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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.046 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.92.046
Application of uniform disciplinary act.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 1987 c 150 § 58; 1986 c 259 § 139.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.047 - Veterinarian health program—Content—License surcharge.

RCW 18.92.047
Veterinarian health program—Content—License surcharge.
(1) To implement a veterinarian health program as authorized by RCW 18.130.175, the veterinary board of governors shall enter into a contract with a physician health program or a voluntary substance use disorder monitoring program. The veterinarian health program may include any or all of the following:
(a) Contracting with providers of treatment programs;
(b) Receiving and evaluating reports of suspected impairment from any source;
(c) Intervening in cases of verified impairment;
(d) Referring impaired veterinarians to treatment programs;
(e) Monitoring the treatment and rehabilitation of impaired veterinarians including those ordered by the board;
(f) Providing education, prevention of impairment, posttreatment monitoring, and support of rehabilitated impaired veterinarians; and
(g) Performing other related activities as determined by the board.
(2) A contract entered into under subsection (1) of this section shall be financed by a surcharge of twenty-five dollars per year or equivalent on each license issuance or renewal of a new license to be collected by the department of health from every veterinarian licensed under this chapter. These moneys shall be placed in the health professions account to be used solely for the implementation of the veterinarian health program.
[ 2022 c 43 § 8; 2016 c 42 § 3; 1991 c 3 § 241; 1989 c 125 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.051 - Compliance with chapter required.

RCW 18.92.051
Compliance with chapter required.
It is a violation of RCW 18.130.190 for any person to practice the profession of veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry in this state, who has not complied with the provisions of this chapter.
[ 1987 c 150 § 59.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.060 - Licensing exemptions.

RCW 18.92.060
Licensing exemptions.
Nothing in this chapter applies to:
(1) Commissioned veterinarians in the United States military services or veterinarians employed by Washington state and federal agencies while performing official duties;
(2) A person practicing veterinary medicine upon his or her own animal;
(3) A person advising with respect to or performing the castrating and dehorning of cattle, castrating and docking of sheep, castrating of swine, caponizing of poultry, or artificial insemination of animals;
(4)(a) A person who is a regularly enrolled student in a veterinary school or training course approved under RCW 18.92.015 and performing duties or actions assigned by his or her instructors or working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian during a school vacation period or (b) a person performing assigned duties under the supervision of a veterinarian within the established framework of an internship program recognized by the board;
(5) A veterinarian regularly licensed in another state consulting with a licensed veterinarian in this state;
(6) A veterinary technician or veterinary medication clerk acting under the supervision and control of a licensed veterinarian. The practice of a veterinary technician or veterinary medication clerk is limited to the performance of services which are authorized by the board;
(7) An owner being assisted in practice by his or her employees when employed in the conduct of the owner's business;
(8) An owner being assisted in practice by some other person gratuitously;
(9) The implanting in their own animals of any electronic device for identifying animals by established humane societies and animal control organizations that provide appropriate training, as determined by the veterinary board of governors, and/or direct or indirect supervision by a licensed veterinarian;
(10) The implanting of any electronic device by a public fish and wildlife agency for the identification of fish or wildlife.
[ 2000 c 93 § 11; 1995 c 317 § 2; 1993 c 78 § 4; 1974 ex.s. c 44 § 4; 1967 ex.s. c 50 § 5; 1959 c 92 § 13; 1941 c 71 § 20; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-20. Prior: 1907 c 124 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.070 - Applications—Procedure—Qualifications—Eligibility to take examination.

