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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.070 - License required—Exceptions.

RCW 18.11.070
License required—Exceptions.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to act as an auctioneer or for an auction company to engage in any business in this state without a license.
(2) This chapter does not apply to:
(a) An auction of goods conducted by an individual who personally owns those goods and who did not acquire those goods for resale;
(b) An auction conducted by or under the direction of a public authority;
(c) An auction held under judicial order in the settlement of a decedent's estate;
(d) An auction which is required by law to be at auction;
(e) An auction conducted by or on behalf of a political organization or a charitable corporation or association if the person conducting the sale receives no compensation;
(f) An auction of livestock or agricultural products which is conducted under chapter 16.65 or 20.01 RCW. Auctions not regulated under chapter 16.65 or 20.01 RCW shall be fully subject to the provisions of this chapter;
(g) An auction held under chapter 19.150 RCW;
(h) An auction of an abandoned vehicle under chapter 46.55 RCW; or
(i) An auction of fur pelts conducted by any cooperative association organized under chapter 23.86 RCW or its wholly owned subsidiary. In order to qualify for this exemption, the fur pelts must be from members of the association. However, the association, without loss of the exemption, may auction pelts that it purchased from nonmembers for the purpose of completing lots or orders, so long as the purchased pelts do not exceed fifteen percent of the total pelts auctioned.
[ 1999 c 398 § 1; 1989 c 307 § 43; 1988 c 240 § 19; 1986 c 324 § 4; 1982 c 205 § 6.]
NOTES:
Legislative finding—1989 c 307: See note following RCW 23.86.007.
Application—1989 c 307: See RCW 23.86.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.075 - Secondhand property, when exempt.

RCW 18.11.075
Secondhand property, when exempt.
The department of licensing may exempt, by rule, secondhand property bought or received on consignment or sold at an auction conducted by a licensed auctioneer or auction company from RCW 19.60.050 or 19.60.055.
[ 1993 c 348 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.085 - Auctioneer certificate of registration—Requirements.

RCW 18.11.085
Auctioneer certificate of registration—Requirements.
Every individual, before acting as an auctioneer, shall obtain an auctioneer certificate of registration. To be licensed as an auctioneer, an individual shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Be at least eighteen years of age or sponsored by a licensed auctioneer.
(2) File with the department a completed application on a form prescribed by the director.
(3) Be registered with the department of revenue pursuant to RCW 82.32.030.
(4) Pay the auctioneer registration fee required under the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(5) Except as otherwise provided under RCW 18.11.121, file with the department an auctioneer surety bond in the amount and form required by RCW 18.11.121 and the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(6) Have no disqualifications under RCW 18.11.160 or 18.235.130.
[ 2019 c 442 § 1; 2002 c 86 § 206; 1987 c 336 § 1; 1986 c 324 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.095 - Auction company certificate of registration—Requirements.

RCW 18.11.095
Auction company certificate of registration—Requirements.
Every person, before operating an auction company as defined in RCW 18.11.050, shall obtain an auction company certificate of registration.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, to be licensed as an auction company, a person shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) File with the department a completed application on a form prescribed by the director.
(b) Sign a notarized statement included on the application form that all auctioneers hired by the auction company to do business in the state shall be properly registered under this chapter.
(c) Be registered with the department of revenue pursuant to RCW 82.32.030 and, if an ownership entity other than sole proprietor or general partnership, be registered with the secretary of state.
(d) Pay the auction company registration fee required under the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(e) File with the department an auction company surety bond in the amount and form required by RCW 18.11.121 and the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(f) Have no disqualifications under RCW 18.11.160 or 18.235.130.
(2) An auction company shall not be charged a license fee if it is a sole proprietorship or a partnership owned by an auctioneer or auctioneers, each of whom is licensed under this chapter, and if it has in effect a surety bond or bonds or other security approved by the director in the amount that would otherwise be required for an auction company to be granted or to retain a license under RCW 18.11.121.
[ 2019 c 442 § 2; 2002 c 86 § 207; 1987 c 336 § 5; 1986 c 324 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.100 - Nonresident auctioneers and auction companies.

