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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.130 REGULATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS — UNIFORM DISCIPLINARY ACT

Sections
18.130.030 Chapter may be adopted.
[1984 c 279 § 3.]
Repealed by 1986 c 259 § 16.
18.130.125 License suspension-Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[1996 c 293 § 18.]
Repealed by 2018 c 199 § 101.
18.130.320 Provider investments and referrals — Conflict of interest standards.
[1993 c 492 § 408.]
Repealed by 1995 c 265 § 27, effective July 1, 1995.
Notes:
Savings--1995 c 265:
See note following RCW 70.47.015.
18.130.330 Malpractice insurance coverage mandate — Rules — Report.
[1994 c 102 § 1; 1993 c 492 § 412.]
Repealed by 1995 c 265 § 27, effective July 1, 1995.
Notes:
Savings--1995 c 265:
See note following RCW 70.47.015.
18.130.345 Naloxone-Administering, dispensing, prescribing, purchasing, acquisition, possession, or use-Opiate-related overdose.
[2010 c 9 § 3.]
Repealed by 2015 c 205 § 5.
18.130.380 Budget request — Specification of employees designated as investigators and attorneys — Development of formula — Joint legislative audit and review committee report.
[2006 c 99 § 9.]
Expired July 1, 2011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.135 HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS

Sections
18.135.010 Practices authorized.
[2009 c 43 § 2; 2008 c 58 § 1; 1984 c 281 § 1.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.020 Definitions.
[2009 c 43 § 4; 2008 c 58 § 2; 2001 c 22 § 2; 1997 c 133 § 1. Prior: 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 719; 1994 c 76 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 272; 1986 c 115 § 2; 1984 c 281 § 2.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.025 Rules — Legislative intent.
[1986 c 216 § 1.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.030 Health care assistant profession — Duties — Requirements for certification — Rules.
[1999 c 151 § 201; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 515; 1991 c 3 § 273; 1986 c 216 § 2; 1984 c 281 § 4.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.035 Requirements for certification — Military training or experience.
[2011 c 32 § 12.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.040 Certification of health care assistants.
[2006 c 242 § 3; 1984 c 281 § 3.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.050 Certification by health care facility or practitioner — Roster — Recertification.
[1996 c 191 § 82; 1991 c 3 § 274; 1984 c 281 § 5.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.055 Registering an initial or continuing certification — Fees.
[2012 c 153 § 18; 1996 c 191 § 83; 1991 c 3 § 275; 1985 c 117 § 1.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.060 Conditions for performing authorized functions — Renal dialysis.
[2001 c 22 § 3; 2000 c 171 § 30; 1993 c 13 § 1. Prior: 1986 c 216 § 3; 1986 c 115 § 1; 1984 c 281 § 6.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.062 Renal dialysis training task force — Development of core competencies.
[2001 c 22 § 4.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.065 Delegation — Duties of delegator and delegatee.
[2009 c 43 § 5; 2008 c 58 § 3; 1991 c 3 § 276; 1986 c 216 § 4.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.070 Complaints — Violations — Investigations — Disciplinary action.
[1993 c 367 § 11; 1984 c 281 § 7.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.080 Violations — Decertification.
[1991 c 3 § 277; 1984 c 281 § 8.]
Repealed by 1993 c 367 § 23.
18.135.090 Performance of authorized functions.
[1984 c 281 § 9.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.100 Uniform Disciplinary Act.
[1993 c 367 § 12.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.110 Blood-drawing procedures — Not prohibited by chapter — Requirements.
[2006 c 242 § 2.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.120 Administration of vaccines — Restrictions.
[2008 c 58 § 4.]
Repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20, effective July 1, 2016.
18.135.130 Administration of drugs.
[2011 c 70 § 1; 2009 c 43 § 3.]
Expired July 1, 2013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.138 DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS

Sections
18.138.080 Advisory committee.
[1991 c 3 § 285; 1988 c 277 § 8.]
Repealed by 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 518, effective July 1, 1994.
18.138.120 Health professions advisory committee — Membership — Duties — Expenses.
[1994 sp.s. c 9 § 517.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 401, effective July 1, 1999.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.140 CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER ACT

