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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.045 - Exemptions from chapter.

RCW 18.06.045
Exemptions from chapter.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict:
(1) The practice by an individual credentialed under the laws of this state and performing services within such individual's authorized scope of practice;
(2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States;
(3) The practice by a person who is a regular student in an educational program approved by the secretary, and whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor;
(4) The practice of acupuncture or Eastern medicine by any person credentialed to perform acupuncture or Eastern medicine in any other jurisdiction where such person is doing so in the course of regular instruction of a school of acupuncture, Eastern medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, or medical traditions from Japan, Korea, or other East Asian countries, approved by the secretary or in an educational seminar by a professional organization of acupuncture or Eastern medicine, provided that in the latter case, the practice is supervised directly by a person licensed under this chapter or licensed under any other healing art whose scope of practice is acupuncture and Eastern medicine.
[ 2019 c 308 § 4; 2010 c 286 § 4; 1995 c 323 § 6; 1992 c 110 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.050 - Applications for licensure—Qualifications.

RCW 18.06.050
Applications for licensure—Qualifications.
Any person seeking to be licensed shall present to the secretary:
(1) A written application on a form or forms provided by the secretary setting forth under affidavit such information as the secretary may require; and
(2) Proof that the candidate has:
(a) Successfully completed a course, approved by the secretary, of didactic training in basic sciences and acupuncture and Eastern medicine over a minimum period of two academic years. The training shall include such subjects as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, pathology, hygiene, and a survey of western clinical sciences. The basic science classes must be equivalent to those offered at the collegiate level. However, if the applicant is a licensed chiropractor under chapter 18.25 RCW or a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW, the requirements of this subsection relating to basic sciences may be reduced by up to one year depending upon the extent of the candidate's qualifications as determined under rules adopted by the secretary;
(b) Successfully completed five hundred hours of clinical training in acupuncture or Eastern medicine that is approved by the secretary.
[ 2019 c 308 § 5; 2010 c 286 § 5; 2004 c 262 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 7; 1987 c 447 § 15; 1985 c 326 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
Findings—2004 c 262: "The legislature finds that the health care workforce shortage is contributing to the health care crisis. The legislature also finds that some unnecessary barriers exist that slow or prevent qualified applicants from becoming credentialed health care providers. The legislature further finds that eliminating these initial barriers to licensure will contribute to state initiatives directed toward easing the health care personnel shortage in Washington." [ 2004 c 262 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.060 - Approval of educational programs.

RCW 18.06.060
Approval of educational programs.
The department shall consider for approval any school or program that meets the requirements outlined in this chapter and provides the training required under RCW 18.06.050. Clinical and didactic training may be approved as separate programs or as a joint program. The process for approval shall be established by the secretary by rule.
[ 2019 c 308 § 6; 1991 c 3 § 8; 1985 c 326 § 6.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.090 - Fluency in English required.

RCW 18.06.090
Fluency in English required.
Before licensure, each applicant shall demonstrate sufficient fluency in reading, speaking, and understanding the English language to enable the applicant to communicate with other health care providers and patients concerning health care problems and treatment.
[ 1995 c 323 § 8; 1985 c 326 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.100 - Investigation of applicant's background.

RCW 18.06.100
Investigation of applicant's background.
Each applicant shall, as part of his or her application, furnish written consent to an investigation of his or her personal background, professional training, and experience by the department or any person acting on its behalf.
[ 1985 c 326 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.110 - Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.

RCW 18.06.110
Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.
The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the disciplining of license holders under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 1995 c 323 § 9; 1991 c 3 § 11; 1987 c 150 § 9; 1985 c 326 § 11.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.120 - Compliance with administrative procedures—Fees.

RCW 18.06.120
Compliance with administrative procedures—Fees.
(1) Every person licensed under this chapter shall comply with the administrative procedures and administrative requirements for registration and renewal set by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
(2) All fees collected under this section and *RCW 18.06.070 shall be credited to the health professions account as required under RCW 43.70.320.
[ 2010 c 286 § 7; 1996 c 191 § 3; 1995 c 323 § 10; 1992 c 110 § 4; 1991 c 3 § 12; 1985 c 326 § 12.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 18.06.070 was repealed by 2019 c 308 § 24.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.130 - Patient information form—Penalty.

