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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.040 - Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.84.040
Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act.
(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:
(a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter;
(b) Set all registration, certification, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(c) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(d) Evaluate and designate those schools from which graduation will be accepted as proof of an applicant's eligibility to receive a certificate;
(e) Determine whether alternative methods of training are equivalent to formal education, and to establish forms, procedures, and criteria for evaluation of an applicant's alternative training to determine the applicant's eligibility to receive a certificate;
(f) Issue a certificate to any applicant who has met the education, training, examination, and conduct requirements for certification; and
(g) Issue a registration to an applicant who meets the requirement for a registration.
(2) The secretary may hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement this chapter.
(3) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of registrations and certifications, unregistered and uncertified practice, and the discipline of registrants and certificants under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 2009 c 560 § 17; 2008 c 246 § 4; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 506; 1991 c 222 § 11; 1991 c 3 § 205; 1987 c 412 § 5.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—Disposition of property and funds—Assignment/delegation of contractual rights or duties—2009 c 560: See notes following RCW 18.06.080.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.050 - Record of proceedings.

RCW 18.84.050
Record of proceedings.
The secretary shall keep an official record of all proceedings, a part of which record shall consist of a register of all applicants for certification under this chapter, with the result of each application.
[ 1991 c 3 § 206; 1987 c 412 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.070 - Secretary immune from liability.

RCW 18.84.070
Secretary immune from liability.
The secretary or individuals acting on his or her behalf are immune from suit in any civil action based on any certification or disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in the course of their duties.
[ 2009 c 560 § 18; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 507; 1991 c 3 § 208; 1987 c 412 § 8.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—Disposition of property and funds—Assignment/delegation of contractual rights or duties—2009 c 560: See notes following RCW 18.06.080.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.080 - Certification—Qualifications.

RCW 18.84.080
Certification—Qualifications.
(1) The secretary shall issue a certificate to any applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction, that the following requirements have been met to practice as:
(a) A diagnostic radiologic technologist, therapeutic radiologic technologist, or nuclear medicine technologist:
(i) Graduation from an approved school or successful completion of alternate training that meets the criteria established by the secretary;
(ii) Satisfactory completion of a radiologic technologist examination approved by the secretary; and
(iii) Good moral character;
(b) A radiologist assistant:
(i) Satisfactory completion of an approved radiologist assistant program;
(ii) Satisfactory completion of a radiologist assistant examination approved by the secretary; and
(iii) Good moral character; or
(c) A cardiovascular invasive specialist:
(i) Satisfactory completion of a cardiovascular invasive specialist program or alternate training approved by the secretary. The secretary may only approve a cardiovascular invasive specialist program that includes training in the following subjects: Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, radiation physics and safety, radiation imaging and positioning, medical recordkeeping, and multicultural health as required by RCW 43.70.615(3);
(ii) Satisfactory completion of a cardiovascular invasive specialist examination approved by the secretary. For purposes of this subsection (1)(c)(ii), the secretary may approve an examination administered by a national credentialing organization for cardiovascular invasive specialists; and
(iii) Good moral character.
(2) Applicants shall be subject to the grounds for denial or issuance of a conditional license under chapter 18.130 RCW.
(3) The secretary shall establish by rule what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the requirements for certification and for designation of certification in a particular field of radiologic technology.
[ 2010 c 92 § 2; 2008 c 246 § 5; 1991 c 3 § 209; 1987 c 412 § 9.]
NOTES:
Interpretation—2010 c 92: "Nothing in this act shall be interpreted to alter the scope of practice of any other credentialed health profession or to limit the ability of any other credentialed health professional to assist in cardiac or vascular catheterization if such assistance is within the professional's scope of practice." [ 2010 c 92 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.085 - Certification—Cardiovascular invasive specialists.

