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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.030 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.380.030
Exemptions.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:
(1) An individual who holds a credential issued by this state, other than as a licensed behavior analyst, a licensed assistant behavior analyst, or a certified behavior technician, to engage in the practice of that occupation or profession without obtaining an additional credential from the state, so long as the practice is within that profession's or occupation's scope of practice;
(2) A person employed as a behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst, or behavior technician by the government of the United States if the person provides behavior analysis services solely under the direction or control of the agency by which the person is employed;
(3) An employee of a school district, charter school, or private school approved under chapter 28A.195 RCW in the performance of his or her regular duties of employment, so long as the employee does not offer behavior analytic services to any person or entity other than the school employer and does not accept remuneration for providing behavior analytic services other than the remuneration he or she receives from the school employer;
(4) The practice of applied behavior analysis by a matriculated college or university student if he or she: (a) Participates in a defined course, internship, practicum, or program of study; (b) is supervised by college or university faculty or a licensed behavior analyst; and (c) uses a title that clearly indicates trainee status, such as "behavior analysis student," "behavior analysis intern," or "behavior analysis trainee";
(5) The practice of applied behavior analysis by an individual pursuing supervised experiential training to meet eligibility requirements for licensure under this chapter or national certification in behavior analysis, so long as the training is supervised by a licensed behavior analyst who meets any additional requirements established by the secretary or by a professional who meets supervisor requirements determined by a national certifying entity;
(6) Implementation of a behavior analysis treatment plan by a family member or legal guardian of a recipient of behavior analysis services, as defined in rule, so long as the family member or legal guardian is under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or a licensed assistant behavior analyst;
(7) The activities of a behavior analyst who practices with nonhumans including, but not limited to, animal trainers and applied animal behaviorists; or
(8) The activities of a behavior analyst who provides general behavior analysis services to organizations so long as those services are for the benefit of the organization and do not involve direct services to individuals.
[ 2015 c 118 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.040 - Applied behavior analysis advisory committee.

RCW 18.380.040
Applied behavior analysis advisory committee.
(1) The Washington state applied behavior analysis advisory committee is established.
(2) The committee consists of the following five members:
(a) Three members who are licensed behavior analysts or, for the initial members of the committee, certified by the national behavior analyst certification board as either a board certified behavior analyst or a board certified behavior analyst - doctoral;
(b) One member who is a licensed assistant behavior analyst or, for the initial members of the committee, certified by the national behavior analyst certification board as a board certified assistant behavior analyst; and
(c) One member of the public who is not a member of any other health care licensing board or commission and does not have a material or financial interest in the rendering of services regulated under this chapter. The public member may be the parent or guardian of a recipient of behavior analysis services.
(3) 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 four years, and thereafter all terms are for four years. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms.
(4) It is recommended that one of the three licensed behavior analysts appointed to the committee also has an additional mental health license, such as a psychologist.
(5) The committee shall elect officers each year. The committee shall meet at least twice each year and may hold additional meetings as called by the chair. A majority of the committee appointed and serving constitutes a quorum.
(6) The secretary shall consult with the committee in determining the qualifications for licensure or certification under RCW 18.380.050.
(7) Committee members must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240. Members must be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the actual performance of their duties, as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 2015 c 118 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.050 - Licensure or certification requirements.

RCW 18.380.050
Licensure or certification requirements.
(1) The secretary shall issue a license to an applicant who submits a completed application, pays the appropriate fees, and meets the following requirements:
(a) For a licensed behavior analyst:
(i) Graduation from a master's or doctorate degree program in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, engineering, medicine, or field related to behavior analysis approved by the secretary;
(ii) Completion of a minimum of two hundred twenty-five classroom hours at graduate level instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined in rule;
(iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand five hundred hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule; and
(iv) Successful completion of an examination approved by the secretary;
(b) For a licensed assistant behavior analyst:
(i) Graduation from a bachelor's degree program approved by the secretary;
(ii) Completion of one hundred thirty-five classroom hours of instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined by the secretary in rule; and
(iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule;
(c) For a certified behavior technician:
(i) Successful completion of a training program of at least forty hours that is approved by the secretary; and
(ii) Any other requirements determined by the secretary in rule;
(d) Demonstrates good moral character;
(e) Has not engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180;
(f) Is not currently subject to any disciplinary proceedings; and
(g) Is not unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as defined in RCW 18.130.170.
(2) In addition, an applicant for an assistant behavior analyst license or a behavior technician certification must provide proof of ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst.
(3) The secretary may accept certification by a national accredited professional credentialing entity in lieu of the specific requirements identified in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section.
(4) A license or certification issued under this section is valid for a period of two years.
[ 2015 c 118 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.060 - Licensing or certification—Applications—Fees.

