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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.640 - Rules—Administration of sedation and general anesthesia.

RCW 18.32.640
Rules—Administration of sedation and general anesthesia.
(1) The commission may adopt such rules as it deems necessary to carry out this chapter.
(2) The commission may adopt rules governing administration of sedation and general anesthesia by persons licensed under this chapter, including necessary training, education, equipment, and the issuance of any permits, certificates, or registration as required.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 221; 1988 c 217 § 1; 1986 c 259 § 42; 1977 ex.s. c 5 § 14.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.655 - Commission—Supervision of records—Rules.

RCW 18.32.655
Commission—Supervision of records—Rules.
The commission shall:
(1) Require licensed dentists to keep and maintain a copy of each laboratory referral instruction, describing detailed services rendered, for a period to be determined by the commission but not more than three years, and may require the production of all such records for examination by the commission or its authorized representatives; and
(2) Adopt reasonable rules requiring licensed dentists to make, maintain, and produce for examination by the commission or its authorized representatives such other records as may be reasonable and proper in the performance of its duties and enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 222; 1986 c 259 § 35; 1953 c 93 § 8. Formerly RCW 18.32.085.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.665 - Advertising—False—Credit terms.

RCW 18.32.665
Advertising—False—Credit terms.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to publish, directly or indirectly, or circulate any fraudulent, false, or misleading statements within the state of Washington as to the skill or method of practice of any person or operator; or in any way to advertise in print any matter with a view of deceiving the public, or in any way that will tend to deceive or defraud the public; or to claim superiority over neighboring dental practitioners; or to publish reports of cases or certificates of same in any public advertising media; or to advertise as using any anesthetic, drug, formula, medicine, which is either falsely advertised or misnamed; or to employ "capper" or "steerers" to obtain patronage; and any person committing any offense against any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be subjected to such penalties as are provided in this chapter: PROVIDED, That any person licensed under this chapter may announce credit, terms of credit or installment payments that may be made at periodical intervals to apply on account of any dental service rendered. The commission may adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out the intent of this section.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 223; 1986 c 259 § 36; 1935 c 112 § 20; RRS § 10031-20. Formerly RCW 18.32.290.]
NOTES:
Savings—1986 c 259 §§ 36, 37, 41, 43: "The repeal of RCW 18.32.090 and 18.32.550 and the amendment of RCW 18.32.290, 18.32.360, and 18.32.530 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 § 44.]
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
False advertising: RCW 9.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.683 - Patient abandonment.

RCW 18.32.683
Patient abandonment.
(1) The attending dentist, without reasonable cause, must not neglect, ignore, abandon, or refuse to complete the current procedure for a patient. If the dentist chooses to withdraw responsibility for a patient of record, the dentist shall:
(a) Advise the patient that termination of treatment is contemplated and that another dentist should be sought to complete the current procedure and for future care; and
(b) Advise the patient that the dentist will remain reasonably available under the circumstances for up to fifteen days from the date of such notice to render emergency care related to that current procedure.
(2) If a dentist provides dental services as an employee or contractor of another dentist or an entity authorized to render dental services pursuant to chapter 18.100, 25.05, or 25.15 RCW or to operate a dental office pursuant to RCW 18.32.675(1), the other dentist or entity shall be responsible for the continuing treatment of patients and a dentist who ceases to be an employee or contractor of such other dentist or entity is not deemed to have abandoned any patient, and is not obligated to advise any patient as provided in this section, with respect to which the continuing treatment responsibility is retained by the other dentist or entity. If an entity is responsible for the continuing treatment of patients, any licensed dentist who is the owner of the entity is considered the attending dentist responsible for ensuring compliance by the entity with this section.
(3) A dental practice owner who is discontinuing a dental practice or moving a dental practice to a new location must comply with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, or must make reasonable arrangements for the transfer of the patient records of active patients of the dental practice, or copies of the records, to a licensed dentist or professional entity, or at the written request of any patient, transfer of the patient's records, or copies of the records, to the patient. An unlicensed person or entity shall not intentionally prevent a dental practice owner from complying with this subsection.
[ 2017 c 320 § 4.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2017 c 320: See note following RCW 18.32.677.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.685 - Prescriptions—Filled by druggists.