RCW 18.84.085
Certification—Cardiovascular invasive specialists.
(1) Until July 1, 2012, the secretary shall, in addition to certificates issued under RCW 18.84.080, issue a cardiovascular invasive specialist certificate to any person who:
(a) Has held a health care credential in good standing issued by the department for at least five years; and
(b) Has at least five years, with at least one thousand hours per year, of prior experience in cardiac or vascular catheterization during the period of time the person held the health care credential under (a) of this subsection.
(2) A person certified as a cardiovascular invasive specialist under this section is subject to the same renewal requirements as all other certified cardiovascular invasive specialists, but shall not be subject to the education and examination requirements, unless he or she allows his or her certification to expire without renewal for more than one year. If the person allows his or her certification to expire without renewal for more than one year, he or she must meet the same education and examination requirements as all other certified cardiovascular invasive specialists before being issued a new certification.
[ 2010 c 92 § 3.]
NOTES:
Interpretation—2010 c 92: See note following RCW 18.84.080.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.090 - Certification—Approval of schools and training.

RCW 18.84.090
Certification—Approval of schools and training.
The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for approval of schools and alternate training, and may contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession or in education to assist in evaluating those applying for approval. The standards and procedures set shall apply equally to schools and training within the United States and those in foreign jurisdictions.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 508; 1991 c 3 § 210; 1987 c 412 § 10.]
NOTES:
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.095 - Certification—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.84.095
Certification—Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 32 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.100 - Certification—Application form—Fee.

RCW 18.84.100
Certification—Application form—Fee.
Applications for certification must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the determination of whether the applicant meets the requirements for certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 1996 c 191 § 71; 1991 c 3 § 211; 1987 c 412 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.110 - Renewal of certificates.

RCW 18.84.110
Renewal of certificates.
The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal of certificates as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 1996 c 191 § 72; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 509; 1991 c 3 § 212; 1987 c 412 § 12.]
NOTES:
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.120 - Registration—Fee—Requirements.

RCW 18.84.120
Registration—Fee—Requirements.
The secretary may issue a registration to an applicant who submits, on forms provided by the department, the applicant's name, the address, occupational title, name and location of business where applicant performs his or her services, and other information as determined by the secretary, including information necessary to determine whether there are grounds for denial of registration under this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee as determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for registration and for renewal of registrations as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 1996 c 191 § 73; 1991 c 222 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.123 - Application, certification, and renewal fees.

RCW 18.84.123
Application, certification, and renewal fees.
In accordance with RCW 43.135.055, the department may establish application, certification, and renewal fees as necessary to recover the cost of implementing chapter 246, Laws of 2008.
[ 2008 c 285 § 14.]
NOTES:
Intent—Captions not law—Effective date—2008 c 285: See notes following RCW 43.22.434.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.130 - Educational material.

RCW 18.84.130
Educational material.
The secretary may provide educational materials and training to registered X-ray technicians, certified radiologic technologists, licensed practitioners and the public concerning, but not limited to, health risks associated with ionizing radiation, proper radiographic techniques, and X-ray equipment maintenance. The secretary may charge fees to recover the cost of providing educational materials and training.
[ 1991 c 222 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.140 - Application of chapter—Exemption for authorized scope of practice.

RCW 18.84.140
Application of chapter—Exemption for authorized scope of practice.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict the practice of a profession by a person who is either registered, certified, licensed, or similarly regulated under the laws of this state who is performing services within the person's authorized scope of practice.
[ 1991 c 222 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.150 - Application of chapter—Exemption for dentists.

RCW 18.84.150
Application of chapter—Exemption for dentists.
This chapter does not apply to practitioners licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW or unlicensed persons supervised by persons licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW.
[ 1991 c 222 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.160 - Application of chapter—Exemption for chiropractors.

RCW 18.84.160
Application of chapter—Exemption for chiropractors.
This chapter does not apply to practitioners licensed under chapter 18.25 RCW or unlicensed persons supervised by persons licensed under chapter 18.25 RCW.
[ 1991 c 222 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.180 - Unprofessional conduct.

RCW 18.84.180
Unprofessional conduct.
It is unprofessional conduct under chapter 18.130 RCW for any person registered or certified under this chapter to interpret images, make diagnoses, prescribe medications or therapies, or perform other procedures that may be prohibited by rule.
[ 2008 c 246 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.800 - Construction—Student practice.

