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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.120 - Bulletins and reports.

RCW 43.23.120
Bulletins and reports.
The director of agriculture may publish and distribute bulletins and reports embodying information upon the subjects of agriculture, horticulture, livestock, dairying, foods and drugs, and other matters pertaining to his or her department.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5106; 1977 c 75 § 50; 1965 c 8 § 43.23.120. Prior: (i) 1919 c 126 § 1, part; 1913 c 60 § 6, part; RRS § 2724, part. (ii) 1921 c 7 § 89, part; RRS § 10847, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.130 - Annual report.

RCW 43.23.130
Annual report.
The director of agriculture shall make an annual report to the governor containing an account of all matters pertaining to his or her department and its administration.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5107; 1977 c 75 § 51; 1965 c 8 § 43.23.130. Prior: (i) 1919 c 126 § 1, part; 1913 c 60 § 6, part; RRS § 2724, part. (ii) 1921 c 7 § 89, part; RRS § 10847, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.160 - Powers and duties.

RCW 43.23.160
Powers and duties.
The director of agriculture shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties prescribed by law relating to commission merchants, livestock identification, livestock brand registration and inspection. All officers appointed to enforce these laws who have successfully completed a course of training prescribed by the Washington state criminal justice training commission shall have the authority generally vested in a peace officer solely for the purpose of enforcing these laws.
He or she shall enforce and supervise the administration of all laws relating to commission merchants, livestock identification and shall have the power to enforce all laws relating to any division under the supervision of the director of agriculture.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5108; 1983 c 248 § 10; 1967 c 240 § 13. Prior: 1965 c 8 § 43.23.160; prior: 1951 c 170 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.170 - Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.

RCW 43.23.170
Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.
Enforcement action taken after July 23, 1995, by the director or the department of agriculture shall be in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.
[ 1995 c 403 § 623.]
NOTES:
Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.200 - Official chemists of department—Designated—Duties.

RCW 43.23.200
Official chemists of department—Designated—Duties.
The chief chemist of the department of agriculture dairy and food laboratory and the chief chemist of the department of agriculture chemical and hop laboratory shall be the official chemists of the department of agriculture. Official chemists of the department shall provide laboratory services and analyze all substances that the director of agriculture may send to them and report to the director without unnecessary delay the results of any analysis so made. When called upon by the director, they or any of the additional chemists provided for pursuant to RCW 43.23.205 shall assist in any prosecution for the violation of any law enforced by the department.
[ 1987 c 393 § 14; 1981 c 297 § 27.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.205 - Additional chemists—Appointment—Duties—Compensation.

RCW 43.23.205
Additional chemists—Appointment—Duties—Compensation.
The director of agriculture may appoint one or more competent graduate chemists to serve as additional chemist of the department of agriculture, who may perform any of the duties required of and under the supervision of the official chemists, and whose compensation shall be fixed by the director.
[ 1981 c 297 § 28.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.220 - Disposition of impounded livestock on Hanford reservation—Agreements to act as federal government's agent.

RCW 43.23.220
Disposition of impounded livestock on Hanford reservation—Agreements to act as federal government's agent.
The director of agriculture may enter written agreements with one or more agencies of the United States to act as the federal government's agent for determining the disposition of livestock impounded on the federal Hanford reservation. The director's authority under such an agreement may include, but is not limited to, selling or donating, on behalf of the federal government, unclaimed livestock to a qualified person, organization, or governmental agency that the director determines to be capable of humanely transporting and caring for the livestock. The director may sell or donate such livestock only if the livestock remains unclaimed after the completion of a reasonable attempt to ascertain ownership and, if ownership is not otherwise determined, by the publication of notice that the livestock has been impounded on the reservation.
[ 1983 c 248 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.230 - Agricultural local fund—Animal disease traceability account.

RCW 43.23.230
Agricultural local fund—Animal disease traceability account.
(1) The agricultural local fund is hereby established in the custody of the state treasurer. The fund shall consist of such money as is directed by law for deposit in the fund, and such other money not subject to appropriation that the department authorizes to be deposited in the fund. Any money deposited in the fund, the use of which has been restricted by law, may only be expended in accordance with those restrictions. The department may make disbursements from the fund. The fund is not subject to legislative appropriation.
(2) There is created within the agricultural local fund the animal disease traceability account which must be used to account for the costs associated with the implementation of chapter 16.36 RCW.
[ 2011 c 204 § 7; 1988 c 254 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.250 - Collection of unpaid penalties, assessments, and debts—Use of collection agencies.