RCW 18.92.070
Applications—Procedure—Qualifications—Eligibility to take examination.
No person, unless registered or licensed to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry in this state at the time this chapter shall become operative, shall begin the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry without first applying for and obtaining a license for such purpose from the secretary. In order to procure a license to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry in the state of Washington, the applicant for such license shall file his or her application at least sixty days prior to date of examination upon a form furnished by the secretary of health, which, in addition to the fee provided by this chapter, shall be accompanied by satisfactory evidence that he or she is at least eighteen years of age and of good moral character, and by official transcripts or other evidence of graduation from a veterinary college satisfactory to and approved by the board. Said application shall be signed by the applicant and sworn to by him or her before some person authorized to administer oaths. When such application and the accompanying evidence are found satisfactory, the secretary shall notify the applicant to appear before the board for the next examination. In addition, applicants shall be subject to grounds for denial or issuance of a conditional license under chapter 18.130 RCW.
Nothing in this chapter shall preclude the board from permitting a person who has completed a portion of his or her educational program as determined by the board, in a veterinary college recognized by the board, to take the examination or any part thereof prior to satisfying the requirements for application for a license: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That no license shall be issued to such applicant until such requirements are satisfied.
[ 1991 c 3 § 242; 1986 c 259 § 141; 1982 c 134 § 3; 1979 c 158 § 72; 1974 ex.s. c 44 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 28; 1941 c 71 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-6. Formerly RCW 18.92.050, part, 18.92.070, part, and 18.92.080, part.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.100 - Examinations—Time of—Subjects—Manner.

RCW 18.92.100
Examinations—Time of—Subjects—Manner.
Examinations for license to practice veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry shall be held at least once each year at such times and places as the secretary may authorize and direct. The examination shall be on subjects that are ordinarily included in the curricula of veterinary colleges. All examinees shall be tested by written examination, supplemented by such oral interviews and practical demonstrations as the board deems necessary.
[ 1995 c 198 § 14; 1991 c 3 § 243; 1967 ex.s. c 50 § 6; 1959 c 92 § 7; 1941 c 71 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.115 - Reexamination—Fee.

RCW 18.92.115
Reexamination—Fee.
Any applicant who shall fail to secure the required grade in his or her first examination may take the next regular veterinary examination. The fee for reexamination shall be determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250.
[ 2011 c 336 § 499; 1991 c 3 § 244; 1985 c 7 § 71; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 82; 1967 ex.s. c 50 § 7; 1959 c 92 § 8; 1941 c 71 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-10. Prior: 1907 c 124 § 17. Formerly RCW 18.92.090, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.120 - License—Temporary certificates, restrictions.

RCW 18.92.120
License—Temporary certificates, restrictions.
Any person who shall make application for examination, as provided by RCW 18.92.070, and who has not previously failed to pass the veterinary examination, and whose application is found satisfactory by the secretary, may be given a temporary certificate to practice veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry valid only until the results of the next examination for licenses are available. In addition, applicants shall be subject to the grounds for denial or issuance of a conditional license under chapter 18.130 RCW. No more than one temporary certificate may be issued to any applicant. Such permittee shall be employed by a licensed veterinary practitioner or by the state of Washington.
[ 1991 c 3 § 245; 1986 c 259 § 142; 1967 ex.s. c 50 § 8; 1959 c 92 § 9; 1941 c 71 § 11; 1907 c 124 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-11.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.125 - Veterinary technicians or veterinary medication clerks.

RCW 18.92.125
Veterinary technicians or veterinary medication clerks.
No veterinarian who uses the services of a veterinary technician or veterinary medication clerk shall be considered as aiding and abetting any unlicensed person to practice veterinary medicine. A veterinarian retains professional and personal responsibility for any act which constitutes the practice of veterinary medicine as defined in this chapter when performed by a veterinary technician or veterinary medication clerk in his or her employ.
[ 2000 c 93 § 12; 1993 c 78 § 5; 1986 c 259 § 143; 1983 c 102 § 5; 1974 ex.s. c 44 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.128 - Veterinary technician license.

RCW 18.92.128
Veterinary technician license.
The board shall issue a veterinary technician license to an individual who has:
(1) Successfully completed required examinations administered or approved by the board; and
(2) Successfully completed a posthigh school course approved by the board in the care and treatment of animals.
[ 2010 c 123 § 2; 2010 c 123 § 1; 2007 c 235 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 123 § 2: "Section 2 of this act takes effect July 1, 2015." [ 2010 c 123 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.130 - License—Reciprocity with other states—Fee.

