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WA Rev Code § 18.138.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.138 - Dietitians and Nutritionists.|18.138.070 - Authority of secretary.

RCW 18.138.070 Authority of secretary.In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:(1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter;(2) Establish forms necessary to administer this chapter;(3) Issue a certificate to an applicant who has met the requirements for certification and deny a certificate to an applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications;(4) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter and hire individuals, including those certified under this chapter, to serve as consultants as necessary to implement and administer this chapter;(5) Maintain the official departmental record of all applicants and certificate holders;(6) Conduct a hearing, pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, on an appeal of a denial of certification based on the applicant's failure to meet the minimum qualifications for certification;(7) Investigate alleged violations of this chapter and consumer complaints involving the practice of persons representing themselves as certified dietitians or certified nutritionists;(8) Issue subpoenas, statements of charges, statements of intent to deny certifications, and orders and delegate in writing to a designee the authority to issue subpoenas, statements of charges, and statements on intent to deny certifications;(9) Conduct disciplinary proceedings, impose sanctions, and assess fines for violations of this chapter or any rules adopted under it in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW;(10) Set all certification, renewal, and late renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250; and(11) Set certification expiration dates and renewal periods for all certifications under this chapter.[ 1999 c 151 § 301; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 516; 1991 c 3 § 284; 1988 c 277 § 10.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Effective date—1999 c 151: See notes following RCW 18.28.010.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.138.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.138 - Dietitians and Nutritionists.|18.138.090 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.138.090 Application of uniform disciplinary act.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of certificates, unauthorized practices, and the disciplining of certificate holders under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.[ 1991 c 3 § 286; 1988 c 277 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.138.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.138 - Dietitians and Nutritionists.|18.138.100 - Insurance coverage.

RCW 18.138.100 Insurance coverage.This chapter does not require or prohibit individual or group policies or contracts of an insurance carrier, health care service contractor, or health maintenance organization to provide benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person certified under this chapter.[ 1988 c 277 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.138.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.138 - Dietitians and Nutritionists.|18.138.110 - Health food stores exempted.

RCW 18.138.110 Health food stores exempted.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to owners, operators or employees of health food stores provided the owners, operators or employees do not represent themselves to be certified dietitians or certified nutritionists.[ 1988 c 277 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.140.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.005 - Intent.

RCW 18.140.005 Intent.(1) It is the intent of the legislature that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct established under this chapter for certified, licensed, or registered real estate appraisers may provide real estate appraisal services to the public.(2) It is the further intent of the legislature to provide for the proper supervision and training of new entrants to the appraiser profession through the implementation of the state-registered appraiser trainee classification.[ 2005 c 339 § 1; 1996 c 182 § 1; 1993 c 30 § 1; 1989 c 414 § 1.]NOTES:Effective dates—2005 c 339: "(1) Sections 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 13, 20, and 22 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect July 1, 2005.(2) Sections 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 through 12, 14 through 18, and 21 of this act take effect April 1, 2006." [ 2005 c 339 § 26.]Effective dates—1996 c 182: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1996, except section 3 of this act, which shall take effect July 1, 1997." [ 1996 c 182 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 18.140.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.040 - Immunity.

RCW 18.140.040 Immunity.The director or individuals acting on behalf of the director are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on any acts performed in the course of their duties except for their intentional or willful misconduct.[ 1993 c 30 § 5; 1989 c 414 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.140.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.050 - Fees and collection procedures.

RCW 18.140.050 Fees and collection procedures.The director shall establish fees by rule, under RCW 43.24.086 and chapter 34.05 RCW and establish collection procedures for the fees.[ 1989 c 414 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.140.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.060 - Applications—Original and renewal certification, licensure, or registration—Reinstatement.