RCW 43.23.250
Collection of unpaid penalties, assessments, and debts—Use of collection agencies.
Except as otherwise specified by law, the director or his or her designee has the authority to retain collection agencies licensed under chapter 19.16 RCW for the purposes of collecting unpaid penalties, assessments, and other debts owed to the department.
The director or his or her designee may also collect as costs moneys paid to the collection agency as charges, or in the case of credit cards or financial instruments, such as checks returned for nonpayment, moneys paid to financial institutions.
[ 1995 c 374 § 62.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.255 - Assessments levied by director—Personal debt—Costs of collecting—Civil actions authorized—Attorneys' fees.

RCW 43.23.255
Assessments levied by director—Personal debt—Costs of collecting—Civil actions authorized—Attorneys' fees.
Except as otherwise specified by law, any due and payable assessment levied under the authority of the director or his or her designee in such specified amount as may be determined by the department shall constitute a personal debt of every person so assessed or who otherwise owes the same, and the same shall be due and payable to the department when payment is called for by the department. In the event any person fails to pay the department the full amount of such assessment or such other sum on or before the date due, the department may, and is hereby authorized to, add to such unpaid assessment or other sum an amount not exceeding ten percent of the same to defray the cost of enforcing the collecting of the same. In the event of failure of such person or persons to pay any such due and payable assessment or other sum, the department may bring a civil action against such person or persons in a court of competent jurisdiction for the collections thereof, including all costs and reasonable attorneys' fees together with the above specified ten percent, and such action shall be tried and judgment rendered as in any other cause of action for debt due and payable.
[ 1995 c 374 § 63.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.260 - Interest on unpaid balances.

RCW 43.23.260
Interest on unpaid balances.
Except as otherwise specified by law, the department is authorized to charge interest at the rate authorized under RCW 43.17.240 for all unpaid balances for moneys owed to the department.
[ 1995 c 374 § 64.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.265 - Dishonored check or negotiable instrument.

RCW 43.23.265
Dishonored check or negotiable instrument.
Except as otherwise specified by law, in the event a check or negotiable instrument as defined by RCW 62A.3-104 is dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment, the department is entitled to collect a reasonable handling fee for each instrument. If the check or instrument is not paid within fifteen days and proper notice is sent, the department is authorized to recover the assessment, the handling fee, and any other charges allowed by RCW 62A.3-515.
[ 1995 c 374 § 65.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.270 - Export market development project records—Confidentiality.

RCW 43.23.270
Export market development project records—Confidentiality.
Except for release of statistical information not descriptive of any readily identifiable person or persons, all financial and commercial information and records supplied by persons to the department with respect to export market development projects shall be kept confidential unless confidentiality is waived by the party supplying the information. For purposes of this section, persons include any natural person, joint venture, firm, partnership or association, private or public corporation, or governmental entity.
[ 1996 c 80 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.275 - Market development and promotion matching fund program.

RCW 43.23.275
Market development and promotion matching fund program.
There is created a market development and promotion matching fund program within the Washington state department of agriculture. The purpose of the program is to allow the department of agriculture and the agricultural industry to combine funds in order to enhance access to markets that are growth sales areas for the industry's product. The goal of the program is to expose buyers to Washington's diverse agricultural products. The agriculture [agricultural] industry may bring in buying missions, perform trade promotions in various markets, hire overseas contractors, and perform other marketing functions that help it target the correct buyer and market for its product.
[ 2001 c 324 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2001 c 324: "The legislature finds that the growing and processing of food and agricultural products is the dominant industry in Washington state and a major employer in rural Washington. The legislature also finds that agriculture is a critical component of Washington's international trade industry, accounting for billions of dollars in exports every year.
The legislature further finds that the export market for Washington's agricultural products has dropped significantly in recent years and that such a drop has negatively impacted the economy in Washington's agricultural regions. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to enhance Washington's international trade of agricultural products by increasing funding for the Washington state department of agriculture's international marketing program in an effort to promote marketing of Washington's products and to assist the agricultural industry in efforts to reduce trade barriers that stand in the way of trade in new and emerging markets." [ 2001 c 324 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.280 - Trade barrier matching fund program.

