reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.095 - Colon hydrotherapist certification requirements.

RCW 18.36A.095
Colon hydrotherapist certification requirements.
(1) Beginning July 1, 2022, the secretary shall issue a certification as a colon hydrotherapist to any applicant who:
(a) Has completed education and training requirements established by the board. At a minimum, education and training requirements must address proper technique, the use of appropriate equipment, and safety and consent procedures; and
(b) Has successfully passed an examination approved by the board.
(2) The board may recognize certification or accreditation by a professional organization as satisfying any of the requirements in subsection (1) of this section if the organization's standards are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those established under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) A colon hydrotherapist may not practice colon hydrotherapy unless the colon hydrotherapist has established an affiliation with one or more naturopaths licensed under this chapter. A colon hydrotherapist must submit the names of all naturopaths with which the colon hydrotherapist is affiliated to the board on a schedule established by the board. A colon hydrotherapist may practice in a location other than the office of a naturopath. A colon hydrotherapist may only perform colon hydrotherapy on patients who have been referred to the colon hydrotherapist by a naturopath with whom the colon hydrotherapist is affiliated and only according to the plan of care delegated from the naturopath to the colon hydrotherapist.
[ 2021 c 179 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.100 - Standards for approval of educational programs.

RCW 18.36A.100
Standards for approval of educational programs.
(1) The board shall establish by rule the standards for approval of educational programs and alternate training and may contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession and/or in education to report to the board the information necessary for the board to evaluate the educational programs. The standards for approval shall be based on the minimal competencies necessary for safe practice. The standards and procedures for approval shall apply equally to educational programs and equivalent alternate training within the United States and those in foreign jurisdictions.
(2) Each educational program requesting approval shall pay all administrative costs for the educational program evaluation, including, but not limited to, costs for site evaluation.
[ 2011 c 41 § 8; 1991 c 3 § 95; 1987 c 447 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.110 - Examination for licensure.

RCW 18.36A.110
Examination for licensure.
(1) The date and location of the examination shall be established by the board. Applicants who have been found to meet the education and experience requirements for licensure shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The board shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.
(2) The examination shall contain subjects appropriate to the standards of competency and scope of practice.
(3) The board shall establish by rule the requirements for a reexamination if the applicant has failed the examination.
(4) The board may approve an examination prepared or administered, or both, by a private testing agency or association of licensing boards.
[ 2011 c 41 § 9; 1991 c 3 § 96; 1987 c 447 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.120 - License standards for applicants from other jurisdictions—Reciprocity.

RCW 18.36A.120
License standards for applicants from other jurisdictions—Reciprocity.
The board shall establish by rule the standards for licensure of applicants licensed in another jurisdiction. However, the standards for reciprocity of licensure shall not be less than required for licensure in the state of Washington.
[ 2011 c 41 § 10; 1991 c 3 § 97; 1987 c 447 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.130 - Compliance with secretary's determinations.

RCW 18.36A.130
Compliance with secretary's determinations.
Applicants shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 1996 c 191 § 22; 1991 c 3 § 98; 1987 c 447 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.140 - Fee for renewal, late renewal.

RCW 18.36A.140
Fee for renewal, late renewal.
The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal and late renewal of licenses and certificates as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 2021 c 179 § 4; 1996 c 191 § 23; 1991 c 3 § 99; 1987 c 447 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.150 - Board of naturopathy.

