reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.100 - Standards for approval of educational programs.

RCW 18.36A.100 Standards for approval of educational programs.(1) The board shall establish by rule the standards for approval of educational programs and alternate training and may contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession and/or in education to report to the board the information necessary for the board to evaluate the educational programs. The standards for approval shall be based on the minimal competencies necessary for safe practice. The standards and procedures for approval shall apply equally to educational programs and equivalent alternate training within the United States and those in foreign jurisdictions.(2) Each educational program requesting approval shall pay all administrative costs for the educational program evaluation, including, but not limited to, costs for site evaluation.[ 2011 c 41 § 8; 1991 c 3 § 95; 1987 c 447 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.110 - Examination for licensure.

RCW 18.36A.110 Examination for licensure.(1) The date and location of the examination shall be established by the board. Applicants who have been found to meet the education and experience requirements for licensure shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The board shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.(2) The examination shall contain subjects appropriate to the standards of competency and scope of practice.(3) The board shall establish by rule the requirements for a reexamination if the applicant has failed the examination.(4) The board may approve an examination prepared or administered, or both, by a private testing agency or association of licensing boards.[ 2011 c 41 § 9; 1991 c 3 § 96; 1987 c 447 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.120 - License standards for applicants from other jurisdictions—Reciprocity.

RCW 18.36A.120 License standards for applicants from other jurisdictions—Reciprocity.The board shall establish by rule the standards for licensure of applicants licensed in another jurisdiction. However, the standards for reciprocity of licensure shall not be less than required for licensure in the state of Washington.[ 2011 c 41 § 10; 1991 c 3 § 97; 1987 c 447 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.130 - Compliance with secretary's determinations.

RCW 18.36A.130 Compliance with secretary's determinations.Applicants shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1996 c 191 § 22; 1991 c 3 § 98; 1987 c 447 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.140 - Fee for renewal, late renewal.

RCW 18.36A.140 Fee for renewal, late renewal.The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal and late renewal of licenses and certificates as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 2021 c 179 § 4; 1996 c 191 § 23; 1991 c 3 § 99; 1987 c 447 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.150 - Board of naturopathy.

RCW 18.36A.150 Board of naturopathy.(1) There is created the board of naturopathy consisting of seven members appointed by the governor to four-year terms. Five members of the board shall be persons licensed under this chapter and two shall be members of the public. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. Members hold office until their successors are appointed. The governor may appoint the initial members of the board to staggered terms from one to four years. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed to full four-year terms.(2) The public members of the board may not be a member of any other health care licensing board or commission, have a fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering services regulated under this chapter, or have a material or financial interest in the rendering of services regulated under this chapter.(3) The board shall elect officers each year. The board shall meet at least twice each year and may hold additional meetings as called by the chair. Meetings of the board are open to the public, except that the board may hold executive sessions to the extent permitted by chapter 42.30 RCW. The department shall provide secretarial, clerical, and other assistance as required by the board.(4) 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.(5) A majority of the board members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of board business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the board is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure.(6) The board may appoint members to panels of at least three members. A quorum for transaction of any business by a panel is a minimum of three members. A majority vote of a quorum of the panel is required to transact business delegated to it by the board.(7) The board may adopt such rules as are consistent with this chapter as may be deemed necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter.(8) The governor may remove a member of the board for neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance or misfeasance in office. Whenever the governor is satisfied that a member of the board has been guilty of neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance or misfeasance in office, he or she shall file with the secretary of state a statement of the cause for and the order of removal from office, and the secretary shall immediately send a certified copy of the order of removal and statement of causes by certified mail to the last known post office address of the member. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.[ 2011 c 41 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.160 - Board of naturopathy—Duties.