RCW 18.06.130
Patient information form—Penalty.
(1) The secretary shall develop a form to be used by a person licensed under this chapter to inform the patient of the scope of practice and qualifications of an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner. All license holders shall bring the form to the attention of the patients in whatever manner the secretary, by rule, provides.
(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 2019 c 308 § 8; 2010 c 286 § 8; 2003 c 53 § 121; 1995 c 323 § 11; 1991 c 3 § 13; 1985 c 326 § 13.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.140 - Consultation with other health care practitioners—Patient waiver—Emergencies—Penalty.

RCW 18.06.140
Consultation with other health care practitioners—Patient waiver—Emergencies—Penalty.
(1) When a person licensed under this chapter sees patients with potentially serious disorders such as cardiac conditions, acute abdominal symptoms, and such other conditions, the practitioner shall immediately request a consultation or recent written diagnosis from a primary health care provider licensed under chapter 18.71, 18.57, 18.36A, or 18.71A RCW or RCW 18.79.050. In the event that the patient with the disorder refuses to authorize such consultation or provide a recent diagnosis from such primary health care provider, acupuncture or Eastern medicine treatments may only be continued after the patient signs a written waiver acknowledging the risks associated with the failure to pursue treatment from a primary health care provider. The waiver must also include: (a) An explanation of an acupuncturist's or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner's scope of practice, including the services and techniques acupuncturists or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners are authorized to provide and (b) a statement that the services and techniques that an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner is authorized to provide will not resolve the patient's underlying potentially serious disorder. The requirements of the waiver shall be established by the secretary in rule.
(2) In an emergency, a person licensed under this chapter shall: (a) Initiate the emergency medical system by calling 911; (b) request an ambulance; and (c) provide patient support until emergency response arrives.
(3) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 2020 c 80 § 13; 2019 c 308 § 9; 2015 c 60 § 2; 2010 c 286 § 9; 2003 c 53 § 122; 1995 c 323 § 12; 1991 c 3 § 14; 1985 c 326 § 14.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 80 §§ 12-59: See note following RCW 7.68.030.
Intent—2020 c 80: See note following RCW 18.71A.010.
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.160 - Adoption of rules.

RCW 18.06.160
Adoption of rules.
The secretary shall adopt rules in the manner provided by chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[ 1991 c 3 § 15; 1985 c 326 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.190 - Licensing by endorsement.

RCW 18.06.190
Licensing by endorsement.
The secretary may license a person without examination if such person is credentialed as an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner, or equivalent, in another jurisdiction if, in the secretary's judgment, the requirements of that jurisdiction are equivalent to or greater than those of Washington state.
[ 2019 c 308 § 10; 2010 c 286 § 10; 1995 c 323 § 13; 1991 c 3 § 18; 1985 c 326 § 19.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.200 - Health care insurance benefits not mandatory.

RCW 18.06.200
Health care insurance benefits not mandatory.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that individual or group policies or contracts of an insurance carrier, health care service contractor, or health maintenance organization provide benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person licensed under this chapter.
[ 1995 c 323 § 14; 1985 c 326 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.210 - Prescription of drugs and practice of medicine not authorized.

RCW 18.06.210
Prescription of drugs and practice of medicine not authorized.
This chapter shall not be construed as permitting the administration or prescription of drugs or in any way infringing upon the practice of medicine and surgery as defined in chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW, except as authorized in this chapter.
[ 1985 c 326 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.220 - Acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee.