RCW 18.36A.150
Board of naturopathy.
(1) There is created the board of naturopathy consisting of seven members appointed by the governor to four-year terms. Five members of the board shall be persons licensed under this chapter and two shall be members of the public. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. Members hold office until their successors are appointed. All members shall be appointed to full four-year terms.
(2) The public members of the board may not be a member of any other health care licensing board or commission, have a fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering services regulated under this chapter, or have a material or financial interest in the rendering of services regulated under this chapter.
(3) The board shall elect officers each year. The board shall meet at least twice each year and may hold additional meetings as called by the chair. Meetings of the board are open to the public, except that the board may hold executive sessions to the extent permitted by chapter 42.30 RCW. The department shall provide secretarial, clerical, and other assistance as required by the board.
(4) Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265. Members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the actual performance of their duties, as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The board is designated as a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW.
(5) A majority of the board members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of board business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the board is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure.
(6) The board may appoint members to panels of at least three members. A quorum for transaction of any business by a panel is a minimum of three members. A majority vote of a quorum of the panel is required to transact business delegated to it by the board.
(7) The board may adopt such rules as are consistent with this chapter as may be deemed necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(8) The governor may remove a member of the board for neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance or misfeasance in office. Whenever the governor is satisfied that a member of the board has been guilty of neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance or misfeasance in office, he or she shall file with the secretary of state a statement of the cause for and the order of removal from office, and the secretary shall immediately send a certified copy of the order of removal and statement of causes by certified mail to the last known post office address of the member. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.
[ 2022 c 240 § 22; 2011 c 41 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.160 - Board of naturopathy—Duties.

RCW 18.36A.160
Board of naturopathy—Duties.
(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the board shall:
(a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter;
(b) Determine the minimum education and experience requirements for licensure in conformance with RCW 18.36A.090, including, but not limited to, approval of educational programs;
(c) Determine the minimum education and training requirements for certification as a colon hydrotherapist under RCW 18.36A.095, including identifying any certification or accreditation organizations that satisfy certification requirements;
(d) Establish standards for the affiliation relationship between a colon hydrotherapist and a naturopath, including standards for communicating a plan of care for a patient, transferring a patient to a higher level of care, and providing general, off-site supervision;
(e) Prepare and administer, or approve the preparation and administration of, examinations for licensure or certification;
(f) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of examination failure;
(g) Determine whether alternative methods of training are equivalent to formal education, and establish forms, procedures, and criteria for evaluation of an applicant's equivalent alternative training to determine the applicant's eligibility to take the examination; and
(h) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency program.
(2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed and uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of licenses and certifications, and the discipline of licensees and certified persons under this chapter.
[ 2021 c 179 § 5; 2011 c 41 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.900 - Effective date—1987 c 447 §§ 1-14.

RCW 18.36A.900
Effective date—1987 c 447 §§ 1-14.
Sections 1 through 14 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1988.
[ 1987 c 447 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.39.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section and in chapter 68.04 RCW apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Board" means the funeral and cemetery board created pursuant to RCW 18.39.173.
(2) "Director" means the director of licensing.
(3) "Embalmer" means a person engaged in the profession or business of disinfecting and preserving human remains for transportation or final disposition.
(4) "Funeral director" means a person engaged in the profession or business of providing for the care, shelter, transportation, and arrangements for the disposition of human remains that may include arranging and directing funeral, memorial, or other services.
(5) "Funeral establishment" means a place of business licensed in accordance with RCW 18.39.145, that provides for any aspect of the care, shelter, transportation, embalming, preparation, and arrangements for the disposition of human remains and includes all areas of such entity and all equipment, instruments, and supplies used in the care, shelter, transportation, preparation, and embalming of human remains.
(6) "Funeral merchandise or services" means those services normally performed and merchandise normally provided by funeral establishments, including the sale of burial supplies and equipment, but excluding the sale by a cemetery of lands or interests therein, services incidental thereto, markers, memorials, monuments, equipment, crypts, niches, or vaults.
(7) "Licensee" means any person or entity holding a license, registration, endorsement, or permit under this chapter issued by the director.
(8) "Prearrangement funeral service contract" means any contract under which, for a specified consideration, a funeral establishment promises, upon the death of the person named or implied in the contract, to furnish funeral merchandise or services.
(9) "Public depositary" means a public depositary defined by RCW 39.58.010 or a state or federally chartered credit union.
(10) "Two-year college course" means the completion of sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours of college credit, including the satisfactory completion of certain college courses, as set forth in this chapter.
Words used in this chapter importing the singular may be applied to the plural of the person or thing, words importing the plural may be applied to the singular, and words importing the masculine gender may be applied to the female.
[ 2019 c 432 § 36. Prior: 2009 c 102 § 1; 2005 c 365 § 1; 2000 c 171 § 10; 1989 c 390 § 1; 1982 c 66 § 1; 1981 c 43 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 39; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 107 § 1; 1937 c 108 § 1; RRS § 8313.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175.
Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account—2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.
Effective dates—1982 c 66: See note following RCW 18.39.240.
Number and gender: RCW 1.12.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.020 - License required.

