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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.57 - Osteopathy—Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. › 18.57.245 - Insurer's report of malpractice payments.

RCW 18.57.245
Insurer's report of malpractice payments.
Every institution or organization providing professional liability insurance to osteopathic physicians shall send a complete report to the board of all malpractice settlements, awards, or payments in excess of twenty thousand dollars as a result of a claim or action for damages alleged to have been caused by an insured physician's incompetency or negligence in the practice of osteopathic medicine. Such institution or organization shall also report the award, settlement, or payment of three or more claims during a year as the result of the alleged physician's incompetence or negligence in the practice of medicine regardless of the dollar amount of the award or payment.
Reports required by this section shall be made within sixty days of the date of the settlement or verdict. Failure to comply with this section is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars.
[ 1986 c 300 § 10.]
NOTES:
Legislative findings—1986 c 300: "(1) The legislature finds that medical malpractice will be reduced if hospitals establish coordinated medical malpractice prevention programs and provide greater scrutiny of physicians prior to granting or renewing hospital privileges.
(2) The legislature also finds that physician disciplinary boards can reduce medical malpractice if they have access to additional information on health care providers who are incompetent or impaired." [ 1986 c 300 § 1.]
Severability—1986 c 300: "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." [ 1986 c 300 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.57 - Osteopathy—Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. › 18.57.285 - Pain management rules—Repeal—Adoption of new rules.

RCW 18.57.285
Pain management rules—Repeal—Adoption of new rules.
(1) By June 30, 2011, the board shall repeal its rules on pain management, WAC 246-853-510 through 246-853-540.
(2) By June 30, 2011, the board 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 an osteopathic physician and surgeon 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 an osteopathic physician and surgeon 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, particularly in the emergency department.
(3) The board shall consult with the agency medical directors' group, the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest association of osteopathic physicians and surgeons in the state.
(4) 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 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.57 - Osteopathy—Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. › 18.57.290 - Down syndrome—Parent information.

RCW 18.57.290
Down syndrome—Parent information.
An osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed under this chapter who provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the physician provides the parent with the Down syndrome diagnosis.
[ 2016 c 70 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.57 - Osteopathy—Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. › 18.57.800 - Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.

RCW 18.57.800
Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.
(1) By January 1, 2019, the board 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 board 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 osteopathic physicians and surgeons in the state.
[ 2017 c 297 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2017 c 297: See note following RCW 18.22.800.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.57 - Osteopathy—Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. › 18.57.810 - Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.

RCW 18.57.810
Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.
By January 1, 2020, the board must adopt or amend its rules to require osteopathic physicians 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 osteopathic physician must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.
[ 2019 c 314 § 5.]
NOTES:
Declaration—2019 c 314: See note following RCW 18.22.810.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.57 - Osteopathy—Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. › 18.57.900 - Interchangeable terms.

RCW 18.57.900
Interchangeable terms.
The words "certificates" and "licenses" shall be known as interchangeable terms in this chapter.
[ 1919 c 4 § 21; RRS § 10073.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.57 - Osteopathy—Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. › 18.57.910 - Repeal.

RCW 18.57.910
Repeal.
All acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
[ 1919 c 4 § 22.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.010 - Purpose.

RCW 18.59.010
Purpose.
In order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare; to protect the public from being mislead by incompetent, unethical, and unauthorized persons; to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and to assure the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of such services, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the regulation of persons offering occupational therapy services to the public.
[ 1984 c 9 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.031 - License required.

RCW 18.59.031
License required.
No person may practice or represent himself or herself as an occupational therapy practitioner without first having a valid license to do so.
[ 1999 c 333 § 2; 1987 c 150 § 44.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.050 - Licenses—Application—Requirements—Waiver.

RCW 18.59.050
Licenses—Application—Requirements—Waiver.
(1) An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application on forms provided by the department showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant meets the requirements specified in this subsection.
(a) The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(b) The applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of having successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the board, with concentration in biological or physical science, psychology, sociology, and with education in selected manual skills.
(i) For an occupational therapist, such a program shall be nationally accredited and approved by rules of the board.
(ii) For an occupational therapy assistant, such a program shall be nationally accredited and approved by rules of the board.
(c) The applicant shall submit to the board evidence of having successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience at a recognized educational institution or a training program approved by the educational institution at which the applicant met the academic requirements.
(i) For an occupational therapist, a minimum of six months of supervised fieldwork experience is required.
(ii) For an occupational therapy assistant, a minimum of two months of supervised fieldwork experience is required.
(d) An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall pass an examination as provided in RCW 18.59.060.
(2) The board may waive the educational requirements specified under subsection (1)(b)(ii) of this section for an occupational therapy assistant who has met the experience and any other requirements established by the board. Upon successful completion of the examination required of the occupational therapist, the individual shall be granted a license.
[ 1984 c 9 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.060 - Examinations.