RCW 18.36A.160 Board of naturopathy—Duties.(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the board shall:(a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter;(b) Determine the minimum education and experience requirements for licensure in conformance with RCW 18.36A.090, including, but not limited to, approval of educational programs;(c) Determine the minimum education and training requirements for certification as a colon hydrotherapist under RCW 18.36A.095, including identifying any certification or accreditation organizations that satisfy certification requirements;(d) Establish standards for the affiliation relationship between a colon hydrotherapist and a naturopath, including standards for communicating a plan of care for a patient, transferring a patient to a higher level of care, and providing general, off-site supervision;(e) Prepare and administer, or approve the preparation and administration of, examinations for licensure or certification;(f) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of examination failure;(g) Determine whether alternative methods of training are equivalent to formal education, and establish forms, procedures, and criteria for evaluation of an applicant's equivalent alternative training to determine the applicant's eligibility to take the examination; and(h) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency program.(2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed and uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of licenses and certifications, and the discipline of licensees and certified persons under this chapter.[ 2021 c 179 § 5; 2011 c 41 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.900 - Effective date—1987 c 447 §§ 1-14.

RCW 18.36A.900 Effective date—1987 c 447 §§ 1-14.Sections 1 through 14 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1988.[ 1987 c 447 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 18.39.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.39.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section and in chapter 68.04 RCW apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Board" means the funeral and cemetery board created pursuant to RCW 18.39.173.(2) "Director" means the director of licensing.(3) "Embalmer" means a person engaged in the profession or business of disinfecting and preserving human remains for transportation or final disposition.(4) "Funeral director" means a person engaged in the profession or business of providing for the care, shelter, transportation, and arrangements for the disposition of human remains that may include arranging and directing funeral, memorial, or other services.(5) "Funeral establishment" means a place of business licensed in accordance with RCW 18.39.145, that provides for any aspect of the care, shelter, transportation, embalming, preparation, and arrangements for the disposition of human remains and includes all areas of such entity and all equipment, instruments, and supplies used in the care, shelter, transportation, preparation, and embalming of human remains.(6) "Funeral merchandise or services" means those services normally performed and merchandise normally provided by funeral establishments, including the sale of burial supplies and equipment, but excluding the sale by a cemetery of lands or interests therein, services incidental thereto, markers, memorials, monuments, equipment, crypts, niches, or vaults.(7) "Licensee" means any person or entity holding a license, registration, endorsement, or permit under this chapter issued by the director.(8) "Prearrangement funeral service contract" means any contract under which, for a specified consideration, a funeral establishment promises, upon the death of the person named or implied in the contract, to furnish funeral merchandise or services.(9) "Public depositary" means a public depositary defined by RCW 39.58.010 or a state or federally chartered credit union.(10) "Two-year college course" means the completion of sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours of college credit, including the satisfactory completion of certain college courses, as set forth in this chapter.Words used in this chapter importing the singular may be applied to the plural of the person or thing, words importing the plural may be applied to the singular, and words importing the masculine gender may be applied to the female.[ 2019 c 432 § 36. Prior: 2009 c 102 § 1; 2005 c 365 § 1; 2000 c 171 § 10; 1989 c 390 § 1; 1982 c 66 § 1; 1981 c 43 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 39; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 107 § 1; 1937 c 108 § 1; RRS § 8313.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175.Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account—2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.Effective dates—1982 c 66: See note following RCW 18.39.240.Number and gender: RCW 1.12.050.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.020 - License required.

RCW 18.39.020 License required.It is unlawful for any person to act or hold himself or herself out as a funeral director or embalmer or discharge any of the duties of a funeral director or embalmer as defined in this chapter unless the person has a valid license under this chapter. It is unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, or operate a funeral establishment without a valid establishment license.[ 2005 c 365 § 2; 1987 c 150 § 30; 1981 c 43 § 2; 1937 c 108 § 2; RRS § 8314-1. Prior: 1909 c 215 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.39.020 and 18.39.110.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.035 - Applicant for license as funeral director or embalmer—Eligibility.