RCW 18.84.800
Construction—Student practice.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict practice by a regularly enrolled student in a cardiovascular invasive specialist program approved by the secretary whose practice is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments. Persons practicing under this section must be clearly identified as students.
[ 2010 c 92 § 4.]
NOTES:
Interpretation—2010 c 92: See note following RCW 18.84.080.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.901 - Effective date—1987 c 412.

RCW 18.84.901
Effective date—1987 c 412.
This act shall take effect October 1, 1987.
[ 1987 c 412 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.84 - Radiologic Technologists. › 18.84.903 - Effective date—1991 c 222.

RCW 18.84.903
Effective date—1991 c 222.
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 shall take effect July 1, 1991.
[ 1991 c 222 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.021 - Real estate commission created—Qualifications, terms, appointment of members—Vacancies.

RCW 18.85.021
Real estate commission created—Qualifications, terms, appointment of members—Vacancies.
There is established the real estate commission of the state of Washington, consisting of the director who is the chair of the commission and six commission members who shall act in an advisory capacity to the director. The commission shall annually elect a vice chair to conduct the commission meetings in the absence of the director.
The governor must appoint six commission members for a term of six years each. At least two of the commission members shall be selected from the area in the state west of the Cascade mountain range and at least two shall be selected from that area of the state east of the Cascade mountain range. No commission member shall be appointed who has had less than five years' experience in performing real estate brokerage services in this state, or has had at least three years' experience in investigative work of a similar nature, preferably in connection with the administration of real estate license law of this state or elsewhere. The governor must fill by appointment any vacancies on the commission for the unexpired term.
[ 2008 c 23 § 7; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 6; 1953 c 235 § 17. Formerly RCW 18.85.071.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.025 - Commission—Compensation and travel expenses—Frequency of meetings.

RCW 18.85.025
Commission—Compensation and travel expenses—Frequency of meetings.
The six board members of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, plus travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 when they are called into session by the director or when otherwise engaged in the business of the commission. The commission shall meet four times a year or at the call of the director.
[ 2008 c 23 § 8; 1984 c 287 § 49; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 49; 1953 c 235 § 4; 1951 c 222 § 6; 1941 c 252 § 14; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-37. Formerly RCW 18.85.080.]
NOTES:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.031 - Commission—Educational conferences—Examinations of applicants for licenses.

RCW 18.85.031
Commission—Educational conferences—Examinations of applicants for licenses.
The commission shall have authority to hold educational conferences for the benefit of the industry, and shall conduct examinations of applicants for licenses under this chapter. The commission shall ensure that examinations are prepared and administered at examination centers throughout the state and may approve examination locations in foreign jurisdictions.
[ 2008 c 23 § 9; 1997 c 322 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 1; 1953 c 235 § 18. Formerly RCW 18.85.085.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.035 - Commission—Home inspector referrals—Procedures.

RCW 18.85.035
Commission—Home inspector referrals—Procedures.
The commission must establish procedures, to be adopted in rule by the director, for real estate agents to follow when providing potential homebuyers with home inspector referrals.
[ 2008 c 119 § 24.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.045 - Director's seal.

RCW 18.85.045
Director's seal.
The director shall adopt a seal with the words "real estate director, state of Washington," and such other device as the director may approve engraved thereon, by which the director shall authenticate the proceedings of the office. Copies of all records and papers in the office of the director certified to be true copies under the hand and seal of the director shall be received in evidence in all cases equally and with like effect as the originals. The director may authorize one or more assistants to certify records and papers.
[ 2008 c 23 § 6; 1997 c 322 § 3; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 5; 1941 c 252 § 8; RRS § 8340-31. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 7. Formerly RCW 18.85.060.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.051 - Publication of chapter—Distribution.