RCW 18.59.060
Examinations.
(1) A person applying for licensure shall demonstrate eligibility in accordance with RCW 18.59.050 and shall apply for examination upon a form and in such a manner as the department prescribes. The application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by RCW 18.59.110, which fee shall not be refunded. A person who fails an examination may apply for reexamination. The application shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.
(2) An applicant for licensure under this chapter shall be given a written examination to test the applicant's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy and occupational therapy theory and practice, including the applicant's professional skills of occupational therapy techniques and methods, and such other subjects as the board deems useful to determine the applicant's fitness to practice. The board shall approve the examination and establish standards for acceptable performance.
(3) Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place and under such supervision as the board may determine. The examination shall be given at least twice each year at such places as the board determines, and the board shall give reasonable public notice of the examinations in accordance with its rules at least sixty days prior to the administration of the examination.
(4) Applicants may obtain their examination scores and may review their papers in accordance with such rules as the board establishes.
[ 1984 c 9 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.070 - Waiver of examination and licensing requirements—Applicants licensed in other states or territories.

RCW 18.59.070
Waiver of examination and licensing requirements—Applicants licensed in other states or territories.
(1) The board shall waive the examination and grant a license to a person engaged in the profession of an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant on June 7, 1984, if the board determines that the person meets commonly accepted standards for the profession, as established by rule of the board. The board may waive the examination, education, or experience requirements and grant a license to any person meeting the standards adopted by the board under this section after June 7, 1984, if the board considers the requirements for licensure in this chapter as having been met.
(2) The board may grant a license to any applicant who presents proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States, which requires standards for licensure considered by the board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure under this chapter.
(3) The board shall waive the education and experience requirements for licensure in RCW 18.59.050(1) (c) and (d) for applicants for licensure who present evidence to the board that they have been engaged in the practice of occupational therapy for the three years immediately prior to June 7, 1984. The proof of actual practice shall be presented to the board in such a manner as the board prescribes by rule. To obtain the waiver, an applicant shall file an application for examination no later than six months from June 7, 1984. An applicant who has filed for examination under this subsection shall be excluded from the licensure requirement until the date the results of the examination are made public, and may conduct the appropriate activities under *RCW 18.59.030.
[ 1984 c 9 § 8.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 18.59.030 was repealed by 1986 c 259 § 103.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.080 - License issuance—Posting required.

RCW 18.59.080
License issuance—Posting required.
The secretary shall issue a license to a person who meets the licensing requirements of this chapter upon payment of the prescribed license fee. The license shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the person's work site.
[ 1991 c 3 § 154; 1984 c 9 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.090 - Renewal of licenses—Reinstatement of suspended or revoked licenses—Inactive status.

RCW 18.59.090
Renewal of licenses—Reinstatement of suspended or revoked licenses—Inactive status.
(1) Licenses under this chapter shall be renewed at the time and in the manner determined by the secretary and with the payment of a renewal fee. The board shall establish requirements for license renewal which provide evidence of continued competency. The secretary may provide for the late renewal of a license upon the payment of a late fee in accordance with its rules which may include additional continuing education or examination requirements.
(2) A suspended license is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this section, but the renewal does not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed activity, or in any other conduct or activity in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended. If a license revoked on disciplinary grounds is reinstated, the licensee, as a condition of reinstatement, shall pay the renewal fee and any applicable late fee.
(3) Any occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed under this chapter not practicing occupational therapy or providing services may place his or her license in an inactive status. The secretary may prescribe requirements for maintaining an inactive status and converting from an inactive or active status.
[ 1991 c 3 § 155; 1990 c 13 § 1; 1984 c 9 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.100 - Duty to refer medical cases.