RCW 18.380.060
Licensing or certification—Applications—Fees.
Applications for licensing or certification must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing or certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee must accompany the application.
[ 2015 c 118 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.070 - License or certification—Renewal.

RCW 18.380.070
License or certification—Renewal.
(1) The secretary shall establish by rule the requirements for renewal of a license or certification, but may not increase the licensure or certification requirements provided in this chapter. The secretary shall establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for license and certification periods and renewals as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
(2) Failure to renew the license or certification invalidates the license or certification and all privileges granted by the license or certification. If a license or certification has lapsed for a period longer than three years, the person shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the secretary by completing continuing competency requirements or meeting other standards determined by the secretary.
[ 2015 c 118 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.080 - Temporary license.

RCW 18.380.080
Temporary license.
The secretary may grant a temporary license to a person who does not reside in this state if he or she: (1) Is licensed to practice applied behavior analysis in another state or province of Canada; or (2) meets other qualifications established by the secretary. A temporary license holder may only practice applied behavior analysis for a limited period of time, as defined by the secretary.
[ 2015 c 118 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.090 - License—Reciprocity.

RCW 18.380.090
License—Reciprocity.
An applicant holding a license in another state or a province of Canada may be licensed to practice in this state if the secretary determines that the licensing standards of the other state or province are substantially equivalent to the licensing standards in this chapter.
[ 2015 c 118 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.100 - Uniform disciplinary act—Application.

RCW 18.380.100
Uniform disciplinary act—Application.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a license or certification, and the discipline of persons licensed or certified under this chapter.
[ 2015 c 118 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.110 - Authority of secretary.

RCW 18.380.110
Authority of secretary.
The secretary, in consultation with the committee, may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to implement this chapter, including rules:
(1) Establishing continuing competency as a condition of license or certification renewal;
(2) Establishing standards for delegation and supervision of licensed assistant behavior analysts and certified behavior technicians; and
(3) Defining the tasks that a certified behavior technician may perform.
[ 2015 c 118 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.390 - Continuing Care Retirement Communities. › 18.390.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.390.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Application fee" means a fee charged to an individual or individuals prior to the execution of a residency agreement, apart from an entrance fee.
(2) "Care" means nursing, medical, or other health-related services, protection or supervision, assistance with activities of daily living, or any combination of those services.
(3) "Continuing care" means directly providing or indirectly making available, upon payment of an entrance fee and under a residency agreement, housing and care for a period of greater than one year.
(4) "Continuing care retirement community" means an entity that agrees to provide continuing care to a resident under a residency agreement. "Continuing care retirement community" does not include an assisted living facility licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW that does not directly, or through a contractual arrangement with a separately owned and incorporated skilled nursing facility, offer or provide services under chapter 74.42 RCW.
(5) "Department" means the department of social and health services.
(6) "Entrance fee" means an initial or deferred transfer to a continuing care retirement community of a sum of money or other property made or promised to be made as full or partial consideration for acceptance of one or more residents in a continuing care retirement community. "Entrance fee" does not include deposits of ten thousand dollars or less or any amount that is based on rental or lease payments of one month or more.
(7) "Prospective resident" means a person who has completed an application for admission to a continuing care retirement community and makes a refundable deposit to reserve a unit, excluding applicable administrative fees.
(8) "Residency agreement" means a contract between a continuing care retirement community and a resident for the provision of continuing care for a period of greater than one year.
(9) "Resident" means a person who enters into a residency agreement with a continuing care retirement community or who is designated in a residency agreement to be a person being provided with continuing care.
[ 2016 c 183 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.390 - Continuing Care Retirement Communities. › 18.390.020 - Requirement to register.