RCW 18.85.051
Publication of chapter—Distribution.
The director may publish a copy of this chapter and information relative to the enforcement of this chapter and may mail a copy of this chapter and the information to each licensed broker, managing broker, and firm.
[ 2008 c 23 § 27; 1997 c 322 § 16; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 18; 1953 c 235 § 10; 1947 c 203 § 8; 1941 c 252 § 27; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-50. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 22. Formerly RCW 18.85.210.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.053 - Controlling interest in a real estate business—Prohibited practices.

RCW 18.85.053
Controlling interest in a real estate business—Prohibited practices.
(1) A real estate licensee or person who has a controlling interest in a real estate business shall not, directly or indirectly, give any fee, kickback, payment, or other thing of value to any other real estate licensee as an inducement, reward for placing title insurance business, referring title insurance business, or causing title insurance business to be given to a title insurance agent in which the real estate licensee or person having a controlling interest in a real estate business also has a financial interest.
(2) A real estate licensee or person who has a controlling interest in a real estate business shall not either solicit or accept, or both, anything of value from: A title insurance company, a title insurance agent, or the employees or representatives of a title insurance company or title insurance agent, that a title insurance company or title insurance agent is not permitted by law or rule to give to the real estate licensee or person who has a controlling interest in a real estate business.
(3) A real estate licensee or person who has a controlling interest in a real estate business shall not prevent or deter a title insurance company, title insurance agent, or their employees or representatives from delivering to a real estate licensee or its employees, independent contractors, and clients printed promotional material concerning only title insurance services as long as:
(a) The material is business appropriate and is not misleading or false;
(b) The material does not malign the real estate licensee, its employees, independent contractors, or affiliates;
(c) The delivery of the materials is limited to those areas of the real estate licensee's physical office reserved for unrestricted public access; and
(d) The conduct of the employees or representatives is appropriate for a business setting and does not threaten the safety or health of anyone in the real estate licensee's office.
(4) A real estate licensee shall not require a consumer, as a condition of providing real estate services, to obtain title insurance from a title insurance agent in which the real estate licensee has a financial interest.
[ 2008 c 110 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.061 - License fees—Real estate commission account.

RCW 18.85.061
License fees—Real estate commission account.
All fees required under this chapter shall be set by the director in accordance with RCW 43.24.086 and shall be paid to the state treasurer. All fees paid under the provisions of this chapter shall be placed in the real estate commission account in the state treasury. All money derived from fines imposed under this chapter shall be deposited in the real estate education program account created in RCW 18.85.321. During the 2013-2015 and 2015-2017 fiscal biennium [biennia], the legislature may transfer to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the real estate commission account.
[ 2016 sp.s. c 36 § 914; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 955; 2008 c 23 § 29; 1993 c 50 § 1; 1991 c 277 § 1; 1987 c 332 § 8; 1967 c 22 § 1; 1953 c 235 § 11; 1941 c 252 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-30. Formerly RCW 18.85.220.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 18.20.430.
Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.
Effective date—1993 c 50: "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 shall take effect July 1, 1993." [ 1993 c 50 § 5.]
Effective date—1991 c 277: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1993." [ 1991 c 277 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.065 - Employees.

RCW 18.85.065
Employees.
The director shall appoint adequate staff to assist him or her.
[ 2008 c 23 § 2; 1997 c 322 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 2; 1951 c 222 § 2; 1945 c 111 § 1, part; 1941 c 252 § 5, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-28, part. Formerly RCW 18.85.030.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.075 - Director and employees business interest prohibited.

RCW 18.85.075
Director and employees business interest prohibited.
While employed with the department, the director and employees who administer, regulate, or enforce real estate laws and rules must relinquish interest in any real estate business regulated by this chapter. If any real estate licensee is employed by the director as an employee, the license of the broker, real estate firm, or managing broker is placed on inactive status and remains inactive until the cessation of employment with the director.
[ 2008 c 23 § 4; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 4; 1953 c 235 § 3; 1951 c 222 § 4; 1945 c 111 § 1, part; 1941 c 252 § 5, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-28, part. Formerly RCW 18.85.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.081 - Licensure of town, city, or county employees conducting real estate transactions.