RCW 18.11.100
Nonresident auctioneers and auction companies.
(1) Nonresident auctioneers and auction companies are required to comply with the provisions of this chapter, chapter 18.235 RCW, and the rules of the department as a condition of conducting business in the state.
(2) The application of a nonresident under this chapter shall constitute the appointment of the secretary of state as the applicant's agent upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding against the applicant arising out of a transaction or operation connected with or incidental to the business of an auctioneer or an auction company.
[ 2002 c 86 § 208; 1986 c 324 § 7; 1985 c 7 § 9; 1982 c 205 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.130 - Written contract required—Penalty.

RCW 18.11.130
Written contract required—Penalty.
No goods or real estate shall be sold at auction until the auctioneer or auction company has entered into a written contract or agreement with the owner or consignor in duplicate which contains the terms and conditions upon which the licensee receives or accepts the property for sale at auction.
A person who violates this section shall be subject to an administrative fine in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars for each violation.
[ 1986 c 324 § 9; 1982 c 205 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.140 - Written records required—Penalty.

RCW 18.11.140
Written records required—Penalty.
Every person engaged in the business of selling goods or real estate at auction shall keep written records for a period of three years available for inspection which indicate clearly the name and address of the owner or consignor of the goods or real estate, the terms of acceptance and sale, and a copy of the signed written contract required by RCW 18.11.130. A person who violates this section shall be subject to an administrative fine in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars for each violation.
[ 1986 c 324 § 10; 1982 c 205 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.150 - Display of certificate of registration or renewal card required—Penalty.

RCW 18.11.150
Display of certificate of registration or renewal card required—Penalty.
All auctioneers and auction companies shall have their certificates of registration prominently displayed in their offices and the current renewal card or a facsimile available on demand at all auctions conducted or supervised by the licensee.
A person who violates this section shall be subject to an administrative fine in a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars for each violation.
[ 1986 c 324 § 11; 1982 c 205 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.160 - License—Prohibition on issuance—Disciplinary action—License suspension.

RCW 18.11.160
License—Prohibition on issuance—Disciplinary action—License suspension.
(1) Except as provided in RCW 9.97.020, no license shall be issued by the department to any person who has been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, extortion, criminal conspiracy, fraud, theft, receiving stolen goods, unlawful issuance of checks or drafts, or other similar offense, or to any partnership of which the person is a member, or to any association or corporation of which the person is an officer or in which as a stockholder the person has or exercises a controlling interest either directly or indirectly.
(2) In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the director has the authority to take disciplinary action for any of the following conduct, acts, or conditions:
(a) Underreporting to the department of sales figures so that the auctioneer or auction company surety bond is in a lower amount than required by law;
(b) Nonpayment of an administrative fine prior to renewal of a license; and
(c) Any other violations of this chapter.
(3) The department shall immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.
[ 2016 c 81 § 8; 2002 c 86 § 209; 1997 c 58 § 814; 1986 c 324 § 12; 1982 c 205 § 14.]
NOTES:
Finding—Conflict with federal requirements—2016 c 81: See notes following RCW 9.97.010.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.170 - Unauthorized practice—Penalties.

RCW 18.11.170
Unauthorized practice—Penalties.
Any auctioneer and any auction company that conducts business within this state without a license or after the suspension or revocation of his or her license shall be fined by the department five hundred dollars for the first offense and one thousand dollars for the second or subsequent offense.
[ 1986 c 324 § 13; 1982 c 205 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.180 - Compensation of nonlicensed person—Penalties.

RCW 18.11.180
Compensation of nonlicensed person—Penalties.
It shall be unlawful for a licensed auctioneer or licensed auction company to pay compensation in money or otherwise to anyone not licensed under this chapter to render any service or to do any act forbidden under this chapter to be rendered or performed except by licensees. The department may fine any person who violates this section five hundred dollars for the first offense and one thousand dollars for the second or subsequent offense. Furthermore, the violation of this section by any licensee shall be, in the discretion of the department, sufficient cause for taking any actions listed under RCW 18.235.110.
[ 2002 c 86 § 210; 1986 c 324 § 14; 1982 c 205 § 16.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.190 - Actions for compensation for services.

RCW 18.11.190
Actions for compensation for services.
No action or suit may be instituted in any court of this state by any person, partnership, association, or corporation not licensed as an auctioneer and as an auction company to recover compensation for an act done or service rendered which is prohibited under this chapter.
[ 1986 c 324 § 15; 1982 c 205 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.200 - Director—Authority to adopt rules.