RCW 18.39.035 Applicant for license as funeral director or embalmer—Eligibility.(1) An applicant for a license as a funeral director shall be at least eighteen years of age and must have obtained an associate of arts degree in mortuary science or completed a course of not less than two years in an accredited college, and a one-year course of training under a licensed funeral director in this state. The applicant must also pass an examination in the funeral arts and an examination in the laws of this state pertaining to the handling, care, transportation, and disposition of human remains and the contents of this chapter.(2) An applicant for a license as an embalmer must be at least eighteen years of age and have obtained an associate of arts degree in mortuary science or completed a course of instruction in an accredited mortuary science college program and other college courses that total sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours, completed a two-year course of training under a licensed embalmer in this state, and have passed an examination in the funeral sciences and an examination in the laws of this state pertaining to the handling, care, transportation, and disposition of human remains, and the contents of this chapter.[ 2005 c 365 § 3; 1996 c 217 § 1; 1981 c 43 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.39.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.045 - College course requirements.

RCW 18.39.045 College course requirements.(1) The two-year college course required for funeral directors under this chapter shall consist of sixty semester or ninety quarter hours of instruction at a school, college, or university accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges or other accrediting association approved by the board, with a minimum 2.0 grade point, or a grade of C or better, in each subject required by subsection (2) of this section.(2) Credits shall include one course in psychology, one in mathematics, two courses in English composition, two courses in social science, and three courses selected from the following subjects: Behavioral sciences, public speaking, counseling, business administration and management, computer science, and first aid.(3) This section does not apply to any person registered and in good standing as an apprentice funeral director or embalmer on or before January 1, 1982.[ 2005 c 365 § 4; 1996 c 217 § 2; 1982 c 66 § 20; 1981 c 43 § 4.]NOTES:Effective dates—1982 c 66: See note following RCW 18.39.240.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.050 - Application—Renewal—Fees.

RCW 18.39.050 Application—Renewal—Fees.Every application for an initial license or a license renewal under this chapter shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the director with such information as the director requires. The director shall set license fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086.[ 1985 c 7 § 37; 1982 c 66 § 21; 1981 c 43 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 42; 1971 ex.s. c 266 § 8; 1937 c 108 § 6; RRS § 8318-1. Formerly RCW 18.39.050, 18.39.060, and 18.39.140.]NOTES:Effective dates—1982 c 66: See note following RCW 18.39.240.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.070 - Examinations.

RCW 18.39.070 Examinations.(1) License examinations shall be held by the director at least once each year at a time and place to be designated by the director. Application to take an examination shall be filed with the director at least fifteen days prior to the examination date. The department shall give each applicant written notice of the time and place of the next examination. The applicant shall be deemed to have passed an examination if the applicant attains a grade of not less than seventy-five percent in each examination.(2) An applicant for a license may take his or her written examination after completing the educational requirements and before completing the course of training required under RCW 18.39.035.[ 2019 c 442 § 6; 2005 c 365 § 5; 1996 c 217 § 3; 1981 c 43 § 6; 1965 ex.s. c 107 § 4; 1937 c 108 § 5; RRS § 8317. Prior: 1909 c 215 §§ 8, 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.39.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.100 - License—Form—Restrictions.

RCW 18.39.100 License—Form—Restrictions.Every license issued shall specify the name of the person to whom it is issued and shall be displayed in his or her place of business in an area accessible to the public. No license shall be assigned, and not more than one person shall carry on the profession or business of funeral directing or embalming under one license.[ 2005 c 365 § 6; 1996 c 217 § 4; 1937 c 108 § 7; RRS § 8319. Prior: 1909 c 215 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 18.39.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.120 - Interns—Registration—Renewal—Notice of termination—Fees.

RCW 18.39.120 Interns—Registration—Renewal—Notice of termination—Fees.Every person engaged in the business of funeral directing or embalming, who employs an intern to assist in the conduct of the business, shall register the name of each intern with the director at the beginning of the internship, and shall also forward notice of the termination of the internship. The registration shall be renewed annually and shall expire on the anniversary of the intern's birthdate. Fees determined under RCW 43.24.086 shall be paid for the initial registration of the intern, and for each annual renewal.[ 2005 c 365 § 7; 1985 c 7 § 38; 1981 c 43 § 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 43; 1937 c 108 § 10; RRS § 8322.]
WA Rev Code § 18.39.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.125 - Academic interns.