RCW 18.85.081
Licensure of town, city, or county employees conducting real estate transactions.
Persons licensed under this chapter who are employed by a town, city, or county, and who are conducting real estate transactions on behalf of the town, city, or county, may hold active licenses under this chapter, and their designated and managing brokers are not responsible for their real estate transactions on behalf of their town, city, or county employer.
[ 2008 c 23 § 5; 1987 c 514 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.85.055.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.091 - Firm license—Requirements.

RCW 18.85.091
Firm license—Requirements.
(1) The minimum requirements for a firm to receive a license are that the firm:
(a) Designates a managing broker as the "designated broker" who has authority to act for the firm, and provides the director with the name of the owner or owners or any others with a controlling interest in the firm;
(b) Assures that no person with controlling interest in the firm is the subject of a final departmental order, as provided in chapter 34.05 RCW, suspending or revoking any type of real estate license; and
(c) Does not adopt a name that is the same or similar to currently issued licenses or that implies the real estate firm is a nonprofit or research organization, or is a public bureau or group.
(2) An applicant for a real estate firm's license shall provide the director with:
(a) The firm name and unified business identifier number;
(b) Washington business mailing and street address, contact telephone number, if any, and a mailing and physical address for either the firm's trust account or business records location, or both;
(c) Internet home page site and business email address, if any;
(d) Application fee prescribed by the director; and
(e) Any other information the director may require.
(3) The firm must provide the following to the department for renewal of the firm's license:
(a) Renewal fee;
(b) Notice of any change in controlling interest for the firm; and
(c) Notice of any change in the firm's registration or certificate of authority filed with the secretary of state.
[ 2008 c 23 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.101 - Broker's license—Requirements—Renewal.

RCW 18.85.101
Broker's license—Requirements—Renewal.
(1) The minimum requirements for an individual to receive a broker's license are that the individual:
(a) Is 18 years of age or older;
(b) Has a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(c) Except as provided in RCW 18.85.141, has furnished proof, as the director may require, that the applicant has successfully completed 90 hours of instruction in real estate. Instruction must include courses as prescribed by the director including fundamentals, which shall include three hours of instruction on fair housing and consumer protection issues, and practices. Each course must be completed within two years before applying for the broker's license examination and be approved by the director. The applicant must pass a course examination, approved by the director for each course used to satisfy the broker's license requirement; and
(d) Has passed the broker's license examination.
(2) The broker's license may be renewed upon completion of continuing education courses and payment of the renewal fee as prescribed by the director. The education requirements for the first renewal of the broker's license must include 90 hours of courses as prescribed by the director, including real estate law, which shall include three hours of instruction on fair housing and consumer protection issues, advance practices, and continuing education.
(3) The broker is licensed to one firm at a time and is supervised by a designated or managing broker.
[ 2021 c 288 § 2; 2008 c 23 § 11; 1994 c 291 § 1; 1985 c 162 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 8; 1953 c 235 § 5; 1951 c 222 § 7; 1941 c 252 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 8340-38. Formerly RCW 18.85.090.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 288: See note following RCW 18.85.211.
Effective date—1994 c 291: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1995." [ 1994 c 291 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.111 - Managing broker's license—Requirements—Renewal.

RCW 18.85.111
Managing broker's license—Requirements—Renewal.
(1) The minimum requirements for an individual to receive a managing broker's license are that the individual:
(a) Is eighteen years of age or older;
(b) Has a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(c) Has had a minimum of three years of licensed experience as a full-time real estate broker in this state or in another jurisdiction having comparable requirements within the five years previous to applying for the managing broker's license examination or is otherwise qualified by reason of practical experience in a business allied with or related to real estate as prescribed by rule;
(d) Except as provided in RCW 18.85.141, has furnished proof, as the director may require, that the applicant has successfully completed ninety hours of instruction in real estate. Instruction must include courses as prescribed by the director including real estate brokerage management, business management, and advanced real estate law. The director may approve and accept other related education. Each course must be completed within three years before applying for the managing broker's license examination, be at least thirty clock hours, and be approved by the director. The applicant must pass a course examination, approved by the director for each course that is used to satisfy the managing broker's license requirement; and
(e) Has passed the managing broker's license examination.
(2) A managing broker's license may be renewed upon completion of continuing education courses and payment of the renewal fee as prescribed by the director.
(3) A managing broker can be licensed to one firm only at any one time.
[ 2008 c 23 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.121 - Designated brokers—Registration—Endorsements.

