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WA Rev Code § 18.04.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy.|18.04.390 - Papers, records, schedules, etc., property of the licensee or licensed firm—Prohibited practices—Rights of client.

RCW 18.04.390 Papers, records, schedules, etc., property of the licensee or licensed firm—Prohibited practices—Rights of client.(1) In the absence of an express agreement between the licensee or licensed firm and the client to the contrary, all statements, records, schedules, working papers, and memoranda made by a licensee or licensed firm incident to or in the course of professional service to clients, except reports submitted by a licensee or licensed firm, are the property of the licensee or licensed firm.(2) No statement, record, schedule, working paper, or memorandum may be sold, transferred, or bequeathed without the consent of the client or his or her personal representative or assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners, shareholders, or new partners or new shareholders of the licensee, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, or any combined or merged partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, or successor in interest.(3) A licensee shall furnish to the board or to his or her client or former client, upon request and reasonable notice:(a) A copy of the licensee's working papers or electronic documents, to the extent that such working papers or electronic documents include records that would ordinarily constitute part of the client's records and are not otherwise available to the client; and(b) Any accounting or other records belonging to, or obtained from or on behalf of, the client that the licensee removed from the client's premises or received for the client's account; the licensee may make and retain copies of such documents of the client when they form the basis for work done by him or her.(4)(a) For a period of seven years after the end of the fiscal period in which a licensed firm concludes an audit or review of a client's financial statements, the licensed firm must retain records relevant to the audit or review, as determined by board rule.(b) The board must adopt rules to implement this subsection, including rules relating to working papers and document retention.(5) Nothing in this section should be construed as prohibiting any temporary transfer of workpapers or other material necessary in the course of carrying out peer reviews or as otherwise interfering with the disclosure of information pursuant to RCW 18.04.405.[ 2003 c 290 § 4; 2001 c 294 § 21; 1992 c 103 § 16; 1986 c 295 § 18; 1983 c 234 § 21; 1949 c 226 § 38; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8269-45.]NOTES:Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
WA Rev Code § 18.04.405 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy.|18.04.405 - Confidential information—Disclosure, when—Subpoenas.

RCW 18.04.405 Confidential information—Disclosure, when—Subpoenas.(1) A licensee, certificate holder, or licensed firm, or any of their employees shall not disclose any confidential information obtained in the course of a professional transaction except with the consent of the client or former client or as disclosure may be required by law, legal process, the standards of the profession, or as disclosure of confidential information is permitted by *RCW 18.04.350 (3) and (4), 18.04.295(8), 18.04.390, and this section in connection with quality assurance, or peer reviews, investigations, and any proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW.(2) This section shall not be construed as limiting the authority of this state or of the United States or an agency of this state, the board, or of the United States to subpoena and use such confidential information obtained by a licensee, or any of their employees in the course of a professional transaction in connection with any investigation, public hearing, or other proceeding, nor shall this section be construed as prohibiting a licensee or certified public accountant whose professional competence has been challenged in a court of law or before an administrative agency from disclosing confidential information as a part of a defense to the court action or administrative proceeding.(3) The proceedings, records, and work papers of a review committee shall be privileged and shall not be subject to discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal process or introduction into evidence in any civil action, arbitration, administrative proceeding, or board proceeding and no member of the review committee or person who was involved in the peer review process shall be permitted or required to testify in any such civil action, arbitration, administrative proceeding, or board proceeding as to any matter produced, presented, disclosed, or discussed during or in connection with the peer review process, or as to any findings, recommendations, evaluations, opinions, or other actions of such committees, or any members thereof. Information, documents, or records that are publicly available are not to be construed as immune from discovery or use in any civil action, arbitration, administrative proceeding, or board proceeding merely because they were presented or considered in connection with the quality assurance or peer review process.[ 2001 c 294 § 22; 1992 c 103 § 17; 1986 c 295 § 19; 1983 c 234 § 23.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 18.04.350 was amended by 2008 c 16 § 6, changing subsections (3) and (4) to subsections (7) and (8).Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
WA Rev Code § 18.04.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy.|18.04.430 - License or certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.04.430 License or certificate suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The board shall immediately suspend the certificate or license 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 or certificate shall be automatic upon the board'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 § 811.]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 § 18.04.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy.|18.04.910 - Effective date—1983 c 234.

RCW 18.04.910 Effective date—1983 c 234.This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1983.[ 1983 c 234 § 35.]
WA Rev Code § 18.04.911 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy.|18.04.911 - Effective date—1986 c 295.

RCW 18.04.911 Effective date—1986 c 295.This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1986, except as provided in this section. *Section 5 of this act shall not become effective if sections 90(1) and 4 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1758 become law.[ 1986 c 295 § 24.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Section 5 of this act was vetoed by the governor.
WA Rev Code § 18.04.920 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy.|18.04.920 - Short title.