RCW 18.140.060 Applications—Original and renewal certification, licensure, or registration—Reinstatement.(1) Applications for examinations, original certification, licensure, or registration, renewal certification, licensure, or registration, and the reinstatement of a certificate, license, or registration must be made in writing to the department on forms approved by the director. Applications for original and renewal certification, licensure, or registration or the reinstatement of a certificate or license must include a statement confirming that the applicant is in compliance with applicable rules and regulations and that the applicant understands the penalties for misconduct.(2) The appropriate fees must accompany all applications for examination, reexamination, original certification, licensure, or registration, renewal certification, licensure, or registration, and the reinstatement of a certificate or license.[ 2019 c 51 § 2; 2005 c 339 § 5; 1993 c 30 § 6; 1989 c 414 § 10.]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 § 18.140.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.070 - Categories of appraisers.

RCW 18.140.070 Categories of appraisers.There shall be two categories of state-certified real estate appraisers, one category of state-licensed real estate appraisers, and one category of state-registered appraiser trainee as follows:(1) The state-certified general real estate appraiser;(2) The state-certified residential real estate appraiser;(3) The state-licensed real estate appraiser; and(4) The state-registered appraiser trainee.[ 2005 c 339 § 6; 1993 c 30 § 7; 1989 c 414 § 11.]NOTES:Effective dates—2005 c 339: See note following RCW 18.140.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.080 - Education requirements.

RCW 18.140.080 Education requirements.As a prerequisite to taking an examination for certification or licensure, an applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the director that he or she has successfully completed the education requirements adopted by the director.[ 1993 c 30 § 8; 1989 c 414 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 18.140.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.090 - Experience requirements.

RCW 18.140.090 Experience requirements.(1) As a prerequisite to taking an examination for certification or licensure, an applicant must meet the experience requirements adopted by the director.(2) The preexamination experience claimed by an applicant, and accepted by the department for the purpose of taking the examination, shall remain subject to postlicensure auditing by the department.[ 1996 c 182 § 5; 1993 c 30 § 9; 1989 c 414 § 13.]NOTES:Effective dates—1996 c 182: See note following RCW 18.140.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.100 - Examination requirements.

RCW 18.140.100 Examination requirements.An original certificate or license shall be issued to persons who have satisfactorily passed the written examination as endorsed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation and as adopted by the director.[ 2005 c 339 § 7; 1993 c 30 § 10; 1989 c 414 § 14.]NOTES:Effective dates—2005 c 339: See note following RCW 18.140.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.110 - Nonresident applicants—Consent for service of process.

RCW 18.140.110 Nonresident applicants—Consent for service of process.Every applicant for certification, licensing, or registration who is not a resident of this state shall submit, with the application for certification, licensing, or registration an irrevocable consent that service of process upon him or her may be made by service on the director if, in an action against the applicant in a court of this state arising out of the applicant's activities as a state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser or state-registered appraiser trainee, the plaintiff cannot, in the exercise of due diligence, obtain personal service upon the applicant.[ 2005 c 339 § 8; 1993 c 30 § 11; 1989 c 414 § 15.]NOTES:Effective dates—2005 c 339: See note following RCW 18.140.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.120 - Reciprocity.

RCW 18.140.120 Reciprocity.An applicant for certification or licensure who is currently certified or licensed and in good standing under the laws of another state may obtain a certificate or license as a Washington state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser without being required to satisfy the examination requirements of this chapter if the director determines that: The appraiser licensing and certification program of the other state is in compliance with 12 U.S.C. Secs. 3331-3355, as existed on June 9, 2016, or such subsequent date as the director may provide by rule, consistent with the purposes of this section; and the other state's requirements for certification or licensing meet or exceed the licensure standards established in this chapter.[ 2016 c 144 § 2; 2005 c 339 § 9; 1993 c 30 § 12; 1989 c 414 § 16.]NOTES:Effective dates—2005 c 339: See note following RCW 18.140.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.130 - Expiration of certificate, license, or registration—Renewal—Inactive status.