Sections
18.140.085 Conversion to appraiser's license.
[1993 c 30 § 23.]
Repealed by 1996 c 182 § 13, effective July 1, 1996.
18.140.175 Cease and desist orders.
[1993 c 30 § 19.] Repealed by 2007 c 256 § 22.
18.140.180 Hearings — Orders — Judicial review.
[1993 c 30 § 20; 1989 c 414 § 22.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.140.200 Certificate, license, or registration suspension-Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[2005 c 339 § 16; 1996 c 293 § 19.]
Repealed by 2018 c 199 § 101.
18.140.910 Severability-1989 c 414.
[1989 c 414 § 26.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
18.140.911 Effective dates — 1989 c 414.
[1989 c 414 § 27.]
Repealed by 1993 c 30 § 24.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.145 COURT REPORTING PRACTICE ACT

Sections
18.145.060 Advisory board — Participation in disciplinary investigations.
[1989 c 382 § 7.]
Repealed by 1995 c 27 § 14; and repealed by 1995 c 269 § 505, effective July 1, 1995.
18.145.125 Certificate suspension-Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[1996 c 293 § 20.]
Repealed by 2018 c 199 § 101.
18.145.911 Severability-1989 c 382.
[1989 c 382 § 17.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.150 HEALTH PROFESSIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM

Sections
18.150.010 Legislative findings.
[1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 716.]
Recodified as RCW 28B.115.010 pursuant to 1991 c 332 § 36.
18.150.020 Definitions.
[1991 c 332 § 15; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 717.]
Recodified as RCW 28B.115.020 pursuant to 1991 c 332 § 36.
18.150.030 Program established — Duties of board.
[1991 c 332 § 16; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 718.]
Recodified as RCW 28B.115.030 pursuant to 1991 c 332 § 36.
18.150.040 Planning committee — Developing criteria for selecting participants.
[1991 c 332 § 18; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 719.]
Recodified as RCW 28B.115.050 pursuant to 1991 c 332 § 36.
18.150.050 Loan repayment awards.
[1991 c 332 § 22; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 720.]
Recodified as RCW 28B.115.090 pursuant to 1991 c 332 § 36.
18.150.060 Participant obligation — Repayment obligation.
[1991 c 332 § 24; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 721.]
Recodified as RCW 28B.115.110 pursuant to 1991 c 332 § 36.
18.150.070 Transfer of program administration.
[1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 722.]
Recodified as RCW 28B.115.140 pursuant to 1991 c 332 § 36.
18.150.080 Termination of loan repayment award.
[1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 723.]
Repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 27 § 2.
18.150.900 Effective date — 1989 1st ex.s. c 9.
Cross-reference section recodified as RCW 28B.115.900 pursuant to 1991 c 332 § 36.
18.150.910 Severability — 1989 1st ex.s. c 9.
Cross-reference section recodified as RCW 28B.115.901 pursuant to 1991 c 332 § 36.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.155 SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT PROVIDERS

Sections
18.155.050 Sexual offender treatment providers advisory committee.
[1990 c 3 § 805.]
Repealed by 2009 c 560 § 22, effective June 30, 2009.
18.155.900 Index, part headings not law-1990 c 3.
[1990 c 3 § 1404.] Decodified pursuant to 2020 c 266 § 8.
18.155.901 Severability-1990 c 3.
[1990 c 3 § 1405.] Decodified pursuant to 2020 c 266 § 8.
18.155.902 Effective dates-Application-1990 c 3.
[1990 c 3 § 1406.]
Cross-reference section, decodified August 2020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.160 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM CONTRACTORS

Sections
18.160.060 Contractor license — Surety bond.
[1990 c 177 § 7.]
Repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 6 § 2.
18.160.085 Certificate suspension-Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[1996 c 293 § 21.]
Repealed by 2018 c 199 § 101.
18.160.902 Severability-1990 c 177.
[1990 c 177 § 14.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.165 PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

Sections
18.165.190 Violations — Statement of charges — Hearings.
[1995 c 277 § 37; 1991 c 328 § 19.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.165.200 Application of administrative procedure act to hearings.
[1991 c 328 § 20.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.165.240 Unlicensed practice — Complaints — Director's authority — Injunctions — Penalty.
[1995 c 277 § 39; 1991 c 328 § 24.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.165.250 Violation of injunction — Penalty.
[1991 c 328 § 25.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.165.260 Immunity.
[1991 c 328 § 26.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.165.280 License or certificate suspension-Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[1996 c 293 § 22.]
Repealed by 2018 c 199 § 101.
18.165.900 Severability-1991 c 328.
[1991 c 328 § 29.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
18.165.901 Severability — Effective date — 1995 c 277.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.170 SECURITY GUARDS