RCW 43.23.280
Trade barrier matching fund program.
(1) The legislature finds that trade barriers have become an increasingly important issue in the agricultural arena. Further, the world trade organization highlighted the need for "a fair and level playing field." The legislature finds that both large and small commodity groups need adequate resources to address trade barrier issues.
(2) There is created within the department of agriculture a trade barrier matching fund program to assist agriculture [agricultural] industries in fighting trade barriers. The purpose of the program is to allow the department of agriculture and the agricultural industry to combine funds in order to address trade barriers issues impacting the agricultural industry.
[ 2001 c 324 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2001 c 324: See note following RCW 43.23.275.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.290 - Food assistance programs—Use for essential nonfood items.

RCW 43.23.290
Food assistance programs—Use for essential nonfood items.
(1) The director of the department may exercise powers and duties with respect to the administration of food assistance programs in the department. It is the intent of the legislature in administering the food assistance programs transferred to the department by chapter 68, Laws of 2010, that programs continue to be provided through community-based organizations. It is the intent of the legislature that in accepting the administration of food assistance programs, the department's core programs administered by the department by July 1, 2010, not be impacted.
(2) The director of the department may adopt rules necessary to implement the food assistance programs.
(3) The director of the department may enter into contracts and agreements to implement food assistance programs, including contracts and agreements with the United States department of agriculture, to implement federal food assistance programs.
(4) The department may not restrict the amount of food assistance program funding provided to food banks that may be used for essential nonfood items, including diapers, feminine products, and hygiene products, to less than 25 percent of total funding.
[ 2023 c 31 § 1; 2010 c 68 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 68: "This act takes effect July 1, 2010." [ 2010 c 68 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.23 - Department of Agriculture. › 43.23.310 - Environmental justice obligations of the department of agriculture.

RCW 43.23.310
Environmental justice obligations of the department of agriculture.
The department must apply and comply with the substantive and procedural requirements of chapter 70A.02 RCW.
[ 2021 c 314 § 6.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 314: See note following RCW 70A.02.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.005 - Director—Appointment—Salary.

RCW 43.24.005
Director—Appointment—Salary.
The director of licensing shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The director shall receive a salary in an amount fixed by the governor in accordance with RCW 43.03.040.
[ 1999 c 240 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.016 - Powers and duties—Generally.

RCW 43.24.016
Powers and duties—Generally.
(1) The director of licensing shall supervise and administer the activities of the department of licensing and shall advise the governor and the legislature with respect to matters under the jurisdiction of the department.
(2) In addition to other powers and duties granted to the director, the director has the following powers and duties:
(a) Enter into contracts on behalf of the state to carry out the responsibilities of the department;
(b) Accept and expend gifts and grants, whether such grants be of federal or other funds;
(c) Appoint a deputy director and such assistant directors, special assistants, and administrators as may be needed to administer the department. These employees are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW;
(d) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW and perform all other functions necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the department;
(e) Delegate powers, duties, and functions as the director deems necessary for efficient administration, but the director is responsible for the official acts of the officers and employees of the department; and
(f) Perform other duties as are necessary and consistent with law.
(3) The director may establish advisory groups as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the department.
(4) The internal affairs of the department shall be under the control of the director in order that the director may manage the department in a flexible and intelligent manner as dictated by changing contemporary circumstances. Unless specifically limited by law, the director shall have complete charge and supervisory powers over the department. The director may create such administrative structures as the director deems appropriate, except as otherwise specified by law, and the director may employ such personnel as may be necessary in accordance with chapter 41.06 RCW, except as otherwise provided by law.
[ 1999 c 240 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.020 - Powers and duties—Licensing.

RCW 43.24.020
Powers and duties—Licensing.
In addition to other powers and duties granted to the department, the director of licensing shall administer all laws with respect to the examination of applicants for, and the issuance of, licenses to persons to engage in any business, profession, trade, occupation, or activity except for health professions.
[ 1999 c 240 § 1; 1994 c 92 § 496; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 314; 1979 c 158 § 95; 1965 c 100 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.020. Prior: (i) 1921 c 7 § 96; RRS § 10854. (ii) 1921 c 7 § 104; RRS § 10862. (iii) 1929 c 133 § 1; RRS § 5852-24.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Powers, duties and functions of director and department of licensing: Chapter 46.01 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.023 - Rule-making authority.

RCW 43.24.023
Rule-making authority.
For rules adopted after July 23, 1995, the director of the department of licensing may not rely solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or on any combination of such provisions, for statutory authority to adopt any rule, except rules defining or clarifying terms in, or procedures necessary to the implementation of, a statute.
[ 1995 c 403 § 107.]
NOTES:
Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.030 - "License" defined.