RCW 18.92.130
License—Reciprocity with other states—Fee.
Any person who has been lawfully licensed to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry in another state or territory which has and maintains a standard for the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry which is substantially the same as that maintained in this state, and who has been lawfully and continuously engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry for two years or more immediately before filing his or her application to practice in this state and who shall submit to the secretary a duly attested certificate from the examining board of the state or territory in which he or she is registered, certifying to the fact of his or her registration and of his or her being a person of good moral character and of professional attainments, may upon the payment of the fee as provided herein, be granted a license to practice veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry in this state, without being required to take an examination: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That no license shall be issued to any applicant, unless the state or territory from which such certificate has been granted to such applicant shall have extended a like privilege to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry within its own borders to veterinarians heretofore and hereafter licensed by this state, and removing to such other state: AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That the secretary of health shall have power to enter into reciprocal relations with other states whose requirements are substantially the same as those provided herein. The board shall make recommendations to the secretary upon all requests for reciprocity.
[ 1991 c 3 § 246; 1959 c 92 § 10; 1941 c 71 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.135 - License to practice specialized veterinary medicine.

RCW 18.92.135
License to practice specialized veterinary medicine.
(1) The department may issue a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine in this state to a veterinarian who:
(a) Submits an application on a form provided by the secretary for a license in a specialty area recognized by the board by rule;
(b) Holds a current certification as a diplomate of a national specialty board or college recognized by the board by rule in the specialty area for which application is submitted;
(c) Is not subject to license investigation, suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action in any state, United States territory, or province of Canada;
(d) Has successfully completed an examination established by the board regarding this state's laws and rules regulating the practice of veterinary medicine; and
(e) Provides other information and verification required by the board.
(2) A veterinarian licensed to practice specialized veterinary medicine shall not practice outside his or her licensed specialty unless he or she meets licensing requirements established for practicing veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry under RCW 18.92.070 and 18.92.100.
(3) The board shall determine by rule the limits of the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry represented by a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine.
(4) The board may deny, revoke, suspend, or modify a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine if the national specialty board or college certifying the licensee denies, revokes, suspends, modifies, withdraws, or otherwise limits the certification or if the certification expires.
[ 1991 c 332 § 41.]
NOTES:
Captions not law—1991 c 332: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.140 - License—Procedures, requirements, fees.

RCW 18.92.140
License—Procedures, requirements, fees.
Each person now qualified to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry, licensed as a veterinary technician, or registered as a veterinary medication clerk in this state or who becomes licensed or registered to engage in practice shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 2007 c 235 § 6; 2000 c 93 § 13; 1996 c 191 § 79; 1993 c 78 § 6; 1991 c 3 § 247; 1985 c 7 § 72; 1983 c 102 § 6; 1941 c 71 § 16; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-16. FORMER PARTS OF SECTION: (i) 1941 c 71 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-17, now codified as RCW 18.92.142. (ii) 1941 c 71 § 19, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-19, part, now codified as RCW 18.92.145.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.145 - License, certificates of registration, permit, examination, and renewal fees.

RCW 18.92.145
License, certificates of registration, permit, examination, and renewal fees.
Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 for the issuance, renewal, or administration of the following licenses, certificates of registration, permits, duplicate licenses, renewals, or examination:
(1) For a license to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry issued upon an examination given by the examining board;
(2) For a license to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry issued upon the basis of a license issued in another state;
(3) For a license as a veterinary technician;
(4) For a certificate of registration as a veterinary medication clerk;
(5) For a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry. The temporary permit fee shall be accompanied by the full amount of the examination fee; and
(6) For a license to practice specialized veterinary medicine.
[ 2007 c 235 § 7; 2000 c 93 § 14; 1996 c 191 § 80; 1993 c 78 § 7; 1991 c 332 § 42; 1991 c 3 § 248; 1985 c 7 § 73; 1983 c 102 § 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 84; 1971 ex.s. c 266 § 20; 1967 ex.s. c 50 § 9; 1959 c 92 § 12; 1941 c 71 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-19. Prior: 1907 c 124 §§ 9, 10. Formerly RCW 18.92.090 and 18.92.140.]
NOTES:
Captions not law—1991 c 332: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.150 - License—Display.