RCW 18.39.020
License required. (Effective until October 31, 2023.)
It is unlawful for any person to act or hold himself or herself out as a funeral director or embalmer or discharge any of the duties of a funeral director or embalmer as defined in this chapter unless the person has a valid license under this chapter. It is unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, or operate a funeral establishment without a valid establishment license.
[ 2005 c 365 § 2; 1987 c 150 § 30; 1981 c 43 § 2; 1937 c 108 § 2; RRS § 8314-1. Prior: 1909 c 215 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.39.020 and 18.39.110.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to act or hold himself or herself out as a funeral director or embalmer or discharge any of the duties of a funeral director or embalmer as defined in this chapter unless the person has a valid license under this chapter. It is unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, or operate a funeral establishment without a valid establishment license.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all permits, licenses, or endorsements issued under this chapter must be issued for the year and expire at midnight, the 31st day of January of each year, or at whatever time during any year that ownership or control of any funeral establishment that operates such facility is transferred or sold.
[ 2023 c 185 § 4; 2005 c 365 § 2; 1987 c 150 § 30; 1981 c 43 § 2; 1937 c 108 § 2; RRS § 8314-1. Prior: 1909 c 215 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.39.020 and 18.39.110.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 185: See note following RCW 68.05.215.
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.035 - Applicant for license as funeral director or embalmer—Eligibility.

RCW 18.39.035
Applicant for license as funeral director or embalmer—Eligibility.
(1) An applicant for a license as a funeral director shall be at least eighteen years of age and must have obtained an associate of arts degree in mortuary science or completed a course of not less than two years in an accredited college, and a one-year course of training under a licensed funeral director in this state. The applicant must also pass an examination in the funeral arts and an examination in the laws of this state pertaining to the handling, care, transportation, and disposition of human remains and the contents of this chapter.
(2) An applicant for a license as an embalmer must be at least eighteen years of age and have obtained an associate of arts degree in mortuary science or completed a course of instruction in an accredited mortuary science college program and other college courses that total sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours, completed a two-year course of training under a licensed embalmer in this state, and have passed an examination in the funeral sciences and an examination in the laws of this state pertaining to the handling, care, transportation, and disposition of human remains, and the contents of this chapter.
[ 2005 c 365 § 3; 1996 c 217 § 1; 1981 c 43 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.045 - College course requirements.

RCW 18.39.045
College course requirements.
(1) The two-year college course required for funeral directors under this chapter shall consist of sixty semester or ninety quarter hours of instruction at a school, college, or university accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges or other accrediting association approved by the board, with a minimum 2.0 grade point, or a grade of C or better, in each subject required by subsection (2) of this section.
(2) Credits shall include one course in psychology, one in mathematics, two courses in English composition, two courses in social science, and three courses selected from the following subjects: Behavioral sciences, public speaking, counseling, business administration and management, computer science, and first aid.
(3) This section does not apply to any person registered and in good standing as an apprentice funeral director or embalmer on or before January 1, 1982.
[ 2005 c 365 § 4; 1996 c 217 § 2; 1982 c 66 § 20; 1981 c 43 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1982 c 66: See note following RCW 18.39.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.050 - Application—Renewal—Fees.

RCW 18.39.050
Application—Renewal—Fees.
Every application for an initial license or a license renewal under this chapter shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the director with such information as the director requires. The director shall set license fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086.
[ 1985 c 7 § 37; 1982 c 66 § 21; 1981 c 43 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 42; 1971 ex.s. c 266 § 8; 1937 c 108 § 6; RRS § 8318-1. Formerly RCW 18.39.050, 18.39.060, and 18.39.140.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1982 c 66: See note following RCW 18.39.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.070 - Examinations.