RCW 18.32.685
Prescriptions—Filled by druggists.
Registered pharmacists of this state may fill prescriptions of legally licensed dentists of this state for any drug necessary in the practice of dentistry.
[ 1935 c 112 § 26; RRS § 10031-26. Prior: 1923 c 16 § 24. Formerly RCW 18.32.320.]
NOTES:
Pharmacists: Chapter 18.64 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.695 - Identification of new dental prostheses.

RCW 18.32.695
Identification of new dental prostheses.
Every complete upper and lower denture and removable dental prosthesis fabricated by a dentist licensed under this chapter, or fabricated pursuant to the dentist's work order or under the dentist's direction or supervision, shall be marked with the name of the patient for whom the prosthesis is intended. The markings shall be done during fabrication and shall be permanent, legible, and cosmetically acceptable. The exact location of the markings and the methods used to apply or implant them shall be determined by the dentist or dental laboratory fabricating the prosthesis. If, in the professional judgment of the dentist or dental laboratory, this identification is not practical, identification shall be provided as follows:
(1) The initials of the patient may be shown alone, if use of the name of the patient is impracticable; or
(2) The identification marks may be omitted in their entirety if none of the forms of identification specified in subsection (1) of this section is practicable or clinically safe.
[ 1987 c 252 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.32.322.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 252: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1987 c 252 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.705 - Identification of previously fabricated prostheses.

RCW 18.32.705
Identification of previously fabricated prostheses.
Any removable prosthesis in existence before July 26, 1987, that was not marked in accordance with RCW 18.32.695 at the time of its fabrication, shall be so marked at the time of any subsequent rebasing.
[ 1987 c 252 § 2. Formerly RCW 18.32.324.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 252: See note following RCW 18.32.695.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.715 - Identification of dental prostheses—Violation.

RCW 18.32.715
Identification of dental prostheses—Violation.
Failure of any dentist to comply with RCW 18.32.695 and 18.32.705 is a violation for which the dentist may be subject to proceedings if the dentist is charged with the violation within two years of initial insertion of the dental prosthetic device.
[ 1987 c 252 § 4. Formerly RCW 18.32.328.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 252: See note following RCW 18.32.695.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.725 - Sanitary regulations.

RCW 18.32.725
Sanitary regulations.
It shall be the duty of every person engaged in the practice of dentistry or who shall own, operate, or manage any dental office to keep said office and dental equipment in a thoroughly clean and sanitary condition.
[ 1935 c 112 § 27; RRS § 10031-27. Prior: 1923 c 16 § 25. Formerly RCW 18.32.330.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.735 - Unlawful practice—Hygienists—Penalty.

RCW 18.32.735
Unlawful practice—Hygienists—Penalty.
Any licensed dentist who shall permit any dental hygienist operating under his or her supervision to perform any operation required to be performed by a dentist under the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 478; 1935 c 112 § 28; RRS § 10031-28. Formerly RCW 18.32.340.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.745 - Unlawful practice—Employing unlicensed dentist—Penalty.

RCW 18.32.745
Unlawful practice—Employing unlicensed dentist—Penalty.
(1) No manager, proprietor, partnership, or association owning, operating, or controlling any room, office, or dental parlors, where dental work is done, provided, or contracted for, shall employ or retain any unlicensed person or dentist as an operator; nor shall fail, within ten days after demand made by the secretary of health or the commission in writing sent by certified mail, addressed to any such manager, proprietor, partnership, or association at the room, office, or dental parlor, to furnish the secretary of health or the commission with the names and addresses of all persons practicing or assisting in the practice of dentistry in his or her place of business or under his or her control, together with a sworn statement showing by what license or authority the persons are practicing dentistry.
(2) The sworn statement shall not be used as evidence in any subsequent court proceedings, except in a prosecution for perjury connected with its execution.
(3) Any violation of this section is improper, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct, and grounds for injunction proceedings as provided by this chapter.
(4)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a violation of this section is also a gross misdemeanor.
(b) The failure to furnish the information as may be requested in accordance with this section is a misdemeanor.
[ 2003 c 53 § 125; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 224; 1991 c 3 § 73; 1977 ex.s. c 5 § 31; 1957 c 52 § 38; 1953 c 93 § 7. Prior: 1937 c 45 § 1, part; 1935 c 112 § 18, part; RRS § 10031-18, part. Formerly RCW 18.32.350.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.755 - Advertising—Names used—Penalty.