Sections
18.170.100 Training and testing requirements.
[2004 c 50 § 2; 1995 c 277 § 7; 1991 c 334 § 10.] Repealed by 2007 c 306 § 3.
18.170.163 License or certificate suspension-Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[1996 c 293 § 23.]
Repealed by 2018 c 199 § 101.
18.170.190 Complaints — Investigation — Immunity.
[1995 c 277 § 14; 1991 c 334 § 19.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.170.200 Violations — Statement of charges — Hearings.
[1991 c 334 § 20.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.170.240 Enforcement of orders for payment of fines.
[1991 c 334 § 24.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.170.250 Unlicensed practice — Complaints — Director's authority — Injunctions — Penalty.
[1995 c 277 § 16; 1991 c 334 § 25.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.170.260 Violation of injunction — Penalty.
[1991 c 334 § 26.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.170.270 Immunity.
[1991 c 334 § 27.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.170.900 Severability-1991 c 334.
[1991 c 334 § 30.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
18.170.901 Severability-1995 c 277.
[1995 c 277 § 40.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.175 ATHLETE AGENTS

Sections
18.175.010 Findings.
[1991 c 236 § 1.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 501, effective July 1, 1999.
18.175.020 Athlete agents and athlete agent firms — Certificate of registration required — Violations.
[1991 c 236 § 2.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 501, effective July 1, 1999.
18.175.025 Certificate of registration suspension — Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[1996 c 293 § 24.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 501, effective July 1, 1999.
18.175.027 Certificate of registration suspension — Noncompliance with support order — Reissuance.
[1997 c 58 § 839.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 501, effective July 1, 1999.
18.175.030 Definitions.
[1991 c 236 § 3.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 501, effective July 1, 1999.
18.175.040 Exemptions.
[1991 c 236 § 4.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 501, effective July 1, 1999.
18.175.050 Authority of director.
[1991 c 236 § 5.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 501, effective July 1, 1999.
18.175.060 Disclosure statements.
[1991 c 236 § 6.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 501, effective July 1, 1999.
18.175.070 Penalties.
[1991 c 236 § 7.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 501, effective July 1, 1999.
18.175.080 Application of consumer protection act.
[1991 c 236 § 8.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 501, effective July 1, 1999.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.185 BAIL BOND AGENTS

Sections
18.185.055 License suspension-Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[1996 c 293 § 26.]
Repealed by 2018 c 199 § 101.
18.185.150 Hearing procedures.
[1993 c 260 § 16.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.185.160 Enforcement of monetary penalty.
[1993 c 260 § 17.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.185.180 Civil penalties.
[1993 c 260 § 19.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.185.190 Official immunity.
[1993 c 260 § 20.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.
18.185.900 Severability-1993 c 260.
[1993 c 260 § 23.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.195 CONSUMER ACCESS TO VISION CARE ACT

Sections
18.195.902 Captions not law.
[1994 c 106 § 8.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
18.195.903 Severability-1994 c 106.
[1994 c 106 § 9.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.205 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROFESSIONALS

Sections
18.205.040 Use of title.
[2014 c 225 § 108; 2008 c 135 § 17; 1998 c 243 § 4.]
Repealed by 2017 c 226 § 9.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.210 ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS — DESIGNER LICENSING

Sections
18.210.040 Advisory committee.
[1999 c 263 § 5.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 75, effective June 30, 2010.
18.210.070 Advisory committee — Duties.
[1999 c 263 § 8.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 75, effective June 30, 2010.
18.210.090 Practice permits — License.
[1999 c 263 § 10.]
Repealed by 2011 c 256 § 13.
18.210.210 Chapter evaluation — Financial assurance.
[1999 c 263 § 23.]
Repealed by 2011 c 256 § 13.
18.210.900 Captions not law-1999 c 263.
[1999 c 263 § 24.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › RCW Dispositions › 18.220 GEOLOGISTS

Sections
18.220.140
Unprofessional conduct — Hearing before director — Orders.
[2000 c 253 § 15.] Repealed by 2007 c 256 § 22.
18.220.150
Unprofessional conduct — Written complaint — Investigation.
[2002 c 86 § 264; 2000 c 253 § 16.] Repealed by 2007 c 256 § 22.
18.220.170 Prohibited acts — Class 1 civil infractions.
[2000 c 253 § 18.] Repealed by 2007 c 256 § 22.
18.220.180 Violation of chapter — Injunction to restrain — Director's authority.
[2000 c 253 § 19.]
Repealed by 2007 c 256 § 22.
18.220.210 Public bodies — Use of either soil scientist or licensed geologist permitted.
[2003 c 292 § 2.]
Expired July 1, 2005.
18.220.900 Severability-2000 c 253.
[2000 c 253 § 21.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.035 - Board of accountancy—Members—Terms—Vacancies—Removal.

