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WA Rev Code § 18.108.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.050 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.108.050 Exemptions.This chapter does not apply to:(1) An individual giving massage or reflexology to members of his or her immediate family;(2) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this state and who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice;(3) Massage or reflexology practiced at the athletic department of:(a) Any institution maintained by the public funds of the state, or any of its political subdivisions;(b) Any primary or secondary school or institution of higher education;(c) Any school or college approved by the department of health by rule using recognized national professional standards; or(d) Any nonprofit organization licensed under RCW 66.24.400 and 66.24.450;(4) Students enrolled in an approved massage school, approved program, or approved apprenticeship program, practicing massage techniques, incidental to the massage school or program and supervised by the approved school or program. Students must identify themselves as a student when performing massage services on members of the public. Students may not be compensated for the massage services they provide;(5) Students enrolled in an approved reflexology school, approved program, or approved apprenticeship program, practicing reflexology techniques, incidental to the reflexologist school or program and supervised by the approved school or program. Students must identify themselves as a student when performing reflexology services on members of the public. Students may not be compensated for the reflexology services they provide; or(6)(a) Individuals who have completed a somatic education training program approved by the secretary.(b) For purposes of this subsection (6), "somatic education" means: Using minimal touch, words, and directed movement to deepen awareness of existing patterns of movement and suggest new possibilities of movement; and using minimal touch over specific points of the body to facilitate balance in the nervous system. It includes: (i) Any somatic education training program approved by the secretary as of July 23, 2017; (ii) the practice of ortho-bionomy; and (iii) the Feldenkrais method of somatic education.[ 2017 c 77 § 1; 2012 c 137 § 8; 2002 c 277 § 2; 1997 c 297 § 3; 1995 c 198 § 16; 1987 c 443 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 280 § 5.]NOTES:Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.060 - Applicant—License or certificate holder—Compliance with procedures, requirements, fees.

RCW 18.108.060 Applicant—License or certificate holder—Compliance with procedures, requirements, fees.Each applicant and license or certificate holder shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees set by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 2012 c 137 § 9; 1996 c 191 § 81; 1991 c 3 § 256; 1987 c 443 § 6; 1985 c 7 § 79; 1975 1st ex.s. c 280 § 6.]NOTES:Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.070 - Qualifications for licensure or certification.

RCW 18.108.070 Qualifications for licensure or certification.(1) The secretary shall issue a massage therapist's license to an applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met:(a) Effective June 1, 1988, successful completion of a course of study in an approved massage program, transfer program, or approved apprenticeship program;(b) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the board; and(c) Be eighteen years of age or older.(2) Beginning July 1, 2013, the secretary shall issue a reflexologist certification to an applicant who completes an application form that identifies the name and address of the applicant and the certification request, and demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met:(a) Successful completion of a course of study in reflexologist program approved by the secretary;(b) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the secretary; and(c) Be eighteen years of age or older.(3) Applicants for a massage therapist's license or for certification as a reflexologist shall be subject to the grounds for denial or issuance of a conditional credential under chapter 18.130 RCW.(4) The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the massage therapist or reflexologist applicant meets the criteria for licensure provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. The secretary shall establish by rule what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the criteria.[ 2016 c 53 § 3; 2016 c 41 § 6; 2012 c 137 § 10; 1991 c 3 § 257; 1987 c 443 § 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 280 § 7.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2016 c 41 § 6 and by 2016 c 53 § 3, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.073 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.073 - Massage therapist examination.

RCW 18.108.073 Massage therapist examination.(1) Applicants for the massage therapist license examination must demonstrate to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met:(a)(i) Effective June 1, 1988, successful completion of a course of study in an approved massage program or transfer program; or(ii) Effective June 1, 1988, successful completion of an apprenticeship program established by the board; and(b) Be eighteen years of age or older.(2) The board or its designee shall examine each massage therapist applicant in a written examination determined most effective on subjects appropriate to the massage scope of practice. The subjects may include anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, pathology, principles of human behavior, massage theory and practice, hydrotherapy, hygiene, first aid, Washington law pertaining to the practice of massage, and such other subjects as the board may deem useful to test applicant's fitness to practice massage therapy. Such examinations shall be limited in purpose to determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently.(3) All records of a massage therapist candidate's performance shall be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the board has made and published decisions thereupon. All examinations shall be conducted by the board under fair and impartial methods as determined by the secretary.(4) A massage therapist applicant who fails to make the required grade in the first examination is entitled to take up to two additional examinations upon the payment of a fee for each subsequent examination determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250. Upon failure of three examinations, the secretary may invalidate the original application and require such remedial education as is required by the board before admission to future examinations.(5) The board may approve an examination prepared or administered, or both, by a private testing agency or association of licensing boards for use by a massage therapist applicant in meeting the licensing requirement.[ 2016 c 53 § 4; 2016 c 41 § 7; 2012 c 137 § 11; 1995 c 198 § 17; 1991 c 3 § 258; 1987 c 443 § 8.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2016 c 41 § 7 and by 2016 c 53 § 4, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.074 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.074 - Reflexology examination.