RCW 18.06.220
Acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee.
The Washington state acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee is established.
(1) The committee consists of five members, each of whom must be a resident of the state of Washington. Four committee members must be acupuncturists or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners licensed under this chapter who have not less than five years' experience in the practice of acupuncture and Eastern medicine and who have been actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The fifth committee member must be appointed from the public at large and must have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services.
(2) The secretary shall appoint the committee members. Committee members serve at the pleasure of the secretary. The secretary may appoint members of the initial committee to staggered terms of one to three years, and thereafter all terms are for three years. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms.
(3) The committee shall meet as necessary, but no less often than once per year. The committee shall elect a chair and a vice chair. A majority of the members currently serving constitutes a quorum.
(4) The committee shall advise and make recommendations to the secretary on standards for the practice of acupuncture and Eastern medicine.
(5) Committee members must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, including travel expenses in carrying out his or her authorized duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(6) Committee members are immune from suit in an action, civil or criminal, based on the department's disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in good faith.
[ 2019 c 308 § 11; 2015 c 60 § 1.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.230 - Point injection therapy services—Education and training.

RCW 18.06.230
Point injection therapy services—Education and training.
(1) Prior to providing point injection therapy services, an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner must obtain the education and training necessary to provide the service.
(2) Any acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner performing point injection therapy prior to June 9, 2016, must be able to demonstrate, upon request of the department of health, successful completion of education and training in point injection therapy.
(3) Prior to administering local anesthetics, epinephrine, or oxygen in providing point injection therapy services, an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner must satisfy education and training requirements established by the department. The department must adopt rules establishing these requirements by July 1, 2022.
[ 2021 c 87 § 2; 2019 c 308 § 12; 2016 c 97 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.240 - Continuing education.

RCW 18.06.240
Continuing education.
The department shall adopt a rule requiring completion of continuing education for acupuncturists as a condition of license renewal.
[ 2019 c 308 § 13.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.235 - Legislative findings—1985 c 37.

RCW 18.08.235
Legislative findings—1985 c 37.
The legislature finds that in order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, it is necessary to regulate the practice of architecture.
[ 1985 c 37 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.240 - Architects' license account.

RCW 18.08.240
Architects' license account.
There is established in the state treasury the architects' license account, into which all fees paid pursuant to this chapter shall be paid, except as provided in RCW 18.08.510.
[ 2018 c 207 § 9; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 2; 1985 c 57 § 4; 1959 c 323 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 207 §§ 9 and 10: See note following RCW 18.08.510.
Effective dates—1991 sp.s. c 13: "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.
(1) On or before June 30, 1991, the balances remaining in the local jail improvement and construction account, the 1979 handicapped facilities construction account, the salmon enhancement construction account, the community college capital improvements accounts, and the fisheries capital projects account shall be transferred to the state building construction account and the balance remaining in the Washington State University construction account shall be transferred to the Washington State University building account.
(2) Except for subsection (1) of this section, sections 1 through 47, 49 through 64, 66 through 108, and 110 through 122 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1991, but shall not be effective for earnings on balances prior to July 1, 1991, regardless of when a distribution is made.
(3) Sections 48 and 109 of this act shall take effect September 1, 1991.
(4) Section 65 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1992.
(5) *Sections 123 through 139 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1993, and shall be effective for earnings on balances beginning July 1, 1993, regardless of when a distribution is made." [ 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 141.]
*Reviser's note: "Sections 123 through 139 of this act" [1991 sp.s. c 13] were vetoed by the governor.
Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 140.]
Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.310 - Authorization to practice required—Out-of-state firms—Associates.

RCW 18.08.310
Authorization to practice required—Out-of-state firms—Associates.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice architecture in this state, or to use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description including the word "architect," "architecture," "architectural," or language tending to imply that he or she is an architect, unless the person is registered or authorized to practice in the state of Washington under this chapter.
(2) An architect or architectural firm registered in any other jurisdiction recognized by the board may offer to practice architecture in this state if:
(a) It is clearly and prominently stated in such an offer that the architect or firm is not registered to practice architecture in the state of Washington; and
(b) Prior to practicing architecture or signing a contract to provide architectural services, the architect or firm must be registered to practice architecture in this state.
(3) A person who has an accredited architectural degree may use the title "architectural associate" when enrolled in a structured training program recognized by the board and working under the direct supervision of an architect.
(4) The provisions of this section shall not affect the use of the words "architect," "architecture," or "architectural" where a person does not practice or offer to practice architecture.
[ 2019 c 67 § 1; 2010 c 129 § 1; 1985 c 37 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.330 - Board for architects—Membership.