RCW 18.04.035
Board of accountancy—Members—Terms—Vacancies—Removal.
(1) There is created a board of accountancy for the state of Washington to be known as the Washington state board of accountancy. Effective June 30, 2001, the board shall consist of nine members appointed by the governor. Members of the board shall include six persons who have been licensed in this state continuously for the previous ten years. Three members shall be public members qualified to judge whether the qualifications, activities, and professional practice of those regulated under this chapter conform with standards to protect the public interest, including one public member qualified to represent the interests of clients of individuals and firms licensed under this chapter.
(2) The members of the board shall be appointed by the governor to a term of three years. Vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. Upon the expiration of a member's term of office, the member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed and has assumed office. The governor shall remove from the board any member whose license to practice has been revoked or suspended and may, after hearing, remove any member of the board for neglect of duty or other just cause. No person who has served three successive complete terms is eligible for reappointment. Appointment to fill an unexpired term is not considered a complete term. In order to stagger their terms, of the two new appointments made to the board upon June 11, 1992, the first appointed member shall serve a term of two years initially.
[ 2004 c 159 § 1; 2001 c 294 § 3; 1992 c 103 § 3; 1986 c 295 § 2; 1983 c 234 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.045 - Board—Officers and staff—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.04.045
Board—Officers and staff—Powers and duties.
(1) The board shall annually elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary from its members.
(2) A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(3) The board shall have a seal which shall be judicially noticed.
(4) The board shall keep records of its proceedings, and of any proceeding in court arising from or founded upon this chapter. Copies of these records certified as correct under the seal of the board are admissible in evidence as tending to prove the content of the records.
(5) The governor shall appoint an executive director of the board, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The executive director may employ such personnel as is appropriate for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. The executive director shall hold a valid Washington license. The board may arrange for such volunteer assistance as it requires to perform its duties. Individuals or committees assisting the board constitute volunteers for purposes of chapter 4.92 RCW.
(6) The board shall file an annual report of its activities with the governor. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a statement of all receipts and disbursements. Upon request, the board shall mail a copy of each annual report to any member of the public.
(7) In making investigations concerning alleged violations of the provisions of this chapter and in all proceedings under RCW 18.04.295 or chapter 34.05 RCW, the board chair, or a member of the board, or a board designee acting in the chair's place, may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the board, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, take testimony, and require that documentary evidence be submitted.
(8) The board may review the publicly available professional work of licensees on a general and random basis, without any requirement of a formal complaint or suspicion of impropriety on the part of any particular licensee. If as a result of such review the board discovers reasonable grounds for a more specific investigation, the board may proceed under its investigative and disciplinary rules.
(9) The board may provide for consumer alerts and public protection information to be published regarding persons or firms who violate the provisions of this chapter or board rule and may provide general consumer protection information to the public.
(10) As provided in RCW 18.04.370, the board may enter into stipulated agreements and orders of assurance with persons who have violated the provisions of RCW 18.04.345 or certify the facts to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which such person resides for criminal prosecution.
[ 2001 c 294 § 4; 1992 c 103 § 4; 1986 c 295 § 3; 1983 c 234 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.065 - Board—Fees—Disposition.

RCW 18.04.065
Board—Fees—Disposition.
The board shall set its fees at a level adequate to pay the costs of administering this chapter. All fees for licenses, registrations of nonlicensee partners, shareholders, and managers of licensed firms, renewals of licenses, renewals of registrations of nonlicensee partners, shareholders, and managers of licensed firms, reinstatements of lapsed licenses, reinstatements of lapsed registrations of nonlicensee partners, shareholders, and managers of licensed firms, practice privileges under RCW 18.04.350, and delinquent filings received under the authority of this chapter shall be deposited in the certified public accountants' account created by RCW 18.04.105. Appropriation from such account shall be made only for the cost of administering the provisions of this chapter or for the purpose of administering the certified public accounting scholarship program created in chapter 28B.123 RCW.
[ 2022 c 85 § 4; 2015 c 215 § 6; 2001 c 294 § 6; 1992 c 103 § 6; 1983 c 234 § 24.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.080 - Compensation and travel expenses of members.