RCW 18.11.200
Director—Authority to adopt rules.
The director shall adopt rules for the purpose of carrying out and developing this chapter, including rules governing the conduct of inspections.
[ 2002 c 86 § 211; 1986 c 324 § 16; 1982 c 205 § 18.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.205 - Director—Authority to impose administrative fines.

RCW 18.11.205
Director—Authority to impose administrative fines.
The director shall impose and collect the administrative fines authorized by this chapter. Any administrative fine imposed under this chapter or the agency rules adopted pursuant to this chapter may be appealed under chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act. Assessment of an administrative fine shall not preclude the initiation of any disciplinary, civil, or criminal action for the same or similar violations.
[ 1986 c 324 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.210 - Newspaper advertisements—Name and license number required—Penalty.

RCW 18.11.210
Newspaper advertisements—Name and license number required—Penalty.
All newspaper advertising regarding auctions that is purchased by an auctioneer or an auction company licensed under this chapter shall include the auctioneer's or auction company's name and license number. Any auctioneer or auction company that violates this section is subject to an administrative fine of one hundred dollars per violation.
[ 1986 c 324 § 19; 1984 c 189 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.220 - Rights of clients.

RCW 18.11.220
Rights of clients.
The client of an auctioneer or auction company has a right to (1) an accounting for any money that the auctioneer or auction company receives from the sale of the client's goods, (2) payment of all money due to the client within twenty-one calendar days unless the parties have mutually agreed in writing to another time of payment, and (3) bring an action against the surety bond or other security filed in lieu of the surety bond for any violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
[ 1987 c 336 § 3; 1986 c 324 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.230 - Trust account required for client funds.

RCW 18.11.230
Trust account required for client funds.
Auction proceeds due to a client that are received by the auctioneer or auction company and not paid to the client within twenty-four hours of the sale shall be deposited no later than the next business day by the auctioneer or auction company in a trust account for clients in a bank, savings and loan association, mutual savings bank, or licensed escrow agent located in the state. The auctioneer or auction company shall draw on the trust account only to pay proceeds to clients, or such other persons who are legally entitled to such proceeds, and to obtain the sums due to the auctioneer or auction company for services as set out in the written contract required under RCW 18.11.130. Funds in the trust account shall not be subject to the debt of the auctioneer or auction company and shall not be used for personal reasons or other business reasons.
[ 1987 c 336 § 4; 1986 c 324 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.240 - Bidding—Prohibited practices—Penalty.

RCW 18.11.240
Bidding—Prohibited practices—Penalty.
The following requirements shall apply to bidding at auctions:
(1) An auctioneer conducting an auction and an auction company where an auction is being held shall not bid on or offer to buy any goods or real property at the auction unless the auctioneer or the auction company discloses the name of the person on whose behalf the bid or offer is being made.
(2) An auctioneer and an auction company shall not use any method of bidding at an auction that will allow goods or real property to be purchased in an undisclosed manner on behalf of the auctioneer or auction company.
(3) At a public auction conducted or supervised by an auctioneer or auction company, the auctioneer or auction company shall not fictitiously raise any bid, knowingly permit any person to make a fictitious bid, or employ or use another person to act as a bidder or buyer.
(4) All goods or real property offered for sale at an auction shall be subject to a reserve or a confirmation from the owner or consignor unless otherwise indicated by the auctioneer or auction company. Except as provided in this subsection, an auctioneer or auction company shall not use any method of bidding at an auction that allows the auctioneer or auction company to avoid selling any property offered for sale at auction.
(5) A licensee who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to an administrative fine in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars for each violation.
[ 1986 c 324 § 22.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.250 - Limitation on real estate auctions.

RCW 18.11.250
Limitation on real estate auctions.
Auctioneers and auction companies may call for bids on real estate but only persons licensed under chapter 18.85 RCW may perform activities regulated under that chapter.
[ 1986 c 324 § 23.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.260 - Application of Consumer Protection Act.

RCW 18.11.260
Application of Consumer Protection Act.
A violation of this chapter is hereby declared to affect the public interest and to offend public policy. Any violation, act, or practice by an auctioneer or auction company which is unfair or deceptive, shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of RCW 19.86.020. The remedies and sanctions provided in this section shall not preclude application of other available remedies and sanctions.
[ 1986 c 324 § 25.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.280 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.11.280
Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 86 § 212.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.290 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.11.290
Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 351 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.11 - Auctioneers. › 18.11.903 - Effective date—1986 c 324.