RCW 18.390.020
Requirement to register.
A person or entity must be registered by the department under this chapter prior to:
(1) Operating a continuing care retirement community;
(2) Entering into a residency agreement with a prospective resident;
(3) Soliciting a prospective resident to pay an application fee or executing a residency agreement; or
(4) Collecting an entrance fee.
[ 2016 c 183 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.390 - Continuing Care Retirement Communities. › 18.390.040 - Department of social and health services—Duties—Fees—Effect of registration activities.

RCW 18.390.040
Department of social and health services—Duties—Fees—Effect of registration activities.
(1) The department shall:
(a) Register an entity that submits a complete application that includes all of the materials required in RCW 18.390.030;
(b) Review the disclosure statements submitted by applicants for an initial or renewal registration to operate a continuing care retirement community for completeness;
(c) Establish and collect a fee that is sufficient to cover the department's costs associated with administering the requirements of this chapter; and
(d) Create and maintain an online listing that is readily available to the public of the names and addresses of continuing care retirement communities that are registered with the department.
(2) The department's registration activities consist of reviewing an application for completeness and do not signify that the department has otherwise issued a certification or license to the continuing care retirement community or any of its component parts.
[ 2016 c 183 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.390 - Continuing Care Retirement Communities. › 18.390.050 - Use of titles—Registration required.

RCW 18.390.050
Use of titles—Registration required.
An entity that is not registered with the department may not represent itself, or refer to itself in advertising and marketing materials as a "registered continuing care retirement community" or "continuing care retirement community," as defined by this chapter.
[ 2016 c 183 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.390 - Continuing Care Retirement Communities. › 18.390.070 - Inspections by prospective residents—Resident expectations—Right to file complaint.

RCW 18.390.070
Inspections by prospective residents—Resident expectations—Right to file complaint.
(1) A prospective resident may visit each of the different care levels of the continuing care retirement community, assisted living facility, and nursing home, and may inspect the most recent inspection reports and findings of complaint investigations related to the assisted living and nursing home components covering a period of not less than two years, as available, prior to signing a residency agreement.
(2) All residents of a continuing care retirement community in a living unit that is not used exclusively for assisted living or nursing services have the following expectations:
(a) Transparency regarding the financial stability of the provider operating the facility;
(b) Timely notifications of developments affecting the facility, including ownership changes of the provider operating the facility, a change in the financial condition of the provider operating the facility, and construction and renovation at the facility. The management of the continuing care retirement community may deem certain information to be confidential if it is of a sensitive nature such that disclosure of the information would materially harm the position of the continuing care retirement community;
(c) Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities;
(d) The opportunity to participate freely in the operation of independent resident organizations and associations;
(e) The opportunity to seek independent counsel review of all contracts, including residency agreements, prior to executing the residency agreement; and
(f) The assurance that all requests for donations, contributions, and gifts, when made by residents to the continuing care retirement community, are voluntary and may not be used as a condition of residency.
(3) The continuing care retirement community shall:
(a) Provide a copy of the expectations specified in this section to each prospective resident prior to signing a residency agreement; and
(b) Make copies of the expectations specified in this section publicly available in areas accessible to the independent residents and visitors. The copies of the expectations must also state that independent residents have the right, as an affected party, to file a complaint with the attorney general for violations of this chapter that may constitute a violation of the consumer protection act and contain information explaining how and where a complaint may be filed.
[ 2016 c 183 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.390 - Continuing Care Retirement Communities. › 18.390.080 - Violations—Application of consumer protection act—Notice of complaints—Attorney general enforcement.