RCW 18.108.074 Reflexology examination.(1) Beginning July 1, 2013, applicants for the reflexology certification examination must demonstrate to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met:(a)(i) Successful completion of a course of study in an approved reflexology program; or(ii) Successful completion of an apprenticeship program approved by the secretary; and(b) Be eighteen years of age or older.(2) The secretary or his or her designee shall examine each reflexology applicant in a written examination determined most effective on subjects appropriate to the reflexology scope of practice. The subjects may include those that the secretary deems useful to test applicant's fitness to practice reflexology. Such examinations shall be limited in purpose to determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice reflexology competently.(3) All records of a reflexology candidate's performance shall be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the secretary has made and published decisions thereupon. All examinations shall be conducted under fair and impartial methods as determined by the secretary.(4) A reflexology applicant who fails to make the required grade in the first examination is entitled to take up to two additional examinations upon the payment of a fee for each subsequent examination determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250. Upon failure of three examinations, the secretary may invalidate the original application and require such remedial education as is required by the secretary before admission to future examinations.(5) The secretary may approve an examination prepared or administered, or both, by a private testing agency or association of licensing boards for use by a reflexology applicant in meeting the certification requirement.[ 2012 c 137 § 12.]NOTES:Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.095 - Out-of-state massage therapist applicants.

RCW 18.108.095 Out-of-state massage therapist applicants.A massage therapist applicant holding a license in another state or foreign jurisdiction may be granted a Washington license without examination, if, in the opinion of the board, the other state's or foreign jurisdiction's examination and educational requirements are substantially equivalent to Washington's. However, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board a working knowledge of Washington law pertaining to the practice of massage. The applicant shall provide proof in a manner approved by the department that the examination and requirements are equivalent to Washington's.[ 2016 c 41 § 9; 2012 c 137 § 13; 1987 c 443 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.Effective date—1987 c 443 § 12: "Section 12 of this act shall take effect June 1, 1988." [ 1987 c 443 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 18.108.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.115 - Persons licensed under prior law.

RCW 18.108.115 Persons licensed under prior law.Any person holding a valid license to practice massage issued by authority of the state on July 26, 1987, shall continue to be licensed as a massage therapist under the provisions of this chapter.[ 2016 c 41 § 10; 1987 c 443 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.125 - Inactive credential—Reinstatement.

RCW 18.108.125 Inactive credential—Reinstatement.(1) The secretary must grant a massage therapist an inactive credential if the massage therapist submits a letter to the board stating his or her intent to obtain an inactive credential, and he or she:(a) Holds an active Washington state massage therapist's license;(b) Is in good standing, as determined by the board; and(c) Does not practice massage in the state of Washington.(2) The secretary may reinstate the massage therapist's license if the massage therapist:(a) Pays the current active renewal fee and other fees for active licensure;(b) Provides a written declaration that:(i) No action has been taken by a state or federal jurisdiction or a hospital which would prevent or restrict the therapist's practice of massage therapy;(ii) He or she has not voluntarily given up any credential or privilege or been restricted in the practice of massage therapy to avoid other sanctions; and(iii) He or she has satisfied continuing education and competency requirements for the two most recent years; and(c) Meets other requirements for reinstatement, as may be determined by the board.[ 2016 c 41 § 11; 2008 c 25 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Effective date—2008 c 25: See note following RCW 18.108.025.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.131 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.131 - Exemptions—Reflexology.

RCW 18.108.131 Exemptions—Reflexology.(1) The secretary may certify an applicant as a reflexologist without examination if the applicant:(a) Has practiced reflexology as a licensed massage therapist for at least five years prior to July 1, 2013, or provides evidence satisfactory to the secretary that he or she has, prior to July 1, 2013, successfully completed a course of study in a reflexology program approved by the secretary; and(b) Applies for certification by one year after July 1, 2013.(2) An applicant holding a reflexology credential in another state or a territory of the United States may be certified to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other jurisdiction's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 2016 c 41 § 12; 2012 c 137 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.190 - Inspection of premises by law enforcement personnel.

RCW 18.108.190 Inspection of premises by law enforcement personnel.State and local law enforcement personnel shall have the authority to inspect the premises at any time including business hours.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 280 § 20.]NOTES:Reviser's note: As to the constitutionality of this section, see Wash. Massage Found. v. Nelson, 87 Wn.2d 948, 558 P.2d 231 (1976).
WA Rev Code § 18.108.195 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.195 - Inspection of premises by secretary.

