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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.060 - Board—Authority—Duties.

RCW 18.210.060
Board—Authority—Duties.
The board may:
(1) Adopt rules to implement this chapter including, but not limited to, evaluation of experience, examinations, and scope and standards of practice;
(2) Administer licensing examinations; and
(3) Review and approve or deny initial and renewal license applications.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 78; 2002 c 86 § 258; 1999 c 263 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
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 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.080 - Immunity.

RCW 18.210.080
Immunity.
The director, members of the board, and individuals acting on behalf of the director or the board are immune to liability in any civil action or criminal case based on any acts performed in the course of their duties under this chapter, except for acts displaying intentional or willful misconduct.
[ 2011 c 256 § 5; 1999 c 263 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.100 - Written examination—Minimum requirements.

RCW 18.210.100
Written examination—Minimum requirements.
All applicants for licensure under this chapter, except as provided in RCW 18.210.180, must pass a written examination administered by the board and must also meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) A high school diploma or equivalent; and
(2) A minimum of four years of experience, as approved by the board, showing increased responsibility for the design of on-site wastewater treatment systems. The experience should include site soil assessment, hydraulics, topographic delineations, use of specialized treatment processes and devices, microbiology, and construction practices. Completion of satisfactory college-level coursework or successful participation in a board-approved internship or mentoring program may be substituted for up to two years of the experience requirement.
[ 2011 c 256 § 6; 1999 c 263 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.110 - Experience from outside state.

RCW 18.210.110
Experience from outside state.
Experience in on-site design, inspection, and/or construction activities acquired outside the state of Washington may satisfy the experience requirements under this chapter. The board shall consider the experience according to the level of complexity of the design work and evidence that the experience shows increased responsibility over designs. The experience may be considered only to the extent that it can be independently verified by the board.
[ 1999 c 263 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.120 - Application for licensure—References—Fees.

RCW 18.210.120
Application for licensure—References—Fees.
(1) Application for licensure must be on forms prescribed by the board and furnished by the director. The application must contain statements, made under oath, demonstrating the applicant's education and work experience.
(2) Applicants shall provide not less than two verifications of experience. Verifications of experience may be provided by licensed professional engineers, licensed on-site wastewater treatment system designers, or state/local regulatory officials in the on-site wastewater treatment field who have direct knowledge of the applicant's qualifications to practice in accordance with this chapter and who can verify the applicant's work experience.
(3) The board , shall determine an application fee for licensure as an on-site wastewater treatment system designer. A nonrefundable application fee must accompany the application. The board shall ensure that the application fee includes the cost of the examination and the cost issuance of a license and certificate. A candidate who fails an examination may apply for reexamination. The board shall determine the fee for reexamination.
[ 2019 c 442 § 17; 2011 c 256 § 7; 1999 c 263 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.130 - Issuance of license.

RCW 18.210.130
Issuance of license.
(1) The director shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter. The issuance of a license by the director is evidence that the person named is entitled to the rights and privileges of a licensed on-site wastewater treatment system designer as long as the license remains valid.
(2) Each person licensed under this chapter shall obtain an inking stamp, of a design authorized by the board, that contains the licensee's name and license number. Plans, specifications, and reports prepared by the registrant must be signed, dated, and stamped. Signature and stamping constitute certification by the licensee that a plan, specification, or report was prepared by or under the direct supervision of a licensee.
(3) Those persons who obtain a certificate of competency as provided in chapter 70A.105 RCW do not have the privileges granted to a license holder under this chapter and do not have authority to obtain and use a stamp as described in this section.
[ 2021 c 65 § 16; 1999 c 263 § 14.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.140 - Renewal—Renewal fee—Penalty fee.

RCW 18.210.140
Renewal—Renewal fee—Penalty fee.
(1) Licenses and certificates issued under this chapter are valid for a period of time as determined by the board and may be renewed under the conditions described in this chapter. An expired license or certificate is invalid and must be renewed. Any licensee or certificate holder who fails to pay the renewal fee within ninety days following the date of expiration shall be assessed a penalty fee as determined by the board and must pay the penalty fee and the base renewal fee before the license or certificate may be renewed.
(2) Any license issued under this chapter that is not renewed within two years of its date of expiration must be canceled. Following cancellation, a person seeking to renew must reapply as a new applicant under this chapter.
(3) The board shall determine the fee for applications and for renewals of licenses and certificates issued under this chapter. For determining renewal fees, the pool of licensees and certificate holders under this chapter must be combined with the licensees established in chapter 18.43 RCW.
[ 2019 c 442 § 18; 2011 c 256 § 8; 1999 c 263 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.150 - Persons exempt from licensure.