RCW 18.39.070
Examinations.
(1) License examinations shall be held by the director at least once each year at a time and place to be designated by the director. Application to take an examination shall be filed with the director at least fifteen days prior to the examination date. The department shall give each applicant written notice of the time and place of the next examination. The applicant shall be deemed to have passed an examination if the applicant attains a grade of not less than seventy-five percent in each examination.
(2) An applicant for a license may take his or her written examination after completing the educational requirements and before completing the course of training required under RCW 18.39.035.
[ 2019 c 442 § 6; 2005 c 365 § 5; 1996 c 217 § 3; 1981 c 43 § 6; 1965 ex.s. c 107 § 4; 1937 c 108 § 5; RRS § 8317. Prior: 1909 c 215 §§ 8, 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.100 - License—Form—Restrictions.

RCW 18.39.100
License—Form—Restrictions.
Every license issued shall specify the name of the person to whom it is issued and shall be displayed in his or her place of business in an area accessible to the public. No license shall be assigned, and not more than one person shall carry on the profession or business of funeral directing or embalming under one license.
[ 2005 c 365 § 6; 1996 c 217 § 4; 1937 c 108 § 7; RRS § 8319. Prior: 1909 c 215 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.120 - Interns—Registration—Renewal—Notice of termination—Fees.

RCW 18.39.120
Interns—Registration—Renewal—Notice of termination—Fees.
Every person engaged in the business of funeral directing or embalming, who employs an intern to assist in the conduct of the business, shall register the name of each intern with the director at the beginning of the internship, and shall also forward notice of the termination of the internship. The registration shall be renewed annually and shall expire on the anniversary of the intern's birthdate. Fees determined under RCW 43.24.086 shall be paid for the initial registration of the intern, and for each annual renewal.
[ 2005 c 365 § 7; 1985 c 7 § 38; 1981 c 43 § 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 43; 1937 c 108 § 10; RRS § 8322.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.125 - Academic interns.

RCW 18.39.125
Academic interns.
(1) An "academic intern" includes any student enrolled in an accredited college funeral service education program who is serving his or her three-month internship at a participating Washington state funeral establishment as required for graduation from the funeral service education program.
(2) Academic interns shall serve their internship in accordance with the guidelines established by the funeral service education program.
(3) Academic interns shall register with the director at the beginning of the academic internship on an application form prescribed by the board. The academic internship may not exceed a period of three months. No fee is required for registration as an academic intern.
[ 2005 c 365 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.130 - Licenses—Applicants from other states—Examination.

RCW 18.39.130
Licenses—Applicants from other states—Examination.
The board may recognize licenses issued to funeral directors or embalmers from other states and extend reciprocity to an applicant if the applicant furnishes satisfactory evidence that the applicant holds a valid license issued by another licensing authority recognized by the board as having qualifications for licensure that are substantially equivalent to those required by this chapter on the date of original licensure or licensure with the other licensing authority. Five years active experience as a licensee may be accepted to make up a deficit in the comparable education requirements.
The board may issue a funeral director's or embalmer's license upon:
(1) Presentation of the license verification;
(2) Payment of a fee determined under RCW 43.24.086;
(3) Successful completion of the examination of the laws of this state pertaining to the handling, care, transportation, and disposition of human remains and the contents of this chapter.
[ 2005 c 365 § 9; 1996 c 217 § 5. Prior: 1986 c 259 § 60; 1985 c 7 § 39; 1982 c 66 § 22; 1981 c 43 § 8; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 44; 1937 c 108 § 15; RRS § 8325; prior: 1909 c 215 § 16.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
Effective dates—1982 c 66: See note following RCW 18.39.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.145 - Funeral establishment license—Issuance—Requirements—Transferability—Expiration.