RCW 18.390.080
Violations—Application of consumer protection act—Notice of complaints—Attorney general enforcement.
(1) The legislature finds that the violation of the title protection requirements of RCW 18.390.050, the failure of a continuing care retirement community to register with the department under RCW 18.390.020, the failure of a continuing care retirement community to comply with the disclosure statement delivery and content requirements under RCW 18.390.060, and the failure of a continuing care retirement community to comply with the resident expectations established under RCW 18.390.070 are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of the title protection requirements under RCW 18.390.050, registration requirement under RCW 18.390.020, the disclosure statement delivery and content requirements under RCW 18.390.060, and the resident expectations requirements under RCW 18.390.070 are not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and are an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
(2) The attorney general shall provide notice to the management of the continuing care retirement community of submitted complaints including the name of the complainant to allow the community to take corrective action. Except for violations of the title protection requirements of RCW 18.390.050 and the failure of a continuing care retirement community to register with the department under RCW 18.390.020, the attorney general shall limit its application of the consumer protection act in subsection (1) of this section to those cases in which a pattern of complaints, submitted by affected parties, or other activity that, when considered together, demonstrate a pattern of similar conduct that, without enforcement, likely establishes an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition.
[ 2016 c 183 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.390 - Continuing Care Retirement Communities. › 18.390.090 - Scope of chapter—Limitation.

RCW 18.390.090
Scope of chapter—Limitation.
Nothing in this chapter:
(1) Affects any of the requirements and standards associated with a license to operate an assisted living facility under chapter 18.20 RCW or a nursing home under chapter 18.51 RCW; and
(2) Applies to any of the provisions of chapter 74.46 or 70.38 RCW.
[ 2016 c 183 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.390 - Continuing Care Retirement Communities. › 18.390.900 - Prospective application of chapter.

RCW 18.390.900
Prospective application of chapter.
The provisions of this chapter apply prospectively to acts and omissions that occur after July 1, 2017.
[ 2016 c 183 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.390 - Continuing Care Retirement Communities. › 18.390.901 - Effective date—2016 c 183.

RCW 18.390.901
Effective date—2016 c 183.
This act takes effect July 1, 2017.
[ 2016 c 183 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.400 - Professional Licensure—Previous Criminal Convictions. › 18.400.010 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 18.400.010
Findings—Intent.
(1) The legislature finds that individuals with prior criminal convictions, upon completing the terms of one's sentence, have paid their debt to society, and should be given the opportunity to be regular and productive members of society by seeking gainful employment. Recognizing the perils recidivism poses to the individual, families, public safety, and general well-being, the legislature should prioritize that removal of these barriers which prevent these individuals from entering the workforce.
(2) It is the intent of the legislature to provide a reliable process for individuals with past criminal convictions to apply for a professional license, and to not be prevented from obtaining a professional license due to a prior criminal conviction which does not directly relate to the applicable profession, business, or trade.
[ 2021 c 194 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.400 - Professional Licensure—Previous Criminal Convictions. › 18.400.030 - Licensing authority disqualification determination.

RCW 18.400.030
Licensing authority disqualification determination.
(1) When issuing a professional license, government certification, or state recognition, the appropriate licensing authority may not disqualify an individual based on:
(a) A conviction that has been sealed, dismissed, expunged, or pardoned; or
(b) A juvenile adjudication.
(2) The appropriate licensing authority may disqualify an individual from obtaining a professional license, government certification, or state recognition if it determines the individual's conviction is related to the occupation or profession unless the individual has requested and received a certificate of restoration of opportunity under RCW 9.97.020.
[ 2022 c 32 § 2; 2021 c 194 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.400 - Professional Licensure—Previous Criminal Convictions. › 18.400.900 - Effective date—2021 c 194.

RCW 18.400.900
Effective date—2021 c 194.
This act takes effect January 1, 2022.
[ 2021 c 194 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.410 - Professional License Review Act. › 18.410.005 - Finding—Intent.

