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WA Rev Code § 18.140.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.190 - Duties of attorney general.

RCW 18.140.190 Duties of attorney general.The attorney general shall render to the director opinions upon all questions of law relating to the construction or interpretation of this chapter, or arising in the administration thereof that may be submitted by the director, and shall act as attorney for the director in all actions and proceedings brought by or against the director under or pursuant to any provisions of this chapter.[ 1993 c 30 § 21; 1989 c 414 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 18.140.202 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.202 - Certificate, license, or registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.140.202 Certificate, license, or registration suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.The director shall immediately suspend any certificate, license, or registration issued under this chapter if the holder 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. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate, license, or registration shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.[ 2005 c 339 § 17; 1997 c 58 § 832.]NOTES:Effective dates—2005 c 339: See note following RCW 18.140.005.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 § 18.140.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.210 - Violation of chapter—Procedure.

RCW 18.140.210 Violation of chapter—Procedure.The director may refer a complaint for violation of any section of this chapter before any court of competent jurisdiction.Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be prosecuted by the prosecuting attorney of each county in which the violation occurs, and if the prosecuting attorney fails to act, the director may request the attorney general to take action in lieu of the prosecuting attorney.Whenever evidence satisfactory to the director suggests that any person has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, or any part or provision thereof, the director may bring an action, in the superior court in the county where the person resides, against the person to enjoin any person from continuing a violation or engaging or doing any act or acts in furtherance thereof. In this action an order or judgment may be entered awarding a preliminary or final injunction as may be proper.The director may petition the superior court in any county in this state for the appointment of a receiver to take over, operate, or close any real estate appraisal activity or practice in this state which is found upon inspection of its books and records to be operating in violation of the provisions of this chapter, pending a hearing.[ 1996 c 182 § 11.]NOTES:Effective dates—1996 c 182: See note following RCW 18.140.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.220 - Acting without certificate, license, or registration—Penalty.

RCW 18.140.220 Acting without certificate, license, or registration—Penalty.Any person acting as a state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser or state-registered appraiser trainee without a certificate, license, or registration that is currently valid is guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 2005 c 339 § 18; 1996 c 182 § 12.]NOTES:Effective dates—2005 c 339: See note following RCW 18.140.005.Effective dates—1996 c 182: See note following RCW 18.140.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.230 - Real estate appraiser commission—Establishment—Composition.

RCW 18.140.230 Real estate appraiser commission—Establishment—Composition.There is established the real estate appraiser commission of the state of Washington, consisting of seven members who shall act to give advice to the director.(1) The seven commission members shall be appointed by the director in the following manner: For a term of six years each, with the exception of the first appointees who shall be the incumbent members of the predecessor real estate appraiser advisory committee to serve for the duration of their current terms, with all other subsequent appointees to be appointed for a six-year term.(2) At least two of the commission members shall be selected from the area of the state east of the Cascade mountain range and at least two of the commission members shall be selected from the area of the state west of the Cascade mountain range. At least two members of the commission shall be certified general real estate appraisers, at least two members of the commission shall be certified residential real estate appraisers, and at least one member of the commission may be a licensed real estate appraiser, all pursuant to this chapter. No certified or licensed appraiser commission member shall be appointed who has not been certified and/or licensed pursuant to this chapter for less than ten years, except that this experience duration shall be not less than five years only for any commission member taking office before January 1, 2003. One member shall be an employee of a financial institution as defined in this chapter whose duties are concerned with real estate appraisal management and policy. One member shall be an individual engaged in mass appraisal whose duties are concerned with ad valorem appraisal management and policy and who is licensed or certified under this chapter. One member may be a member of the general public.(3) The members of the commission annually shall elect their chairperson and vice chairperson to serve for a term of one calendar year. A majority of the members of said commission shall at all times constitute a quorum.(4) Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the director for the unexpired term.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 44; 2005 c 339 § 19; 2000 c 249 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.240 - Commission/members—Duties and responsibilities.

RCW 18.140.240 Commission/members—Duties and responsibilities.The members of the real estate appraiser commission and its individual members shall have the following duties and responsibilities:(1) To meet at the call of the director or upon its own initiative at the call of its chair or a majority of its members;(2) To adopt a mission statement, and to serve as a liaison between appraisal practitioners, the public, and the department; and(3) To study and recommend changes to this chapter to the director or to the legislature.[ 2000 c 249 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.140.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.250 - Commission member's compensation.

RCW 18.140.250 Commission member's compensation.The commission members shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, plus travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 when they are in session by their call or by the director, or when otherwise engaged in the business of the commission.[ 2000 c 249 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.140.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.260 - Real estate appraiser commission account.