RCW 18.39.145
Funeral establishment license—Issuance—Requirements—Transferability—Expiration.
The board shall issue a funeral establishment license to any person, partnership, association, corporation, or other organization to operate a funeral establishment, at a specific location only, which has met the following requirements:
(1) The applicant has designated the name under which the funeral establishment will operate and has designated the location for which the establishment license is to be issued;
(2) The applicant is licensed in this state as a funeral director or employs one licensed funeral director who will be in service at the designated location;
(3) The applicant has filed an application with the director as required by this chapter and paid the required filing fee pursuant to RCW 43.24.086;
(4) As a condition of applying for a new funeral establishment license, the person or entity desiring to acquire such ownership or control shall be bound by all then existing prearrangement funeral service contracts.
(5) All duties requiring a license will be performed by licensed individuals or registered interns.
The board may deny an application for a funeral establishment license, or issue a conditional license, if disciplinary action has previously been taken against the applicant or the applicant's designated funeral director or embalmer. No funeral establishment license shall be transferable. An applicant may make application for more than one funeral establishment license so long as all of the requirements are met for each license. All funeral establishment licenses shall expire on January 31st, or as otherwise determined by the director.
[ 2005 c 365 § 10. Prior: 1986 c 259 § 61; 1985 c 7 § 40; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 3.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.150 - License lapse—Reinstatement—Fee—Reexamination.

RCW 18.39.150
License lapse—Reinstatement—Fee—Reexamination.
Any licensed funeral director or embalmer whose license has lapsed shall reapply for a license and pay a fee as determined under RCW 43.24.086 before the license may be issued. Applications under this section shall be made within one year after the expiration of the previous license. If the application is not made within one year, the applicant shall be required to take an examination and pay the license fee, which may include penalty fees.
[ 2005 c 365 § 11. Prior: 1986 c 259 § 63; 1985 c 7 § 41; 1981 c 43 § 10; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 45; 1937 c 108 § 8; RRS § 8320.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.170 - Inspector of funeral establishments, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction facilities, directors, and embalmers—Appointment—Eligibility—Term—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.39.170
Inspector of funeral establishments, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction facilities, directors, and embalmers—Appointment—Eligibility—Term—Powers and duties.
The director must appoint an agent whose title is "inspector of funeral establishments, crematories, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction facilities, funeral directors, and embalmers of the state of Washington." A person is not eligible for such appointment unless he or she has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the state of Washington, with a minimum experience of not less than five consecutive years.
(1) The inspector must:
(a) Serve at the pleasure of the director; and
(b) At all times be under the supervision of the director.
(2) The inspector is authorized to:
(a) Enter the office, premises, establishment, or place of business, where funeral directing, embalming, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction is carried on for the purpose of inspecting the premises;
(b) Inspect the licenses and registrations of funeral directors, embalmers, funeral director interns, and embalmer interns;
(c) Serve and execute any papers or process issued by the director under authority of this chapter; and
(d) Perform any other duty or duties prescribed or ordered by the director.
[ 2019 c 432 § 37; 2005 c 365 § 12; 1937 c 108 § 16; RRS § 8325-1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.173 - Funeral and cemetery board—Membership—Appointment—Qualifications—Terms—Vacancies—Officers—Quorum.

RCW 18.39.173
Funeral and cemetery board—Membership—Appointment—Qualifications—Terms—Vacancies—Officers—Quorum.
(1) A funeral and cemetery board is created. The initial appointments to the board include all members from the existing funeral directors and embalmers board and existing cemetery board with their year of expiration of term remaining the same. Subsequent to the initial appointments the board will consist of seven members to be appointed by the governor in accordance with this section.
(2) Three members of the board must be persons who have had experience in the active administrative management of a cemetery authority or as a member of the board of directors of a cemetery authority for a period of five years preceding appointment. Three members of the board must each be licensed in this state as funeral directors and embalmers and must have been continuously engaged in the practice as funeral directors and embalmers for a period of five years preceding appointment. One member must represent the general public and may not have worked in or received any substantive financial benefit from the funeral or cemetery industry. Board members must be a resident of the state of Washington.
(3) All members of the board shall be appointed to serve for a term of four years, to expire on July 1st of the year of termination of their term, and until their successors have been appointed. In case of a vacancy occurring on the board, the governor shall appoint a qualified member for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacant office. Any member of the board who fails to properly discharge the duties of a member may be removed by the governor.
(4) The board shall meet once annually to conduct its business and to elect a chair, vice chair, and other officers as the board determines, and at other times when called by the director, the chair, or a majority of the members. A majority of the members of the board shall at all times constitute a quorum. A quorum of the board to consider any charges brought under this chapter must include two of the funeral director and embalmer members of the board. A quorum of the board to consider any charges brought under Title 68 RCW must include two of the members who have had experience in the active administrative management of a cemetery authority. If board members cannot serve due to a conflict of interest, a quorum constituting a majority of the members must preside over the hearing.
(5) Each member of the board must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and must receive travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 2009 c 102 § 2; 2005 c 365 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 8.]
NOTES:
Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account—2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.175 - Board—Duties and responsibilities—Rules.