RCW 18.210.150
Persons exempt from licensure.
A person engaged in any of the following activities is not required to be licensed in accordance with this chapter:
(1) A licensed professional engineer, as provided in chapter 18.43 RCW, if the professional engineer performs the design work in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter; or
(2) An employee or a subordinate of a person licensed under chapter 18.43 RCW as a professional engineer, or a person licensed under this chapter if the work is performed under the direct supervision of the engineer or licensee and does not include final design decisions.
[ 1999 c 263 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.160 - Prohibited practices—Penalty.

RCW 18.210.160
Prohibited practices—Penalty.
On or after July 1, 2003, it is a gross misdemeanor for any person, not otherwise exempt from the requirements of this chapter, to: (1) Perform on-site wastewater treatment systems design services without a license; (2) purport to be qualified to perform those services without having been issued a license under this chapter; (3) attempt to use the license or seal of another; (4) attempt to use a revoked or suspended license; or (5) attempt to use false or fraudulent credentials. In addition, action may be taken under RCW 18.235.150.
[ 2011 c 256 § 9; 2002 c 86 § 259; 1999 c 263 § 17.]
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 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.170 - Professional development.

RCW 18.210.170
Professional development.
The board shall require licensees under this chapter to maintain continuing professional development. The board may require these licensees to demonstrate maintenance of knowledge and skills as a condition of license renewal, including peer review of work products and periodic reexamination.
[ 2011 c 256 § 10; 1999 c 263 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.180 - Foreign jurisdiction—License without examination.

RCW 18.210.180
Foreign jurisdiction—License without examination.
Any person holding a license issued by a jurisdiction outside the state of Washington authorizing that person to perform design services for site soil assessment, hydraulics, topographic delineations, use of specialized treatment processes and devices, microbiology, and construction practices of on-site wastewater treatment systems may be granted a license without examination under this chapter, if:
(1) The education, experience, and/or examination forming the basis of the license is determined by the board to be equal to or greater than the conditions for the issuance of a license under this chapter; and
(2) The individual has paid the applicable fee and has submitted the necessary application form.
[ 2011 c 256 § 11; 1999 c 263 § 19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.190 - Local health jurisdictions—Certificate of competency—Fee.

RCW 18.210.190
Local health jurisdictions—Certificate of competency—Fee.
(1) Employees of local health jurisdictions who review, inspect, or approve the design and construction of on-site wastewater treatment systems shall obtain a certificate of competency by obtaining a passing score on the written examination administered for licensure under this chapter. Eligibility to apply for the certificate of competency is based upon a written request from the local health director or designee and payment of a fee established by the director. The certificate of competency is renewable upon payment of a fee established by the director. Certificate holders are also subject to the requirements of RCW 18.210.140(1).
(2) Issuance of the certificate of competency does not authorize the certificate holder to offer or provide on-site wastewater treatment system design services. However, nothing in this chapter limits or affects the ability of local health jurisdictions to perform on-site design services under their authority in chapter 70.05 RCW.
(3) Local health jurisdictions and the state department of health retain authority to:
(a) Administer state and local regulations and codes for approval or disapproval of designs for on-site wastewater treatment systems;
(b) Issue permits for construction;
(c) Evaluate soils and site conditions for compliance with code requirements; and
(d) Perform on-site wastewater treatment design work as authorized in state and local board of health rules.
[ 2011 c 256 § 12; 1999 c 263 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.200 - Account—Budget request—Fees.

RCW 18.210.200
Account—Budget request—Fees.
(1) The board shall set fees at a level adequate to pay the costs of administering this chapter. All fees and fines collected under this chapter shall be paid into the professional engineers' account established under RCW 18.43.150. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation and must be used to carry out all the purposes and provisions of this chapter and chapter 18.43 RCW, including the cost of administering this chapter.
(2) The director shall biennially prepare a budget request based on the anticipated cost of administering licensing and certification activities. The budget request shall include the estimated income from fees contained in this chapter.
[ 2019 c 442 § 22; 1999 c 263 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.220 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.210.220
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 § 260.]
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 18.210 - On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems—Designer Licensing. › 18.210.230 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.210.230
Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 351 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists. › 18.215.005 - Registration of surgical technologists.