RCW 18.59.100
Duty to refer medical cases.
An occupational therapist shall, after evaluating a patient and if the case is a medical one, refer the case to a physician for appropriate medical direction if such direction is lacking. Treatment by an occupational therapist of such a medical case may take place only upon the referral of a physician, osteopathic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, naturopath, chiropractor, physician assistant, psychologist, optometrist, or advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed to practice in this state.
[ 2015 c 10 § 1; 1999 c 333 § 3; 1986 c 259 § 101; 1984 c 9 § 11.]
NOTES:
Savings—1986 c 259 §§ 101, 103: "The repeal of RCW 18.59.030 and 18.59.200 and the amendment of RCW 18.59.100 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 § 104.]
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.110 - Applications—Licenses—Limited permits.

RCW 18.59.110
Applications—Licenses—Limited permits.
Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 for applications, initial and renewal licenses, and limited permits.
[ 1996 c 191 § 41; 1991 c 3 § 156; 1985 c 7 § 58; 1984 c 9 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.120 - Board of occupational therapy practice established—Members—Terms—Meetings—Compensation.

RCW 18.59.120
Board of occupational therapy practice established—Members—Terms—Meetings—Compensation.
(1) There is established a board of occupational therapy practice. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor, who may consider the persons who are recommended for appointment by occupational therapy associations of the state. The members of the board shall be residents of the state. Four of the members shall have been engaged in rendering services to the public, teaching, or research in occupational therapy for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment. Three of these four board members shall be occupational therapists who shall at all times be holders of licenses for the practice of occupational therapy in the state, all of whom shall fulfill the requirements for licensure under this chapter. At least one member of the board shall be an occupational therapy assistant licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy, except for the initial member appointed to this position, who shall fulfill the requirements for licensure as a occupational therapy assistant under this chapter. The remaining member of the board shall be a member of the public with an interest in the rights of consumers of health services.
(2) Appointments shall be for three-year terms, but no person shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive full terms. Terms shall begin on the first day of the calendar year and end on the last day of the calendar year or until successors are appointed, except for the initial appointed members, who shall serve through the last calendar day of the year in which they are appointed before commencing the terms prescribed by this section. The governor shall make appointments for vacancies in unexpired terms within ninety days after the vacancies occur.
(3) The board shall meet during the first month of each calendar year to select a chair and for other purposes. At least one additional meeting shall be held before the end of each calendar year. Further meetings may be convened at the call of the chair or the written request of any two board members. 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. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public, except that the board may hold closed sessions to prepare, approve, grade, or administer examinations or, upon request of an applicant who fails an examination, to prepare a response indicating the reasons for the applicant's failure.
[ 2022 c 240 § 19; 2011 c 336 § 492; 1984 c 9 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.125 - Board—Compensation—Travel expenses.

RCW 18.59.125
Board—Compensation—Travel expenses.
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.
[ 2022 c 240 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.130 - Board—Powers and duties—Rules.

RCW 18.59.130
Board—Powers and duties—Rules.
(1) The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter, evaluate qualifications under this chapter, and provide for supervision of examinations of applicants for licensure under this chapter.
(2) The board may adopt such rules as it deems necessary in the administration of this chapter.
[ 1986 c 259 § 102; 1984 c 9 § 14.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.141 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.59.141
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 § 43; 1986 c 259 § 100.]
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 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.150 - Board—Staff.

RCW 18.59.150
Board—Staff.
The secretary shall provide such administrative and investigative staff as are necessary for the board to carry out its duties under this chapter.
[ 1991 c 3 § 157; 1984 c 9 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy. › 18.59.160 - Purchase, storage, and administration of medications—Restrictions—Liability.

RCW 18.59.160
Purchase, storage, and administration of medications—Restrictions—Liability.
An occupational therapist licensed under this chapter may purchase, store, and administer topical and transdermal medications such as hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, fluocinonide, topical anesthetics, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, and other similar medications for the practice of occupational therapy as prescribed by a health care provider with prescribing authority as authorized in RCW 18.59.100. Administration of medication must be documented in the patient's medical record. Some medications may be applied by the use of iontophoresis and phonophoresis. An occupational therapist may not purchase, store, or administer controlled substances. A pharmacist who dispenses such drugs to a licensed occupational therapist is not liable for any adverse reactions caused by any method of use by the occupational therapist. Application of a topical medication to a wound is subject to RCW 18.59.170.
[ 2011 c 88 § 2; 2009 c 68 § 1.]
NOTES:
Rules—2011 c 88: See note following RCW 18.59.170.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.001 - Pharmacy quality assurance commission—Creation—Membership—Oath—Vacancies.