RCW 18.85.121
Designated brokers—Registration—Endorsements.
(1) A designated broker must hold a license as a managing broker in accordance with RCW 18.85.111, and may act as a designated broker for more than one firm. The department shall register designated brokers.
(2) A managing broker for a firm must be registered to that firm as its designated broker if that managing broker accepts endorsements from other firms as their designated broker.
(3) Registered designated brokers must immediately notify the department of additional firms for which they serve as designated broker, and shall receive a printed endorsement on their managing broker's licenses indicating the names of all firms for which they serve as designated broker.
[ 2008 c 23 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.131 - Out-of-state licensees—Requirements in lieu of licensing.

RCW 18.85.131
Out-of-state licensees—Requirements in lieu of licensing.
(1) Persons with licenses deemed equivalent to licenses held by Washington licensees, as determined by the director, for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, or in the expectation, or upon the promise of receiving or collecting a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, may perform those acts that require a license under this chapter, with respect to commercial real estate, provided that the out-of-state licensee, as approved by the director, does all of the following:
(a) Works in cooperation with a Washington real estate designated broker who holds a valid, active managing broker license issued under this chapter;
(b) Enters into a written agreement with the Washington firm, through its designated broker, that includes the terms of cooperation, oversight by the Washington designated broker, compensation, and a statement that the approved out-of-state licensee and its agents will agree to adhere to the laws of Washington;
(c) Furnishes the Washington designated broker with a copy of the out-of-state approved licensee's current license in good standing from any jurisdiction where the out-of-state approved licensee maintains an active real estate license;
(d) Consents to jurisdiction that legal actions arising out of the conduct of the approved out-of-state licensee or its agents may be commenced against the approved licensee in the court of proper jurisdiction of any county in Washington where the cause of action arises or where the plaintiff resides;
(e) Includes the name of the Washington broker, managing broker, or firm on all advertising in accordance with RCW 18.85.361(8); and
(f) Deposits all documentation required by this section and records and documents related to the transaction with the Washington broker, managing broker, or firm for a period of three years after the date the documentation is provided, or the transaction occurred, as appropriate.
(2) A person licensed in a jurisdiction where there is no legal distinction between a real estate broker license and a real estate salesperson license must meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section before engaging in any activity described in this section that requires a real estate broker license in this state.
[ 2008 c 23 § 47; 2003 c 201 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.85.560.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.141 - Substitution of educational requirements—Rules.

RCW 18.85.141
Substitution of educational requirements—Rules.
The director may allow for substitution of the clock-hour requirements in RCW 18.85.101(1)(c) and 18.85.111(1)(d), if the director makes a determination that the individual is otherwise and similarly qualified by reason of completion of equivalent educational coursework in any institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 or any degree-granting institution as defined in RCW 28B.85.010 approved by the director. The director shall establish, by rule, guidelines for determining equivalent educational coursework.
[ 2008 c 23 § 14; 1994 c 291 § 4; 1987 c 332 § 18. Formerly RCW 18.85.097.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 291: See note following RCW 18.85.101.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.181 - Examinations—Sample questions—Scope—Moneys from sale.

