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WA Rev Code § 18.35.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.220 - Violations—Cease and desist orders—Notice—Injunctions.

RCW 18.35.220 Violations—Cease and desist orders—Notice—Injunctions.(1) If the board determines following notice and hearing, or following notice if no hearing was timely requested, that a person has:(a) Violated any provisions of this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW; or(b) Violated any lawful order, or rule of the boardan order may be issued by the board requiring the person to cease and desist from the unlawful practice. The board shall then take affirmative action as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.(2) If the board makes a written finding of fact that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by delay in issuing an order, a temporary cease and desist order may be issued. Prior to issuing a temporary cease and desist order, the board, whenever possible, shall give notice by telephone or otherwise of the proposal to issue a temporary cease and desist order to the person to whom the order would be directed. Every temporary cease and desist order shall include in its terms a provision that upon request a hearing will be held to determine whether the order becomes permanent.(3) The department, with or without prior administrative proceedings, may bring an action in the superior court to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter, or rule or order under this chapter. Upon proper showing, injunctive relief or temporary restraining orders shall be granted and a receiver or conservator may be appointed. The department shall not be required to post a bond in any court proceedings.[ 1993 c 313 § 10; 1987 c 150 § 25; 1983 c 39 § 17.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.230 - Violations—Registered agent—Service.

RCW 18.35.230 Violations—Registered agent—Service.(1) Each licensee or interim permit holder shall name a registered agent to accept service of process for any violation of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter.(2) The registered agent may be released at the expiration of one year after the license or interim permit issued under this chapter has expired or been revoked.(3) Failure to name a registered agent for service of process for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter may be grounds for disciplinary action.[ 2002 c 310 § 23; 1998 c 142 § 17; 1996 c 200 § 29; 1989 c 198 § 9; 1983 c 39 § 19.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.240 - Violations—Surety bond or security in lieu of surety bonds.

RCW 18.35.240 Violations—Surety bond or security in lieu of surety bonds.(1) Every individual engaged in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments shall be covered by a surety bond of ten thousand dollars or more, for the benefit of any person injured or damaged as a result of any violation by the licensee or permit holder, or their employees or agents, of any of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted by the secretary.(2) In lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the licensee or permit holder may deposit cash or other negotiable security in a banking institution as defined in *chapter 30.04 RCW or a credit union as defined in chapter 31.12 RCW. All obligations and remedies relating to surety bonds shall apply to deposits and security filed in lieu of surety bonds.(3) If a cash deposit or other negotiable security is filed, the licensee or permit holder shall maintain such cash or other negotiable security for one year after discontinuing the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.(4) Each invoice for the purchase of a hearing instrument provided to a customer must clearly display on the first page the bond number covering the licensee or interim permit holder responsible for fitting/dispensing the hearing instrument.(5) All licensed hearing aid specialists, licensed audiologists, and permit holders must verify compliance with the requirement to hold a surety bond or cash or other negotiable security by submitting a signed declaration of compliance upon annual renewal of their license or permit. Up to twenty-five percent of the credential holders may be randomly audited for surety bond compliance after the credential is renewed. It is the credential holder's responsibility to submit a copy of the original surety bond or bonds, or documentation that cash or other negotiable security is held in a banking institution during the time period being audited. Failure to comply with the audit documentation request or failure to supply acceptable documentation within thirty days may result in disciplinary action.[ 2014 c 189 § 17; 2002 c 310 § 24; 2000 c 93 § 2; (2000 c 93 § 1 expired January 1, 2003); 1998 c 142 § 18; 1996 c 200 § 30; 1993 c 313 § 11; 1991 c 3 § 85; 1989 c 198 § 10; 1983 c 39 § 18.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 30.04 RCW was recodified as chapter 30A.04 RCW by 2014 c 37.Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Expiration date—2000 c 93 §§ 1 and 3: "Sections 1 and 3 of this act expire January 1, 2003." [ 2000 c 93 § 45.]Effective date—2000 c 93 §§ 2 and 4: "Sections 2 and 4 of this act take effect January 1, 2003." [ 2000 c 93 § 46.]Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.250 - Violations—Remedies—Actions on bond or security.

RCW 18.35.250 Violations—Remedies—Actions on bond or security.(1) In addition to any other legal remedies, an action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction upon the bond, cash deposit, or security in lieu of a surety bond required by this chapter, by any person having a claim against a licensee or interim permit holder, agent, or employee for any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter. The aggregate liability of the surety, cash deposit, or other negotiable security to all claimants shall in no event exceed the sum of the bond. Claims shall be satisfied in the order of judgment rendered.(2) An action upon the bond, cash deposit, or other negotiable security shall be commenced by serving and filing a complaint.[ 2002 c 310 § 25; 2000 c 93 § 4; (2000 c 93 § 3 expired January 1, 2003); 1998 c 142 § 19; 1996 c 200 § 31; 1991 c 3 § 86; 1989 c 198 § 11; 1983 c 39 § 20.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Expiration date—2000 c 93 §§ 1 and 3: See note following RCW 18.35.240.Effective date—2000 c 93 §§ 2 and 4: See note following RCW 18.35.240.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.260 - Misrepresentation of credentials.