RCW 18.39.125 Academic interns.(1) An "academic intern" includes any student enrolled in an accredited college funeral service education program who is serving his or her three-month internship at a participating Washington state funeral establishment as required for graduation from the funeral service education program.(2) Academic interns shall serve their internship in accordance with the guidelines established by the funeral service education program.(3) Academic interns shall register with the director at the beginning of the academic internship on an application form prescribed by the board. The academic internship may not exceed a period of three months. No fee is required for registration as an academic intern.[ 2005 c 365 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.39.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.130 - Licenses—Applicants from other states—Examination.

RCW 18.39.130 Licenses—Applicants from other states—Examination.The board may recognize licenses issued to funeral directors or embalmers from other states and extend reciprocity to an applicant if the applicant furnishes satisfactory evidence that the applicant holds a valid license issued by another licensing authority recognized by the board as having qualifications for licensure that are substantially equivalent to those required by this chapter on the date of original licensure or licensure with the other licensing authority. Five years active experience as a licensee may be accepted to make up a deficit in the comparable education requirements.The board may issue a funeral director's or embalmer's license upon:(1) Presentation of the license verification;(2) Payment of a fee determined under RCW 43.24.086;(3) Successful completion of the examination of the laws of this state pertaining to the handling, care, transportation, and disposition of human remains and the contents of this chapter.[ 2005 c 365 § 9; 1996 c 217 § 5. Prior: 1986 c 259 § 60; 1985 c 7 § 39; 1982 c 66 § 22; 1981 c 43 § 8; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 44; 1937 c 108 § 15; RRS § 8325; prior: 1909 c 215 § 16.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.Effective dates—1982 c 66: See note following RCW 18.39.240.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.145 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.145 - Funeral establishment license—Issuance—Requirements—Transferability—Expiration.

RCW 18.39.145 Funeral establishment license—Issuance—Requirements—Transferability—Expiration.The board shall issue a funeral establishment license to any person, partnership, association, corporation, or other organization to operate a funeral establishment, at a specific location only, which has met the following requirements:(1) The applicant has designated the name under which the funeral establishment will operate and has designated the location for which the establishment license is to be issued;(2) The applicant is licensed in this state as a funeral director or employs one licensed funeral director who will be in service at the designated location;(3) The applicant has filed an application with the director as required by this chapter and paid the required filing fee pursuant to RCW 43.24.086;(4) As a condition of applying for a new funeral establishment license, the person or entity desiring to acquire such ownership or control shall be bound by all then existing prearrangement funeral service contracts.(5) All duties requiring a license will be performed by licensed individuals or registered interns.The board may deny an application for a funeral establishment license, or issue a conditional license, if disciplinary action has previously been taken against the applicant or the applicant's designated funeral director or embalmer. No funeral establishment license shall be transferable. An applicant may make application for more than one funeral establishment license so long as all of the requirements are met for each license. All funeral establishment licenses shall expire on January 31st, or as otherwise determined by the director.[ 2005 c 365 § 10. Prior: 1986 c 259 § 61; 1985 c 7 § 40; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.39.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.|18.39.150 - License lapse—Reinstatement—Fee—Reexamination.

RCW 18.39.150 License lapse—Reinstatement—Fee—Reexamination.Any licensed funeral director or embalmer whose license has lapsed shall reapply for a license and pay a fee as determined under RCW 43.24.086 before the license may be issued. Applications under this section shall be made within one year after the expiration of the previous license. If the application is not made within one year, the applicant shall be required to take an examination and pay the license fee, which may include penalty fees.[ 2005 c 365 § 11. Prior: 1986 c 259 § 63; 1985 c 7 § 41; 1981 c 43 § 10; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 45; 1937 c 108 § 8; RRS § 8320.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.