RCW 18.11.903
Effective date—1986 c 324.
This act shall take effect on July 1, 1986.
[ 1986 c 324 § 29.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.010 - Intent.

RCW 18.16.010
Intent.
The legislature recognizes that the practices of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics involve the use of tools and chemicals which may be dangerous when mixed or applied improperly, and therefore finds it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate those practices in this state.
[ 2015 c 62 § 13; 2002 c 111 § 1; 1984 c 208 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 111: "This act takes effect June 1, 2003." [ 2002 c 111 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.030 - Director—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.16.030
Director—Powers and duties.
In addition to any other duties imposed by law, including RCW 18.235.030 and 18.235.040, the director shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To set all license, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086;
(2) To adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter;
(3) To prepare and administer or approve the preparation and administration of licensing examinations;
(4) To establish minimum safety and sanitation standards for schools, instructors, cosmetologists, barbers, hair designers, manicurists, estheticians, master estheticians, salons/shops, personal services, and mobile units;
(5) To establish curricula for the training of students and apprentices under this chapter;
(6) To maintain the official department record of applicants and licensees;
(7) To establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure;
(8) To set license expiration dates and renewal periods for all licenses consistent with this chapter; and
(9) To make information available to the department of revenue to assist in collecting taxes from persons required to be licensed under this chapter.
[ 2019 c 442 § 7; 2015 c 62 § 2; 2013 c 187 § 2; 2008 c 20 § 2; 2004 c 51 § 7. Prior: 2002 c 111 § 3; 2002 c 86 § 213; 1991 c 324 § 2; 1984 c 208 § 7.]
NOTES:
Notice of chapter 51, Laws of 2004—Effective date—2004 c 51: See notes following RCW 18.16.060.
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.070 - Licensing—Persons to whom chapter inapplicable.

RCW 18.16.070
Licensing—Persons to whom chapter inapplicable.
This chapter shall not apply to persons licensed under other laws of this state who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice and shall not be construed to require a license for students enrolled in a school or an apprentice engaged in a state-approved apprenticeship program as defined in RCW 18.16.020.
[ 2003 c 400 § 3; 1984 c 208 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2003 c 400: See note following RCW 18.16.280.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.080 - Licensing—Other persons to whom chapter inapplicable.

RCW 18.16.080
Licensing—Other persons to whom chapter inapplicable.
Nothing in this chapter prohibits any person authorized under the laws of this state from performing any service for which the person may be licensed, nor prohibits any person from performing services as an electrologist if that person has been otherwise certified, registered, or trained as an electrologist.
This chapter does not apply to persons employed in the care or treatment of patients in hospitals or employed in the care of residents of nursing homes and similar residential care facilities.
[ 1984 c 208 § 19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.090 - Examinations.

RCW 18.16.090
Examinations.
Examinations for licensure under this chapter shall be conducted at such times and places as the director determines appropriate. Examinations shall consist of tests designed to reasonably measure the applicant's knowledge of safe and sanitary practices and may also include the applicant's knowledge of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. The director may establish by rule a performance examination in addition to any other examination. The director shall establish by rule the minimum passing score for all examinations and the requirements for reexamination of applicants who fail the examination or examinations. The director may allow an independent person to conduct the examinations at the expense of the applicants.
The director shall take steps to ensure that after completion of the required course or apprenticeship program, applicants may promptly take the examination and receive the results of the examination. The director may allow an applicant to register for or take an examination before the applicant has completed the required hours of course instruction, if the applicant is within 100 hours of completion, but the applicant must complete the required hours of course instruction before licensure.
[ 2023 c 55 § 1; 2003 c 400 § 4; 2002 c 111 § 6; 1991 c 324 § 5; 1984 c 208 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2003 c 400: See note following RCW 18.16.280.
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.100 - Issuance of licenses—Requirements.

