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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.100 - Place of business.

RCW 18.35.100
Place of business.
(1) Every hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or interim permit holder, who is regulated under this chapter, shall notify the department in writing of the regular address of the place or places in the state of Washington where the person practices or intends to practice more than twenty consecutive business days and of any change thereof within ten days of such change. Failure to notify the department in writing shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license or interim permit.
(2) The department shall keep a record of the places of business of persons who hold licenses or interim permits.
(3) Any notice required to be given by the department to a person who holds a license or interim permit may be given by mailing it to the address of the last establishment or facility of which the person has notified the department, except that notice to a licensee or interim permit holder of proceedings to deny, suspend, or revoke the license or interim permit shall be by certified or registered mail or by means authorized for service of process.
[ 2014 c 189 § 8; 2002 c 310 § 10; 1998 c 142 § 6; 1996 c 200 § 13; 1983 c 39 § 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 10.]
NOTES:
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.105 - Records—Contents.

RCW 18.35.105
Records—Contents.
Each licensee and interim permit holder under this chapter shall keep records of all services rendered for a minimum of three years. These records shall contain the names and addresses of all persons to whom services were provided. Hearing aid specialists, audiologists, and interim permit holders shall also record the date the hearing instrument warranty expires, a description of the services and the dates the services were provided, and copies of any contracts and receipts. All records, as required pursuant to this chapter or by rule, shall be owned by the establishment or facility and shall remain with the establishment or facility in the event the licensee changes employment. If a contract between the establishment or facility and the licensee provides that the records are to remain with the licensee, copies of such records shall be provided to the establishment or facility.
[ 2014 c 189 § 9; 2002 c 310 § 11; 1998 c 142 § 7; 1996 c 200 § 14; 1989 c 198 § 6; 1983 c 39 § 16.]
NOTES:
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.120 - Disciplinary action—Additional grounds.

RCW 18.35.120
Disciplinary action—Additional grounds.
A licensee or interim permit holder under this chapter may also be subject to disciplinary action if the licensee or interim permit holder:
(1) Is found guilty in any court of any crime involving forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, or conspiracy to defraud and ten years have not elapsed since the date of the conviction; or
(2) Has a judgment entered against him or her in any civil action involving forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, or conspiracy to defraud and five years have not elapsed since the date of the entry of the final judgment in the action, but a license shall not be issued unless the judgment debt has been discharged; or
(3) Has a judgment entered against him or her under chapter 19.86 RCW and two years have not elapsed since the entry of the final judgment; but a license shall not be issued unless there has been full compliance with the terms of such judgment, if any. The judgment shall not be grounds for denial, suspension, nonrenewal, or revocation of a license unless the judgment arises out of and is based on acts of the applicant, licensee, or employee of the licensee; or
(4) Commits unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180 of the uniform disciplinary act.
[ 2002 c 310 § 13; 1998 c 142 § 9; 1996 c 200 § 17; 1983 c 39 § 10; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Penalties authorized: RCW 18.35.161.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.140 - Powers and duties of department.

RCW 18.35.140
Powers and duties of department.
The powers and duties of the department, in addition to the powers and duties provided under other sections of this chapter, are as follows:
(1) To provide space necessary to carry out the examination set forth in RCW 18.35.070 of applicants for hearing aid specialist licenses or audiology licenses.
(2) To authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(3) To require the periodic examination of testing equipment, as defined by the board, and to carry out the periodic inspection of facilities or establishments of persons who are licensed under this chapter, as reasonably required within the discretion of the department.
(4) To appoint advisory committees as necessary.
(5) To keep a record of proceedings under this chapter and a register of all persons licensed or holding interim permits under this chapter. The register shall show the name of every living licensee or interim permit holder for hearing aid specialist, every living licensee or interim permit holder for speech-language pathology, and every living licensee or interim permit holder for audiology, with his or her last known place of residence and the date and number of his or her license or interim permit.
[ 2014 c 189 § 11; 2002 c 310 § 14; 1998 c 142 § 10; 1996 c 200 § 18; 1993 c 313 § 5; 1983 c 39 § 11; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 14.]
NOTES:
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.161 - Board—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.35.161
Board—Powers and duties.
The board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To establish by rule such minimum standards and procedures in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments as deemed appropriate and in the public interest;
(2) To adopt any other rules necessary to implement this chapter and which are not inconsistent with it;
(3) To develop, approve, and administer or supervise the administration of examinations to applicants for licensure under this chapter;
(4) To require a licensee or interim permit holder to make restitution to any individual injured by a violation of this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW, the uniform disciplinary act. The authority to require restitution does not limit the board's authority to take other action deemed appropriate and provided for in this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW;
(5) To pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure or interim permits and to certify to the secretary;
(6) To recommend requirements for continuing education and continuing competency requirements as a prerequisite to renewing a license or certification under this chapter;
(7) To keep an official record of all its proceedings. The record is evidence of all proceedings of the board that are set forth in this record;
(8) To adopt rules, if the board finds it appropriate, in response to questions put to it by professional health associations, hearing aid specialists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, interim permit holders, and consumers in this state; and
(9) To adopt rules relating to standards of care relating to hearing aid specialists or audiologists, including the dispensing of hearing instruments, and relating to speech-language pathologists, including dispensing of communication devices.
[ 2014 c 189 § 13; 2010 c 65 § 4; 2002 c 310 § 16; 1998 c 142 § 11; 1996 c 200 § 20; 1993 c 313 § 7; 1987 c 150 § 23; 1983 c 39 § 13.]
NOTES:
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.162 - Unprofessional conduct.