RCW 18.410.005
Finding—Intent.
(1) The legislature finds that, at times, additional protection by means of the regulation of a profession through professional licensure may be deemed necessary to ensure that the public's health, safety, and general welfare is protected. Furthermore, technological innovation continues to change the responsibilities and practices surrounding these professions, and by result, the potential harms associated with them.
(2) It is also recognized that requirements, such as educational requirements, fees, and training hours, which an individual must fulfill before receiving a license to practice in a profession, can create barriers to an individual's upward mobility and freedom to pursue their profession of choice.
(3) It is, therefore, the intent of the legislature to establish a sunset review process for all professional licensing requirements regulated by the department of licensing, to ensure that the rights and well-being of current and future practitioners of the profession be given full protection from unnecessary regulatory burden and that regulations meant to safeguard public health and safety are still warranted.
[ 2023 c 412 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.410 - Professional License Review Act. › 18.410.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.410.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Department" means the department of licensing.
(2) "Director" means the director of licensing.
[ 2023 c 412 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.420 - Certified Peer Specialists. › 18.420.005 - Finding—Intent.

RCW 18.420.005
Finding—Intent.
(1) The legislature finds that peers play a critical role along the behavioral health continuum of care, from outreach to treatment to recovery support. Peers deal in the currency of hope and motivation and are incredibly adept at supporting people with behavioral health challenges on their recovery journeys. Peers represent the only segment of the behavioral health workforce where there is not a shortage, but a surplus of willing workers. Peers, however, are presently limited to serving only medicaid recipients and working only in community behavioral health agencies. As a result, youth and adults with commercial insurance have no access to peer services. Furthermore, peers who work in other settings, such as emergency departments and behavioral health urgent care, cannot bill insurance for their services.
(2) Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to address the behavioral health workforce crisis, expand access to peer services, eliminate financial barriers to professional licensing, and honor the contributions of the peer profession by creating the profession of certified peer specialists.
[ 2023 c 469 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.420 - Certified Peer Specialists. › 18.420.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.420.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Advisory committee" means the Washington state certified peer specialist advisory committee established under *section 4 of this act.
(2) "Approved supervisor" means:
(a) Until July 1, 2028, a behavioral health provider, as defined in RCW 71.24.025 with at least two years of experience working in a behavioral health practice that employs peer specialists as part of treatment teams; or
(b) A certified peer specialist who has completed:
(i) At least 1,500 hours of work as a fully certified peer specialist engaged in the practice of peer support services, with at least 500 hours attained through the joint supervision of peers in conjunction with another approved supervisor; and
(ii) The training developed by the health care authority under RCW 71.24.920.
(3) "Certified peer specialist" means a person certified under this chapter to engage in the practice of peer support services.
(4) "Certified peer specialist trainee" means an individual working toward the supervised experience and written examination requirements to become a certified peer specialist under this chapter.
(5) "Department" means the department of health.
(6) "Practice of peer support services" means the provision of interventions by either a person in recovery from a mental health condition or substance use disorder, or both, or the parent or legal guardian of a youth who is receiving or has received behavioral health services. The client receiving the interventions receives them from a person with a similar lived experience as either a person in recovery from a mental health condition or substance use disorder, or both, or the parent or legal guardian of a youth who is receiving or has received behavioral health services. The person provides the interventions through the use of shared experiences to assist a client in the acquisition and exercise of skills needed to support the client's recovery. Interventions may include activities that assist clients in accessing or engaging in treatment and in symptom management; promote social connection, recovery, and self-advocacy; provide guidance in the development of natural community supports and basic daily living skills; and support clients in engagement, motivation, and maintenance related to achieving and maintaining health and wellness goals.
(7) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
[ 2023 c 469 § 2.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: 2023 c 469 § 4, which established the Washington state certified peer specialist advisory committee, was vetoed by the governor.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.420 - Certified Peer Specialists. › 18.420.020 - Authority of secretary.