RCW 18.32.755
Advertising—Names used—Penalty.
(1) Any advertisement or announcement for dental services must include for each office location advertised the names of all persons practicing dentistry at that office location.
(2) Any violation of this section is improper, unprofessional, and dishonorable conduct, and grounds for injunction proceedings as provided by RCW 18.130.190(4).
(3) A violation of this section is also a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2003 c 53 § 126; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 225; 1986 c 259 § 37; 1957 c 52 § 39. Prior: 1937 c 45 § 1, part; 1935 c 112 § 18, part; RRS § 10031-18, part. Formerly RCW 18.32.360.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Savings—1986 c 259 §§ 36, 37, 41, 43: See note following RCW 18.32.665.
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.785 - Pain management rules—Criteria for new rules.

RCW 18.32.785
Pain management rules—Criteria for new rules.
(1) By June 30, 2011, the commission shall adopt new rules on chronic, noncancer pain management that contain the following elements:
(a)(i) Dosing criteria, including:
(A) A dosage amount that must not be exceeded unless a dentist first consults with a practitioner specializing in pain management; and
(B) Exigent or special circumstances under which the dosage amount may be exceeded without consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management.
(ii) The rules regarding consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management must, to the extent practicable, take into account:
(A) Circumstances under which repeated consultations would not be necessary or appropriate for a patient undergoing a stable, ongoing course of treatment for pain management;
(B) Minimum training and experience that is sufficient to exempt a dentist from the specialty consultation requirement;
(C) Methods for enhancing the availability of consultations;
(D) Allowing the efficient use of resources; and
(E) Minimizing the burden on practitioners and patients;
(b) Guidance on when to seek specialty consultation and ways in which electronic specialty consultations may be sought;
(c) Guidance on tracking clinical progress by using assessment tools focusing on pain interference, physical function, and overall risk for poor outcome; and
(d) Guidance on tracking the use of opioids.
(2) The commission shall consult with the agency medical directors' group, the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of dentists in the state.
(3) The rules adopted under this section do not apply:
(a) To the provision of palliative, hospice, or other end-of-life care; or
(b) To the management of acute pain caused by an injury or a surgical procedure.
[ 2010 c 209 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.800 - Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.

RCW 18.32.800
Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.
(1) By January 1, 2019, the commission must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment.
(2) In developing the rules, the commission must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of dentists in the state.
[ 2017 c 297 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2017 c 297: See note following RCW 18.22.800.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.32 - Dentistry. › 18.32.810 - Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.

RCW 18.32.810
Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.
By January 1, 2020, the commission must adopt or amend its rules to require dentists who prescribe opioids to inform patients of their right to refuse an opioid prescription or order for any reason. If a patient indicates a desire to not receive an opioid, the dentist must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.
[ 2019 c 314 § 4.]
NOTES:
Declaration—2019 c 314: See note following RCW 18.22.810.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.33 - Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. › 18.33.005 - Short title—Purpose—2023 c 297.

RCW 18.33.005
Short title—Purpose—2023 c 297.
Chapter 297, Laws of 2023 shall be known and cited as the dentist and dental hygienist compact. The purposes of this compact are to facilitate the interstate practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and improve public access to dentistry and dental hygiene services by providing dentists and dental hygienists licensed in a participating state the ability to practice in participating states in which they are not licensed. The compact does this by establishing a pathway for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in a participating state to obtain a compact privilege that authorizes them to practice in another participating state in which they are not licensed. The compact enables participating states to protect the public health and safety with respect to the practice of such dentists and dental hygienists, through the state's authority to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the state. The compact:
(1) Enables dentists and dental hygienists who qualify for a compact privilege to practice in other participating states without satisfying burdensome and duplicative requirements associated with securing a license to practice in those states;
(2) Promotes mobility and addresses workforce shortages through each participating state's acceptance of a compact privilege to practice in that state;
(3) Increases public access to qualified, licensed dentists and dental hygienists by creating a responsible, streamlined pathway for licensees to practice in participating states;
(4) Enhances the ability of participating states to protect the public's health and safety;
(5) Does not interfere with licensure requirements established by a participating state;
(6) Facilitates the sharing of licensure and disciplinary information among participating states;
(7) Requires dentists and dental hygienists who practice in a participating state pursuant to a compact privilege to practice within the scope of practice authorized in that state;
(8) Extends the authority of a participating state to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene within its borders to dentists and dental hygienists who practice in the state through a compact privilege;
(9) Promotes the cooperation of participating states in regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene within those states; and
(10) Facilitates the relocation of military members and their spouses who are licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene.
[ 2023 c 297 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.33 - Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. › 18.33.040 - Active military member or their spouse.