RCW 43.24.030
"License" defined.
The word "license" shall be construed to mean and include license, certificate of registration, certificate of qualification, certificate of competency, certificate of authority, and any other instrument, by whatever name designated, authorizing the practice of a profession or calling, the carrying on of a business or occupation, or the doing of any act required by law to be authorized by the state.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.24.030. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 98; RRS § 10856.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.040 - Forms to be prescribed.

RCW 43.24.040
Forms to be prescribed.
The director of licensing shall prescribe the various forms of applications, certificates, and licenses required by law.
[ 1979 c 158 § 97; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.040. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 97; RRS § 10855.]
NOTES:
Application forms—Licenses—Mention of race or religion prohibited—Penalty: RCW 43.01.100.
Director to prescribe forms for applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, etc.: RCW 46.01.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.060 - Examinations—Committees—Duties, compensation, travel expenses.

RCW 43.24.060
Examinations—Committees—Duties, compensation, travel expenses.
(1) The director of licensing shall, from time to time, fix such times and places for holding examinations of applicants as may be convenient, and adopt general rules and regulations prescribing the method of conducting examinations.
The governor, from time to time, upon the request of the director of licensing, shall appoint examining committees, composed of three persons possessing the qualifications provided by law to conduct examinations of applicants for licenses to practice the respective professions or callings for which licenses are required.
The committees shall prepare the necessary lists of examination questions, conduct the examinations, which may be either oral or written, or partly oral and partly written, and shall make and file with the director of licensing lists, signed by all the members conducting the examination, showing the names and addresses of all applicants for licenses who have successfully passed the examination, and showing separately the names and addresses of the applicants who have failed to pass the examination, together with all examination questions and the written answers thereto submitted by the applicants.
Each member of a committee shall receive twenty-five dollars per day for each day spent in conducting the examination and in going to and returning from the place of examination, and travel expenses, in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(2) The director of licensing may appoint advisory committees to advise the department regarding the preparation of examinations for professional licensing and such other specific aspects of regulating the professions within the jurisdiction of the department as the director may designate. Such a committee and its members shall serve at the pleasure of the director.
Each member of an advisory committee shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in attending meetings of the committee in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 1984 c 287 § 78; 1982 c 227 § 15; 1979 c 158 § 98; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 105; 1965 c 100 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.060. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 99; RRS § 10857.]
NOTES:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.065 - Appointment of temporary additional members of boards and committees for administration and grading of examinations.

RCW 43.24.065
Appointment of temporary additional members of boards and committees for administration and grading of examinations.
The director of licensing may, at the request of a board or committee established under Title 18 RCW under the administrative authority of the department of licensing, appoint temporary additional members for the purpose of participating as members during the administration and grading of practical examinations for licensure, certification, or registration. The appointment shall be for the duration of the examination specified in the request. Individuals so appointed must meet the same minimum qualifications as regular members of the board or committee, including the requirement to be licensed, certified, or registered. While serving as board or committee members, persons so appointed have all the powers, duties, and immunities and are entitled to the emoluments, including travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, of regular members of the board or committee. This authority is intended to provide for more efficient, economical, and effective examinations.
[ 1985 c 116 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.080 - Issuance of licenses.

RCW 43.24.080
Issuance of licenses.
Except as provided in RCW 43.24.112, at the close of each examination the department of licensing shall prepare the proper licenses, where no further fee is required to be paid, and issue licenses to the successful applicants signed by the director and notify all successful applicants, where a further fee is required, of the fact that they are entitled to receive such license upon the payment of such further fee to the department of licensing and notify all applicants who have failed to pass the examination of that fact.
[ 1997 c 58 § 866; 1979 c 158 § 99; 1965 c 100 § 4; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.080. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 101; RRS § 10859.]
NOTES:
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.084 - Professional licenses—Use of social security numbers and drivers' license numbers prohibited.

RCW 43.24.084
Professional licenses—Use of social security numbers and drivers' license numbers prohibited.
Social security numbers and drivers' license numbers may not be used as part of a professional license. Professional licenses containing such information that are in existence on January 1, 2002, shall comply with this section by the next renewal date.
[ 2001 c 276 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 276: "This act takes effect January 1, 2002." [ 2001 c 276 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.086 - Fee policy for professions, occupations, and businesses—Determination by rule.