RCW 18.85.181
Examinations—Sample questions—Scope—Moneys from sale.
The director shall provide each original applicant for an examination a sample list of questions and answers pertaining to real estate law and the operation of the business and may provide the same at cost to any licensee or to other members of the public. The director shall ascertain by written examination, that each applicant has:
(1) An appropriate knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and mathematics;
(2) An understanding of the principles of conveying real estate and the general purposes and legal effect of deeds, finance contracts, and leases;
(3) An understanding of the principles of real estate investment, property valuation, and appraisals;
(4) An understanding of real estate broker agency relationships;
(5) An understanding of the principles of real estate practice and the canons of business ethics pertaining thereto; and
(6) An understanding of the provisions of chapters 18.86 and 18.235 RCW and this chapter.
The examination for real estate managing brokers shall be more exacting than that for real estate brokers.
All moneys received for the sale of educational literature to licensees and members of the public shall be placed in the real estate commission fund.
[ 2008 c 23 § 18; 1997 c 322 § 9; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 11; 1951 c 222 § 11. Formerly: 1947 c 203 § 2, part; 1945 c 111 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 12, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-35, part. Formerly RCW 18.85.130.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.191 - License fees—Expiration—Renewal—Identification cards—Background checks.

RCW 18.85.191
License fees—Expiration—Renewal—Identification cards—Background checks.
Before receiving a license, every real estate broker, managing broker, and firm must pay a license fee as prescribed by the director by rule. A license issued under the provisions of this chapter expires two years from the issuance date. Licenses issued to real estate firms that are partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and other legally recognized business entities expire on the date when the registration or certificate of authority filed with the secretary of state expires. Licenses must be renewed every two years on or before the date established under this section and a biennial renewal license fee as prescribed by the director by rule must be paid. A license is considered expired when the licensee fails to meet the renewal requirements as of the date of renewal for that license.
If the director does not receive the application for a renewal license on or before the renewal date, a penalty fee as prescribed by the director by rule shall be paid. Acceptance by the director of an application for renewal after the renewal date shall not be a waiver of the delinquency.
The license of a person whose license renewal fee is not received within one year from the date of expiration is canceled. This person may obtain a new license by satisfying the procedures and requirements as prescribed by the director by rule.
The director may issue to each active licensee a license and a pocket identification card in the form and size as prescribed by rule.
The director must develop by rule a procedure and a schedule to ensure all active licensees and licensees applying for active status, renewal, or reinstatement have a fingerprint and background check done on a regular basis.
[ 2008 c 23 § 19; 1997 c 322 § 10; 1991 c 225 § 2; 1989 c 161 § 2; 1987 c 332 § 5; 1979 c 25 § 2. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 3; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 12; 1953 c 235 § 7; 1951 c 222 § 12. Formerly: (i) 1947 c 203 § 2, part; 1945 c 111 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 12, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-35, part. (ii) 1947 c 203 § 1, part; 1945 c 111 § 3, part; 1943 c 118 § 2, part; 1941 c 252 § 11, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-34, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 §§ 10, 11. Formerly RCW 18.85.140.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 161 § 2: "Section 2 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1991." [ 1989 c 161 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.201 - Responsibility for conduct of subordinates.

RCW 18.85.201
Responsibility for conduct of subordinates.
Responsibility for any real estate broker, managing broker, or branch manager in conduct covered by this chapter shall rest with the designated broker to which such licensees shall be licensed.
In addition to the designated broker, a branch manager shall bear responsibility for brokers and managing brokers operating under the branch manager at a branch office.
[ 2008 c 23 § 20; 1997 c 322 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 370 § 6; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 14. Formerly RCW 18.85.155.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.211 - Licenses—Renewal—Continuing education.