RCW 18.420.020
Authority of secretary.
In addition to any other authority, the secretary has the authority to:
(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter;
(2) Establish all certification, examination, and renewal fees for certified peer specialists in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;
(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4) Issue certificates to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for obtaining a certificate and to deny a certificate to applicants who do not meet the requirements;
(5) Coordinate with the health care authority to confirm an applicants' successful completion of the certified peer specialist education course offered by the health care authority under RCW 71.24.920 and successful passage of the associated oral examination as proof of eligibility to take a qualifying written examination for applicants for obtaining a certificate;
(6) Establish practice parameters consistent with the definition of the practice of peer support services;
(7) Provide staffing and administrative support to the *advisory committee;
(8) Determine which states have credentialing requirements equivalent to those of this state, and issue certificates to applicants credentialed in those states without examination;
(9) Define and approve any supervised experience requirements for certification;
(10) Assist the *advisory committee with the review of peer counselor apprenticeship program applications in the process of being approved and registered under chapter 49.04 RCW;
(11) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency program; and
(12) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
[ 2023 c 469 § 3.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: 2023 c 469 § 4, which established the Washington state certified peer specialist advisory committee, was vetoed by the governor.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.420 - Certified Peer Specialists. › 18.420.030 - Representation as certified peer specialist.

RCW 18.420.030
Representation as certified peer specialist.
Beginning July 1, 2025, except as provided in RCW 71.24.920, the decision of a person practicing peer support services to become certified under this chapter is voluntary. A person may not use the title certified peer specialist unless the person holds a credential under this chapter.
[ 2023 c 469 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.420 - Certified Peer Specialists. › 18.420.040 - Exemptions from chapter.

RCW 18.420.040
Exemptions from chapter.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:
(1) An individual who holds a credential issued by this state, other than as a certified peer specialist or certified peer specialist trainee, to engage in the practice of an occupation or profession without obtaining an additional credential from the state. The individual may not use the title certified peer specialist unless the individual holds a credential under this chapter; or
(2) The practice of peer support services by a person who is employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States.
[ 2023 c 469 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.420 - Certified Peer Specialists. › 18.420.060 - Certification requirements—Trainee.

RCW 18.420.060
Certification requirements—Trainee.
(1) Beginning July 1, 2025, the secretary shall issue a certificate to practice as a certified peer specialist trainee to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that:
(a) The applicant meets the requirements of RCW 18.420.050 (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (4) and is working toward the supervised experience requirements to become a certified peer specialist under this chapter; or
(b) The applicant is enrolled in an apprenticeship program registered and approved under chapter 49.04 RCW and approved by the secretary under RCW 18.420.020.
(2) An applicant seeking to become a certified peer specialist trainee under this section shall submit to the secretary for approval an attestation, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, that the certified peer specialist trainee is actively pursuing the supervised experience requirements of *RCW 18.420.050(1)(d). This attestation must be updated with the trainee's annual renewal.
(3) A certified peer specialist trainee certified under this section may practice only under the supervision of an approved supervisor. Supervision may be provided through distance supervision. Supervision may be provided by an approved supervisor who is employed by the same employer that employs the certified peer specialist trainee or by an arrangement made with a third-party approved supervisor to provide supervision, or a combination of both types of approved supervisors.
(4) A certified peer specialist trainee certificate is valid for one year and may only be renewed four times.
[ 2023 c 469 § 8.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to RCW 18.420.050(1)(d) appears to be erroneous. RCW 18.420.050(1)(e) was apparently intended.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.420 - Certified Peer Specialists. › 18.420.070 - Examination.

RCW 18.420.070
Examination.
(1) The date and location of written examinations must be established by the health care authority. Applicants who have been found by the health care authority to meet other requirements for obtaining a certificate must be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The health care authority shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.
(2) The health care authority shall administer written examinations to each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable. The examinations must be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently.
(3) The examination materials, all grading of the materials, and the grading of any practical work must be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the health care authority has made and published the decisions. All examinations must be conducted under fair and wholly impartial methods.
(4) Any applicant failing to make the required grade in the first written examination may take up to three subsequent written examinations as the applicant desires upon prepaying a fee determined by the health care authority for each subsequent written examination. Upon failing four written examinations, the health care authority may invalidate the original application and require remedial education before the person may take future written examinations.
(5) The health care authority may approve a written examination prepared or administered by a private organization that credentials and renews credentials for peer counselors, or an association of credentialing agencies, for use by an applicant in meeting the credentialing requirements.
[ 2023 c 469 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.420 - Certified Peer Specialists. › 18.420.080 - Renewal of certificate.