RCW 18.140.130 Expiration of certificate, license, or registration—Renewal—Inactive status.(1) Each original and renewal certificate, license, or registration issued under this chapter shall expire on the applicant's second birthday following issuance of the certificate, license, or registration.(2) To be renewed as a state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser or state-registered appraiser trainee, the holder of a valid certificate, license, or registration shall apply and pay the prescribed fee to the director no earlier than one hundred twenty days prior to the expiration date of the certificate, license, or registration and shall demonstrate satisfaction of any continuing education requirements.(3) If a person fails to renew a certificate, license, or registration prior to its expiration and no more than one year has passed since the person last held a valid certificate, license, or registration, the person may obtain a renewal certificate, license, or registration by satisfying all of the requirements for renewal and paying late renewal fees.(4)(a) If a person's certificate , or license is not renewed within one year after the expiration date of the certificate or license, the director must place the certificate or license in inactive status.(b) A state-licensed real estate appraiser, state-certified residential real estate appraiser, or state-certified general real estate appraiser whose certificate or license is placed in inactive status may, within eight years of placement in inactive status, apply for reinstatement of the certificate or license if he or she has:(i) Maintained continuing education requirements while inactive;(ii) Successfully completed the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice fifteen-hour class within one hundred eighty days before reinstatement; and(iii) Paid a fee established by the director.(c) A state-registered trainee real estate appraiser registration that has expired may not be reinstated. The trainee must reapply with the director for a new registration and pay a fee established by the director. Any required class hours, as provided in rule, taken to acquire the registration remains acceptable for a period of five years from the date class hours were taken and will not be required to be retaken, except that if the uniform standards class hours are more than two years from the date of the application for reinstatement, those class hours must be retaken.(d) The director must cancel a license or certificate that is not renewed or reinstated within eight years of that license or certificate's expiration.[ 2019 c 51 § 1; 2005 c 339 § 10; 1996 c 182 § 6; 1993 c 30 § 13; 1989 c 414 § 17.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 51: "This act takes effect September 1, 2020." [ 2019 c 51 § 5.]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 § 18.140.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.140 - Certificate, license, or registration—Required use of number.

RCW 18.140.140 Certificate, license, or registration—Required use of number.(1) A certificate, license, or registration issued under this chapter shall bear the signature or facsimile signature of the director and a certificate, license, or registration number assigned by the director.(2) Each state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser or state-registered appraiser trainee shall place his or her certificate, license, or registration number adjacent to or immediately below the title "state-certified general real estate appraiser," "state-certified residential real estate appraiser," "state-licensed real estate appraiser," or "state-registered appraiser trainee" when used in an appraisal report or in a contract or other instrument used by the certificate holder, licensee, or registered appraiser trainee in conducting real property appraisal activities, except that the certificate, license, or registration number shall not be required to appear when the title is not accompanied by a signature as is typical on such promotional and stationery items as brochures, business cards, forms, or letterhead.(3) Each state-registered appraiser trainee shall place his or her registration number adjacent to or immediately below the title "state-registered appraiser trainee" when used in an appraisal report and the supervisory appraiser shall place his or her certificate number adjacent to or immediately below the title "state-certified general real estate appraiser" or "state-certified residential real estate appraiser."[ 2005 c 339 § 11; 1996 c 182 § 7; 1993 c 30 § 14; 1989 c 414 § 18.]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 § 18.140.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.150 - Use of term restricted—Group certificates, licenses, or registrations prohibited.

RCW 18.140.150 Use of term restricted—Group certificates, licenses, or registrations prohibited.(1) The term "state-certified real estate appraiser," "state-licensed real estate appraiser," or "state-registered appraiser trainee" may only be used to refer to individuals who hold the certificate, license, or registration and may not be used following or immediately in connection with the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation, group, or limited liability company, or in such manner that it might be interpreted as referring to a firm, partnership, corporation, group, limited liability company, or anyone other than an individual holder of the certificate, license, or registration.(2) No certificate, license, or registration may be issued under this chapter to a corporation, partnership, firm, limited liability company, or group. This shall not be construed to prevent a state-certified or state-licensed appraiser from signing an appraisal report on behalf of a corporation, partnership, firm, group practice, or limited liability company, nor may it be construed to prevent a state-registered appraiser trainee from signing an appraisal report under the supervision of a state-certified real estate appraiser on behalf of a corporation, partnership, firm, group practice, or limited liability company.[ 2005 c 339 § 12; 1996 c 182 § 8; 1993 c 30 § 15; 1989 c 414 § 19.]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 § 18.140.155 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.155 - Temporary certification or licensing—Extension.