RCW 18.140.260 Real estate appraiser commission account.The real estate appraiser commission account is created in the state treasury. All fees received by the department for certificates, licenses, registrations, renewals, examinations, and audits must be forwarded to the state treasurer who must credit the money to the account. All fines and civil penalties ordered pursuant to RCW 18.140.020, 18.140.160, or 18.235.110 against holders of certificates, licenses, or registrations issued under the provisions of this chapter must be paid to the account. All expenses incurred in carrying out the certification, licensing, and registration activities of the department under this chapter must be paid from the account as authorized by legislative appropriation. Any residue in the account shall be accumulated and shall not revert to the general fund at the end of the biennium. Any fund balance remaining in the general fund attributable to the real estate appraiser commission account as of July 1, 2003, must be transferred to the real estate appraiser commission account.[ 2005 c 339 § 20; 2002 c 86 § 241.]NOTES:Effective dates—2005 c 339: See note following RCW 18.140.005.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 § 18.140.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.270 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.140.270 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 § 242.]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 § 18.140.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.280 - Trainee real estate appraiser—Registration.

RCW 18.140.280 Trainee real estate appraiser—Registration.(1) The director may issue an original registration as a state-registered trainee real estate appraiser, to be valid for a term not exceeding two years together with a maximum of two renewals, which must be completed within seven years from the original date of registration, unless either period is interrupted by service in the armed forces of the United States of America. Only one of the renewals under this subsection may be issued if the trainee has failed to meet qualification standards necessary to take the written examination under RCW 18.140.100.(2) A trainee real estate appraiser may not provide appraisal services other than through and under the direct supervision of a state-certified general real estate appraiser or a state-certified residential real estate appraiser.[ 2019 c 51 § 4; 2005 c 339 § 21.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 51: See note following RCW 18.140.130.Effective dates—2005 c 339: See note following RCW 18.140.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.290 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.140.290 Military training or experience.An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 351 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.140.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.900 - Short title.

RCW 18.140.900 Short title.This chapter may be known and cited as the real estate appraiser act.[ 1993 c 30 § 22; 1989 c 414 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.145.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.005 - Findings.

RCW 18.145.005 Findings.The legislature finds it necessary to regulate the practice of court reporting at the level of certification to protect the public safety and well-being. The legislature intends that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence may represent themselves as court reporters.[ 1995 c 27 § 1; 1989 c 382 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.145.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.010 - Certificate required.

RCW 18.145.010 Certificate required.(1) No person may represent himself or herself as a court reporter without first obtaining a certificate as required by this chapter.(2) A person represents himself or herself to be a court reporter when the person adopts or uses any title or description of services that incorporates one or more of the following terms: "Shorthand reporter," "court reporter," "certified shorthand reporter," or "certified court reporter."[ 2000 c 171 § 31; 1989 c 382 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.145.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.020 - Practice of court reporting defined.

RCW 18.145.020 Practice of court reporting defined.The "practice of court reporting" means the making by means of written symbols or abbreviations in shorthand or machine writing or oral recording by a stenomask reporter of a verbatim record of any oral court proceeding, deposition, or proceeding before a jury, referee, court commissioner, special master, governmental entity, or administrative agency and the producing of a transcript from the proceeding.[ 1995 c 27 § 3; 1989 c 382 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.145.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.030 - Definitions.

RCW 18.145.030 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Department" means the department of licensing.(2) "Director" means the director of licensing.(3) "Court reporter" means an individual certified under this chapter.[ 1995 c 269 § 501; 1995 c 27 § 4; 1989 c 382 § 4.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1995 c 27 § 4 and by 1995 c 269 § 501, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.145.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.040 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.145.040 Exemptions.Nothing in this chapter prohibits or restricts:(1) The practice of court reporting by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered as court reporters under other laws of this state and who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice of court reporting by an individual employed by the government of the United States while the individual is performing duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States; or(3) The introduction of alternate technology in court reporting practice.[ 1995 c 27 § 5; 1989 c 382 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.145.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.050 - Powers of director.