RCW 18.35.260 Misrepresentation of credentials.(1) A person who is not a licensed hearing aid specialist may not represent himself or herself as being so licensed and may not use in connection with his or her name the words "licensed hearing instrument fitter/dispenser," "hearing instrument specialist," or "hearing aid fitter/dispenser," or a variation, synonym, word, sign, number, insignia, coinage, or whatever expresses, employs, or implies these terms, names, or functions of a licensed hearing aid specialist.(2) A person who is not a licensed speech-language pathologist may not represent himself or herself as being so licensed and may not use in connection with his or her name the words including "licensed speech-language pathologist" or a variation, synonym, word, sign, number, insignia, coinage, or whatever expresses, employs, or implies these terms, names, or functions as a licensed speech-language pathologist.(3) A person who is not a certified speech-language pathology assistant may not represent himself or herself as being so certified and may not use in connection with his or her name the words including "certified speech-language pathology assistant" or a variation, synonym, word, sign, number, insignia, coinage, or whatever expresses, employs, or implies these terms, names, or functions as a certified speech-language pathology assistant.(4) A person who is not a licensed audiologist may not represent himself or herself as being so licensed and may not use in connection with his or her name the words "licensed audiologist" or a variation, synonym, letter, word, sign, number, insignia, coinage, or whatever expresses, employs, or implies these terms, names, or functions of a licensed audiologist.(5) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a person credentialed in this state under another act from engaging in the practice for which he or she is credentialed.[ 2014 c 189 § 18; 2009 c 301 § 7; 2002 c 310 § 26; 1998 c 142 § 20; 1996 c 200 § 16.]NOTES:Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.270 - Assistant ratios—Data collection.

RCW 18.35.270 Assistant ratios—Data collection.Recognizing the trend in utilization of speech-language pathologist assistants and audiologist assistants across practice settings, the board of hearing and speech shall, on an ongoing basis, collect data on: The number of assistants in specific practice settings; supervisor to speech-language pathologist assistant or audiologist assistant ratios; and the level of education and training of speech-language pathologist assistants and audiologist assistants.[ 1996 c 200 § 35.]
WA Rev Code § 18.35.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.280 - Delegation to assistive personnel—Supervisor duties.

RCW 18.35.280 Delegation to assistive personnel—Supervisor duties.Speech-language pathologists are responsible for patient care given by assistive personnel under their supervision. A speech-language pathologist may delegate to assistive personnel selected acts, tasks, or procedures that fall within the scope of speech-language pathology practice but do not exceed the education or training of the assistive personnel.[ 2009 c 301 § 9.]NOTES:Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.290 - Delegation to assistive personnel—Assistant duties.

RCW 18.35.290 Delegation to assistive personnel—Assistant duties.A speech-language pathology assistant may only perform procedures or tasks delegated by the speech-language pathologist and must follow the individualized education program or treatment plan. Speech-language pathology assistants may not perform procedures or tasks that require diagnosis, evaluation, or clinical interpretation.[ 2009 c 301 § 10.]NOTES:Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.300 - No requirement to contract with speech-language pathology assistant.

RCW 18.35.300 No requirement to contract with speech-language pathology assistant.Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that a health carrier defined in RCW 48.43.005 contract with a person certified as a speech-language pathology assistant under this chapter.[ 2009 c 301 § 12.]NOTES:Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.903 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.903 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 18.35.903 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.[ 2009 c 521 § 46.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36 - Drugless Healing.|18.36.035 - License required.

RCW 18.36.035 License required.No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a drugless therapist without first having a valid license to do so.[ 1987 c 150 § 28.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.010 - Intent.

RCW 18.36A.010 Intent.The legislature finds that it is necessary to regulate the practice of naturopaths in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. It is the legislature's intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide service to the public.[ 1987 c 447 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.030 - License required.

RCW 18.36A.030 License required.(1) No person may practice naturopathy or represent himself or herself as a naturopath without first applying for and receiving a license from the secretary to practice naturopathy.(2) A person represents himself or herself as a naturopath when that person adopts or uses any title or any description of services that incorporates one or more of the following terms or designations: Naturopath, naturopathy, naturopathic, naturopathic physician, ND, or doctor of naturopathic medicine.[ 2011 c 41 § 4; 1991 c 3 § 88; 1987 c 447 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.040 - Scope of practice.