RCW 18.420.080
Renewal of certificate.
The secretary shall establish, by rule, the requirements and fees for renewal of a certificate issued pursuant to this chapter. Fees must be established in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250. Failure to renew the certificate invalidates the certificate and all privileges granted by the certificate. If a certificate has lapsed for a period longer than three years, the person shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the secretary by completing continuing competency requirements or meeting other standards determined by the secretary.
[ 2023 c 469 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.420 - Certified Peer Specialists. › 18.420.090 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.420.090
Application of uniform disciplinary act.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice of peer support services, the issuance and denial of certificates, and the discipline of certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees under this chapter.
[ 2023 c 469 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.420 - Certified Peer Specialists. › 18.420.800 - Report—Supervisor supply adequacy.

RCW 18.420.800
Report—Supervisor supply adequacy.
(1) The department, in consultation with the *advisory committee, shall conduct an assessment and submit a report to the governor and the committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health policy issues by December 1, 2027.
(2) The report in subsection (1) of this section shall provide:
(a) An analysis of the adequacy of the supply of certified peer specialists serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(2)(b) with respect to the ability to meet the anticipated supervision needs of certified peer specialist trainees upon the expiration of behavioral health providers serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(2)(a);
(b) An assessment of whether or not it is necessary to extend the expiration of behavioral health providers serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(2)(a) in order to meet the anticipated supervision needs of certified peer specialist trainees;
(c) Recommendations for increasing the supply of certified peer specialists serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(2)(b), including any potential modifications to the requirements to become an approved supervisor; and
(d) Recommendations for alternative methods of providing supervision to certified peer specialist trainees, including options for team-based supervision that incorporate supervision from both behavioral health providers serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(2)(a) and certified peer specialists serving as approved supervisors pursuant to RCW 18.420.010(2)(b).
[ 2023 c 469 § 11.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: 2023 c 469 § 4, which established the Washington state certified peer specialist advisory committee, was vetoed by the governor.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › RCW Dispositions › 19.02 BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER ACT

Sections
19.02.038 Center — Duties — To be completed by date certain.
[1982 c 182 § 13.]
Repealed by 1993 c 142 § 1.
19.02.040 Board of review — Created — Members — Chairperson — Meetings — Duties.
[1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 316; 1987 c 505 § 6; 1985 c 466 § 37; 1982 c 182 § 5; 1979 c 158 § 77; 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 4.]
Repealed by 1993 c 142 § 1.
19.02.060 Continuation of pilot program for grocery stores under chapter 43.31 RCW.
[1977 ex.s. c 319 § 6.]
Repealed by 1982 c 182 § 45.
19.02.120 Agencies to review licensure requirements and report to governor.
[1982 c 182 § 14.]
Decodified July 1988.
19.02.130 Governor to submit recommendations on licensure requirements to legislature.
[1982 c 182 § 15.]
Decodified July 1988.
19.02.200 Center as secretary of state's agent for corporate renewals — Proposals for — Schedule.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.
19.02.220 Combined licensing project — Report — Evaluation.
[1995 c 403 § 1006.]
Repealed by 2013 c 144 § 55.
19.02.810 Master license system — Existing licenses or permits registered under, when.
[1982 c 182 § 46.]
Repealed by 2013 c 144 § 55.
19.02.885 Performance audit.
[1990 c 264 § 3.]
Repealed by 1998 c 245 § 176.
19.02.900 Severability-1977 ex.s. c 319.
[2011 c 298 § 11; 1977 ex.s. c 319 § 10.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
19.02.901 Severability — 1982 c 182.
[1982 c 182 § 47.]
Decodified pursuant to 2011 c 298 § 41, effective July 1, 2011.
19.02.910 Effective date — 1977 ex.s. c 319.
[1977 ex.s. c 319 § 11.]
Decodified pursuant to 2011 c 298 § 41, effective July 1, 2011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › RCW Dispositions › 19.04 ANTIFREEZE VENDING