RCW 18.08.330
Board for architects—Membership.
There is created a state board for architects consisting of seven members who shall be appointed by the governor. Six members shall be registered architects who are residents of the state and have at least eight years' experience in the practice of architecture as registered architects in responsible charge of architectural work or responsible charge of architectural teaching. One member shall be a public member, who is not and has never been a registered architect and who does not employ and is not employed by or professionally or financially associated with an architect.
The terms of each newly appointed member shall be six years.
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.
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.
The board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The secretary may delegate his or her authority to the executive director.
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.
[ 2010 c 129 § 3; 1985 c 37 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.340 - Board—Rules—Executive director.

RCW 18.08.340
Board—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 shall employ an executive director subject to approval by the board.
[ 2010 c 129 § 4; 2002 c 86 § 201; 1985 c 37 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: "(1) Sections 201 through 240 and 242 through 401 of this act take effect January 1, 2003.
(2) Section 241 of this act takes effect July 1, 2003." [ 2002 c 86 § 403.]
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 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.350 - Certificate of registration—Application—Qualifications.

RCW 18.08.350
Certificate of registration—Application—Qualifications.
(1) A certificate of registration 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 experience.
(2) Applications for examination shall be filed as the board prescribes by rule. The application and examination fees shall be determined by the director under RCW 43.24.086.
(3) An applicant for registration as an architect shall be of a good moral character, at least eighteen years of age, and shall possess one of the following qualifications:
(a) Have an accredited architectural degree and complete a structured training program approved by the board; or
(b) Have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least eight years of practical architectural work experience, including the completion of a structured training program under the direct supervision of an architect as determined by the board. At least three of the years of required experience outside of the structured training program must be under the direct supervision of an architect. This work experience may include designing buildings as a principal activity and postsecondary education as determined by the board. The board may approve up to four years of practical architectural work experience for postsecondary education courses in architecture, architectural technology, or a related field, as determined by the board, including courses completed in a community or technical college if the courses are equivalent to courses in an accredited architectural degree program.
[ 2019 c 67 § 3; 2010 c 129 § 5; 1997 c 169 § 1; 1993 c 475 § 2; 1993 c 475 § 1; 1985 c 37 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intern training program enrollment—2010 c 129 § 5: "Section 5 of this act takes effect July 1, 2012, and all persons enrolled in an intern training program as approved by the board before July 1, 2012, shall be governed by the statute in effect at the time of enrollment in the program." [ 2010 c 129 § 12.]
Effective date—1997 c 169 § 1: "Section 1 of this act takes effect July 29, 2001." [ 1997 c 169 § 2.]
Effective date—1993 c 475 § 2: "Section 2 of this act shall take effect July 29, 2001." [ 1993 c 475 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.360 - Examinations.

RCW 18.08.360
Examinations.
(1) The examination for an architect's certificate of registration 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. Applicants have five years from the date of the first passed examination section to pass all remaining sections. If the entire examination is not successfully completed within five years, any sections that were passed more than five years prior must be retaken. If a candidate fails to pass all remaining sections within the initial five-year period, the candidate is given a new five-year period from the date of the second oldest passed section. All sections of the examination must be passed within a single five-year period for the applicant to be deemed to have passed the complete examination.
(4) Applicants for registration may begin taking the examination upon enrollment in a structured training program as approved by the board.
[ 2019 c 67 § 4; 2010 c 129 § 6; 1985 c 37 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.370 - Issuance of certificates of registration—Seal, use.