RCW 18.16.100
Issuance of licenses—Requirements.
(1) Upon completion of an application approved by the department and payment of the proper fee, the director shall issue the appropriate license to any person who:
(a) Is at least seventeen years of age or older;
(b)(i) Has completed and graduated from a school licensed under this chapter in a curriculum approved by the director consisting of the hours of training required under this chapter for a school curriculum, or has met the requirements in RCW 18.16.020 or 18.16.130; or
(ii) Has successfully completed a state-approved apprenticeship program consisting of the hours of training required under this chapter for the apprentice training curriculum; and
(c) Has received a passing grade on the appropriate licensing examination approved or administered by the director.
(2) A person currently licensed under this chapter may qualify for examination and licensure, after the required examination is passed, in another category if he or she has completed the crossover training course.
(3) Upon completion of an application approved by the department, certification of insurance, and payment of the proper fee, the director shall issue a location license to the applicant.
(4) The director may consult with the state board of health and the department of labor and industries in establishing training, apprenticeship, and examination requirements.
[ 2008 c 20 § 5; 2003 c 400 § 5; 2002 c 111 § 7; 1991 c 324 § 6; 1984 c 208 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2003 c 400: See note following RCW 18.16.280.
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.130 - Issuance of licenses—Persons licensed in other jurisdictions.

RCW 18.16.130
Issuance of licenses—Persons licensed in other jurisdictions.
(1) Any person who is properly licensed in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country shall be eligible for examination if the applicant submits the approved application and fee and provides proof to the director that he or she is currently licensed in good standing as a cosmetologist, hair designer, barber, manicurist, esthetician, master esthetician, instructor, or the equivalent in that jurisdiction. Upon passage of the required examinations the appropriate license will be issued.
(2)(a) The director shall, upon passage of the required examinations, issue a license as master esthetician to an applicant who submits the approved application and fee and provides proof to the director that the applicant is currently licensed in good standing in esthetics in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country and holds a diplomate of the comite international d'esthetique et de cosmetologie diploma, or an international therapy examination council diploma, or a certified credential awarded by the national coalition of estheticians, manufacturers/distributors & associations.
(b) The director may upon passage of the required examinations, issue a master esthetician license to an applicant that is currently licensed in esthetics in any other state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country and submits an approved application and fee and provides proof to the director that he or she is licensed in good standing and:
(i) The licensing state, territory, or possession of the United States, or foreign country has licensure requirements that the director determines are substantially equivalent to a master esthetician license in this state; or
(ii) The applicant has certification or a diploma or other credentials that the director determines has licensure requirements that are substantially equivalent to the degree listed in (a) of this subsection.
[ 2015 c 62 § 5; 2013 c 187 § 5; 1991 c 324 § 10; 1984 c 208 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.140 - School licenses—Application—Approved security—Issuance—Changes in application information—Changes in controlling interest—Posting of licenses.

RCW 18.16.140
School licenses—Application—Approved security—Issuance—Changes in application information—Changes in controlling interest—Posting of licenses.
(1) Any person wishing to operate a school shall, before opening such a school, pay the license fee and file with the director for approval a license application containing the following information:
(a) The names and addresses of all owners, managers, and instructors;
(b) A copy of the school's curriculum satisfying the curriculum requirements established by the director;
(c) A sample copy of the school's catalog, brochure, enrollment contract, and cancellation and refund policies that will be used or distributed by the school to students and the public;
(d) A surety bond in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars, or ten percent of the annual gross tuition collected by the school, whichever is greater. The approved security shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars and shall run to the state of Washington for the protection of unearned prepaid student tuition. The school shall attest to its gross tuition at least annually on forms provided by the department. When a new school license is being applied for, the applicant will estimate its annual gross tuition to establish a bond amount. This subsection shall not apply to community colleges and vocational technical schools.
Upon approval of the application and documents, the director shall issue a license to operate a school.
(2) Changes to the information provided by schools shall be submitted to the department within fifteen days of the implementation date.
(3) A change involving the controlling interest of the school requires a new license application and fee. The new application shall include all required documentation, proof of ownership change, and be approved prior to a license being issued.
(4) School and instructor licenses issued by the department shall be posted in the reception area of the school.
[ 2002 c 111 § 9; 1991 c 324 § 11; 1987 c 445 § 1; 1984 c 208 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.150 - Schools—Compliance with chapter.

RCW 18.16.150
Schools—Compliance with chapter.
Schools shall be audited and inspected by the director or the director's designee for compliance with this chapter at least once a year. If the director determines that a licensed school is not maintaining the standards required according to this chapter, written notice thereof shall be given to the school. A school which fails to correct these conditions to the satisfaction of the director within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties imposed under RCW 18.235.110.
[ 2002 c 86 § 215; 1997 c 178 § 1; 1991 c 324 § 12; 1984 c 208 § 8.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.160 - Schools—Claims against—Procedure.