RCW 18.85.211
Licenses—Renewal—Continuing education.
(1) All real estate brokers and managing brokers shall furnish proof as prescribed by rule of the director that they have successfully completed at least the required minimum number of 30 clock hours of instruction every two years in real estate courses approved by the director to renew their licenses. The director may adopt rules to limit the number of hours of distance education courses that may be used for license renewal. Up to 15 clock hours of instruction in excess of the required 30 clock hours acquired within the immediately preceding two-year period may be carried forward for credit in a subsequent two-year period. Examinations shall not be required to fulfill any part of the education requirement in this section.
(2) For active license renewals, three hours of the required 30 hours of instruction in subsection (1) of this section must be focused on fair housing education and prevention of unfair practices with respect to real estate transactions, facilities, or services as specified in RCW 49.60.222. However, active license renewal applicants who did not complete fair housing and consumer protection training as part of the instruction required by RCW 18.85.101 must complete six hours of the required 30 hours of instruction in subsection (1) of this section focused on fair housing education and prevention of unfair practices with respect to real estate transactions, facilities, or services as specified in RCW 49.60.222 only for the renewal cycle immediately following June 1, 2022.
(3) The department shall provide more specific training concepts within fair housing education by the requirements specified in subsection (2) of this section with the input of associations that represent real estate brokers and agents, the Washington state commission on African American affairs, the Washington state commission on Hispanic affairs, the governor's office of Indian affairs, the Washington state commission on Asian Pacific American affairs, the Washington state human rights commission, the governor's committee on disability issues and employment, the Washington state LGBTQ commission, and the Washington state housing finance commission.
[ 2021 c 288 § 1; 2008 c 23 § 22; 1997 c 322 § 13; 1991 c 225 § 1; 1988 c 205 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.85.165.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 288: "This act takes effect June 1, 2022." [ 2021 c 288 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.221 - Licenses—Names—Restrictions as to use.

RCW 18.85.221
Licenses—Names—Restrictions as to use.
No license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall authorize any person other than the person named on the license to do any act by virtue thereof nor to operate in any other manner than under the name appearing on the license. A real estate firm has the option to utilize one or more assumed names in the conduct and operation of the firm's real estate business. However, before using a name other than that appearing on the license, the firm must obtain a separate license for each and every additional assumed name. All real estate brokerage services shall be conducted in the name of the real estate firm or its licensed assumed name or names.
[ 2008 c 23 § 23; 1997 c 322 § 14; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 16; 1951 c 222 § 14; 1945 c 111 § 2; 1941 c 252 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8340-33. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 9. Formerly RCW 18.85.170.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.231 - Licenses—Office or records depositories required—Record maintenance and production.

RCW 18.85.231
Licenses—Office or records depositories required—Record maintenance and production.
Every licensed real estate firm must have and maintain an office or records depositories accessible in this state to representatives of the director. The firm must maintain and produce a complete set of records as required by this chapter. The director may prescribe rules for alternative and electronic record storage.
[ 2008 c 23 § 24; 1997 c 322 § 15; 1957 c 52 § 41; 1951 c 222 § 15. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part. Formerly RCW 18.85.180.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.241 - Licenses—Branch office.

RCW 18.85.241
Licenses—Branch office.
A designated broker may apply to the director for authority to establish one or more branch offices under the same name as the real estate firm upon the payment of a fee as prescribed by the director by rule. The director shall issue a duplicate license for each of the branch offices showing the location of the real estate firm and the particular branch. Each duplicate license shall be prominently displayed in the office for which it is issued. Each branch office shall be required to have a branch manager who shall be a managing broker authorized by the designated broker to perform the duties of a branch manager.
A branch office license shall not be required where real estate sales activity is conducted on and, limited to a particular subdivision or tract, if a licensed office or branch office is located within thirty-five miles of the subdivision or tract.
[ 2008 c 23 § 25; 1989 c 161 § 3; 1987 c 332 § 6; 1977 ex.s. c 24 § 5; 1972 ex.s. c 139 § 17; 1957 c 52 § 42. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part. Formerly RCW 18.85.190.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.85 - Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. › 18.85.255 - Licenses—Change of location.

RCW 18.85.255
Licenses—Change of location.
A designated broker, managing broker, or firm shall give notice in writing to the director of any change of that licensee's business or records depository location. Upon the surrender of the original license for the business and a payment of a fee as prescribed by the director by rule, the director shall issue a new license covering the new location.
[ 2008 c 23 § 26; 1987 c 332 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 266 § 17; 1957 c 52 § 43. Prior: 1947 c 203 § 4, part; 1945 c 111 § 7, part; 1943 c 118 § 4, part; 1941 c 252 § 18, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8340-41, part; prior: 1925 ex.s. c 129 § 12, part. Formerly RCW 18.85.200.]