RCW 18.08.370
Issuance of certificates of registration—Seal, use.
(1) The director shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who has, to the satisfaction of the board, met all the requirements for registration upon payment of the registration fee as provided in this chapter. All certificates of registration shall show the full name of the registrant, have the registration number, and shall be signed by the chair of the board and by the director. The issuance of a certificate of registration by the director is prima facie evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered architect.
(2) Each registrant shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board bearing the architect's name, registration number, the legend "Registered Architect," and the name of this state. All technical submissions prepared by an architect and filed with public authorities must be sealed and signed by the architect. It is unlawful to seal and sign a document after a registrant's certificate of registration or authorization has expired, been revoked, or is suspended.
(3) An architect may seal and sign technical submissions under the following conditions:
(a) An architect may seal and sign technical submissions that are: Prepared by the architect; prepared by the architect's regularly employed subordinates; prepared in part by an individual or firm under a direct subcontract with the architect; or prepared in collaboration with an architect who is licensed in a jurisdiction recognized by the board, provided there is a contractual agreement between the architects.
(b) An architect may seal and sign technical submissions based on prototypical documents provided: The architect obtains written permission from the architect who prepared or sealed the prototypical documents, and from the legal owner to adapt the prototypical documents; the architect thoroughly analyzes the prototypical documents, makes necessary revisions, and adds all required elements and design information, including the design services of engineering consultants, if warranted, so that the prototypical documents become suitable complete technical submissions, in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and site-specific requirements.
(c) An architect who seals and signs the technical submissions under this subsection (3) is responsible to the same extent as if the technical submissions were prepared by the architect.
[ 2010 c 129 § 7; 1985 c 37 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 129 §§ 7-10: "Sections 7 through 10 of this act take effect July 1, 2011." [ 2010 c 129 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.380 - Certificates of registration, authorization—Replacement of lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificates.

RCW 18.08.380
Certificates of registration, authorization—Replacement of lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificates.
A new certificate of registration or certificate of authorization to replace any certificate lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued by the director. A charge, determined as provided in RCW 43.24.086, shall be made for such issuance.
[ 2002 c 86 § 202; 1985 c 37 § 9.]
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 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.390 - Registration of prior registrants.

RCW 18.08.390
Registration of prior registrants.
All persons registered as architects under chapter 205, Laws of 1919, or registered as architects under chapter 323, Laws of 1959, as amended, before July 28, 1985, shall be registered as architects without examination.
[ 1985 c 37 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.400 - Registration of out-of-state registrants.

RCW 18.08.400
Registration of out-of-state registrants.
The director may, upon receipt of the current registration fee, grant a certificate of registration to an applicant who is a registered 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 registered under RCW 18.08.350.
[ 1985 c 37 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.410 - Application of chapter.

RCW 18.08.410
Application of chapter.
This chapter shall not affect or prevent:
(1) The practice of naval architecture, landscape architecture as authorized in chapter 18.96 RCW, engineering as authorized in chapter 18.43 RCW, or the provision of space planning or interior design services not affecting public health or safety;
(2) Drafters, clerks, project managers, superintendents, and other employees of architects from acting under the instructions, control, or supervision of an architect;
(3) The construction, alteration, or supervision of construction of buildings or structures by contractors registered under chapter 18.27 RCW or superintendents employed by contractors or the preparation of shop drawings in connection therewith;
(4) Owners or contractors registered under chapter 18.27 RCW from engaging persons who are not architects to observe and supervise construction of a project;
(5) Any person from doing design work including preparing construction contract documents and administration of the construction contract for the erection, enlargement, repair, or alteration of a structure or any appurtenance to a structure regardless of size, if the structure is to be used for a residential building of up to and including four dwelling units or a farm building or is a structure used in connection with or auxiliary to such residential building or farm building such as a garage, barn, shed, or shelter for animals or machinery;
(6) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person from doing design work including preparing construction contract documents and administering the contract for construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, or repairs of or to a building of any occupancy up to a total building size of four thousand square feet; or
(7) Any person from doing design work, including preparing construction contract documents and administration of the contract, for alteration of or repairs to a building where the project size is not more than four thousand square feet in a building greater than four thousand square feet and when the work contemplated by the design does not affect the life safety or structural systems of the building. The combined square footage of simultaneous projects allowed under this subsection (7) may not exceed four thousand square feet.
[ 2010 c 129 § 8; 1985 c 37 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 129 §§ 7-10: See note following RCW 18.08.370.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.420 - Business entities—Authorization to practice required.