RCW 43.24.086
Fee policy for professions, occupations, and businesses—Determination by rule.
It shall be the policy of the state of Washington that the cost of each professional, occupational[,] or business licensing program be fully borne by the members of that profession, occupation[,] or business. The director of licensing shall from time to time establish the amount of all application fees, license fees, registration fees, examination fees, permit fees, renewal fees, and any other fee associated with licensing or regulation of professions, occupations[,] or businesses, except for health professions, administered by the department of licensing. In fixing said fees, the director shall set the fees for each such program at a sufficient level to defray the costs of administering that program. All such fees shall be fixed by rule adopted by the director in accordance with the provisions of the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 1999 c 240 § 2; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 315; 1987 c 467 § 7; 1983 c 168 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Regulation of health professions: Chapters 18.120 and 18.122 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.090 - Examination of persons with disabilities.

RCW 43.24.090
Examination of persons with disabilities.
Any person taking any written examination prescribed or authorized by law, for a license or permit to practice any trade, occupation, or profession, who, because of any disability, is unable to write the examination himself or herself, may dictate it to and have it written or typed by another, to the same effect as though the examination were written out by himself or herself. Any expense connected therewith shall be borne by the person taking the examination.
[ 2020 c 274 § 22; 2009 c 549 § 5109; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.090. Prior: 1947 c 143 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8265-20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.112 - Suspension of license—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 43.24.112
Suspension of license—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
The department shall immediately suspend any license issued by the department of licensing of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.
[ 1997 c 58 § 869.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.115 - Director's duties as to refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses—Performance by assistants.

RCW 43.24.115
Director's duties as to refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses—Performance by assistants.
The director may deputize one or more of his or her assistants to perform his or her duties with reference to refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses, including the power to preside at hearings and to render decisions therein subject to the approval of the director.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5110; 1965 c 100 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.120 - Appeal—Further review.

RCW 43.24.120
Appeal—Further review.
Except as provided in RCW 43.24.112, any person feeling aggrieved by the refusal of the director to issue a license, or to renew one, or by the revocation or suspension of a license shall have a right of appeal to superior court from the decision of the director of licensing, which shall be taken, prosecuted, heard, and determined in the manner provided in chapter 34.05 RCW.
The decision of the superior court may be reviewed by the supreme court or the court of appeals in the same manner as other civil cases.
[ 1997 c 58 § 868; 1987 c 202 § 212; 1979 c 158 § 102; 1971 c 81 § 112; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.120. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 106; RRS § 10864.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Writ procedure superseded by RAP 2.1, 2.2, 18.22.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.125 - Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.

RCW 43.24.125
Enforcement in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.
Enforcement action taken after July 23, 1995, by the director or the department of licensing shall be in accordance with RCW 43.05.100 and 43.05.110.
[ 1995 c 403 § 624.]
NOTES:
Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.130 - License moratorium for persons in service—Rules.

RCW 43.24.130
License moratorium for persons in service—Rules.
(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the license of any person licensed by the director of licensing, or the boards and commissions listed in chapter 18.235 RCW, to practice a profession or engage in an occupation, if valid and in force and effect at the time the licensee entered service in the armed forces, the United States public health service commissioned corps, or the merchant marine of the United States, shall continue in full force and effect so long as such service continues, unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law. The director, board, or commission shall renew the license of every such person who applies for renewal thereof within six months after being honorably discharged from service upon payment of the renewal fee applicable to the then current year or other license period.
(2) If requested by the licensee, the license of a spouse or registered domestic partner of a service member in the United States armed forces, including the United States public health service commissioned corps, if valid and in force and effect at the time the service member is deployed or stationed in a location outside Washington state, must be placed in inactive military spouse or registered domestic partner status so long as such service continues, unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law. The director, board, or commission shall return to active status the license of every such person who applies for activation within six months after returning to Washington state, upon payment of the current renewal fee and meeting the current renewal conditions of the respective license.
(3) The director, board, or commission may adopt any rules necessary to implement this section.
[ 2012 c 45 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 103; 1965 c 8 § 43.24.130. Prior: 1945 c 112 § 1; 1943 c 108 § 1; RRS § 10864-1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.140 - Extension or modification of licensing, certification, or registration period authorized—Rules and regulations, manner and content.