RCW 18.64.001
Pharmacy quality assurance commission—Creation—Membership—Oath—Vacancies.
There shall be a state pharmacy quality assurance commission consisting of fifteen members, to be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. Ten of the members shall be designated as pharmacist members, four of the members shall be designated a public member, and one member shall be a pharmacy technician.
Each pharmacist member shall be a resident of this state, and at the time of his or her appointment shall have been a duly registered pharmacist under the laws of this state for a period of at least five consecutive years immediately preceding his or her appointment and shall at all times during his or her incumbency continue to be a duly licensed pharmacist: PROVIDED, That subject to the availability of qualified candidates the governor shall appoint pharmacist members representative of the areas of practice and geographically representative of the state of Washington.
The public member shall be a resident of this state. The public member shall be appointed from the public at large, but shall not be affiliated with any aspect of pharmacy.
Members of the commission shall hold office for a term of four years, and the terms shall be staggered so that the terms of office of not more than two members will expire simultaneously on the third Monday in January of each year.
No person who has been appointed to and served for two four year terms shall be eligible for appointment to the commission.
Each member shall qualify by taking the usual oath of a state officer, which shall be filed with the secretary of state, and each member shall hold office for the term of his or her appointment and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
In case of the resignation or disqualification of a member, or a vacancy occurring from any cause, the governor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term.
[ 2022 c 240 § 13; 2013 c 19 § 3; 2011 c 336 § 493; 1984 c 153 § 1; 1981 c 338 § 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 18 § 1; 1963 c 38 § 16; 1935 c 98 § 1; RRS § 10132. Formerly RCW 43.69.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.003 - Commission—Meetings—Chairperson—Compensation and travel expenses.

RCW 18.64.003
Commission—Meetings—Chairperson—Compensation and travel expenses.
Members of the commission shall meet at such places and times as it shall determine and as often as necessary to discharge the duties imposed upon it. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its members. A majority of the commission members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of commission business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the commission is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure. The commission is designated as a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW. Each member shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 2022 c 240 § 14; 2013 c 19 § 4; 1984 c 287 § 43; 1979 c 90 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 40; 1963 c 38 § 17; 1935 c 98 § 2; RRS § 10132-1. Formerly RCW 43.69.020.]
NOTES:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.006 - Commission—Panel membership—Quorum.

RCW 18.64.006
Commission—Panel membership—Quorum.
The commission may appoint members of 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 commission including, but not limited to, licensing, disciplinary, and adjudicative actions.
[ 2022 c 240 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.008 - Commission—Contraceptive availability awareness.

RCW 18.64.008
Commission—Contraceptive availability awareness.
To increase awareness of the availability of contraceptives in pharmacies, the pharmacy quality assurance commission shall develop a sticker or sign to be displayed on the window or door of a pharmacy that initiates or modifies drug therapy related to self-administered contraception.
[ 2016 c 132 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.009 - Department of health—Enforcement employees declared to be peace officers—Authority.

RCW 18.64.009
Department of health—Enforcement employees declared to be peace officers—Authority.
Employees of the department, who are designated by the commission as enforcement officers, are declared to be peace officers and shall be vested with police powers to enforce chapters 18.64, 69.04, 69.36, 69.40, 69.41, and 69.50 RCW and all other laws enforced by the commission.
[ 2013 c 19 § 6; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 411; 1985 c 7 § 59; 1979 c 90 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 82 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.020 - Licensing required.

RCW 18.64.020
Licensing required.
It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person to practice pharmacy or to institute or operate any pharmacy unless such person shall be a licensed pharmacist or shall place in charge of said pharmacy a licensed pharmacist: PROVIDED, That persons licensed as manufacturers or as wholesalers, and their employees, acting within the scope of their licenses, shall be exempt from this section.
[ 1979 c 90 § 6; 1899 c 121 § 1; RRS § 10126. Prior: 1891 c 113 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.67.010, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.040 - Examination fee.

RCW 18.64.040
Examination fee.
Every applicant for license examination under this chapter shall pay the sum determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 before the examination is attempted.
[ 1996 c 191 § 42; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 413; 1979 c 90 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 201 § 1; 1963 c 38 § 2; 1949 c 153 § 1; 1935 c 98 § 4; 1909 c 213 § 5; 1899 c 121 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10135.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 201: "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." [ 1971 ex.s. c 201 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.045 - Manufacturer's license—Fees—Display—Declaration of ownership and location—Penalties.