RCW 18.04.080
Compensation and travel expenses of members.
Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the discharge of such duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 1984 c 287 § 20; 1983 c 234 § 22; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 25; 1949 c 226 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8269-14.]
NOTES:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.180 - Reciprocity.

RCW 18.04.180
Reciprocity.
(1) The board shall issue a license to a holder of a certificate/valid license issued by another state that entitles the holder to practice public accountancy, provided that:
(a) Such state makes similar provision to grant reciprocity to a holder of a valid certificate or license in this state;
(b) The applicant meets the CPE requirements of RCW 18.04.215(4);
(c) The applicant meets the good character requirements of RCW 18.04.105(1)(a); and
(d) The applicant passed the examination required for issuance of his or her certificate or license with grades that would have been passing grades at that time in this state and meets all current requirements in this state for issuance of a license at the time application is made; or at the time of the issuance of the applicant's license in the other state, met all the requirements then applicable in this state; or has three years of experience within the five years immediately preceding application or had five years of experience within the ten years immediately preceding application in the practice of public accountancy that meets the requirements prescribed by the board.
(2) The board may accept NASBA's designation of the applicant as substantially equivalent to national standards as meeting the requirement of subsection (1)(d) of this section.
(3) A licensee who has been granted a license under the reciprocity provisions of this section shall notify the board within thirty days if the license or certificate issued in the other jurisdiction has lapsed or if the status of the license or certificate issued in the other jurisdiction becomes otherwise invalid.
[ 2022 c 85 § 6; 2004 c 159 § 3; 2001 c 294 § 8; 1992 c 103 § 8; 1949 c 226 § 17; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8269-24.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.185 - Application for license—Secretary of state agent for service of process.

RCW 18.04.185
Application for license—Secretary of state agent for service of process.
Application for a license to practice public accounting in this state by a certified public accountant or CPA firm who holds a license or permit to practice issued by another state constitutes the appointment of the secretary of state as an agent for service of process in any action or proceeding against the applicant arising from any transaction or operation connected with or incidental to the practice of public accounting in this state by the holder of the license to practice.
[ 2001 c 294 § 10; 1999 c 378 § 4; 1986 c 295 § 7; 1983 c 234 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.205 - Registration of offices—Requirements—Rules—Fees.

RCW 18.04.205
Registration of offices—Requirements—Rules—Fees.
(1) Each office established or maintained in this state for the purpose of offering to issue or issuing reports in this state shall register with the board under this chapter every three years.
(2) Each office established or maintained in this state shall be under the direct supervision of a resident licensee holding a license under RCW 18.04.105 and 18.04.215.
(3) The board shall by rule prescribe the procedure to be followed to register and maintain offices established in this state for the purpose of offering to issue or issuing attest or compilation reports.
(4) Fees for the registration of offices shall be determined by the board. Fees shall be paid by the applicant at the time the registration form is filed with the board.
[ 2019 c 71 § 4; 2016 c 127 § 6; 2008 c 16 § 4; 2001 c 294 § 12; 1999 c 378 § 6; 1992 c 103 § 9; 1986 c 295 § 9; 1983 c 234 § 10.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2008 c 16: See note following RCW 18.04.025.
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.295 - Actions against CPA license.