RCW 18.92.150
License—Display.
Every person holding a license under the provisions of this chapter shall conspicuously display it in his or her principal place of business, together with the annual renewal license certificate.
[ 2011 c 336 § 500; 1941 c 71 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.230 - Use of another's license or diploma a felony.

RCW 18.92.230
Use of another's license or diploma a felony.
Any person filing or attempting to file, as his or her own, the diploma or license of another is guilty of forgery under RCW 9A.60.020.
[ 2003 c 53 § 139; 1941 c 71 § 23; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-23.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Forgery: RCW 9A.60.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.240 - Violations generally—Penalty.

RCW 18.92.240
Violations generally—Penalty.
Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or of any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto, shall constitute a misdemeanor and punishable by fine of not less than fifty dollars.
[ 1941 c 71 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10040-24.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.250 - Intent—Veterinary services—Low-income households.

RCW 18.92.250
Intent—Veterinary services—Low-income households.
The legislature recognizes that low-income households may not receive needed veterinary services for household pets. It is the intent of the legislature to allow qualified animal control agencies and humane societies to provide veterinary services to low-income members of our communities. It is not the intent of the legislature to allow these agencies to provide veterinary services to the public at large.
[ 2019 c 142 § 1; 2002 c 157 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 157: "This act takes effect July 1, 2003." [ 2002 c 157 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.270 - Higher education facilities—Dogs and cats used for research—Adoption.

RCW 18.92.270
Higher education facilities—Dogs and cats used for research—Adoption.
(1) A higher education facility that receives public money, including tax exempt status, or a facility that provides research in collaboration with a higher education facility, that utilizes dogs or cats for scientific, educational, or research purposes, upon conclusion of a dog or cat's use for scientific, educational, or research purposes shall:
(a) Have the facility's attending veterinarian or designee assess the health of the dog or cat and determine if the dog or cat is suitable for adoption, consistent with guidelines promulgated by the American veterinary medical association; and
(b) Make reasonable efforts to offer the dog or cat for adoption, when the dog or cat is deemed suitable for adoption, through the facility's own adoption program or through an animal care and control agency or an animal rescue group as defined in RCW 82.04.040. A facility that offers dogs or cats for adoption to an animal care and control agency or an animal rescue group under this section may enter into an agreement to facilitate adoptions.
(2) Nothing in this section shall:
(a) Create a duty upon an animal care and control agency or an animal rescue group to accept a dog or cat offered for adoption by a research facility; or
(b) Prohibit a facility from completing scientific research or educational use prior to making a suitability for adoption determination.
(3) A research facility that provides a dog or cat for adoption pursuant to this section is immune from any civil liability for acts or omissions relating to the adoption of a dog or cat pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, other than acts constituting willful or wanton misconduct.
[ 2019 c 184 § 1.]
NOTES:
Short title—2019 c 184: "This act may be known and cited as the homes for animal heroes act." [ 2019 c 184 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.92 - Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry. › 18.92.280 - Suicide prevention training program—Required education.

RCW 18.92.280
Suicide prevention training program—Required education.
(1) The board, in consultation with the University of Washington's forefront suicide prevention center of excellence and affected professional associations, shall develop a suicide prevention training program for veterinarians and veterinary technicians by June 30, 2022. The program must:
(a) Recognize that veterinarians treat animal patients and have limited interaction with animal patient owners;
(b) Focus on mental health and well-being;
(c) Include general content on suicide risk, prevention, and resourcing, and specific content on imminent harm by lethal means; and
(d) Be three hours in length.
(2) Beginning July 1, 2022, all veterinarians and veterinary technicians shall complete the training program developed by the board. The training must be completed during the first full continuing education reporting period after July 1, 2022, or during the first full continuing education reporting period after initial licensure, whichever is later. The board may exempt any veterinarian or veterinary technician who completed training substantially equivalent to the training developed under subsection (1) of this section in the three years prior to July 1, 2022.
(3) The hours spent completing training under this section count toward meeting any applicable continuing education requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
(4) Nothing in this section may be interpreted to expand or limit the scope of practice of a veterinarian or veterinary technician.
[ 2020 c 229 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.010 - Evidence of qualifications required.