RCW 18.39.175
Board—Duties and responsibilities—Rules.
The board shall have the following duties and responsibilities under this chapter:
(1) To be responsible for the preparation, conducting, and grading of examinations of applicants for funeral director and embalmer licenses;
(2) To certify to the director the results of examinations of applicants and certify the applicant as having "passed" or "failed";
(3) To make findings and recommendations to the director on any and all matters relating to the enforcement of this chapter;
(4) To adopt and enforce reasonable rules;
(5) To examine or audit or to direct the examination and audit of prearrangement funeral service trust fund records for compliance with this chapter and rules adopted by the board; and
(6) To adopt rules establishing mandatory continuing education requirements to be met by persons applying for license renewal.
[ 2009 c 102 § 3; 2005 c 365 § 14; 1996 c 217 § 6; 1994 c 17 § 1. Prior: 1986 c 259 § 64; 1985 c 402 § 6; 1984 c 287 § 34; 1984 c 279 § 53; 1981 c 43 § 11; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 9.]
NOTES:
Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account—2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.
Savings—1986 c 259 §§ 64, 73: "The repeal of RCW 18.39.179 and the amendment of RCW 18.39.175 by this act shall not be construed as affecting any rights and duties which matured, penalties which were incurred, and proceedings which were begun before June 11, 1986." [ 1986 c 259 § 74.]
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
Legislative finding—1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.181 - Powers and duties of director.

RCW 18.39.181
Powers and duties of director.
The director shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To issue all licenses provided for under this chapter;
(2) To renew licenses under this chapter;
(3) To collect all fees prescribed and required under this chapter;
(4) To 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;
(5) To keep records of all official acts, proceedings, and transactions of the department of licensing; and
(6) To employ the necessary staff to carry out the duties of this chapter.
[ 2005 c 365 § 15; 1997 c 58 § 819; 1996 c 217 § 7; 1986 c 259 § 65; 1981 c 43 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 5.]
NOTES:
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.
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.195 - Pricing information to be given—Billing "cash advanced" items.

RCW 18.39.195
Pricing information to be given—Billing "cash advanced" items.
(1) Every licensed funeral director, his or her agent, or his or her employee shall give, or cause to be given, to the person making funeral arrangements or arranging for shipment, transportation, or other disposition of a deceased person:
(a) If requested by voice, data, text, electronic, or other similar transmission, accurate information regarding the retail prices of funeral merchandise and services offered for sale by that funeral director; and
(b) At the time such arrangements are completed or prior to the time of rendering the service, a written, itemized statement showing to the extent then known the price of merchandise and service that such person making such arrangements has selected, the price of supplemental items of service and merchandise, if any, and the estimated amount of each item for which the funeral service firm will advance money as an accommodation to the person making such funeral arrangements.
(2) No such funeral director, his or her agent, or his or her employee, shall bill or cause to be billed any item that is referred to as a "cash advanced" item unless the net amount paid for such item by the funeral director is the same amount as is billed to such funeral director.
[ 2005 c 365 § 16; 1979 ex.s. c 62 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.215 - Embalmers—Authorization to embalm—Information required—Immediate care of body—Waiver—Penalty.