RCW 18.04.295
Actions against CPA license.
The board shall have the power to: Revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue, renew, or reinstate a license; impose a fine in an amount not to exceed thirty thousand dollars plus the board's investigative and legal costs in bringing charges against a certified public accountant, a licensee, a licensed firm, an applicant, a non-CPA violating the provisions of RCW 18.04.345, or a nonlicensee holding an ownership interest in a licensed firm; may impose full restitution to injured parties; may impose conditions precedent to renewal of a license; or may prohibit a nonlicensee from holding an ownership interest in a licensed firm, for any of the following causes:
(1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, or in any filings with the board;
(2) Dishonesty, fraud, or negligence while representing oneself as a nonlicensee owner holding an ownership interest in a licensed firm or a licensee;
(3) A violation of any provision of this chapter;
(4) A violation of a rule of professional conduct promulgated by the board under the authority granted by this chapter;
(5) Conviction of a crime or an act constituting a crime under:
(a) The laws of this state;
(b) The laws of another state, and which, if committed within this state, would have constituted a crime under the laws of this state; or
(c) Federal law;
(6) Cancellation, revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the authority to practice as a certified public accountant by any other state for any cause other than failure to pay a fee or to meet the requirements of CPE in the other state;
(7) Suspension or revocation of the right to practice matters relating to public accounting before any state or federal agency;
For purposes of subsections (6) and (7) of this section, a certified copy of such revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew shall be prima facie evidence;
(8) Failure to maintain compliance with the requirements for issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a license, or to report changes to the board;
(9) Failure to cooperate with the board by:
(a) Failure to furnish any papers or documents requested or ordered by the board;
(b) Failure to furnish in writing a full and complete explanation covering the matter contained in the complaint filed with the board or the inquiry of the board;
(c) Failure to respond to subpoenas issued by the board, whether or not the recipient of the subpoena is the accused in the proceeding;
(10) Failure by a nonlicensee owner of a licensed firm to comply with the requirements of this chapter or board rule; and
(11) Failure to comply with an order of the board.
[ 2022 c 85 § 11; 2004 c 159 § 4; 2003 c 290 § 3; 2001 c 294 § 14; 2000 c 171 § 1; 1992 c 103 § 11; 1986 c 295 § 11; 1983 c 234 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.305 - Actions against firm license.

RCW 18.04.305
Actions against firm license.
The board may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license issued to a firm if at any time the firm does not meet the requirements of this chapter for licensing, or for any of the causes enumerated in RCW 18.04.295, or for any of the following additional causes:
(1) The revocation or suspension of the sole-practitioner's license or the revocation or suspension or refusal to renew the license of any partner, manager, member, or shareholder;
(2) The revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the license of the firm, or any partner, manager, member, or shareholder thereof, to practice public accounting in any other state or foreign jurisdiction for any cause other than failure to pay a fee or to meet the CPE requirements of the other state or foreign jurisdiction;
(3) Failure by a nonlicensee owner of a licensed firm to comply with the requirements of this chapter or board rule; or
(4) Failure of the firm to comply with the requirements of this chapter or board rule.
[ 2001 c 294 § 15; 1992 c 103 § 12; 1986 c 295 § 12; 1983 c 234 § 13.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.320 - Actions against license—Procedures.

RCW 18.04.320
Actions against license—Procedures.
In the case of the refusal, revocation, or suspension of a license by the board under the provisions of this chapter, such proceedings and any appeal therefrom shall be taken in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2022 c 85 § 12; 1986 c 295 § 13; 1983 c 234 § 14; 1949 c 226 § 31; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8269-38.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.335 - Reissuance or modification of suspension of license.

RCW 18.04.335
Reissuance or modification of suspension of license.
(1) Upon application in writing and after hearing pursuant to notice, the board may:
(a) Modify the suspension of, or reissue a license to, an individual whose license has been revoked or suspended; or
(b) Modify the suspension of, or reissue a license to a firm whose license has been revoked, suspended, or which the board has refused to renew.
(2) In the case of suspension for failure to comply with a support order under chapter 74.20A RCW, if the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of a license shall be automatic upon the board's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the individual is in compliance with the order.
[ 2022 c 85 § 13; 2001 c 294 § 16; 1997 c 58 § 812; 1992 c 103 § 13; 1986 c 295 § 14; 1983 c 234 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.360 - Practices may be enjoined.

RCW 18.04.360
Practices may be enjoined.
If, in the judgment of the board any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices which constitute, or will constitute, a violation of this chapter, the board may make application to the appropriate court for an order enjoining such acts or practices and upon a showing by the board that such person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or such other order as may be appropriate may be granted by such court.
[ 1983 c 234 § 18; 1949 c 226 § 35; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8269-42.]
NOTES:
Injunctions: Chapter 7.40 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.370 - Penalty.