RCW 18.33.040
Active military member or their spouse.
An active military member and their spouse shall not be required to pay to the commission for a compact privilege the fee otherwise charged by the commission. If a remote state chooses to charge a fee for a compact privilege, it may choose to charge a reduced fee or no fee to an active military member and their spouse for a compact privilege.
[ 2023 c 297 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.33 - Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. › 18.33.070 - Data system.

RCW 18.33.070
Data system.
(1) The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, operation, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and the presence of significant investigative information on all licensees and applicants for a license in participating states.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a participating state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission, including:
(a) Identifying information;
(b) Licensure data;
(c) Adverse actions against a licensee, license applicant, or compact privilege and information related thereto;
(d) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of such participation, and other information related to such participation;
(e) Any denial of an application for licensure, and the reason or reasons for such denial, excluding the reporting of any criminal history record information where prohibited by law;
(f) The presence of significant investigative information; and
(g) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission.
(3) The records and information provided to a participating state pursuant to this compact or through the data system, when certified by the commission or an agent thereof, shall constitute the authenticated business records of the commission, and shall be entitled to any associated hearsay exception in any relevant judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative proceedings in a participating state.
(4) Significant investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any participating state will only be available to other participating states.
(5) It is the responsibility of the participating states to monitor the database to determine whether adverse action has been taken against a licensee or license applicant. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee or license applicant in any participating state will be available to any other participating state.
(6) Participating states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the participating state.
(7) Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently expunged pursuant to federal law or the laws of the participating state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system.
[ 2023 c 297 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.33 - Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. › 18.33.110 - Construction—Severability.

RCW 18.33.110
Construction—Severability.
(1) This compact and the commission's rule-making authority shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes, and the implementation and administration, of the compact. Provisions of the compact expressly authorizing or requiring the promulgation of rules shall not be construed to limit the commission's rule-making authority solely for those purposes.
(2) The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state, a state seeking participation in the compact, or of the United States, or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any other government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the commission may deny a state's participation in the compact or, in accordance with the requirements of RCW 18.33.090(2), terminate a participating state's participation in the compact, if it determines that a constitutional requirement of a participating state is a material departure from the compact. Otherwise, if this compact shall be held to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining participating states and in full force and effect as to the participating state affected as to all severable matters.
[ 2023 c 297 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.33 - Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. › 18.33.120 - Consistent effect—Conflict with other state laws.

RCW 18.33.120
Consistent effect—Conflict with other state laws.
(1) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent or inhibit the enforcement of any other law of a participating state that is not inconsistent with the compact.
(2) Any laws, statutes, regulations, or other legal requirements in a participating state in conflict with the compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.
(3) All permissible agreements between the commission and the participating states are binding in accordance with their terms.
[ 2023 c 297 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.010 - Licensing—Exemptions—Limitations.

RCW 18.34.010
Licensing—Exemptions—Limitations.
Nothing in this chapter shall:
(1) Be construed to limit or restrict a duly licensed physician or optometrist or employees working under the personal supervision of a duly licensed physician or optometrist from the practices enumerated in this chapter, and each such licensed physician and optometrist shall have all the rights and privileges which may accrue under this chapter to dispensing opticians licensed hereunder;
(2) Be construed to prohibit or restrict practice by a regularly enrolled student in a prescribed course in opticianry in a college or university approved by the secretary whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision of a licensed dispensing optician, optometrist, or ophthalmologist: PROVIDED, That persons practicing under this section must be clearly identified as students;
(3) Be construed to prohibit an unlicensed person from performing mechanical work upon inert matter in an optical office, laboratory, or shop;
(4) Be construed to prohibit an unlicensed person from engaging in the sale of spectacles, eyeglasses, magnifying glasses, goggles, sunglasses, telescopes, binoculars, or any such articles which are completely preassembled and sold only as merchandise;
(5) Be construed to authorize or permit a licensee hereunder to hold himself or herself out as being able to, or to offer to, or to undertake to attempt, by any manner of means, to examine or exercise eyes, diagnose, treat, correct, relieve, operate, or prescribe for any human ailment, deficiency, deformity, disease, or injury.
[ 2011 c 336 § 479; 2010 c 16 § 1; 1957 c 43 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.020 - Definitions.