RCW 18.96.010
Evidence of qualifications required.
In order to safeguard human health and property, and to promote the public welfare, any person in either public or private capacity practicing or offering to practice landscape architecture for hire shall be required to submit evidence that he or she is qualified so to practice and shall be licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2009 c 370 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 1.]
NOTES:
Finding—2009 c 370: "The legislature finds that in order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote public welfare, it is necessary to regulate the practice of landscape architecture, based on the first action taken to regulate the profession in 1969, and subsequent review in year 1988 along with review and revisions in 2009." [ 2009 c 370 § 1.]
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: "Sections 1 through 16, 18, 20, and 21 of this act take effect July 1, 2010." [ 2009 c 370 § 24.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.020 - Use of titles, descriptions, and phrases—License or authorization required.

RCW 18.96.020
Use of titles, descriptions, and phrases—License or authorization required.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice in this state, landscape architecture, or to use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description including the phrases "landscape architect," "landscape architecture," "landscape architectural," or language tending to imply that he or she is a landscape architect, unless the person is licensed or authorized to practice in the state of Washington under this chapter.
(2) A person may use the title "intern landscape architect" after graduation from an accredited degree program in landscape architecture and working under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect.
(3) This section does not affect the use of the phrases "landscape architect," "landscape architecture," or "landscape architectural" where a person does not practice or offer to practice landscape architecture.
[ 2009 c 370 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.040 - Licensure board for landscape architects—Members—Qualifications.

RCW 18.96.040
Licensure board for landscape architects—Members—Qualifications.
(1)(a) There is created a licensure board for landscape architects consisting of five members appointed by the governor.
(b) Four members shall be licensed landscape architects who are residents of the state and have at least eight years' experience in the practice of landscape architecture as registered or licensed landscape architects in responsible charge of landscape architectural work or responsible charge of landscape architectural teaching. One member shall be a public member, who is not and has never been a registered or licensed landscape architect and who does not employ and is not employed by or professionally or financially associated with a landscape architect.
(c) The term of each newly appointed member shall be six years.
(2)(a) Every member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the governor. On the expiration of the term of each member, the governor shall appoint a successor to serve for a term of six years or until the next successor has been appointed.
(b) The governor may remove any member of the board for cause. Vacancies in the board for any reason shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
(3) The board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The secretary may delegate his or her authority to the executive director.
(4) Members of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 2011 c 336 § 501; 2009 c 370 § 5; 1993 c 35 § 1; 1985 c 18 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Effective date—1985 c 18: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on June 30, 1985." [ 1985 c 18 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.060 - Board—Adoption of rules—Executive director.

RCW 18.96.060
Board—Adoption of rules—Executive director.
(1) The board may adopt such rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this chapter.
(2) The director may employ an executive director subject to approval of the board.
[ 2009 c 370 § 6; 2002 c 86 § 234; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.070 - Qualifications of applicants.

RCW 18.96.070
Qualifications of applicants.
This section establishes the minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified for licensure as a professional landscape architect.
(1) A certificate of licensure shall be granted by the director to all qualified applicants who are certified by the board as having passed the required examination and as having given satisfactory proof of completion of the required education and work experience.
(2) An applicant for licensure as a landscape architect shall be of a good moral character, at least eighteen years of age, and shall possess one of the following qualifications:
(a) Have a professional landscape architectural degree from an institution of higher education accredited by the national landscape architecture accreditation board, or an equivalent degree in landscape architecture as determined by the board, and three years of practical landscape architectural work experience under the supervision of a registered or licensed landscape architect; or
(b) Have a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years' practical landscape architectural work experience, which may include landscape design as a principal activity and postsecondary education approved by the board. At least six years of work experience must be under the direct supervision of a registered or licensed landscape architect. An applicant may receive up to two years of practical landscape architectural work experience for postsecondary education courses in landscape architecture, landscape architectural technology, or a related field, including courses in a community or technical college, if the courses are equivalent to education courses in an accredited landscape architectural degree program.
[ 2009 c 370 § 7; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.080 - Applications for licensure and examinations—Fees.