RCW 18.08.420
Business entities—Authorization to practice required.
(1) Any business entity, including a sole proprietorship, offering architecture services in Washington state must register with the board, regardless of its business structure. A business entity shall file with the board a list of individuals registered under this chapter as responsible for the practice of architecture by the business entity in this state and provides that full authority to make all final architectural decisions on behalf of the business entity with respect to work performed by the business entity in this state. Further, the person having the practice of architecture in his/her charge is himself/herself a general partner (if a partnership or limited liability partnership), or a manager (if a limited liability company), or a director (if a business corporation or professional service corporation) and is registered to practice architecture in this state.
(2) The business entity shall furnish the board with such information about its organization and activities as the board shall require by rule.
(3) Upon the filing with the board of the application for certificate of authorization, the certified copy of the resolution, and the information specified in subsection (1) of this section, the board shall authorize the director to issue to the business entity a certificate of authorization to practice architecture in this state.
(4) Any business entity practicing or offering to practice architecture, whether or not it is authorized to practice architecture under this chapter, shall be jointly and severally responsible to the same degree as an individual registered architect and shall conduct their business without misconduct or malpractice in the practice of architecture as defined in this chapter.
(5) Any business entity that has been certified under this chapter and has engaged in the practice of architecture may have its certificate of authorization either suspended or revoked by the board if, after a proper hearing, the board finds that the business entity has committed misconduct or malpractice under RCW 18.08.440 or 18.235.130. In such a case, any individual architect registered under this chapter who is involved in such misconduct or malpractice is also subject to disciplinary measures provided in this chapter and RCW 18.235.110.
(6) For each certificate of authorization issued under this section there shall be paid a certification fee and an annual certification renewal fee as prescribed by the director under RCW 43.24.086.
[ 2010 c 129 § 9; 2002 c 86 § 203; 1991 c 72 § 2; 1985 c 37 § 13.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 129 §§ 7-10: See note following RCW 18.08.370.
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 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.430 - Renewal of certificates of registration—Withdrawal—Continuing professional development.

RCW 18.08.430
Renewal of certificates of registration—Withdrawal—Continuing professional development.
(1) The renewal date for certificates of registration shall be set by the director in accordance with RCW 43.24.086. Registrants 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 registrant who fails to pay a renewal fee for a period of five years may be reinstated under such circumstances as the board determines. The renewal and penalty fees and the frequency of renewal assessment shall be authorized under this chapter. Renewal date for certificates of authorization shall be the anniversary of the date of authorization.
(2) Any registrant in good standing may withdraw from the practice of 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 registrant may be reinstated after a withdrawal of more than five years under such circumstances as the board determines.
(3) A registered architect must demonstrate professional development since the architect's last renewal or initial registration, as the case may be. The board shall by rule describe professional development activities acceptable to the board and the form of documentation of the activities required by the board. The board may decline to renew a registration if the architect's professional development activities do not meet the standards set by the board by rule. When adopting rules under the authority of this subsection, the board shall strive to ensure that the rules are consistent with the continuing professional education requirements and systems in use by national professional organizations representing architects and in use by other states.
(a) A registered architect shall, as part of his or her license renewal, certify that he or she has completed the required continuing professional development required by this section.
(b) The board may adopt reasonable exemptions from the requirements of this section.
[ 2010 c 129 § 10; 1985 c 37 § 14.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 129 §§ 7-10: See note following RCW 18.08.370.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.440 - Powers under RCW 18.235.110—Grounds.

RCW 18.08.440
Powers under RCW 18.235.110—Grounds.
The board shall have the power to impose any action listed under 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 an 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 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 architect or under the architect's personal supervision by persons subject to the architect's direction and control; or
(5) Willfully evading or trying to evade any law, ordinance, code, or regulation governing construction of buildings.
[ 2002 c 86 § 204; 1985 c 37 § 15.]
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 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.460 - Violation of chapter—Penalties—Enforcement—Injunctions—Persons who may initiate proceedings.