RCW 18.35.162
Unprofessional conduct.
Violation of the standards adopted by rule under RCW 18.35.161 is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.
[ 1996 c 200 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.172 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.35.172
Application of uniform disciplinary act.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses and interim permits, and the discipline of licensees and permit holders under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 310 § 17; 1998 c 142 § 12; 1996 c 200 § 22; 1987 c 150 § 21.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.175 - Unlawful sales practices.

RCW 18.35.175
Unlawful sales practices.
It is unlawful to fit or dispense a hearing instrument to a resident of this state if the attempted sale or purchase is offered or made by telephone or mail order and there is no face-to-face contact to test or otherwise determine the needs of the prospective purchaser. This section does not apply to the sale of hearing instruments by wholesalers to licensees under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 310 § 18; 1996 c 200 § 23; 1983 c 39 § 21.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.180 - Application of Consumer Protection Act and False Advertising Act.

RCW 18.35.180
Application of Consumer Protection Act and False Advertising Act.
Acts and practices in the course of trade in the promoting, advertising, selling, fitting, and dispensing of hearing instruments shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 19.86 RCW (Consumer Protection Act) and RCW 9.04.050 (False Advertising Act) and any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute violation of RCW 19.86.020.
[ 1996 c 200 § 24; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.190 - Valid license prerequisite to suits.

RCW 18.35.190
Valid license prerequisite to suits.
In addition to remedies otherwise provided by law, in any action brought by or on behalf of a person required to be licensed or to hold an interim permit under this chapter, or by any assignee or transferee, it shall be necessary to allege and prove that the licensee or interim permit holder at the time of the transaction held a valid license or interim permit as required by this chapter, and that such license or interim permit has not been suspended or revoked pursuant to RCW 18.35.110, 18.35.120, or 18.130.160.
[ 2002 c 310 § 20; 1998 c 142 § 14; 1996 c 200 § 26; 1989 c 198 § 8; 1987 c 150 § 24; 1983 c 39 § 14; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 19.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.195 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.35.195
Exemptions.
(1) This chapter shall not apply to military or federal government employees.
(2) This chapter does not prohibit or regulate:
(a) Fitting or dispensing by students enrolled in a board-approved program who are directly supervised by a licensed hearing aid specialist, a licensed audiologist under the provisions of this chapter, or an instructor at a two-year hearing aid specialist degree program that is approved by the board;
(b) Hearing aid specialists, speech-language pathologists, or audiologists of other states, territories, or countries, or the District of Columbia while appearing as clinicians of bona fide educational seminars sponsored by speech-language pathology, audiology, hearing aid specialist, medical, or other healing art professional associations so long as such activities do not go beyond the scope of practice defined by this chapter; and
(c) The practice of audiology or speech-language pathology by persons certified by the Washington professional educator standards board as educational staff associates, except for those persons electing to be licensed under this chapter. However, a person certified by the board as an educational staff associate who practices outside the school setting must be a licensed audiologist or licensed speech-language pathologist.
[ 2014 c 189 § 15; 2006 c 263 § 802; 2005 c 45 § 4; 2002 c 310 § 21; 1998 c 142 § 15; 1996 c 200 § 27; 1983 c 39 § 22.]
NOTES:
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.200 - Other laws unaffected.

RCW 18.35.200
Other laws unaffected.
The provisions of this chapter shall not exclude the application of any other law to persons or circumstances covered under this chapter.
[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.205 - Chapter exclusive.

RCW 18.35.205
Chapter exclusive.
The legislature finds that the public health, safety, and welfare would best be protected by uniform regulation of hearing aid specialists, speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants, audiologists, and interim permit holders throughout the state. Therefore, the provisions of this chapter relating to the licensing of hearing aid specialists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists, the certification of speech-language pathology assistants, and regulation of interim permit holders and their respective establishments or facilities is exclusive. No political subdivision of the state of Washington within whose jurisdiction a hearing aid specialist, audiologist, or speech-language pathologist establishment or facility is located may require any registrations, bonds, licenses, certificates, or interim permits of the establishment or facility or its employees or charge any fee for the same or similar purposes: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That nothing herein shall limit or abridge the authority of any political subdivision to levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee levied on all businesses, or to levy a tax based upon the gross business conducted by any firm within the political subdivision.
[ 2014 c 189 § 16; 2009 c 301 § 6; 2002 c 310 § 22; 1998 c 142 § 16; 1996 c 200 § 28; 1983 c 39 § 24.]
NOTES:
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.
Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.220 - Violations—Cease and desist orders—Notice—Injunctions.

