrier to provide, or prohibit such policies or contracts from providing, benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person licensed under this chapter; or(b) Require that a health carrier contract with a person certified under this chapter.[ 2012 c 137 § 2; 1997 c 297 § 1; 1987 c 443 § 1.]NOTES:Finding—Purpose—2012 c 137: "The legislature finds that protecting the public health and safety from the harms of human trafficking has become more difficult and complex, with severe consequences for the victims and the public. The purpose of this legislation is to provide additional tools so that the regulatory agency has authority to make reasonable inspections of the premises in which services subject to this chapter are being provided in order to determine whether the services are being provided in compliance with this chapter and to support state investigations of human trafficking and other illicit activity." [ 2012 c 137 § 1.]Rules—2012 c 137: "The department of health shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this act." [ 2012 c 137 § 21.]Effective date—2012 c 137: "Sections 1 through 19 of this act take effect July 1, 2013." [ 2012 c 137 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 18.108.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.108.010 Definitions.In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following meanings shall apply:(1) "Animal massage therapist" means an individual with a license to practice massage therapy in this state with additional training in animal therapy.(2) "Board" means the Washington state board of massage.(3) "Certified reflexologist" means an individual who is certified under this chapter.(4) "Health carrier" means the same as the definition in RCW 48.43.005.(5) "Intraoral massage" means the manipulation or pressure of soft tissue inside the mouth or oral cavity for therapeutic purposes.(6) "Massage" and "massage therapy" mean a health care service involving the external manipulation or pressure of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy includes techniques such as tapping, compressions, friction, reflexology, Swedish gymnastics or movements, gliding, kneading, shaking, and fascial or connective tissue stretching, with or without the aids of superficial heat, cold, water, lubricants, or salts. Massage therapy does not include diagnosis or attempts to adjust or manipulate any articulations of the body or spine or mobilization of these articulations by the use of a thrusting force, nor does it include genital manipulation.(7) "Massage business" means the operation of a business where massages are given.(8) "Massage therapist" means an individual licensed under this chapter.(9) "Reflexology" means a health care service that is limited to applying alternating pressure with thumb and finger techniques to reflexive areas of the lower one-third of the extremities, feet, hands, and outer ears based on reflex maps. Reflexology does not include the diagnosis of or treatment for specific diseases, or joint manipulations.(10) "Reflexology business" means the operation of a business where reflexology services are provided.(11) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.[ 2016 c 41 § 1. Prior: 2012 c 137 § 3; 2007 c 272 § 1; 2002 c 277 § 1; 2001 c 297 § 2; 1997 c 297 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 252; 1987 c 443 § 2; 1979 c 158 § 74; 1975 1st ex.s. c 280 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: "This act takes effect July 1, 2017." [ 2016 c 41 § 28.]Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.Findings—Intent—2001 c 297: "The legislature finds that massage therapists have contributed significantly to the welfare of humans. The legislature also finds that massage therapists can have a significant positive impact on the well-being of animals, especially in the equine industry.It is the legislature's intent to have the Washington state board of massage adopt rules under their current authority providing for an endorsement for currently licensed massage practitioners to perform animal massage upon completion of certain training courses." [ 2001 c 297 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.108.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.020 - Board of massage—Generally.

RCW 18.108.020 Board of massage—Generally.The Washington state board of massage is hereby created. The board shall consist of four members who shall be appointed by the governor for a term of four years each. Members shall be residents of this state and shall have not less than three years experience in the practice of massage immediately preceding their appointment and shall be licensed under this chapter and actively engaged in the practice of massage during their incumbency.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 four years. The consumer member of the board shall be an individual who does not derive his or her livelihood by providing health care services or massage therapy and is not a licensed health professional. The consumer member shall not be an employee of the state nor a present or former member of another licensing board.In the event that a member cannot complete his or her term of office, another appointment shall be made by the governor in accordance with the procedures stated in this section to fill the remainder of the term. No member may serve more than two successive terms whether full or partial. The governor may remove any member of the board for neglect of duty, incompetence, or unprofessional or disorderly conduct as determined under chapter 18.130 RCW.Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240. Members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the actual performance of their duties, as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.The board may annually elect a chairperson to direct the meetings of the board. The board shall meet as called by the chairperson or the secretary. Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum of the board.[ 1991 c 3 § 253; 1987 c 443 § 9. Prior: 1984 c 287 § 53; 1984 c 279 § 56; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 57; 1975 1st ex.s. c 280 § 2.]NOTES:Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.025 - Board powers and duties.

RCW 18.108.025 Board powers and duties.(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the board of massage may:(a) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement massage therapist licensure under this chapter, subject to the approval of the secretary;(b) Define, evaluate, approve, and designate those massage schools, massage programs, transfer programs, and massage apprenticeship programs including all current and proposed curriculum, faculty, and health, sanitation, and facility standards from which graduation will be accepted as proof of an applicant's eligibility to take the massage licensing examination;(c) Review approved massage schools and programs periodically;(d) Prepare, grade, administer, and supervise the grading and administration of, examinations for applicants for massage licensure;(e) Establish and administer requirements for continuing education, which shall be a prerequisite to renewing a massage therapist license under this chapter; and(f) Determine which states have educational and licensing requirements for massage therapists equivalent to those of this state.(2) The board shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for approving courses of study in massage therapy and may contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession or in education to assist in evaluating courses of study. The standards and procedures set shall apply equally to schools and training within the United States of America and those in foreign jurisdictions.[ 2016 c 53 § 2; 2016 c 41 § 2; 2012 c 137 § 4; 2008 c 25 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 254; 1987 c 443 § 10.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2016 c 41 § 2 and by 2016 c 53 § 2, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.Effective date—2008 c 25: "This act takes effect July 1, 2009." [ 2008 c 25 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.108.028 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.028 - Transfer programs.