RCW 43.24.140
Extension or modification of licensing, certification, or registration period authorized—Rules and regulations, manner and content.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary which provides for a licensing period for any type of license subject to this chapter, the director of licensing may, from time to time, extend or otherwise modify the duration of any licensing, certification, or registration period, whether an initial or renewal period, if the director determines that it would result in a more economical or efficient operation of state government and that the public health, safety, or welfare would not be substantially adversely affected thereby. However, no license, certification, or registration may be issued or approved for a period in excess of four years, without renewal. Such extension, reduction, or other modification of a licensing, certification, or registration period shall be by rule or regulation of the department of licensing adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW. Such rules and regulations may provide a method for imposing and collecting such additional proportional fee as may be required for the extended or modified period.
[ 1984 c 279 § 25; 1979 c 158 § 104; 1971 c 52 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.150 - Business and professions account.

RCW 43.24.150
Business and professions account.
(1) The business and professions account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from business or professional licenses, registrations, certifications, renewals, examinations, or civil penalties assessed and collected by the department from the following chapters must be deposited into the account:
(a) Chapter 18.11 RCW, auctioneers;
(b) Chapter 18.16 RCW, cosmetologists, barbers, and manicurists;
(c) Chapter 18.145 RCW, court reporters;
(d) Chapter 18.165 RCW, private investigators;
(e) Chapter 18.170 RCW, security guards;
(f) Chapter 18.185 RCW, bail bond agents;
(g) Chapter 18.280 RCW, home inspectors;
(h) Chapter 19.16 RCW, collection agencies;
(i) Chapter 19.31 RCW, employment agencies;
(j) Chapter 19.105 RCW, camping resorts;
(k) Chapter 19.138 RCW, sellers of travel;
(l) Chapter 42.45 RCW, notaries public;
(m) Chapter 64.36 RCW, timeshares;
(n) Chapter 67.08 RCW, boxing, martial arts, and wrestling;
(o) Chapter 18.300 RCW, body art, body piercing, and tattooing;
(p) Chapter 79A.60 RCW, whitewater river outfitters;
(q) Chapter 19.158 RCW, commercial telephone solicitation; and
(r) Chapter 19.290 RCW, scrap metal businesses.
Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for expenses incurred in carrying out these business and professions licensing activities of the department. Any residue in the account must be accumulated and may not revert to the general fund at the end of the biennium. However, during the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium the legislature may transfer to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the account.
(2) The director must biennially prepare a budget request based on the anticipated costs of administering the business and professions licensing activities listed in subsection (1) of this section, which must include the estimated income from these business and professions fees.
[ 2017 c 281 § 40; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 978; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 977; 2013 c 322 § 30; 2011 c 298 § 25. Prior: 2009 c 429 § 4; 2009 c 412 § 21; 2009 c 370 § 19; 2008 c 119 § 22; 2005 c 25 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 c 281: See RCW 42.45.905.
Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.
Purpose—Intent—Agency transfer—Contracting—Effective date—2011 c 298: See notes following RCW 19.02.020.
Effective date—2009 c 412 §§ 1-21: See RCW 18.300.901.
Short title—Implementation—2009 c 412: See RCW 18.300.900 and 18.300.902.
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 17 and 19: See note following RCW 18.96.210.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Effective date—2005 c 25: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2005." [ 2005 c 25 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.170 - Wage lien forms.

RCW 43.24.170
Wage lien forms.
For the purposes of implementing the notice and filing provisions under RCW 60.90.030(2)(a) and 60.90.090 that are applicable to the department of licensing, the department of licensing may, by rule, create wage lien forms specific to the department of licensing, so long as the forms include the information described in those sections.
[ 2021 c 102 § 19.]
NOTES:
Short title—Effective date—2021 c 102: See RCW 60.90.900 and 60.90.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.24 - Department of Licensing. › 43.24.175 - Department of licensing wage lien account.

RCW 43.24.175
Department of licensing wage lien account.
The department of licensing wage lien account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from wage lien filing fees collected by the department of licensing must be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only to administer wage lien filings in RCW 60.90.030.
[ 2021 c 102 § 20.]
NOTES:
Short title—Effective date—2021 c 102: See RCW 60.90.900 and 60.90.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.27A - Water Resources. › 43.27A.020 - Definitions.