RCW 18.34.020
Definitions.
The term "secretary" wherever used in this chapter shall mean the secretary of health of the state of Washington. The term "apprentice" wherever used in this chapter shall mean a person who shall be designated an apprentice in the records of the secretary at the request of a physician, registered optometrist, or licensee hereunder, who shall thereafter be the primary supervisor of the apprentice. The apprentice may thereafter receive from a physician, registered optometrist, or licensee hereunder training and direct supervision in the work of a dispensing optician.
[ 1995 c 178 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 74; 1979 c 158 § 37; 1957 c 43 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.030 - Apprentices.

RCW 18.34.030
Apprentices.
No licensee hereunder may have more than two apprentices in training or under their direct supervision at any one time. However, the primary supervisor shall be responsible for the acts of his or her apprentices in the performance of their work in the apprenticeship program and provide the majority of the training and direct supervision received by the apprentice. Apprentices shall complete their apprenticeship in six years and shall not work longer as an apprentice unless the secretary determines, after a hearing, that the apprentice was prevented by causes beyond his or her control from completing his or her apprenticeship and becoming a licensee hereunder in six years.
[ 1995 c 178 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 75; 1957 c 43 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.050 - Examining committee—Compensation and travel expenses.

RCW 18.34.050
Examining committee—Compensation and travel expenses.
The examining committee shall consist of three persons primarily engaged in the business of dispensing opticians and who currently hold a valid license under this chapter. Members of the committee shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 1984 c 287 § 32; 1957 c 43 § 5.]
NOTES:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.060 - Dispensing optician.

RCW 18.34.060
Dispensing optician.
A dispensing optician is a person who prepares duplications of, or prepares and dispenses lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses and/or appurtenances thereto to the intended wearers thereof on written prescriptions from physicians or optometrists, and in accordance with such prescriptions, measures, adapts, adjusts and fabricates such lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses and/or appurtenances thereto to the human face for the aid or correction of visual or ocular anomalies of the human eye: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That contact lenses may be fitted only upon a written prescription of a physician or optometrist.
[ 1957 c 43 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.070 - Applicants—Eligibility for examination—Fee.

RCW 18.34.070
Applicants—Eligibility for examination—Fee.
Any applicant for a license shall be examined if he or she pays an examination fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and certifies under oath that he or she:
(1) Is eighteen years or more of age; and
(2) Has graduated from an accredited high school; and
(3) Is of good moral character; and
(4) Has either:
(a) Had at least three years of apprenticeship training; or
(b) Successfully completed a prescribed course in opticianry in a college or university approved by the secretary; or
(c) Been principally engaged in practicing as a dispensing optician not in the state of Washington for five years.
[ 2004 c 262 § 5; 1991 c 3 § 76; 1985 c 7 § 29; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 34; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 22; 1957 c 43 § 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.080 - Examination—Issuance and display of license.

RCW 18.34.080
Examination—Issuance and display of license.
The examination shall determine whether the applicant has a thorough knowledge of the principles governing the practice of a dispensing optician which is hereby declared necessary for the protection of the public health. The examining committee may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities. The secretary shall license successful examinees and the license shall be conspicuously displayed in the place of business of the licensee.
[ 1995 c 198 § 3; 1991 c 3 § 77; 1957 c 43 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.110 - Existing practitioner—Fee.

RCW 18.34.110
Existing practitioner—Fee.
The secretary shall issue a license without examination to any person who makes application therefor within six months after June 12, 1957, pays a fee of fifty dollars and certifies under oath that he or she is of good moral character and has been actually and principally engaged in the practice of a dispensing optician in the state of Washington for a period of not less than six months immediately preceding June 12, 1957.
[ 1991 c 3 § 78; 1957 c 43 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.115 - Credentialing by endorsement.

RCW 18.34.115
Credentialing by endorsement.
An applicant holding a credential in another state may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.
[ 1991 c 332 § 33.]
NOTES:
Application to scope of practice—Captions not law—1991 c 332: See notes following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.120 - Renewal registration fee—Continuing education.