RCW 18.04.370
Penalty.
(1) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a crime, as follows:
(a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than thirty thousand dollars, or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.
(b) Notwithstanding (a) of this subsection, any person who uses a professional title intended to deceive the public, in violation of RCW 18.04.345, having previously entered into a stipulated agreement and order of assurance with the board, is guilty of a class C felony, and upon conviction thereof, is subject to a fine of not more than thirty thousand dollars, or to imprisonment for not more than two years, or to both such fine and imprisonment.
(c) Notwithstanding (a) of this subsection, any person whose license was suspended or revoked by the board and who uses the CPA professional title intending to deceive the public, in violation of RCW 18.04.345, having previously entered into a stipulated agreement and order of assurance with the board, is guilty of a class C felony, and upon conviction thereof, is subject to a fine of not more than thirty thousand dollars, or to imprisonment for not more than two years, or to both fine and imprisonment.
(2) With the exception of first time violations of RCW 18.04.345, subject to subsection (3) of this section whenever the board has reason to believe that any person is violating the provisions of this chapter it shall certify the facts to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which such person resides or may be apprehended and the prosecuting attorney shall cause appropriate proceedings to be brought against such person.
(3) The board may elect to enter into a stipulated agreement and orders of assurance with persons in violation of RCW 18.04.345 who have not previously been found to have violated the provisions of this chapter. The board may order full restitution to injured parties as a condition of a stipulated agreement and order of assurance.
(4) Nothing herein contained shall be held to in any way affect the power of the courts to grant injunctive or other relief as above provided.
[ 2022 c 85 § 18; 2004 c 159 § 5. Prior: 2003 c 290 § 5; 2003 c 53 § 120; 2001 c 294 § 19; 1983 c 234 § 19; 1949 c 226 § 36; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8269-43.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2004 c 159 § 5: "Section 5 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2004 c 159 § 6.]
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.380 - Advertising falsely—Effect.

RCW 18.04.380
Advertising falsely—Effect.
(1) The display or presentation by a person of a card, sign, advertisement, or other printed, engraved, or written instrument or device, bearing a person's name in conjunction with the words "certified public accountant" or any abbreviation thereof shall be prima facie evidence in any action brought under this chapter that the person whose name is so displayed, caused or procured the display or presentation of the card, sign, advertisement, or other printed, engraved, or written instrument or device, and that the person is holding himself or herself out to be a licensee, a certified public accountant, or a person holding a certificate under this chapter.
(2) The display or presentation by a person of a card, sign, advertisement, or other printed, engraved, or written instrument or device, bearing a person's name in conjunction with the words certified public accountant-inactive or any abbreviation thereof is prima facie evidence in any action brought under this chapter that the person whose name is so displayed caused or procured the display or presentation of the card, sign, advertisement, or other printed, engraved, or written instrument or device, and that the person is holding himself or herself out to be a certified public accountant-inactive under this chapter.
(3) In any action under subsection (1) or (2) of this section, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this chapter is sufficient to justify an injunction or a conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct.
[ 2001 c 294 § 20; 1986 c 295 § 17; 1983 c 234 § 20; 1949 c 226 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8269-44.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
False advertising: Chapter 9.04 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.390 - Papers, records, schedules, etc., property of the licensee or licensed firm—Prohibited practices—Rights of client.

RCW 18.04.390
Papers, records, schedules, etc., property of the licensee or licensed firm—Prohibited practices—Rights of client.
(1) In the absence of an express agreement between the licensee or licensed firm and the client to the contrary, all statements, records, schedules, working papers, and memoranda made by a licensee or licensed firm incident to or in the course of professional service to clients, except reports submitted by a licensee or licensed firm, are the property of the licensee or licensed firm.
(2) No statement, record, schedule, working paper, or memorandum may be sold, transferred, or bequeathed without the consent of the client or his or her personal representative or assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners, shareholders, or new partners or new shareholders of the licensee, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, or any combined or merged partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, or successor in interest.
(3) A licensee shall furnish to the board or to his or her client or former client, upon request and reasonable notice:
(a) A copy of the licensee's working papers or electronic documents, to the extent that such working papers or electronic documents include records that would ordinarily constitute part of the client's records and are not otherwise available to the client; and
(b) Any accounting or other records belonging to, or obtained from or on behalf of, the client that the licensee removed from the client's premises or received for the client's account; the licensee may make and retain copies of such documents of the client when they form the basis for work done by him or her.
(4)(a) For a period of seven years after the end of the fiscal period in which a licensed firm concludes an audit or review of a client's financial statements, the licensed firm must retain records relevant to the audit or review, as determined by board rule.
(b) The board must adopt rules to implement this subsection, including rules relating to working papers and document retention.
(5) Nothing in this section should be construed as prohibiting any temporary transfer of workpapers or other material necessary in the course of carrying out peer reviews or as otherwise interfering with the disclosure of information pursuant to RCW 18.04.405.
[ 2003 c 290 § 4; 2001 c 294 § 21; 1992 c 103 § 16; 1986 c 295 § 18; 1983 c 234 § 21; 1949 c 226 § 38; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8269-45.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.405 - Confidential information—Disclosure, when—Subpoenas.