RCW 18.215.005
Registration of surgical technologists.
The registration of surgical technologists is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.
[ 1999 c 335 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists. › 18.215.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.215.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Department" means the department of health.
(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
(3) "Surgical technologist" means a person, regardless of title, who is supervised in the surgical setting under the delegation of authority of a health care practitioner acting within the scope of his or her license and under the laws of this state.
[ 1999 c 335 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists. › 18.215.020 - Registration.

RCW 18.215.020
Registration.
No person may represent oneself as a surgical technologist by use of any title or description without being registered by the department under the provisions of this chapter.
[ 1999 c 335 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists. › 18.215.030 - Construction—Limitation of chapter.

RCW 18.215.030
Construction—Limitation of chapter.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:
(1) The practice of an individual licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of this state and performing services within his or her 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.
[ 1999 c 335 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists. › 18.215.040 - Secretary's authority.

RCW 18.215.040
Secretary's authority.
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:
(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter;
(2) Establish all registration and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4) Register an applicant or deny registration based upon unprofessional conduct or impairment governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW;
(5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter; and
(6) Maintain the official department record of all applicants and persons with registrations.
[ 1999 c 335 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists. › 18.215.050 - Required applicant information.

RCW 18.215.050
Required applicant information.
An applicant shall identify the name and address of the applicant and other information required by the secretary necessary to establish whether there are grounds for denial of a registration or conditional registration under chapter 18.130 RCW.
[ 1999 c 335 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists. › 18.215.060 - Registration of applicant—Fee.

RCW 18.215.060
Registration of applicant—Fee.
The secretary shall register an applicant on forms provided by the secretary. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee shall accompany the application.
[ 1999 c 335 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists. › 18.215.070 - Renewal of registration—Requirements, fees established by rule.

RCW 18.215.070
Renewal of registration—Requirements, fees established by rule.
The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of registration. Failure to renew shall invalidate the registration and all privileges granted by the registration.
[ 1999 c 335 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists. › 18.215.080 - Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter.

RCW 18.215.080
Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unregistered practice, the issuance and denial of registration, and the discipline of persons registered under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 1999 c 335 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.215 - Surgical Technologists. › 18.215.090 - Registration requirements—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.215.090
Registration requirements—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 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.005 - Finding.

RCW 18.220.005
Finding.
The legislature finds it is in the public interest to regulate the practice of geology to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare.
[ 2000 c 253 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.020 - License required.

RCW 18.220.020
License required.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice, or offer to practice, geology for others in this state, or to use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a licensed geologist, or other licensed specialty geologist title, unless the person has been licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice geology, within the meaning and intent of this chapter, if the person:
(a) Practices any branch of the profession of geology;
(b) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way represents himself or herself to be a geologist;
(c) Through the use of some other title implies that he or she is a geologist or that he or she is licensed under this chapter; or
(d) Holds himself or herself out as able to perform or does perform any geological services or work recognized by the board as the practice of geology for others.
[ 2000 c 253 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.030 - Geologist licensing board.

RCW 18.220.030
Geologist licensing board.
The state geologist licensing board is created. The board consists of seven members, six of whom shall be appointed by the director, who shall advise the director concerning the administration of this chapter. Of the initial appointments to the board, five shall be actively engaged in the practice of geology for at least ten years, five of which shall have been immediately prior to their appointment to the board. Subsequent to the initial appointments, five members of the board must be geologists licensed under this chapter, two of whom shall be licensed in a specialty of geology recognized under this chapter. Insofar as possible, the composition of the appointed geologists serving on the board shall be generally representative of the occupational distribution of geologists licensed under this chapter. One member of the board must be a member of the general public with no family or business connection with the practice of geology. The supervisor of geology of the department of natural resources is an ex officio member of the board. Members of the board shall be appointed for terms of four years. Terms shall be staggered so that not more than two appointments are scheduled to be made in any calendar year. Members shall hold office until the expiration of the terms for which they were appointed and until their successors have been appointed and have qualified. A board member may be removed for just cause. The director may appoint a new member to fill a vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Each board member shall be entitled to compensation for each day spent conducting official business and to reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, 43.03.050, and 43.03.060.
[ 2000 c 253 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.040 - Director's authority.