RCW 18.39.215
Embalmers—Authorization to embalm—Information required—Immediate care of body—Waiver—Penalty.
(1)(a) No licensed embalmer shall embalm human remains without first having obtained authorization from the individual or individuals that have the right to control the disposition under RCW 68.50.160.
(b) The funeral director or embalmer shall inform the family member or representative of the deceased that embalming is not required by state law, except that embalming is required under certain conditions as determined by rule by the state board of health.
(2)(a) Any licensee authorized to dispose of human remains shall refrigerate or embalm the human remains upon receipt of the human remains. However, subsection (1) of this section and RCW 68.50.108 shall be complied with before human remains are embalmed. Upon written authorization of the proper state or local authority, the provisions of this subsection may be waived for a specified period of time.
(b) Violation of this subsection is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2005 c 365 § 17; 2003 c 53 § 127; 1987 c 331 § 76; 1985 c 402 § 5; 1981 c 43 § 15.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—1987 c 331: See RCW 68.05.900.
Legislative finding—1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.217 - License or endorsement required for cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction—Penalty.

RCW 18.39.217
License or endorsement required for cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction—Penalty.
(1) A license or endorsement issued under this chapter or chapter 68.05 RCW is required in order to operate a crematory, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction facility or conduct a cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction.
(2) Conducting a final disposition without a license or endorsement is a misdemeanor. Each such action is a separate violation.
[ 2019 c 432 § 38; 2009 c 102 § 4; 2005 c 365 § 18; 2003 c 53 § 128; 1985 c 402 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175.
Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account—2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Legislative finding—1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.220 - Unlawful business practices—Penalty.

RCW 18.39.220
Unlawful business practices—Penalty.
(1) Every licensee who pays, or causes to be paid, directly or indirectly, money, or other valuable consideration, for the securing of business is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(2) Every person who sells, or offers for sale, any share, certificate, or interest in the business of any funeral director or embalmer, or in any corporation, firm, or association owning or operating a funeral establishment, which promises to give to the purchaser a right to the services of the funeral director, embalmer, or corporation, firm, or association at a charge or cost less than that offered or given to the public, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2005 c 365 § 19; 2003 c 53 § 129; 1981 c 43 § 16; 1937 c 108 § 13; RRS § 8323-2.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Violations—Penalty—Unfair practice under chapter 19.86 RCW: RCW 18.39.350.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.231 - Prohibited advice and transactions—Exceptions—Rules—Penalty.

RCW 18.39.231
Prohibited advice and transactions—Exceptions—Rules—Penalty.
(1) A licensee shall not, in conjunction with any professional services performed for compensation under this chapter, provide financial or investment advice to any person other than a family member, represent any person in a real estate transaction, or act as an agent under a power of attorney for any person. However, this section shall not be deemed to prohibit a funeral establishment from entering into prearrangement funeral service contracts in accordance with this chapter or to prohibit a funeral director from providing advice about government or insurance benefits.
(2) A violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor and is grounds for disciplinary action.
(3) The board shall adopt rules as the board deems necessary to prevent unethical financial dealings between licensees and their clients.
[ 2005 c 365 § 20; 2003 c 53 § 130; 1986 c 259 § 66; 1982 c 66 § 15.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
Effective dates—1982 c 66: See note following RCW 18.39.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.240 - Prearrangement funeral service contracts—License required.

RCW 18.39.240
Prearrangement funeral service contracts—License required.
Only a funeral establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter may enter into prearrangement funeral service contracts.
[ 1989 c 390 § 2; 1982 c 66 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1982 c 66: "This act shall take effect on September 1, 1982, with the exception of sections 20, 21, and 22 of this act, which are 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 immediately [March 26, 1982]." [ 1982 c 66 § 24.]
Transfer of records, files, and pending business—1982 c 66: "(1) All records, files, reports, papers, or other written material in the possession of the insurance commissioner pertaining to the regulation of prepaid funeral expenses shall be delivered to the director of licensing on the effective date of this act.
(2) All business or matters concerning prepaid funeral expenses pending before the insurance commissioner shall be transferred to the director of licensing and assumed by the director on the effective date of this act." [ 1982 c 66 § 17.]
Savings—1982 c 66: "The transfer of duties under sections 2 through 14 of this act shall not affect the validity of any rule, action, decision promulgated or held prior to the effective date of this act." [ 1982 c 66 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.255 - Prearrangement contracts—Insurance funded—Requirements.