RCW 18.108.195 Inspection of premises by secretary.(1) For the purposes of ascertaining violations of this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW, the secretary or authorized representative has the authority to inspect, within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, the premises of any massage or reflexology business establishment during hours such business is open. If the secretary is denied access to any premises or establishment the secretary may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a warrant authorizing access to such premises or establishment for such purposes. The court may, upon such application, issue a warrant for the purpose requested.(2) This section does not require advance notice of an inspection.[ 2012 c 137 § 16.]NOTES:Finding—Purpose—Rules—Effective date—2012 c 137: See notes following RCW 18.108.005.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.210 - Authority of local political subdivisions.

RCW 18.108.210 Authority of local political subdivisions.Nothing in this chapter limits or abridges the authority of any political subdivision to levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee levied upon all businesses, or to levy a tax based upon gross business conducted by any firm within said political subdivision.[ 2007 c 165 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 280 § 22.]NOTES:Finding—2007 c 165: "The legislature finds that licensed massage practitioners should be treated the same as other health professionals under Title 18 RCW and that additional registrations or licenses regulating massage or massage practitioners are not authorized." [ 2007 c 165 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.108.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.220 - Federal classification.

RCW 18.108.220 Federal classification.For the purposes of this chapter, licensed massage therapists shall be classified as "offices and clinics of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified" under section 8049 of the standard industrial classification manual published by the executive office of the president, office of management and budget.[ 2016 c 41 § 13; 1994 c 228 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Effective date—1994 c 228: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1994." [ 1994 c 228 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.108.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.230 - Animal massage therapist—Endorsement—Training requirements—Rules.

RCW 18.108.230 Animal massage therapist—Endorsement—Training requirements—Rules.(1) A massage therapist licensed under this chapter may apply for an endorsement as a small or large animal massage therapist upon completion of one hundred hours of training in either large or small animal massage. Training must include animal massage techniques, kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, first aid care, and proper handling techniques.(2) An applicant who applies for an endorsement within the first year following July 22, 2001, may submit documentation of a minimum of fifty hours of training with up to fifty hours of practical experience or continuing education, or a combination thereof, to fulfill the requirements of this section.(3) Massage therapy of animals does not include diagnosis, prognosis, or all treatment of diseases, deformities, defects, wounds, or injuries of animals. For the purposes of this section, massage for therapeutic purposes may be performed solely for purposes of patient well-being.(4) A person licensed and endorsed under this section may hold themselves out as an animal massage therapist.(5) The board may adopt rules to implement this section upon consultation with the Washington state veterinary board of governors and licensed massage therapists with training in animal massage.[ 2016 c 41 § 14; 2001 c 297 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.Findings—Intent—2001 c 297: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.240 - Chapter 277, Laws of 2002—Review/regulatory changes.

RCW 18.108.240 Chapter 277, Laws of 2002—Review/regulatory changes.The department of health shall review the implementation of chapter 277, Laws of 2002 and make recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2005, regarding regulatory changes to chapter 277, Laws of 2002.[ 2002 c 277 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.108.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.250 - Intraoral massage—Endorsement.

RCW 18.108.250 Intraoral massage—Endorsement.(1) A massage therapist licensed under this chapter may apply for an endorsement to perform intraoral massage upon completion of training determined by the board and specified in rules. Training must include intraoral massage techniques, cranial anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, hygienic practices, safety and sanitation, pathology, and contraindications.(2) A massage therapist who has obtained an intraoral massage endorsement to his or her massage therapist license may practice intraoral massage.[ 2016 c 41 § 15; 2007 c 272 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.108.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.108 - Massage Therapists.|18.108.902 - Savings—1987 c 443.

RCW 18.108.902 Savings—1987 c 443.This chapter shall not be construed as affecting any existing right acquired or liability or obligations incurred under the sections amended or repealed in this chapter or under any rule, regulation, or order adopted under those sections, nor as affecting any proceeding instituted under those sections.[ 1987 c 443 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 18.110.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.110 - Art Dealers—Artists.|18.110.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.110.010 Definitions.As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Art dealer" means a person, partnership, firm, association, or corporation, other than a public auctioneer, which undertakes to sell a work of fine art created by another.(2) "Artist" means the creator of a work of fine art.(3) "On consignment" means delivered to an art dealer for the purpose of sale or exhibition, or both, to the public by the art dealer other than at a public auction.(4) "Work of fine art" means an original art work which is:(a) A visual rendition including a painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaic, or photograph;(b) A work of calligraphy;(c) A work of graphic art including an etching, lithograph, offset print, or silk screen;(d) A craft work in materials including clay, textile, fiber, wood, metal, plastic, or glass; or(e) A work in mixed media including a collage or a work consisting of any combination of works included in this subsection.[ 1981 c 33 § 1.]