RCW 18.16.160
Schools—Claims against—Procedure.
In addition to any other legal remedy, any student or instructor-trainee having a claim against a school may bring suit upon the approved security required in RCW 18.16.140(1)(d) in the superior or district court of Thurston county or the county in which the educational services were offered by the school. Action upon the approved security shall be commenced by filing the complaint with the clerk of the appropriate superior or district court within one year from the date of the cancellation of the approved security: PROVIDED, That no action shall be maintained upon the approved security for any claim which has been barred by any nonclaim statute or statute of limitations of this state. Service of process in an action upon the approved security shall be exclusively by service upon the director. Two copies of the complaint shall be served by registered or certified mail upon the director at the time the suit is started. Such service shall constitute service on the approved security and the school. The director shall transmit the complaint or a copy thereof to the school at the address listed in the director's records and to the surety within forty-eight hours after it has been received. The approved security shall not be liable in an aggregate amount in excess of the amount named in the approved security. In any action on an approved security, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
The director shall maintain a record, available for public inspection, of all suits commenced under this chapter upon approved security.
[ 2004 c 51 § 8; 1991 c 324 § 13; 1984 c 208 § 16.]
NOTES:
Notice of chapter 51, Laws of 2004—Effective date—2004 c 51: See notes following RCW 18.16.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.170 - Expiration of licenses.

RCW 18.16.170
Expiration of licenses.
(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, licenses issued under this chapter expire as follows:
(a) A salon/shop, personal services, or mobile unit license expires one year from issuance or when the insurance required by RCW 18.16.175(1)(g) expires, whichever occurs first;
(b) A school license expires one year from issuance; and
(c) Cosmetologist, hair designer, barber, manicurist, esthetician, master esthetician, and instructor licenses expire two years from issuance.
(2) The director may provide for expiration dates other than those set forth in subsection (1) of this section for the purpose of establishing staggered renewal periods.
[ 2015 c 62 § 6; 2013 c 187 § 6; 2002 c 111 § 10; 1991 c 324 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.180 - Salon/shop—Apprenticeship shop—Notice required.

RCW 18.16.180
Salon/shop—Apprenticeship shop—Notice required.
(1) The director shall prepare and provide to all licensed salons/shops a notice to consumers. At a minimum, the notice shall state that cosmetology, hair design, barber, esthetics, master esthetics, and manicure salons/shops are required to be licensed, that salons/shops are required to maintain minimum safety and sanitation standards, that customer complaints regarding salons/shops may be reported to the department, and a telephone number and address where complaints may be made.
(2) An approved apprenticeship shop must post a notice to consumers in the reception area of the salon/shop stating that services may be provided by an apprentice. At a minimum, the notice must state: "This shop is a participant in a state-approved apprenticeship program. Apprentices in this program are in training and have not yet received a license."
[ 2015 c 62 § 8; 2013 c 187 § 8; 2008 c 20 § 7; 1991 c 324 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.190 - Location of practice—Penalty—Placebound clients.

RCW 18.16.190
Location of practice—Penalty—Placebound clients.
It is a violation of this chapter for any person to engage in the commercial practice of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, or manicuring, except in a licensed salon/shop or the home, office, or other location selected by the client for obtaining the services of a personal service operator, or with the appropriate individual license when delivering services to placebound clients. Placebound clients are defined as persons who are ill, disabled, or otherwise unable to travel to a salon/shop.
[ 2015 c 62 § 9; 2013 c 187 § 9; 1991 c 324 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.200 - Disciplinary action—Grounds.

RCW 18.16.200
Disciplinary action—Grounds.
In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the director may take disciplinary action against any applicant or licensee under this chapter if the licensee or applicant:
(1) Has been found to have violated any provisions of chapter 19.86 RCW;
(2) Has engaged in a practice prohibited under RCW 18.16.060 without first obtaining, and maintaining in good standing, the license required by this chapter;
(3) Has engaged in the commercial practice of cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, esthetics, or master esthetics in a school;
(4) Has not provided a safe, sanitary, and good moral environment for students in a school or the public;
(5) Has failed to display licenses required in this chapter; or
(6) Has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under it.
[ 2015 c 62 § 10; 2013 c 187 § 10; 2004 c 51 § 4. Prior: 2002 c 111 § 12; 2002 c 86 § 217; 1991 c 324 § 14; 1984 c 208 § 13.]
NOTES:
Notice of chapter 51, Laws of 2004—Effective date—2004 c 51: See notes following RCW 18.16.060.
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.210 - Violations—Penalties.