Sections
19.04.010 Definitions — General.
[1949 c 121 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-300.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
19.04.020 Adulteration — Defined.
[1949 c 121 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-301.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
19.04.030 Misbranding — Defined.
[1949 c 121 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-302.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
19.04.040 Annual inspection — Fee — Permit.
[1949 c 121 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-303.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
19.04.050 Duties of department of agriculture.
[1949 c 121 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-304.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
19.04.060 Rules and regulations — Standards.
[1949 c 121 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-305.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
19.04.070 List of approved brands and trademarks.
[1949 c 121 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-306.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
19.04.080 Restriction upon advertising product.
[1949 c 121 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-307.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
19.04.090 Prosecutions.
[1949 c 121 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-308.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
19.04.100 Collection and disposition of fees.
[1949 c 121 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-309.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
19.04.110 Penalty.
[1949 c 121 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8370-310.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 47, effective June 30, 1982.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › RCW Dispositions › 19.08 CASCARA BARK PEELING

Sections
19.08.010 Permit to take or dispose of cascara bark.
[1943 c 129 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 2875-1.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 50, effective June 30, 1982.
19.08.020 Requirements for cutting or peeling — Protection of trees.
[1943 c 129 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 2875-2.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 50, effective June 30, 1982.
19.08.030 Penalties.
[1943 c 129 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 2875-3.]
Repealed by 1979 c 99 § 50, effective June 30, 1982.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › RCW Dispositions › 19.12 CHRISTMAS TREE EXPORTING

Sections
19.12.010 Definition.
[1937 c 112 § 1, part; 1931 c 26 § 1, part; 1929 c 141 § 1, part; RRS § 8291-1, part.]
Repealed by 1957 c 86 § 1.
19.12.020 Severance tax imposed — Rate — Tags.
[1937 c 112 § 2, part; 1931 c 26 § 2, part; 1929 c 141 § 2, part; RRS § 8291-2, part.]
Repealed by 1957 c 86 § 1.
19.12.030 Disposition of tax.
[1937 c 112 § 2, part; 1931 c 26 § 2, part; 1929 c 141 § 2, part; RRS § 8291-2, part.]
Repealed by 1957 c 86 § 1.
19.12.040 Attachment of tags to shipment.
[1937 c 112 § 3; 1931 c 26 § 3; 1929 c 141 § 3; RRS § 8291-3.]
Repealed by 1957 c 86 § 1.
19.12.050 Shipment or carriage without tax payment prohibited.
[1937 c 112 § 1, part; 1931 c 26 § 1, part; 1929 c 141 § 1, part; RRS § 8291-1, part.]
Repealed by 1957 c 86 § 1.
19.12.060 Scope of chapter.
[1937 c 112 § 4; 1929 c 141 § 4; RRS § 8291-4.]
Repealed by 1957 c 86 § 1.
19.12.070 Reports by shippers.
[1955 c 225 § 2; 1937 c 112 § 6; RRS § 8291-6.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 32 § 1.
19.12.080 Reports by carriers.
[1937 c 112 § 5; RRS § 8291-5.]
Repealed by 1957 c 86 § 1.
19.12.090 Violations — Penalty.
[1937 c 112 § 7; RRS § 8291-7.]
Repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 32 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous › RCW Dispositions › 19.16 COLLECTION AGENCIES

Sections
19.16.010 through 19.16.050
[1929 c 90 §§ 1-5; RRS §§ 5847-4–5847-8.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 253 § 43.
19.16.350 Board — Powers — Duties.
[1971 ex.s. c 253 § 26.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 20 § 10.
19.16.360 Licenses — Denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew — Civil penalty — Hearing.
[1977 ex.s. c 194 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 20 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 253 § 27.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
19.16.370 License — Denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew — Grounds.
[1971 ex.s. c 253 § 28.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 20 § 10.
19.16.380 Administrative procedure act — Application.
[1971 ex.s. c 253 § 29.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
19.16.400 Investigations or proceedings — Powers of director or designees — Contempt.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 20 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 253 § 31.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
19.16.910 Severability-1971 ex.s. c 253.
[1971 ex.s. c 253 § 41.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.