RCW 18.39.255
Prearrangement contracts—Insurance funded—Requirements.
Prearranged funeral service contracts funded through insurance shall contain language which:
(1) States the amount of insurance;
(2) Informs the purchaser of the name and address of the insurance company through which the insurance will be provided and the name of the beneficiary;
(3) Informs the purchaser that amounts paid for insurance may not be refundable;
(4) Informs that any funds from the policy not used for services may be subject to a claim for reimbursement for long-term care services paid for by the state; and
(5) States that for purposes of the contract, the procedures in RCW 18.39.250(11)(b) shall control such recoupment.
[ 2005 c 365 § 22; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 63; 1989 c 390 § 4.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.260 - Prearrangement contracts—Certificates of registration required—Exception.

RCW 18.39.260
Prearrangement contracts—Certificates of registration required—Exception.
A funeral establishment shall not enter into prearrangement funeral service contracts in this state unless the funeral establishment has obtained a certificate of registration issued by the board and such certificate is then in force.
Certificates of registration shall be maintained by funeral establishments and the funeral establishment shall comply with all requirements related to the sale of prearrangement contracts until all obligations have been fulfilled. The board may, for just cause, release a funeral establishment from specific registration or reporting requirements.
[ 1989 c 390 § 5; 1986 c 259 § 67; 1982 c 66 § 4.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
Effective dates—Transfer of records, files, and pending business—Savings—1982 c 66: See notes following RCW 18.39.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.270 - Prearrangement contracts—Registration qualifications.

RCW 18.39.270
Prearrangement contracts—Registration qualifications.
To qualify for and hold a certificate of registration, a funeral establishment must:
(1) Be licensed pursuant to this chapter; and
(2) Fully comply with and qualify according to the provisions of this chapter.
[ 1982 c 66 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Transfer of records, files, and pending business—Savings—1982 c 66: See notes following RCW 18.39.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.280 - Prearrangement contracts—Application for registration.

RCW 18.39.280
Prearrangement contracts—Application for registration.
To apply for an original certificate of registration, a funeral establishment must:
(1) File with the board its request showing:
(a) Its name, location, and organization date;
(b) The kinds of funeral business it proposes to transact;
(c) A statement of its financial condition, management, and affairs on a form satisfactory to or furnished by the board;
(d) Documents establishing its trust, or its affiliation with a master trust, and the names and addresses of the trustees if a trust is to be used to finance prearrangement funeral service contracts;
(e) Documents establishing its relationship with insurance carriers if insurance is to be used to finance;
(f) Documents establishing any other financing relationships; and
(g) Such other documents, stipulations, or information as the board may reasonably require to evidence compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Deposit with the director the fees required by this chapter to be paid for filing the accompanying documents, and for the certificate of registration, if granted.
[ 1989 c 390 § 6; 1986 c 259 § 68; 1982 c 66 § 7.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
Effective dates—Transfer of records, files, and pending business—Savings—1982 c 66: See notes following RCW 18.39.240.
Fees: RCW 18.39.290.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors. › 18.39.290 - Prearrangement contracts—Registration—Renewal—Fees—Disposition.

RCW 18.39.290
Prearrangement contracts—Registration—Renewal—Fees—Disposition.
All certificates of registration issued pursuant to this chapter shall continue in force until the expiration date unless suspended or revoked. A certificate shall be subject to renewal annually ninety days after the end of its fiscal year, as stated on the original application, by the funeral establishment and payment of the required fees.
The director shall determine and collect fees related to certificate of registration licensure.
All fees so collected shall be remitted by the director to the state treasurer not later than the first business day following receipt of such funds and the funds shall be credited to the funeral directors and embalmers account.
[ 1993 c 43 § 1; 1986 c 259 § 69; 1982 c 66 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date of 1993 c 43—1993 sp.s. c 24: "Chapter 43, Laws of 1993 is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993." [ 1993 sp.s. c 24 § 931.]
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
Effective dates—Transfer of records, files, and pending business—Savings—1982 c 66: See notes following RCW 18.39.240.