RCW 18.64.045
Manufacturer's license—Fees—Display—Declaration of ownership and location—Penalties.
(1) The owner of each and every place of business which manufactures drugs shall pay a license fee to be determined by the secretary, and thereafter, on or before a date to be determined by the secretary, a fee to be determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280, for which the owner shall receive a license of location from the department, which shall entitle the owner to manufacture drugs at the location specified for the period ending on a date to be determined by the secretary, and each such owner shall at the time of payment of such fee file with the department, on a blank therefor provided, a declaration of ownership and location, which declaration of ownership and location so filed as aforesaid shall be deemed presumptive evidence of the ownership of such place of business mentioned therein. It shall be the duty of the owner to notify immediately the department of any change of location or ownership and to keep the license of location or the renewal thereof properly exhibited in such place of business.
(2) Failure to conform with this section is a misdemeanor, and each day that the failure continues is a separate offense.
(3) In event the license fee remains unpaid on the date due, no renewal or new license shall be issued except upon compliance with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 2003 c 53 § 132; 1996 c 191 § 44; 1991 c 229 § 4; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 416; 1984 c 153 § 6; 1979 c 90 § 9; 1971 ex.s. c 201 § 3; 1963 c 38 § 4; 1949 c 153 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10154-4. Formerly RCW 18.67.140.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 201: See note following RCW 18.64.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.050 - Duplicate for lost or destroyed license or certificate—Certified documents—Fees.

RCW 18.64.050
Duplicate for lost or destroyed license or certificate—Certified documents—Fees.
In the event that a license or certificate issued by the department is lost or destroyed, the person to whom it was issued may obtain a duplicate thereof upon furnishing proof of such fact satisfactory to the department and the payment of a fee determined by the secretary.
In the event any person desires any certified document to which he or she is entitled, he or she shall receive the same upon payment of a fee determined by the secretary.
[ 2011 c 336 § 494; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 419; 1984 c 153 § 9; 1963 c 38 § 6; 1935 c 98 § 9; RRS § 10145-1. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1935 c 98 § 10; RRS § 10145-2, now codified as RCW 18.64.055.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.140 - License—Fees—Display—Inactive license.

RCW 18.64.140
License—Fees—Display—Inactive license.
Every licensed pharmacist who desires to practice pharmacy shall secure from the department a license, the fee for which shall be determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. The administrative procedures, administrative requirements, renewal fee, and late renewal fee shall also be determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. Payment of this fee shall entitle the licensee to a pharmacy law book, subsequent current mailings of all additions, changes, or deletions in the pharmacy practice act, chapter 18.64 RCW, and all additions, changes, or deletions of commission and department regulations. The current license shall be conspicuously displayed to the public in the pharmacy to which it applies. Any licensed pharmacist who desires to leave the active practice of pharmacy in this state may secure from the department an inactive license. The initial license and renewal fees shall be determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. The holder of an inactive license may reactivate his or her license to practice pharmacy in accordance with rules adopted by the commission.
[ 2013 c 19 § 12; 1996 c 191 § 47; 1991 c 229 § 7; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 421; 1984 c 153 § 11; 1979 c 90 § 12; 1971 ex.s. c 201 § 6; 1963 c 38 § 9; 1949 c 153 § 2; 1935 c 98 § 5; 1899 c 121 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10136. Formerly RCW 18.64.140 and 18.64.150.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 201: See note following RCW 18.64.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.160 - Disciplinary action against pharmacist's and intern's licenses—Grounds.