RCW 18.34.120
Renewal registration fee—Continuing education.
Each licensee hereunder shall pay a renewal registration fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. The secretary may adopt rules establishing mandatory continuing education requirements to be met by persons applying for license renewal.
[ 1996 c 191 § 18; 1991 c 3 § 79; 1984 c 279 § 52; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 35; 1957 c 43 § 12.]
NOTES:
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.136 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.34.136
Application of uniform disciplinary act.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 1987 c 150 § 19; 1986 c 259 § 45.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.141 - License required.

RCW 18.34.141
License required.
No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a dispensing optician without first having a valid license to do so.
[ 1987 c 150 § 20.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.34 - Dispensing Opticians. › 18.34.151 - Licensing requirements—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.34.151
Licensing requirements—Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 32 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.008 - Intent.

RCW 18.35.008
Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; to protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unethical, and unauthorized persons; and to assure the availability of hearing and speech services of high quality to persons in need of such services.
[ 1996 c 200 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.020 - Hearing instruments—Dispensing—License, certificate, permit required.

RCW 18.35.020
Hearing instruments—Dispensing—License, certificate, permit required.
(1) No person shall engage in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments or imply or represent that he or she is engaged in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments unless he or she is a licensed hearing aid specialist, or a licensed audiologist or holds an interim permit issued by the department as provided in this chapter and is an owner or employee of an establishment that is bonded as provided by RCW 18.35.240. The owner or manager of an establishment that dispenses hearing instruments is responsible under this chapter for all transactions made in the establishment name or conducted on its premises by agents or persons employed by the establishment engaged in fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. Every establishment that fits and dispenses shall have in its employ at least one licensed hearing aid specialist or licensed audiologist at all times, and shall annually submit proof that all testing equipment at that establishment that is required by the board to be calibrated has been properly calibrated.
(2) Effective January 1, 2003, no person shall engage in the practice of audiology or imply or represent that he or she is engaged in the practice of audiology unless he or she is a licensed audiologist or holds an audiology interim permit issued by the department as provided in this chapter. Audiologists who are certified as educational staff associates by the Washington professional educator standards board are excluded unless they elect to become licensed under this chapter. However, a person certified by the state board of education as an educational staff associate who practices outside the school setting must be a licensed audiologist.
(3) Effective January 1, 2003, no person shall engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or imply or represent that he or she is engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology unless he or she is a licensed speech-language pathologist or holds a speech-language pathology interim permit issued by the department as provided in this chapter. Speech-language pathologists who are certified as educational staff associates by the state board of education are excluded unless they elect to become licensed under this chapter. However, a person certified by the state board of education as an educational staff associate who practices outside the school setting must be a licensed speech-language pathologist.
[ 2014 c 189 § 3; 2006 c 263 § 801; 2005 c 45 § 2; 2002 c 310 § 2; 1998 c 142 § 2; 1996 c 200 § 3; 1989 c 198 § 1; 1983 c 39 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s c 106 § 2.]
NOTES:
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.030 - Receipt required—Contents.

RCW 18.35.030
Receipt required—Contents.
Any person who engages in fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments shall provide to each person who enters into an agreement to purchase a hearing instrument a receipt at the time of the agreement containing the following information:
(1) The seller's name, signature, license, or permit number, address, and phone number of his or her regular place of business;
(2) A description of the instrument furnished, including make, model, circuit options, and the term "used" or "reconditioned" if applicable;
(3) A disclosure of the cost of all services including but not limited to the cost of testing and fitting, the actual cost of the hearing instrument furnished, the cost of ear molds if any, and the terms of the sale. These costs, including the cost of ear molds, shall be known as the total purchase price. The receipt shall also contain a statement of the purchaser's recision rights under this chapter and an acknowledgment that the purchaser has read and understands these rights. Upon request, the purchaser shall also be supplied with a signed and dated copy of any hearing evaluation performed by the seller.
(4) At the time of delivery of the hearing instrument, the purchaser shall also be furnished with the serial number of the hearing instrument supplied.
[ 2002 c 310 § 3; 1996 c 200 § 4; 1983 c 39 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.050 - Examination—Required—When offered—Review.