RCW 18.08.460
Violation of chapter—Penalties—Enforcement—Injunctions—Persons who may initiate proceedings.
(1) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated under it is guilty of a misdemeanor and may also be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for each offense.
(2) It shall be the duty of all officers in the state or any political subdivision thereof to enforce this chapter. Any public officer may initiate an action before the board to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(3) The board may apply for relief by injunction without bond to restrain a person from committing any act that is prohibited by this chapter. In such proceedings, it is not necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof. The members of the board shall not be personally liable for their actions in any such proceeding or in any other proceeding instituted by the board under this chapter. The board in any proper case shall cause prosecution to be instituted in any county or counties where any violation of this chapter occurs, and shall aid the prosecution of the violator.
(4) No person practicing architecture is entitled to maintain a proceeding in any court of this state relating to services in the practice of architecture unless it is alleged and proved that the person was registered or authorized under this chapter to practice or offer to practice architecture at the time the architecture services were offered or provided.
[ 2003 c 53 § 123; 1985 c 37 § 17.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.480 - Certificate of registration or authorization suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.08.480
Certificate of registration or authorization suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
The board shall immediately suspend the certificate of registration or certificate of authorization to practice architecture of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate shall be automatic upon the board's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the individual is in compliance with the order.
[ 1997 c 58 § 813.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.490 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.08.490
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 § 205.]
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 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.500 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.08.500
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 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.08 - Architects. › 18.08.510 - Registration and authorization fee—Building code council account.

RCW 18.08.510
Registration and authorization fee—Building code council account.
(1) There is imposed a fee of six dollars and fifty cents on each certificate of registration, renewal of a certificate of registration, certificate of authorization, and renewal of a certificate of authorization, issued by the director. The director must collect this fee and must quarterly remit moneys collected under this subsection to the state treasury.
(2) The fee established by subsection (1) of this section is in addition to other fees authorized by this chapter and prescribed by the director under RCW 43.24.086.
(3) All moneys collected under subsection (1) of this section must be deposited into the building code council account in the state treasury.
[ 2018 c 207 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 207 §§ 9 and 10: "Sections 9 and 10 of this act take effect October 1, 2018." [ 2018 c 207 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.050 - Definitions.

RCW 18.11.050
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Auctioneer" means an individual who calls bids at an auction.
(2) "Auction" means a transaction conducted by means of exchanges between an auctioneer and the members of his or her audience, constituting a series of invitations for offers for the purchase of goods or real property made by the auctioneer, offers by members of the audience, and the acceptance of the highest or most favorable offer.
(3) "Auction mart" means any fixed or established place designed, intended, or used for the conduct of auctions.
(4) "Auction company" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other legal or commercial entity that sells or offers to sell goods or real estate at auction or arranges, sponsors, or manages auctions. The term "auction company" shall exclude any sole proprietorship owned by an auctioneer licensed under this chapter whose gross annual sales do not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars.
(5) "Department" means the department of licensing.
(6) "Director" means the director of licensing.
(7) "Person" means an individual, partnership, association, corporation, or any other form of business enterprise.
(8) "Goods" mean wares, chattels, merchandise, or personal property owned or consigned, which may be lawfully kept or offered for sale.
(9) "License" means state authority to operate as an auctioneer or auction company, which authority is conferred by issuance of a certificate of registration subject to annual renewal.
(10) "Licensee" means an auctioneer or auction company registered under this chapter.
[ 1986 c 324 § 2; 1982 c 205 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.060 - Administration of chapter—Fees.

RCW 18.11.060
Administration of chapter—Fees.
This chapter shall be administered under chapter 43.24 RCW. The director shall set registration and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086. If an auctioneer or auction company does not renew a license before it expires, the renewal shall be subject to payment of a penalty fee.
[ 1986 c 324 § 3; 1982 c 205 § 2.]