RCW 18.220.040
Director's authority.
The director has the following authority in administering this chapter:
(1) To adopt fees as provided in RCW 43.24.086; and
(2) To administer licensing examinations approved by the board.
[ 2007 c 256 § 5; 2002 c 86 § 261; 2000 c 253 § 5.]
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.
Referral to electorate—2000 c 253 § 5: "The secretary of state shall submit section 5 of this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this state, in accordance with RCW 43.135.090 (section 2, chapter 1, Laws of 2000, Initiative Measure No. 695). The suggested ballot title for this act is: "Shall the state department of licensing be authorized to levy fees on geologists sufficient to pay for their licensure?"" [ 2000 c 253 § 24.]
Reviser's note: Chapter 1, Laws of 2000 (Initiative Measure No. 695) was declared unconstitutional in its entirety by Amalgamated Transit v. State, 142 Wn.2d 183, 11 P.3d 762 (2000). Therefore 2000 c 253 § 5 was not referred to the electorate.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.050 - Board's authority.

RCW 18.220.050
Board's authority.
The board has the following authority in administering this chapter:
(1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter;
(2) To establish the minimum qualifications for applicants for licensure as provided by this chapter;
(3) To approve the method of administration for examinations required by this chapter or by rule. To adopt or recognize examinations prepared by other organizations. To set the time and place of examinations with the approval of the director;
(4) To adopt standards of professional conduct and practice. Rules of professional conduct will be consistent with those outlined for engineers and land surveyors; and
(5) To designate specialties of geology to be licensed under this chapter.
[ 2007 c 256 § 7; 2002 c 86 § 262; 2000 c 253 § 6.]
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 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.070 - Application for licensure—Fee.

RCW 18.220.070
Application for licensure—Fee.
An application for licensing shall be filed with the director on a form provided by the director and must contain statements made under oath demonstrating the applicant's education and practical experience. The director may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing. The application fee for initial licensing shall be determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086. The application, together with the fee, must be submitted to the department prior to the application deadline established by the director. Fees for initial licensing shall include the examination and issuance of a certificate. If the director finds an applicant ineligible for licensing, the fee shall be retained as an application fee.
[ 2000 c 253 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.080 - Examinations—Fee.

RCW 18.220.080
Examinations—Fee.
Examinations of applicants for licensing, when required, shall be held at such times and places as determined by the board with the director's approval. The scope of the examination shall be directed to an applicant's ability to practice geology or any approved specialty of geology in a manner to ensure the safety of life, health, and property. A candidate failing an examination may apply for reexamination. Subsequent examinations will be granted upon payment of a fee to be determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086.
[ 2000 c 253 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.090 - Certificate of licensing—Seal.

RCW 18.220.090
Certificate of licensing—Seal.
The director shall issue a certificate of licensing to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all of the requirements of this chapter for licensing as a geologist or an approved specialty geologist. The certificate shall show the full name of the license holder, shall have a certificate number, and shall be signed by the director and an officer of the board. The issuance by the director of a certificate of licensing to an individual shall be prima facie evidence that the person is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed geologist or specialty geologist while the certificate remains unrevoked or unexpired.
Each license holder shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the director, bearing the licensee's name, certificate number, and the legend "licensed geologist" together with any specialty in which the individual may be authorized. Geological reports, plans, and other technical documents prepared by or under the responsible charge of the license holder shall be signed, dated, and stamped with the seal or facsimile thereof. Each signature and stamping constitutes a certification by the license holder that the document was prepared by or under his or her responsible charge and that to his or her knowledge and belief the document was prepared in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
[ 2000 c 253 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.100 - Licensure or certification without examination—Requirements.

RCW 18.220.100
Licensure or certification without examination—Requirements.
The director may, upon application and payment of a fee determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086, issue a license and certificate without further examination as a geologist or specialty geologist to any person who holds a license or certificate of qualification issued by proper authority of any state, territory, or possession of the United States, District of Columbia, or any foreign country, if the applicant's qualifications, as evaluated by the board, meet the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted by the director.
[ 2000 c 253 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.110 - License renewal—Fee—Reinstatement.