RCW 18.35.050
Examination—Required—When offered—Review.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter an applicant for license shall appear at a time and place and before such persons as the department may designate to be examined by written or practical tests, or both. Examinations in hearing aid specialist, speech-language pathology, and audiology shall be held within the state at least once a year. The examinations shall be reviewed annually by the board and the department, and revised as necessary. The examinations shall include appropriate subject matter to ensure the competence of the applicant. Nationally recognized examinations in the fields of fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments, speech-language pathology, and audiology may be used to determine if applicants are qualified for licensure. An applicant who fails an examination may apply for reexamination upon payment of a reexamination fee. The hearing aid specialist reexamination fee for hearing aid specialists and audiologists shall be set by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250.
[ 2014 c 189 § 5; 2002 c 310 § 5; 1996 c 200 § 6; 1993 c 313 § 2; 1989 c 198 § 3; 1983 c 39 § 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 5.]
NOTES:
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.060 - Interim permit—Issuance.

RCW 18.35.060
Interim permit—Issuance.
The department, upon approval by the board, shall issue an interim permit authorizing an applicant for speech-language pathologist licensure or audiologist licensure who, except for the postgraduate professional experience and the examination requirements, meets the academic and practicum requirements of RCW 18.35.040(2) to practice under supervision. The interim permit is valid for a period of one year from date of issuance. The board shall determine conditions for the interim permit.
[ 2005 c 45 § 3; 2002 c 310 § 6; 1998 c 142 § 4; 1997 c 275 § 3. Prior: 1996 c 200 § 7; 1996 c 191 § 19; 1993 c 313 § 3; 1991 c 3 § 82; 1985 c 7 § 31; 1983 c 39 § 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 37; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.070 - Examination—Contents—Tests.

RCW 18.35.070
Examination—Contents—Tests.
The hearing aid specialist written or practical examination, or both, provided in RCW 18.35.050 shall consist of:
(1) Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments:
(a) Basic physics of sound;
(b) The human hearing mechanism, including the science of hearing and the causes and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders; and
(c) Structure and function of hearing instruments.
(2) Tests of proficiency in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments:
(a) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;
(b) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech discrimination testing;
(c) Effective masking;
(d) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine hearing instrument candidacy;
(e) Selection and adaptation of hearing instruments and testing of hearing instruments; and
(f) Taking ear mold impressions.
(3) Evidence of knowledge regarding the medical and rehabilitation facilities for children and adults that are available in the area served.
(4) Evidence of knowledge of grounds for revocation or suspension of license under the provisions of this chapter.
(5) Any other tests as the board may by rule establish.
[ 2014 c 189 § 6; 1996 c 200 § 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 7.]
NOTES:
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.080 - License—Generally.

RCW 18.35.080
License—Generally.
(1) The department shall license each qualified applicant who satisfactorily completes the required examinations for his or her profession and complies with administrative procedures and administrative requirements established pursuant to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
(2) The board shall waive the requirements of RCW 18.35.040 and 18.35.050 and grant an audiology license to a person who on January 1, 2003, holds a current audiology certificate issued by the department.
(3) The board shall waive the requirements of RCW 18.35.040 and 18.35.050 and grant a speech-language pathology license to a person who on January 1, 2003, holds a current speech-language pathology certificate issued by the department.
[ 2002 c 310 § 7; 1997 c 275 § 4. Prior: 1996 c 200 § 9; 1996 c 191 § 20; 1991 c 3 § 83; 1989 c 198 § 4; 1985 c 7 § 32; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 38; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.085 - Credentialing by endorsement.

RCW 18.35.085
Credentialing by endorsement.
An applicant holding a credential in another state, territory, or the District of Columbia may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the board determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.
[ 1996 c 200 § 10; 1991 c 332 § 31.]
NOTES:
Application to scope of practice—Captions not law—1991 c 332: See notes following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.090 - Compliance with administrative procedures, requirements—Display of license—Continuing education, competency standards.

RCW 18.35.090
Compliance with administrative procedures, requirements—Display of license—Continuing education, competency standards.
Each person who engages in practice under this chapter shall comply with administrative procedures and administrative requirements established under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 and shall keep the license or interim permit conspicuously posted in the place of business at all times. The secretary may establish mandatory continuing education requirements and/or continued competency standards to be met by licensees or interim permit holders as a condition for license or interim permit renewal.
[ 2002 c 310 § 8; 1998 c 142 § 5; 1997 c 275 § 5. Prior: 1996 c 200 § 11; 1996 c 191 § 21; 1991 c 3 § 84; 1989 c 198 § 5; 1985 c 7 § 33; 1983 c 39 § 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.