RCW 18.04.920 Short title.This chapter may be cited as the public accountancy act.[ 1986 c 295 § 22; 1983 c 234 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.06.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.020 - Practice without license unlawful.

RCW 18.06.020 Practice without license unlawful.(1) No one may hold themselves out to the public as an acupuncturist, licensed acupuncturist, acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner, or any derivative thereof which is intended to or is likely to lead the public to believe such a person is an acupuncturist, licensed acupuncturist[,] or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner, unless licensed as provided for in this chapter.(2) A person may not practice acupuncture or Eastern medicine if the person is not licensed under this chapter.(3) No one may use any configuration of letters after their name (including L.Ac., EAMP, or AEMP) which indicates a degree or formal training in acupuncture or Eastern medicine unless licensed as provided for in this chapter.(4) The secretary may by rule proscribe or regulate advertising and other forms of patient solicitation which are likely to mislead or deceive the public as to whether someone is licensed under this chapter.(5) A person licensed under this chapter may use the title acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner and may use the letters AEMP indicating such license. However, nothing in this section prohibits or limits in any way a practitioner licensed under this chapter from alternatively holding himself or herself out as an acupuncturist, licensed acupuncturist, or East Asian medicine practitioner or from using the letters L.Ac. or EAMP after his or her name.[ 2019 c 308 § 3; 2010 c 286 § 3; 1995 c 323 § 5; 1991 c 3 § 5; 1985 c 326 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.06.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.045 - Exemptions from chapter.

RCW 18.06.045 Exemptions from chapter.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice by an individual credentialed under the laws of this state and performing services within such individual's authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States;(3) The practice by a person who is a regular student in an educational program approved by the secretary, and whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor;(4) The practice of acupuncture or Eastern medicine by any person credentialed to perform acupuncture or Eastern medicine in any other jurisdiction where such person is doing so in the course of regular instruction of a school of acupuncture, Eastern medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, or medical traditions from Japan, Korea, or other East Asian countries, approved by the secretary or in an educational seminar by a professional organization of acupuncture or Eastern medicine, provided that in the latter case, the practice is supervised directly by a person licensed under this chapter or licensed under any other healing art whose scope of practice is acupuncture and Eastern medicine.[ 2019 c 308 § 4; 2010 c 286 § 4; 1995 c 323 § 6; 1992 c 110 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.06.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.050 - Applications for licensure—Qualifications.

RCW 18.06.050 Applications for licensure—Qualifications.Any person seeking to be licensed shall present to the secretary:(1) A written application on a form or forms provided by the secretary setting forth under affidavit such information as the secretary may require; and(2) Proof that the candidate has:(a) Successfully completed a course, approved by the secretary, of didactic training in basic sciences and acupuncture and Eastern medicine over a minimum period of two academic years. The training shall include such subjects as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, pathology, hygiene, and a survey of western clinical sciences. The basic science classes must be equivalent to those offered at the collegiate level. However, if the applicant is a licensed chiropractor under chapter 18.25 RCW or a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW, the requirements of this subsection relating to basic sciences may be reduced by up to one year depending upon the extent of the candidate's qualifications as determined under rules adopted by the secretary;(b) Successfully completed five hundred hours of clinical training in acupuncture or Eastern medicine that is approved by the secretary.[ 2019 c 308 § 5; 2010 c 286 § 5; 2004 c 262 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 7; 1987 c 447 § 15; 1985 c 326 § 5.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.Findings—2004 c 262: "The legislature finds that the health care workforce shortage is contributing to the health care crisis. The legislature also finds that some unnecessary barriers exist that slow or prevent qualified applicants from becoming credentialed health care providers. The legislature further finds that eliminating these initial barriers to licensure will contribute to state initiatives directed toward easing the health care personnel shortage in Washington." [ 2004 c 262 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.06.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.060 - Approval of educational programs.

RCW 18.06.060 Approval of educational programs.The department shall consider for approval any school or program that meets the requirements outlined in this chapter and provides the training required under RCW 18.06.050. Clinical and didactic training may be approved as separate programs or as a joint program. The process for approval shall be established by the secretary by rule.[ 2019 c 308 § 6; 1991 c 3 § 8; 1985 c 326 § 6.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.06.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.090 - Fluency in English required.

RCW 18.06.090 Fluency in English required.Before licensure, each applicant shall demonstrate sufficient fluency in reading, speaking, and understanding the English language to enable the applicant to communicate with other health care providers and patients concerning health care problems and treatment.[ 1995 c 323 § 8; 1985 c 326 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.06.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.100 - Investigation of applicant's background.