RCW 18.36A.040 Scope of practice.Naturopathic medicine is the practice by naturopaths of the art and science of the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the body by stimulation or support, or both, of the natural processes of the human body. A naturopath is responsible and accountable to the consumer for the quality of naturopathic care rendered.The practice of naturopathic medicine includes manual manipulation (mechanotherapy), the prescription, administration, dispensing, and use, except for the treatment of malignancies, of nutrition and food science, physical modalities, minor office procedures, homeopathy, naturopathic medicines, hygiene and immunization, contraceptive devices, common diagnostic procedures, and suggestion; however, nothing in this chapter shall prohibit consultation and treatment of a patient in concert with a practitioner licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW. No person licensed under this chapter may employ the term "chiropractic" to describe any services provided by a naturopath under this chapter.[ 2011 c 40 § 2; 2005 c 158 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 89; 1988 c 246 § 1; 1987 c 447 § 3.]NOTES:Education and training requirements—2005 c 158: See note following RCW 18.36A.020.
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.050 - Application of chapter—Exemptions.

RCW 18.36A.050 Application of chapter—Exemptions.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this state who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual employed by the government of the United States while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed for him or her by the laws and regulations of the United States;(3) The practice of naturopathic medicine by students enrolled in a school approved by the secretary. The performance of services shall be pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision of the instructor. The instructor shall be a naturopath licensed pursuant to this chapter; or(4) The practice of oriental medicine or oriental herbology, or the rendering of other dietary or nutritional advice.[ 1991 c 3 § 90; 1987 c 447 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.060 - Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.36A.060 Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act.In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:(1) Set all license and certificate, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;(2) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;(3) Issue a license or certificate to any applicant who has met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure or certification and deny a license or certification to applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for licensure or certification; except that denial of licenses or certificates based on unprofessional conduct or impaired practice shall be governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW;(4) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter and to hire individuals, including those licensed under this chapter, to serve as examiners or consultants as necessary to implement and administer this chapter;(5) Maintain the official department record of all applicants, licensees, and certified persons; and(6) Conduct a hearing on an appeal of a denial of a license or certificate based on the applicant's failure to meet the minimum qualifications for licensure or certification. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2021 c 179 § 3; 2011 c 41 § 5; 1991 c 3 § 91; 1987 c 447 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.080 - Civil immunity.

RCW 18.36A.080 Civil immunity.The secretary, members of the board, or individuals acting on their behalf, are immune from suit in any civil action based on any act performed in the course of their duties.[ 2011 c 41 § 6; 1991 c 3 § 93; 1987 c 447 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.090 - Requirements for licensure.

RCW 18.36A.090 Requirements for licensure.The department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements:(1) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the board, the minimum standard of which shall be the successful completion of a doctorate degree program in naturopathy which includes a minimum of two hundred postgraduate hours in the study of mechanotherapy from an approved educational program, or successful completion of equivalent alternate training that meets the criteria established by the board. The requirement for two hundred postgraduate hours in the study of mechanotherapy shall expire June 30, 1989;(2) Successful completion of any equivalent experience requirement established by the board;(3) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the board;(4) Good moral character; and(5) Not having engaged in unprofessional conduct or being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental impairment.The board shall establish what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the above requirements. Any person holding a valid license to practice drugless therapeutics under chapter 18.36 RCW upon January 1, 1988, shall be deemed licensed pursuant to this chapter.[ 2011 c 41 § 7; 1991 c 3 § 94; 1987 c 447 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.36A.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy.|18.36A.095 - Colon hydrotherapist certification requirements.

RCW 18.36A.095 Colon hydrotherapist certification requirements.(1) Beginning July 1, 2022, the secretary shall issue a certification as a colon hydrotherapist to any applicant who:(a) Has completed education and training requirements established by the board. At a minimum, education and training requirements must address proper technique, the use of appropriate equipment, and safety and consent procedures; and(b) Has successfully passed an examination approved by the board.(2) The board may recognize certification or accreditation by a professional organization as satisfying any of the requirements in subsection (1) of this section if the organization's standards are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those established under subsection (1) of this section.(3) A colon hydrotherapist may not practice colon hydrotherapy unless the colon hydrotherapist has established an affiliation with one or more naturopaths licensed under this chapter. A colon hydrotherapist must submit the names of all naturopaths with which the colon hydrotherapist is affiliated to the board on a schedule established by the board. A colon hydrotherapist may practice in a location other than the office of a naturopath. A colon hydrotherapist may only perform colon hydrotherapy on patients who have been referred to the colon hydrotherapist by a naturopath with whom the colon hydrotherapist is affiliated and only according to the plan of care delegated from the naturopath to the colon hydrotherapist.[ 2021 c 179 § 1.]