RCW 18.108.028 Transfer programs.In order to recognize prior education that is applicable to licensure as a massage therapist or massage practitioner while protecting the public, the board shall adopt rules to allow massage programs that are approved by the board to establish transfer programs that accept an individual's credits or clock hours from schools that have not been approved by the board. "Prior education" must be defined to include but not be limited to, credits or clock hours from schools, colleges, and universities that are:(1) Accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization;(2) Approved by a state authority with responsibility for oversight of vocational programs; or(3) Approved by a state agency that regulates massage programs and is a member of the federation of state massage therapy boards.[ 2016 c 53 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.108.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.030 - Licensure or certification required.

RCW 18.108.030 Licensure or certification required.(1)(a) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a massage therapist without first applying for and receiving from the department a license to practice. However, this subsection does not prohibit a certified reflexologist from practicing reflexology.(b) A person represents himself or herself as a massage therapist when the person adopts or uses any title or any description of services that incorporates one or more of the following terms or designations: Massage, massage practitioner, massage therapist, massage therapy, therapeutic massage, massage technician, massage technology, massagist, masseur, masseuse, myotherapist or myotherapy, touch therapist, reflexologist except when used by a certified reflexologist, acupressurist, body therapy or body therapist, or any derivation of those terms that implies a massage technique or method.(2)(a) No person may practice reflexology or represent himself or herself as a reflexologist by use of any title without first being certified as a reflexologist or licensed as a massage therapist by the department.(b) A person represents himself or herself as a reflexologist when the person adopts or uses any title in any description of services that incorporates one or more of the following terms or designations: Reflexologist, reflexology, foot pressure therapy, foot reflex therapy, or any derivation of those terms that implies a reflexology technique or method. However, this subsection does not prohibit a licensed massage therapist from using any of these terms as a description of services.(c) A person may not use the term "certified reflexologist" without first being certified by the department.[ 2016 c 41 § 3; 2012 c 137 § 5; 1995 c 198 § 15; 1987 c 443 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 280 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.035 - Unlicensed practice—Penalties.

RCW 18.108.035 Unlicensed practice—Penalties.The following penalties must be imposed upon an owner of a massage business or reflexology business where the unlicensed practice of massage therapy or reflexology has been committed:(1) Any person who with knowledge or criminal negligence allows or permits the unlicensed practice of massage therapy or reflexology to be committed within his or her massage business or reflexology business by another is guilty of a misdemeanor for a single violation.(2) Each subsequent violation, whether alleged in the same or in subsequent prosecutions, is a gross misdemeanor punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.[ 2015 c 18 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.108.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.040 - Advertising—Use of title.

RCW 18.108.040 Advertising—Use of title.(1)(a) It shall be unlawful to advertise the practice of massage using the term massage or any other term that implies a massage technique or method in any public or private publication or communication by a person not licensed by the secretary as a massage therapist. However, this subsection does not prohibit a certified reflexologist from using the term reflexology or derivations of the term, subject to subsection (2)(b) of this section.(b) Any person who holds a license to practice as a massage therapist in this state may use the title "licensed massage therapist" and the abbreviation "L.M.T." No other persons may assume such title or use such abbreviation or any other word, letters, signs, or figures to indicate that the person using the title is a licensed massage therapist.(c) A massage therapist's name and license number must conspicuously appear on all of the massage therapist's advertisements.(2)(a) It is unlawful to advertise the practice of reflexology or use any other term that implies reflexology technique or method in any public or private publication or communication by a person not certified by the secretary as a reflexologist or licensed as a massage therapist.(b) A person certified as a reflexologist may not adopt or use any title or description of services, including for purposes of advertising, that incorporates one or more of the following terms or designations: Massage, masseuse, massager, massagist, masseur, myotherapist or myotherapy, touch therapist, body therapy or therapist, or any derivation of those terms that implies a massage technique or therapy unless the person is also licensed under this chapter as a massage therapist.(c) A reflexologist's name and certification number must conspicuously appear on all of the reflexologist's advertisements.[ 2016 c 41 § 4; 2012 c 137 § 6; 2011 c 223 § 1; 1995 c 353 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 255; 1987 c 443 § 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 280 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.045 - Display of license or certification—Availability of photo identification.

RCW 18.108.045 Display of license or certification—Availability of photo identification.(1) A massage therapist licensed under this chapter or a reflexologist certified under this chapter must conspicuously display his or her credential in his or her principal place of business. If the licensed massage therapist or certified reflexologist does not have a principal place of business or conducts business in any other location, he or she must have a copy of his or her credential available for inspection while performing services within his or her authorized scope of practice.(2) A massage therapist licensed under this chapter or a reflexologist certified under this chapter must have government-issued photo identification on his or her person or have it be available for inspection by city, county, or state law enforcement or department personnel at all times he or she practices massage therapy or reflexology. The name of the massage therapist or reflexologist on the government-issued photo identification must match the name on the massage therapy license or reflexology certification.[ 2020 c 295 § 1; 2016 c 41 § 5; 2012 c 137 § 7; 2011 c 223 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.