RCW 18.220.110
License renewal—Fee—Reinstatement.
Licenses issued in conformance with this chapter shall be renewed periodically on a date to be set by the director in conformance with RCW 43.24.140. A license holder who fails to pay the prescribed fee within ninety days following the date of expiration shall pay a renewal fee equal to the current fee plus an amount equal to one year's renewal fee. Any license that has been expired for five years or more may be reinstated in conformance with rules adopted by the director. Reinstatement conditions may include demonstration of continued practice or competency in the practice of geology or an approved specialty of geology.
[ 2000 c 253 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.120 - Geologists' account.

RCW 18.220.120
Geologists' account.
(1) All fees and fines collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the geologists' account, created in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The geologists' account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from fines and fees collected under this chapter must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only to carry out the duties required for the operation and enforcement of this chapter. Only the director of licensing or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
[ 2000 c 253 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.130 - Unprofessional conduct.

RCW 18.220.130
Unprofessional conduct.
In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the following conduct, acts, and conditions constitute unprofessional conduct:
(1) Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter;
(2) Not meeting the qualifications for licensing set forth by this chapter; or
(3) Committing any other act, or failing to act, which act or failure are customarily regarded as being contrary to the accepted professional conduct or standard generally expected of those practicing geology.
[ 2007 c 256 § 6; 2002 c 86 § 263; 2000 c 253 § 14.]
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 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.160 - Suspension of license/practice permit—Noncompliance with a child support order.

RCW 18.220.160
Suspension of license/practice permit—Noncompliance with a child support order.
The board shall immediately suspend the license or practice permit 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 child support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for a license under this chapter during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the board's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the child support order. The procedure in RCW 74.20A.320 is the exclusive administrative remedy for contesting the establishment of noncompliance with a child support order, and suspension of a license under this subsection, and satisfies the requirements of RCW 34.05.422.
[ 2000 c 253 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.200 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.220.200
Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 86 § 265.]
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 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.211 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.220.211
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 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.220 - Geologists. › 18.220.901 - Effective date—2000 c 253.

RCW 18.220.901
Effective date—2000 c 253.
(1) Sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21 of this act take effect July 1, 2001.
(2) Sections 2, 18, and 19 of this act take effect July 1, 2002.
(3) Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 13 of this act take effect April 1, 2001.
[ 2001 c 61 § 1; 2000 c 253 § 23.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 61: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 18, 2001]." [ 2001 c 61 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.005 - Findings.

RCW 18.225.005
Findings.
The legislature finds that licensed advanced social workers and licensed independent clinical social workers represent different specializations within the social work profession, with each license signifying the highest degree of licensure as it pertains to each specialty. The legislature further finds that practitioners in each specialty exercise independent judgment and operate independently within their area of practice.
Therefore, for purposes of job classification, licensed advanced social workers and licensed independent clinical social workers licensed under this chapter shall both be considered the top tier of licensure for the profession.
[ 2013 c 73 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.020 - Misrepresentation—Licensed by department.

RCW 18.225.020
Misrepresentation—Licensed by department.
A person must not represent himself or herself as a licensed advanced social worker, a licensed independent clinical social worker, a licensed mental health counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed social work associate—advanced, a licensed social work associate—independent clinical, a licensed mental health counselor associate, or a licensed marriage and family therapist associate, without being licensed by the department.
[ 2008 c 135 § 12; 2001 c 251 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2008 c 135 §§ 1, 2, 7-9, and 11-19: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.030 - Limitation of chapter.

RCW 18.225.030
Limitation of chapter.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict:
(1) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work by an individual otherwise regulated under this title and performing services within the authorized scope of practice;
(2) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work by an individual employed by the government of the United States or state of Washington while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States or state of Washington;
(3) The practice of marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work by a person who is a regular student in an educational program based on recognized national standards and 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 marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or social work under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization.
[ 2001 c 251 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.040 - Secretary's authority.