RCW 43.27A.020
Definitions.
As used in this chapter, and unless the context indicates otherwise, words and phrase shall mean:
"Department" means the department of ecology;
"Director" means the director of ecology;
"State agency" and "state agencies" mean any branch, department or unit of state government, however designated or constituted;
"Water resources" means all waters above, upon, or beneath the surface of the earth, located within the state and over which the state has sole or concurrent jurisdiction.
"Beneficial use" means, but its meaning shall not be limited to: Domestic water supplies; irrigation; fish, shellfish, game, and other aquatic life; recreation; industrial water supplies; generation of hydroelectric power; and navigation.
[ 1987 c 109 § 31; 1967 c 242 § 2.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.27A - Water Resources. › 43.27A.130 - Department of ecology to inventory state water resources.

RCW 43.27A.130
Department of ecology to inventory state water resources.
The department of ecology may make complete inventories of the state's water resources and enter into such agreements with the director of the United States geological survey as will insure that investigations and surveys are carried on in an economical manner.
[ 1988 c 127 § 26; 1967 c 242 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.27A - Water Resources. › 43.27A.190 - Water resource orders.

RCW 43.27A.190
Water resource orders.
Notwithstanding and in addition to any other powers granted to the department of ecology, whenever it appears to the department that a person is violating or is about to violate any of the provisions of the following:
(1) Chapter 90.03 RCW; or
(2) Chapter 90.44 RCW; or
(3) Chapter 86.16 RCW; or
(4) Chapter 70A.10 RCW; or
(5) Chapter 43.27A RCW; or
(6) Any other law relating to water resources administered by the department; or
(7) A rule or regulation adopted, or a directive or order issued by the department relating to subsections (1) through (6) of this section; the department may cause a written regulatory order to be served upon said person either personally, or by registered or certified mail delivered to addressee only with return receipt requested and acknowledged by him or her. The order shall specify the provision of the statute, rule, regulation, directive or order alleged to be or about to be violated, and the facts upon which the conclusion of violating or potential violation is based, and shall order the act constituting the violation or the potential violation to cease and desist or, in appropriate cases, shall order necessary corrective action to be taken with regard to such acts within a specific and reasonable time. The regulation of a headgate or controlling works as provided in RCW 90.03.070, by a watermaster, stream patrol officer, or other person so authorized by the department shall constitute a regulatory order within the meaning of this section. A regulatory order issued hereunder shall become effective immediately upon receipt by the person to whom the order is directed, except for regulations under RCW 90.03.070 which shall become effective when a written notice is attached as provided therein. Any person aggrieved by such order may appeal the order pursuant to RCW 43.21B.310.
[ 2020 c 20 § 1043; 2009 c 549 § 5111; 1987 c 109 § 11; 1969 ex.s. c 284 § 7.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
Severability—1969 ex.s. c 284: See note following RCW 90.48.290.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.27A - Water Resources. › 43.27A.220 - "Person" defined.

RCW 43.27A.220
"Person" defined.
Whenever the word "person" is used in RCW 43.27A.190, it shall be construed to include any political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, copartnership, association, firm, individual or any other entity whatsoever.
[ 1988 c 127 § 27; 1969 ex.s. c 284 § 11.]
NOTES:
Severability—1969 ex.s. c 284: See note following RCW 90.48.290.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.27A - Water Resources. › 43.27A.900 - Liberal construction.

RCW 43.27A.900
Liberal construction.
The rule of strict construction shall have no application to this chapter, but the same shall be liberally construed, in order to carry out the purposes and objectives for which this chapter is intended.
[ 1967 c 242 § 22.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.010 - Purpose.

RCW 43.30.010
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for more effective and efficient management of the forest and land resources in the state by consolidating into a department of natural resources certain powers, duties and functions of the division of forestry of the department of conservation and development, the board of state land commissioners, the state forest board, all state sustained yield forest committees, director of conservation and development, state capitol committee, director of licensing, secretary of state, director of revenue, and commissioner of public lands.
[ 1979 c 107 § 4; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.010. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.020 - Definitions.

RCW 43.30.020
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Administrator" means the administrator of the department of natural resources.
(2) "Agency" and "state agency" means any branch, department, or unit of the state government, however designated or constituted.
(3) "Board" means the board of natural resources.
(4) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public lands.
(5) "Department" means the department of natural resources.
(6) "Supervisor" means the supervisor of natural resources.
[ 2010 c 126 § 7; 2009 c 163 § 6; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.020. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2009 c 163: See note following RCW 43.30.835.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.030 - Department created.

RCW 43.30.030
Department created.
The department of natural resources is hereby created, to consist of a board of natural resources, an administrator and a supervisor.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.30.030. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 3.]