RCW 18.145.050 Powers of director.In addition to any other authority provided by law, the director may:(1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW that are necessary to implement this chapter;(2) Set all renewal, late renewal, duplicate, and verification fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086;(3) Establish the forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;(4) Issue a certificate to any applicant who has met the requirements for certification;(5) Hire clerical and administrative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter;(6) Maintain the official departmental record of all applicants and certificate holders;(7) Approve the preparation and administration of examinations for certification;(8) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of a failure of an examination;(9) Set the criteria for meeting the standard required for certification;(10) Establish continuing education requirements;(11) Establish advisory committees whose membership shall include representatives of professional court reporting and stenomasking associations and representatives from accredited schools offering degrees in court reporting or stenomasking to advise the director on testing procedures, professional standards, disciplinary activities, or any other matters deemed necessary;(12) Establish ad hoc advisory committees whose membership shall include representatives of professional court reporting and stenomasking associations and representatives from accredited schools offering degrees in court reporting or stenomasking to advise the director on testing procedures, professional standards, or any other matters deemed necessary.[ 2010 c 49 § 1; 2002 c 86 § 243. Prior: 1995 c 269 § 502; 1995 c 27 § 6; 1989 c 382 § 6.]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—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.145.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.070 - Liability of director.

RCW 18.145.070 Liability of director.The director and individuals acting on the director's behalf shall not be civilly liable for any act performed in good faith in the course of their duties.[ 1995 c 269 § 503; 1995 c 27 § 7; 1989 c 382 § 8.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1995 c 27 § 7 and by 1995 c 269 § 503, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.145.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.080 - Certification requirements.

RCW 18.145.080 Certification requirements.The department shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the standards established under this chapter and who:(1) Is holding one of the following:(a) Certificate of proficiency, registered professional reporter, registered merit reporter, or registered diplomate reporter from [the] national court reporters association;(b) Certificate of proficiency or certificate of merit from [the] national stenomask verbatim reporters association; or(c) A current Washington state court reporter certification; or(2) Has passed an examination approved by the director or an examination that meets or exceeds the standards established by the director.[ 1995 c 269 § 504; 1995 c 27 § 8; 1989 c 382 § 9.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1995 c 27 § 8 and by 1995 c 269 § 504, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.145.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.090 - Certification applications—Fee.

RCW 18.145.090 Certification applications—Fee.Applications for certification shall be submitted on forms provided by the department. The department may require information and documentation to determine whether the applicant meets the standard for certification as provided in this chapter. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086 which shall accompany the application.[ 1995 c 27 § 9; 1989 c 382 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.145.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.100 - Renewals—Late fees—Reinstatement.

RCW 18.145.100 Renewals—Late fees—Reinstatement.The director shall establish by rule the requirements, including continuing education requirements, and the renewal and late renewal fees for certification. Failure to renew the certificate on or before the expiration date cancels all privileges granted by the certificate. If an individual desires to reinstate a certificate which had not been renewed for three years or more, the individual shall satisfactorily demonstrate continued competence in conformance with standards determined by the director.[ 2010 c 49 § 2; 1989 c 382 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.145.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.110 - Persons with stenomask reporting experience.

RCW 18.145.110 Persons with stenomask reporting experience.Persons with two or more years' experience in stenomask reporting in Washington state as of January 1, 1996, shall be granted a court reporter certificate without examination, if application is made before January 1, 1996.[ 1995 c 27 § 10; 1989 c 382 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.145.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.145 - Court Reporting Practice Act.|18.145.120 - Sanctions against certificate—Director's powers—Costs.

RCW 18.145.120 Sanctions against certificate—Director's powers—Costs.(1) Upon receipt of complaints against court reporters, the director shall investigate and evaluate the complaint to determine if disciplinary action is appropriate. The director shall hold disciplinary hearings pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.(2) After a hearing conducted under chapter 34.05 RCW and upon a finding that a certificate holder or applicant has committed unprofessional conduct or is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety due to a physical or mental condition, except as provided in RCW 9.97.020, the director may issue an order providing for one or any combination of the following:(a) Revocation of the certification;(b) Suspension of the certificate for a fixed or indefinite term;(c) Restriction or limitation of the practice;(d) Requiring the satisfactory completion of a specific program or remedial education;(e) The monitoring of the practice by a supervisor approved by the director;(f) Censure or reprimand;(g) Compliance with conditions of probation for a designated period of time;(h) Denial of the certification request;(i) Corrective action;(j) Refund of fees billed to or collected from the consumer.Any of the actions under this section may be totally or partly stayed by the director. In determining what action is appropriate, the director shall consider sanctions necessary to protect the public, after which the director may consider and include in the order requirements designed to rehabilitate the certificate holder or applicant. All costs associated with compliance to orders issued under this section are the obligation of the certificate holder or applicant.[ 2016 c 81 § 15; 1995 c 27 § 11; 1989 c 382 § 13.]NOTES:Finding—Conflict with federal requirements—2016 c 81: See notes following RCW 9.97.010.