RCW 18.225.040
Secretary's authority.
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:
(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the committee;
(2) Establish all licensing, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4) Issue licenses to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure and to deny a license to applicants who do not meet the requirements;
(5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter, and hire individuals licensed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations;
(6) Administer and supervise the grading and taking of examinations for applicants for licensure;
(7) Determine which states have credentialing requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state, and issue licenses to individuals credentialed in those states without examinations;
(8) Implement and administer a program for consumer education in consultation with the committee;
(9) Adopt rules implementing a continuing education program in consultation with the committee;
(10) The office of crime victims advocacy shall supply the committee with information on methods of recognizing victims of human trafficking, what services are available for these victims, and where to report potential trafficking situations. The information supplied must be culturally sensitive and must include information relating to minor victims. The committee shall disseminate this information to licensees by: Providing the information on the committee's website; including the information in newsletters; holding trainings at meetings attended by organization members; or through another distribution method determined by the committee. The committee shall report to the office of crime victims advocacy on the method or methods it uses to distribute information under this subsection;
(11) Maintain the official record of all applicants and licensees; and
(12) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
[ 2009 c 492 § 7; 2001 c 251 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.050 - Record of proceedings.

RCW 18.225.050
Record of proceedings.
The secretary shall keep an official record of all proceedings. A part of the record shall consist of a register of all applicants for licensing under this chapter and the results of each application.
[ 2001 c 251 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.060 - Washington state mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee—Established—Composition.

RCW 18.225.060
Washington state mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee—Established—Composition.
The Washington state mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee is established.
(1) The committee shall be comprised of nine members. Two members shall be licensed mental health counselors. Two members shall be licensed marriage and family therapists. One member shall be a licensed independent clinical social worker, and one member shall be a licensed advanced social worker. Three members must be consumers and represent the public at large and may not be licensed mental health care providers.
(2) Three members shall be appointed for a term of one year, three members shall be appointed for a term of two years, and three members shall be appointed for a term of three years. Subsequent members shall be appointed for terms of three years. A person must not serve as a member for more than two consecutive terms.
(3)(a) Each member must be a resident of the state of Washington.
(b) Each member must not hold an office in a professional association for mental health, social work, or marriage and family therapy and must not be employed by the state of Washington.
(c) Each professional member must have been actively engaged as a mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, or social worker for five years immediately preceding appointment.
(d) The consumer members must represent the general public and be unaffiliated directly or indirectly with the professions licensed under this chapter.
(4) The secretary shall appoint the committee members.
(5) 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.
(6) Committee members shall 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.
(7) The committee shall elect a chair and vice chair.
[ 2001 c 251 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.070 - Department of health—Advice/assistance of advisory committee.

RCW 18.225.070
Department of health—Advice/assistance of advisory committee.
The department of health may seek the advice and assistance of the advisory committee in administering this chapter, including, but not limited to:
(1) Advice and recommendations regarding the establishment or implementation of rules related to the administration of this chapter;
(2) Advice, recommendations, and consultation regarding case disposition guidelines and priorities related to unprofessional conduct cases regarding licensed mental health counselors, licensed clinical social workers, licensed advanced social workers, and licensed marriage and family therapists;
(3) Assistance and consultation of individual committee members as needed in the review, analysis, and disposition of reports of unprofessional conduct and consumer complaints;
(4) Assistance and recommendations to enhance consumer education; and
(5) Assistance and recommendations regarding any continuing education and continuing competency programs administered under the provisions of the [this] chapter.
[ 2001 c 251 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.080 - Uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.225.080
Uniform disciplinary act.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licensure, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplinary authority under this chapter.
[ 2001 c 251 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.095 - Supervised experience hours—Reductions for certified chemical dependency professionals.

RCW 18.225.095
Supervised experience hours—Reductions for certified chemical dependency professionals.
The department shall reduce the total number of supervised experience hours required under RCW 18.225.090 by ten percent for any applicant for a license under this chapter who has practiced as a certified chemical dependency professional for three years in the previous ten years.
[ 2019 c 444 § 28.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.100 - Disclosure information.

RCW 18.225.100
Disclosure information.
A person licensed under this chapter must provide clients at the commencement of any program of treatment with accurate disclosure information concerning the practice, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, including the right of clients to refuse treatment, the responsibility of clients to choose the provider and treatment modality which best suits their needs, and the extent of confidentiality provided by this chapter. The disclosure information must also include the license holder's professional education and training, the therapeutic orientation of the practice, the proposed course of treatment where known, financial requirements, and such other information as required by rule. The disclosure must be acknowledged in writing by the client and license holder.
[ 2001 c 251 § 10.]