RCW 18.04.405
Confidential information—Disclosure, when—Subpoenas.
(1) A licensee or licensed firm, or any of their employees shall not disclose any confidential information obtained in the course of a professional transaction except with the consent of the client or former client or as disclosure may be required by law, legal process, the standards of the profession, or as disclosure of confidential information is permitted by RCW 18.04.350 (7) and (8), 18.04.295(9), 18.04.390, and this section in connection with quality assurance, or peer reviews, investigations, and any proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW.
(2) This section shall not be construed as limiting the authority of this state or of the United States or an agency of this state, the board, or of the United States to subpoena and use such confidential information obtained by a licensee, or any of their employees in the course of a professional transaction in connection with any investigation, public hearing, or other proceeding, nor shall this section be construed as prohibiting a licensee or certified public accountant whose professional competence has been challenged in a court of law or before an administrative agency from disclosing confidential information as a part of a defense to the court action or administrative proceeding.
(3) The proceedings, records, and work papers of a review committee shall be privileged and shall not be subject to discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal process or introduction into evidence in any civil action, arbitration, administrative proceeding, or board proceeding and no member of the review committee or person who was involved in the peer review process shall be permitted or required to testify in any such civil action, arbitration, administrative proceeding, or board proceeding as to any matter produced, presented, disclosed, or discussed during or in connection with the peer review process, or as to any findings, recommendations, evaluations, opinions, or other actions of such committees, or any members thereof. Information, documents, or records that are publicly available are not to be construed as immune from discovery or use in any civil action, arbitration, administrative proceeding, or board proceeding merely because they were presented or considered in connection with the quality assurance or peer review process.
[ 2022 c 85 § 19; 2001 c 294 § 22; 1992 c 103 § 17; 1986 c 295 § 19; 1983 c 234 § 23.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 294: See note following RCW 18.04.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.430 - License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.04.430
License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
The board shall immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license or certificate 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 order.
[ 2022 c 85 § 20; 1997 c 58 § 811.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.910 - Effective date—1983 c 234.

RCW 18.04.910
Effective date—1983 c 234.
This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1983.
[ 1983 c 234 § 35.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.04 - Accountancy. › 18.04.911 - Effective date—1986 c 295.

RCW 18.04.911
Effective date—1986 c 295.
This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1986, except as provided in this section. *Section 5 of this act shall not become effective if sections 90(1) and 4 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1758 become law.
[ 1986 c 295 § 24.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Section 5 of this act was vetoed by the governor.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.06 - Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. › 18.06.020 - Practice without license unlawful.

RCW 18.06.020
Practice without license unlawful.
(1) No one may hold themselves out to the public as an acupuncturist, licensed acupuncturist, acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner, or any derivative thereof which is intended to or is likely to lead the public to believe such a person is an acupuncturist, licensed acupuncturist[,] or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner, unless licensed as provided for in this chapter.
(2) A person may not practice acupuncture or Eastern medicine if the person is not licensed under this chapter.
(3) No one may use any configuration of letters after their name (including L.Ac., EAMP, or AEMP) which indicates a degree or formal training in acupuncture or Eastern medicine unless licensed as provided for in this chapter.
(4) The secretary may by rule proscribe or regulate advertising and other forms of patient solicitation which are likely to mislead or deceive the public as to whether someone is licensed under this chapter.
(5) A person licensed under this chapter may use the title acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner and may use the letters AEMP indicating such license. However, nothing in this section prohibits or limits in any way a practitioner licensed under this chapter from alternatively holding himself or herself out as an acupuncturist, licensed acupuncturist, or East Asian medicine practitioner or from using the letters L.Ac. or EAMP after his or her name.
[ 2019 c 308 § 3; 2010 c 286 § 3; 1995 c 323 § 5; 1991 c 3 § 5; 1985 c 326 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.