RCW 18.64.160
Disciplinary action against pharmacist's and intern's licenses—Grounds.
In addition to the grounds under RCW 18.130.170 and 18.130.180, the commission may take disciplinary action against the license of any pharmacist or intern upon proof that:
(1) His or her license was procured through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit;
(2) In the event that a pharmacist is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be mentally incompetent, the pharmacist shall automatically have his or her license suspended by the commission upon the entry of the judgment, regardless of the pendency of an appeal;
(3) He or she has knowingly violated or permitted the violation of any provision of any state or federal law, rule, or regulation governing the possession, use, distribution, or dispensing of drugs, including, but not limited to, the violation of any provision of this chapter, Title 69 RCW, or rule or regulation of the commission;
(4) He or she has knowingly allowed any unlicensed person to take charge of a pharmacy or engage in the practice of pharmacy, except a pharmacy intern or pharmacy assistant acting as authorized in this chapter or chapter 18.64A RCW in the presence of and under the immediate supervision of a licensed pharmacist;
(5) He or she has compounded, dispensed, or caused the compounding or dispensing of any drug or device which contains more or less than the equivalent quantity of ingredient or ingredients specified by the person who prescribed such drug or device: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the pharmacist from exercising professional judgment in the preparation or providing of such drugs or devices.
[ 2013 c 19 § 13; 1993 c 367 § 13; 1985 c 7 § 60; 1984 c 153 § 12; 1979 c 90 § 13; 1963 c 38 § 10; 1909 c 213 § 10; RRS § 10143. Formerly RCW 18.64.160 through 18.64.190.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.163 - Uniform Disciplinary Act.

RCW 18.64.163
Uniform Disciplinary Act.
The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses of pharmacists and pharmacy interns, and the discipline of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy interns under this chapter.
[ 1993 c 367 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.165 - Refusal, suspension, and revocation of other licenses.

RCW 18.64.165
Refusal, suspension, and revocation of other licenses.
The commission shall have the power to refuse, suspend, or revoke the license of any manufacturer, wholesaler, pharmacy, shopkeeper, itinerant vendor, peddler, poison distributor, health care entity, or precursor chemical distributor upon proof that:
(1) The license was procured through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit;
(2) Except as provided in RCW 9.97.020, the licensee has violated or has permitted any employee to violate any of the laws of this state or the United States relating to drugs, controlled substances, cosmetics, or nonprescription drugs, or has violated any of the rules and regulations of the commission or has been convicted of a felony.
[ 2016 c 81 § 10; 2013 c 19 § 14; 1995 c 319 § 5. Prior: 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 404; 1989 c 352 § 4; 1979 c 90 § 14; 1963 c 38 § 15.]
NOTES:
Finding—Conflict with federal requirements—2016 c 81: See notes following RCW 9.97.010.
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Violation of chapter 69.50 RCW, the Uniform Controlled Substances Act—Suspension of license: RCW 69.50.413.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.200 - Refusal, suspension, and revocation of other licenses—Appeal procedure.

RCW 18.64.200
Refusal, suspension, and revocation of other licenses—Appeal procedure.
In any case of the refusal, suspension or revocation of a license by the commission under the provisions of this chapter, appeal may be taken in accordance with the administrative procedure act.
[ 2013 c 19 § 15; 1963 c 38 § 11; 1909 c 213 § 11; RRS § 10144. Formerly RCW 18.64.200 through 18.64.240.]
NOTES:
Administrative Procedure Act: Title 34 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.205 - Retired active license status.

RCW 18.64.205
Retired active license status.
The commission may adopt rules pursuant to this section authorizing a retired active license status. An individual licensed pursuant to this chapter, who is practicing only in emergent or intermittent circumstances as defined by rule established by the commission, may hold a retired active license at a reduced renewal fee established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. Such a license shall meet the continuing education requirements, if any, established by the commission for renewals, and is subject to the provisions of the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW. Individuals who have entered into retired status agreements with the disciplinary authority in any jurisdiction shall not qualify for a retired active license under this section.
[ 2013 c 19 § 16; 1996 c 191 § 48; 1991 c 229 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.245 - Prescription records—Digital or electronic form—Penalty.

RCW 18.64.245
Prescription records—Digital or electronic form—Penalty.
(1) Every proprietor or manager of a pharmacy shall keep readily available a suitable record of prescriptions which shall preserve for a period of not less than two years the record of every prescription dispensed at such pharmacy which shall be numbered, dated, and filed, and shall produce the same in court or before any grand jury whenever lawfully required to do so. The record shall be maintained either separately from all other records of the pharmacy or in such form that the information required is readily retrievable from ordinary business records of the pharmacy. All recordkeeping requirements for controlled substances must be complied with. Such record of prescriptions shall be for confidential use in the pharmacy, only. The record of prescriptions shall be open for inspection by the commission or any officer of the law, who is authorized to enforce this chapter or chapter 69.41 or 69.50 RCW.
(2) When a pharmacy receives a prescription in digital or electronic format through facsimile equipment transmitting an exact visual image of the prescription, or through electronic communication of prescription information, the digital or electronic record of every such prescription dispensed at the pharmacy constitutes a suitable record of prescriptions, provided that the original or direct copy of the prescription is electronically or digitally numbered or referenced, dated, and filed in a form that permits the information required to be readily retrievable.
(3) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 2016 c 148 § 17; 2013 c 19 § 17; 2003 c 53 § 135. Prior: 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 402; 1989 c 352 § 2; 1979 c 90 § 15; 1939 c 28 § 1; RRS § 6154-1. Formerly RCW 18.67.090.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.246 - Prescriptions—Labels—Cover or cap to meet safety standards—Penalty.