RCW 18.96.080
Applications for licensure and examinations—Fees.
(1) Application for licensure shall be filed with the board as provided by rule.
(2) The application for examination shall be filed with the board as prescribed by rule.
(3) The application and examination fees shall be determined by the director under RCW 43.24.086.
[ 2009 c 370 § 8; 1993 c 35 § 2; 1985 c 7 § 74; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 85; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.090 - Examinations.

RCW 18.96.090
Examinations.
(1) Examinations of landscape architects for certificates of licensure shall be held at least annually at such time and place as the board determines.
(2) The board shall determine the content, scope, and grading process of the examination. The board may adopt an appropriate national examination and grading procedure.
(3) Applicants who fail to pass any section of the examination shall be permitted to retake the parts failed as prescribed by the board. If the entire examination is not successfully completed within five years, a retake of the entire examination is required.
(4) Applicants for licensure may begin taking the examination upon graduating from an accredited landscape architecture program if the applicant is employed under the supervision of a registered or licensed landscape architect.
(5) The director shall issue a certificate of licensure to qualified applicants as provided in RCW 18.96.150.
[ 2009 c 370 § 9; 1993 c 35 § 3; 1985 c 18 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Effective date—1985 c 18: See note following RCW 18.96.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.100 - Reciprocity.

RCW 18.96.100
Reciprocity.
(1) The director may, upon receipt of the current licensure fee, grant a certificate of licensure to an applicant who is a licensed landscape architect in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or another country, if that individual's qualifications and experience are determined by the board to be equivalent to the qualifications and experience required of a person licensed under RCW 18.96.070.
(2) A landscape architect licensed or registered in any other jurisdiction recognized by the board may offer to practice landscape architecture in this state if:
(a) It is clearly and prominently stated in any such offer that the landscape architect is not licensed to practice landscape architecture in Washington state; and
(b) Before practicing landscape architecture or signing a contract to provide landscape architectural services, the landscape architect obtains a certificate of licensure.
[ 2009 c 370 § 10; 1993 c 35 § 4; 1985 c 7 § 75; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 86; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.110 - Renewals.

RCW 18.96.110
Renewals.
(1) The renewal dates and fees for certificates of licensure shall be set by the director in accordance with RCW 43.24.086. Licensees who fail to pay the renewal fee within thirty days of the due date shall pay all delinquent fees plus a penalty fee equal to one-third of the renewal fee. A licensee who fails to pay a renewal fee for a period of five years may be reinstated under such circumstances as the board determines.
(2) Any licensee in good standing may withdraw from the practice of landscape architecture by giving written notice to the director, and may within five years thereafter resume active practice upon payment of the then-current renewal fee. A licensee may be reinstated after a withdrawal of more than five years under such circumstances as the board determines.
(3) A licensed landscape architect must demonstrate continuing professional education activities since the landscape architect's last renewal or initial licensure, as the case may be; the board shall by rule describe the professional development activities required by the board. The board may decline to renew a license if the landscape architect's continuing professional education activities do not meet the standards in the board's rules. In the application of this subsection, the board shall strive to ensure that rules are consistent with the continuing professional education requirements in use by the national professional organizations representing landscape architects and in use by other cohort states. Cohort states are those other United States determined by the board to be comparable to Washington in natural factors and landscape architecture licensure.
[ 2009 c 370 § 11; 1993 c 35 § 5. Prior: 1985 c 18 § 3; 1985 c 7 § 76; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 87; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Effective date—1985 c 18: See note following RCW 18.96.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.120 - Unprofessional conduct—Grounds for disciplinary action.

RCW 18.96.120
Unprofessional conduct—Grounds for disciplinary action.
The board may impose any action in RCW 18.235.110 upon the following grounds:
(1) Offering to pay, paying, or accepting, either directly or indirectly, any substantial gift, bribe, or other consideration to influence the award of professional work;
(2) Being willfully untruthful or deceptive in any professional report, statement, or testimony;
(3) Having a financial interest in the bidding for or the performance of a contract to supply labor or materials for or to construct a project for which employed or retained as a landscape architect except with the consent of the client or employer after disclosure of such facts; or allowing an interest in any business to affect a decision regarding landscape architectural work for which retained, employed, or called upon to perform;
(4) Signing or permitting a seal to be affixed to any drawings or specifications that were not prepared or reviewed by the landscape architect or under the landscape architect's personal supervision by persons subject to the landscape architect's direction and control; or
(5) Willfully evading or trying to evade any law, ordinance, code, or regulation governing site or landscape construction.
[ 2009 c 370 § 12; 2002 c 86 § 235; 1997 c 58 § 827; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
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 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.140 - Reissuance of lost or destroyed certificates.