RCW 18.06.100 Investigation of applicant's background.Each applicant shall, as part of his or her application, furnish written consent to an investigation of his or her personal background, professional training, and experience by the department or any person acting on its behalf.[ 1985 c 326 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.06.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.110 - Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.

RCW 18.06.110 Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the disciplining of license holders under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.[ 1995 c 323 § 9; 1991 c 3 § 11; 1987 c 150 § 9; 1985 c 326 § 11.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.06.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.120 - Compliance with administrative procedures—Fees.

RCW 18.06.120 Compliance with administrative procedures—Fees.(1) Every person licensed under this chapter shall comply with the administrative procedures and administrative requirements for registration and renewal set by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.(2) All fees collected under this section and *RCW 18.06.070 shall be credited to the health professions account as required under RCW 43.70.320.[ 2010 c 286 § 7; 1996 c 191 § 3; 1995 c 323 § 10; 1992 c 110 § 4; 1991 c 3 § 12; 1985 c 326 § 12.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 18.06.070 was repealed by 2019 c 308 § 24.
WA Rev Code § 18.06.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.130 - Patient information form—Penalty.

RCW 18.06.130 Patient information form—Penalty.(1) The secretary shall develop a form to be used by a person licensed under this chapter to inform the patient of the scope of practice and qualifications of an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner. All license holders shall bring the form to the attention of the patients in whatever manner the secretary, by rule, provides.(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 2019 c 308 § 8; 2010 c 286 § 8; 2003 c 53 § 121; 1995 c 323 § 11; 1991 c 3 § 13; 1985 c 326 § 13.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 18.06.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.160 - Adoption of rules.

RCW 18.06.160 Adoption of rules.The secretary shall adopt rules in the manner provided by chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.[ 1991 c 3 § 15; 1985 c 326 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 18.06.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.190 - Licensing by endorsement.

RCW 18.06.190 Licensing by endorsement.The secretary may license a person without examination if such person is credentialed as an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner, or equivalent, in another jurisdiction if, in the secretary's judgment, the requirements of that jurisdiction are equivalent to or greater than those of Washington state.[ 2019 c 308 § 10; 2010 c 286 § 10; 1995 c 323 § 13; 1991 c 3 § 18; 1985 c 326 § 19.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.06.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.200 - Health care insurance benefits not mandatory.

RCW 18.06.200 Health care insurance benefits not mandatory.Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that individual or group policies or contracts of an insurance carrier, health care service contractor, or health maintenance organization provide benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person licensed under this chapter.[ 1995 c 323 § 14; 1985 c 326 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 18.06.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.210 - Prescription of drugs and practice of medicine not authorized.

RCW 18.06.210 Prescription of drugs and practice of medicine not authorized.This chapter shall not be construed as permitting the administration or prescription of drugs or in any way infringing upon the practice of medicine and surgery as defined in chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW, except as authorized in this chapter.[ 1985 c 326 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 18.06.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.220 - Acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee.

RCW 18.06.220 Acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee.The Washington state acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee is established.(1) The committee consists of five members, each of whom must be a resident of the state of Washington. Four committee members must be acupuncturists or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners licensed under this chapter who have not less than five years' experience in the practice of acupuncture and Eastern medicine and who have been actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The fifth committee member must be appointed from the public at large and must have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services.(2) The secretary shall appoint the committee members. Committee members serve at the pleasure of the secretary. The secretary may appoint members of the initial committee to staggered terms of one to three years, and thereafter all terms are for three years. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms.(3) The committee shall meet as necessary, but no less often than once per year. The committee shall elect a chair and a vice chair. A majority of the members currently serving constitutes a quorum.(4) The committee shall advise and make recommendations to the secretary on standards for the practice of acupuncture and Eastern medicine.(5) Committee members must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, including travel expenses in carrying out his or her authorized duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.(6) Committee members are immune from suit in an action, civil or criminal, based on the department's disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in good faith.[ 2019 c 308 § 11; 2015 c 60 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.06.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.230 - Point injection therapy services—Education and training.

RCW 18.06.230 Point injection therapy services—Education and training.(1) Prior to providing point injection therapy services, an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner must obtain the education and training necessary to provide the service.(2) Any acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner performing point injection therapy prior to June 9, 2016, must be able to demonstrate, upon request of the department of health, successful completion of education and training in point injection therapy.(3) Prior to administering local anesthetics, epinephrine, or oxygen in providing point injection therapy services, an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner must satisfy education and training requirements established by the department. The department must adopt rules establishing these requirements by July 1, 2022.[ 2021 c 87 § 2; 2019 c 308 § 12; 2016 c 97 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.06.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine.|18.06.240 - Continuing education.

RCW 18.06.240 Continuing education.The department shall adopt a rule requiring completion of continuing education for acupuncturists as a condition of license renewal.[ 2019 c 308 § 13.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.