RCW 18.140.155 Temporary certification or licensing—Extension.(1) A real estate appraiser from another state who is certified or licensed by another state may apply for registration to receive temporary certification or licensing in Washington by paying a fee and filing a notarized application with the department on a form provided by the department.(2) The director is authorized to adopt by rule the term or duration of the certification and licensing privileges granted under the provisions of this section. Certification or licensing shall not be renewed. However, an applicant may receive an extension of a temporary practice permit to complete an assignment, provided that a written request is received by the department prior to the expiration date, stating the reason for the extension.(3) A temporary practice permit issued under this section allows an appraiser to perform independent appraisal services required by a contract for appraisal services.(4) Persons granted temporary certification or licensing privileges under this section shall not advertise or otherwise hold themselves out as being certified or licensed by the state of Washington.(5) Persons granted temporary certification or licensure are subject to all provisions under this chapter.[ 2005 c 339 § 13; 2001 c 78 § 1; 1993 c 30 § 16.]NOTES:Effective dates—2005 c 339: See note following RCW 18.140.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.160 - Disciplinary actions—Grounds.

RCW 18.140.160 Disciplinary actions—Grounds.In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the director may take disciplinary action for the following conduct, acts, or conditions:(1) Failing to meet the minimum qualifications for state certification, licensure, or registration established by or pursuant to this chapter;(2) Paying money other than the fees provided for by this chapter to any employee of the director or the commission to procure state certification, licensure, or registration under this chapter;(3) Continuing to act as a state-certified real estate appraiser, state-licensed real estate appraiser, or state-registered appraiser trainee when his or her certificate, license, or registration is on an expired or inactive status;(4) Violating any provision of this chapter or any lawful rule made by the director pursuant thereto;(5) Issuing an appraisal report on any real property in which the appraiser has an interest unless his or her interest is clearly stated in the appraisal report;(6) Being affiliated as an employer, independent contractor, or supervisory appraiser of a state-certified real estate appraiser, state-licensed real estate appraiser, or state-registered appraiser trainee whose certification, license, or registration is currently in a suspended or revoked status;(7) Failure or refusal without good cause to exercise reasonable diligence in performing an appraisal practice under this chapter, including preparing an oral or written report to communicate information concerning an appraisal practice; and(8) Negligence or incompetence in performing an appraisal practice under this chapter, including preparing an oral or written report to communicate information concerning an appraisal practice.[ 2019 c 51 § 3; 2007 c 256 § 1; 2005 c 339 § 14; 2002 c 86 § 239; 2000 c 35 § 1; 1996 c 182 § 9; 1993 c 30 § 17; 1989 c 414 § 20.]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.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 dates—1996 c 182: See note following RCW 18.140.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.140.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.140 - Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act.|18.140.170 - Violations—Investigations.

RCW 18.140.170 Violations—Investigations.The director may investigate the actions of a state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser or a state-registered appraiser trainee or an applicant for certification, licensure, or registration or recertification, relicensure, or reregistration. Upon receipt of information indicating that a state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser or state-registered appraiser trainee under this chapter may have violated this chapter, the director may cause one or more of the staff investigators to make an investigation of the facts to determine whether or not there is admissible evidence of any such violation. If technical assistance is required, a staff investigator may consult with one or more of the members of the commission.[ 2005 c 339 § 15; 2002 c 86 § 240; 1996 c 182 § 10; 1993 c 30 § 18; 1989 c 414 § 21.]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.Effective dates—1996 c 182: See note following RCW 18.140.005.