RCW 18.64.246
Prescriptions—Labels—Cover or cap to meet safety standards—Penalty.
(1) To every box, bottle, jar, tube or other container of a prescription which is dispensed there shall be fixed a label bearing the name and address of the dispensing pharmacy, the prescription number, the name of the prescriber, the prescriber's directions, the name and strength of the medication, the name of the patient, the date, and the expiration date. The security of the cover or cap on every bottle or jar shall meet safety standards adopted by the commission. At the prescriber's request, the name and strength of the medication need not be shown. If the prescription is for a combination medication product, the generic names of the medications combined or the trade name used by the manufacturer or distributor for the product shall be noted on the label. The identification of the licensed pharmacist responsible for each dispensing of medication must either be recorded in the pharmacy's record system or on the prescription label. This section shall not apply to the dispensing of medications to in-patients in hospitals.
(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[ 2013 c 19 § 18; 2003 c 53 § 136; 2002 c 96 § 1; 1984 c 153 § 13; 1971 ex.s. c 99 § 1; 1939 c 28 § 2; RRS § 6154-2. Formerly RCW 18.67.080.]
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 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.250 - Unlawful practices—Penalty for violations—Exceptions.

RCW 18.64.250
Unlawful practices—Penalty for violations—Exceptions.
(1) Any person not a licensed pharmacist and not having continuously and regularly in his employ a duly licensed pharmacist within the full meaning of this chapter, who shall practice pharmacy; or
(2) Any person who shall permit the compounding and dispensing of prescriptions, or vending of drugs, medicines, or poisons in his or her store or place of business, except under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist; or
(3) Any licensed pharmacist or shopkeeper licensed under this chapter, who while continuing in business, shall fail or neglect to procure his or her renewal of license; or
(4) Any person who shall wilfully make any false representations to procure a license for himself or herself or for any other person; or
(5) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter wilfully and knowingly; or
(6) Any person who shall take or use or exhibit in or upon any place of business, or advertise in a newspaper, telephone directory, or other directory, or by electronic media, or in any other manner, the title of pharmacist, pharmacy intern, pharmacy assistant, druggist, pharmacy, drug store, medicine store, drug department, drugs, drug sundries, or any title or name of like description or import, or display or permit to be displayed upon said place of business the characteristic pharmacy symbols, bottles or globes, either colored or filled with colored liquids, without having continuously and regularly employed in his or her shop, store, or place of business, during business hours of the pharmacy, a pharmacist duly licensed under this chapter;
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each and every day that such prohibited practice continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
[ 1979 c 90 § 16; 1963 c 38 § 12; 1935 c 98 § 6; 1909 c 213 § 7; 1899 c 121 § 13; RRS § 10138. Formerly RCW 18.64.250, 18.64.010, 18.64.030, 18.67.030, 18.67.040 and 18.67.130. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1909 c 213 § 13; RRS § 10146, now codified as RCW 18.64.280.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.64 - Pharmacists. › 18.64.253 - Students practicing pharmacy—Rules.

RCW 18.64.253
Students practicing pharmacy—Rules.
(1) This chapter does not prohibit a student from practicing pharmacy if:
(a) The student is enrolled in a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the commission and is registered as a pharmacy intern under RCW 18.64.080;
(b) The student performs services without compensation or the expectation of compensation as part of a volunteer activity;
(c) The student is under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed under this chapter, a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW, an osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW, or a registered nurse or advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW;
(d) The services the student performs are within the scope of practice of: (i) A pharmacist licensed under this chapter; and (ii) the person supervising the student;
(e) The college or school in which the student is enrolled verifies that the student has demonstrated competency through his or her education and training to perform the services; and
(f) The student provides proof of current malpractice insurance to the volunteer activity organizer prior to performing any services.
(2) The commission may adopt rules to implement the requirements of this section.
[ 2019 c 270 § 1.]