RCW 18.96.140
Reissuance of lost or destroyed certificates.
A new certificate of licensure to replace any certificate lost or destroyed, or mutilated may be issued by the director, and a charge determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086 shall be made for such issuance.
[ 2009 c 370 § 13; 2002 c 86 § 236; 1985 c 7 § 77; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 88; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 14.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.150 - Certificates of licensure—Issuance—Contents—Seal.

RCW 18.96.150
Certificates of licensure—Issuance—Contents—Seal.
(1) The director shall issue a certificate of licensure to any applicant who has, to the satisfaction of the board, met all the requirements for licensure upon payment of the licensure fee as provided in this chapter. All certificates of licensure shall show the full name of the licensee, have the license number, and shall be signed by the chair of the board and by the director. The issuance of a certificate of licensure by the director is prima facie evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed landscape architect.
(2) Each licensee shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board bearing the landscape architect's name, license number, the legend "Licensed Landscape Architect," and the name of this state. Drawings prepared by the licensee shall be sealed and signed by the licensee when filed with public authorities. It is unlawful to seal and sign a document after a licensee's certificate of licensure or authorization has expired, been revoked, or is suspended. A landscape architect shall not seal and sign technical submissions not prepared by the landscape architect or his or her regularly employed subordinates or individuals under his or her direct control, or if prepared by a landscape architect licensed in any jurisdiction recognized by the board, reviewed and accepted as the sealing landscape architect's own work; a landscape architect who signs or seals drawings or specifications that he or she has reviewed is responsible to the same extent as if prepared by that landscape architect.
[ 2009 c 370 § 14; 1993 c 35 § 6; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.180 - Certificate of licensure suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.96.180
Certificate of licensure suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
The board, through the director, shall immediately suspend the certificate of licensure to practice landscape architecture of a person who has been certified under 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 other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the individual is in compliance with the order.
[ 2009 c 370 § 15; 1969 ex.s. c 158 § 18.]
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.
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.200 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.96.200
Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 86 § 237.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.210 - Landscape architects' license account.

RCW 18.96.210
Landscape architects' license account.
The landscape architects' license account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from fees under this chapter must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for administrative and operating purposes under this chapter. Only the director or the director's designees may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
[ 2009 c 370 § 17.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 17 and 19: "Sections 17 and 19 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect July 1, 2009." [ 2009 c 370 § 23.]
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.220 - Application—Professions and activities not affected.

RCW 18.96.220
Application—Professions and activities not affected.
This chapter does not affect or prevent:
(1) The practice of architecture, land surveying, engineering, geology, or any recognized profession by persons not licensed as landscape architects;
(2) Drafters, clerks, project managers, superintendents, and other employees of landscape architects from acting under the instructions, control, or supervision of their employers;
(3) The construction, alteration, or supervision of sites by contractors or superintendents employed by contractors or the preparation of shop drawings in connection therewith;
(4) Owners or contractors under chapter 18.27 RCW from engaging persons who are not landscape architects to observe and supervise site construction of a project;
(5) Qualified professional biologists as referenced in chapter 36.70 RCW from providing services for natural site areas that also fall within the definition of the practice of landscape architecture without a violation of this chapter;
(6) The preparation of construction documents including planting plans, landscape materials, or other horticulture-related elements;
(7) Individuals from making plans, drawings, or specifications for any property owned by them and for their own personal use;
(8) The design of irrigation systems; and
(9) Landscape design on residential properties.
[ 2009 c 370 § 18.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 370 §§ 1-16, 18, 20, and 21: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
Finding—2009 c 370: See note following RCW 18.96.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.230 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.96.230
Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 351 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.96 - Landscape Architects. › 18.96.901 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 18.96.901
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 § 48.]