RCW 18.16.210
Violations—Penalties.
If, following a hearing, the director finds that any person or an applicant or licensee has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under it, the director may impose one or more of the following penalties:
(1) Denial of a license or renewal;
(2) Revocation or suspension of a license;
(3) A fine of not more than five hundred dollars per violation;
(4) Issuance of a reprimand or letter of censure;
(5) Placement of the licensee on probation for a fixed period of time;
(6) Restriction of the licensee's authorized scope of practice;
(7) Requiring the licensee to make restitution or a refund as determined by the director to any individual injured by the violation; or
(8) Requiring the licensee to obtain additional training or instruction.
[ 2002 c 111 § 13; 1984 c 208 § 14.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.220 - Appeal—Procedure.

RCW 18.16.220
Appeal—Procedure.
Any person aggrieved by the refusal of the director to issue any license provided for in this chapter, or to renew the same, or by the revocation or suspension of any license issued under this chapter or by the application of any penalty under RCW 18.16.210, shall have the right to appeal the decision of the director to the superior court of the county in which the person maintains his or her place of business. Such appeal shall be filed within thirty days of the director's decision.
[ 1984 c 208 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.240 - License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 18.16.240
License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
The department shall immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.
[ 2002 c 111 § 15; 1997 c 58 § 815.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.250 - Finding—Consumer protection act.

RCW 18.16.250
Finding—Consumer protection act.
The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
[ 2002 c 111 § 14.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.260 - License renewal—Fee—Examination—Fee.

RCW 18.16.260
License renewal—Fee—Examination—Fee.
(1)(a) Prior to July 1, 2005, (i) a cosmetology licensee who held a license in good standing between June 30, 1999, and June 30, 2003, may request a renewal of the license or an additional license in barbering, manicuring, and/or esthetics; and (ii) a licensee who held a barber, manicurist, or esthetics license between June 30, 1999, and June 30, 2003, may request a renewal of such licenses held during that period.
(b) A license renewal fee, including, if applicable, a renewal fee, at the current rate, for each year the licensee did not hold a license in good standing between July 1, 2001, and the date of the renewal request, must be paid prior to issuance of each type of license requested. After June 30, 2005, any cosmetology licensee wishing to renew an expired license or obtain additional licenses must meet the applicable renewal, training, and examination requirements of this chapter.
(2)(a) Any person holding an active license in good standing as an esthetician prior to January 1, 2015, may be licensed as an esthetician licensee after paying the appropriate license fee.
(b) Prior to January 1, 2015, an applicant for a master esthetician license must have an active license in good standing as an esthetician, pay the appropriate license fee, and provide the department with proof of having satisfied one or more of the following requirements:
(i)(A)(I) A minimum of thirty-five hours employment as a provider of medium depth peels under the delegation or supervision of a licensed physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, or other licensed professional whose licensure permits such delegation or supervision; or
(II) Seven hours of training in theory and application of medium depth peels; and
(B)(I) A minimum of one hundred fifty hours employment as a laser operator under the delegation or supervision of a licensed physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, or other licensed professional whose licensure permits such delegation or supervision; or
(II) Seventy-five hours of laser training;
(ii) A national or international diploma or certification in esthetics that is recognized by the department by rule;
(iii) An instructor in esthetics who has been licensed as an instructor in esthetics by the department for a minimum of three years; or
(iv) Completion of one thousand two hundred hours of an esthetic curriculum approved by the department.
(3) The director may, as provided in RCW 43.24.140, modify the duration of any additional license granted under this section to make all licenses issued to a person expire on the same date.
[ 2013 c 187 § 11; 2004 c 51 § 5; 2002 c 111 § 16.]
NOTES:
Notice of chapter 51, Laws of 2004—Effective date—2004 c 51: See notes following RCW 18.16.060.
Effective date—2002 c 111: See note following RCW 18.16.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.16 - Cosmetologists, Hair Designers, Barbers, Manicurists, and Estheticians. › 18.16.270 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 18.16.270
Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 86 § 218.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.