RCW 18.35.220
Violations—Cease and desist orders—Notice—Injunctions.
(1) If the board determines following notice and hearing, or following notice if no hearing was timely requested, that a person has:
(a) Violated any provisions of this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW; or
(b) Violated any lawful order, or rule of the board
an order may be issued by the board requiring the person to cease and desist from the unlawful practice. The board shall then take affirmative action as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(2) If the board makes a written finding of fact that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by delay in issuing an order, a temporary cease and desist order may be issued. Prior to issuing a temporary cease and desist order, the board, whenever possible, shall give notice by telephone or otherwise of the proposal to issue a temporary cease and desist order to the person to whom the order would be directed. Every temporary cease and desist order shall include in its terms a provision that upon request a hearing will be held to determine whether the order becomes permanent.
(3) The department, with or without prior administrative proceedings, may bring an action in the superior court to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter, or rule or order under this chapter. Upon proper showing, injunctive relief or temporary restraining orders shall be granted and a receiver or conservator may be appointed. The department shall not be required to post a bond in any court proceedings.
[ 1993 c 313 § 10; 1987 c 150 § 25; 1983 c 39 § 17.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.230 - Violations—Registered agent—Service.

RCW 18.35.230
Violations—Registered agent—Service.
(1) Each licensee or interim permit holder shall name a registered agent to accept service of process for any violation of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter.
(2) The registered agent may be released at the expiration of one year after the license or interim permit issued under this chapter has expired or been revoked.
(3) Failure to name a registered agent for service of process for violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter may be grounds for disciplinary action.
[ 2002 c 310 § 23; 1998 c 142 § 17; 1996 c 200 § 29; 1989 c 198 § 9; 1983 c 39 § 19.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.240 - Violations—Surety bond or security in lieu of surety bonds.

RCW 18.35.240
Violations—Surety bond or security in lieu of surety bonds.
(1) Every individual engaged in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments shall be covered by a surety bond of ten thousand dollars or more, for the benefit of any person injured or damaged as a result of any violation by the licensee or permit holder, or their employees or agents, of any of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted by the secretary.
(2) In lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the licensee or permit holder may deposit cash or other negotiable security in a banking institution as defined in *chapter 30.04 RCW or a credit union as defined in chapter 31.12 RCW. All obligations and remedies relating to surety bonds shall apply to deposits and security filed in lieu of surety bonds.
(3) If a cash deposit or other negotiable security is filed, the licensee or permit holder shall maintain such cash or other negotiable security for one year after discontinuing the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
(4) Each invoice for the purchase of a hearing instrument provided to a customer must clearly display on the first page the bond number covering the licensee or interim permit holder responsible for fitting/dispensing the hearing instrument.
(5) All licensed hearing aid specialists, licensed audiologists, and permit holders must verify compliance with the requirement to hold a surety bond or cash or other negotiable security by submitting a signed declaration of compliance upon annual renewal of their license or permit. Up to twenty-five percent of the credential holders may be randomly audited for surety bond compliance after the credential is renewed. It is the credential holder's responsibility to submit a copy of the original surety bond or bonds, or documentation that cash or other negotiable security is held in a banking institution during the time period being audited. Failure to comply with the audit documentation request or failure to supply acceptable documentation within thirty days may result in disciplinary action.
[ 2014 c 189 § 17; 2002 c 310 § 24; 2000 c 93 § 2; (2000 c 93 § 1 expired January 1, 2003); 1998 c 142 § 18; 1996 c 200 § 30; 1993 c 313 § 11; 1991 c 3 § 85; 1989 c 198 § 10; 1983 c 39 § 18.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 30.04 RCW was recodified as chapter 30A.04 RCW by 2014 c 37.
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Expiration date—2000 c 93 §§ 1 and 3: "Sections 1 and 3 of this act expire January 1, 2003." [ 2000 c 93 § 45.]
Effective date—2000 c 93 §§ 2 and 4: "Sections 2 and 4 of this act take effect January 1, 2003." [ 2000 c 93 § 46.]
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.250 - Violations—Remedies—Actions on bond or security.

RCW 18.35.250
Violations—Remedies—Actions on bond or security.
(1) In addition to any other legal remedies, an action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction upon the bond, cash deposit, or security in lieu of a surety bond required by this chapter, by any person having a claim against a licensee or interim permit holder, agent, or employee for any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter. The aggregate liability of the surety, cash deposit, or other negotiable security to all claimants shall in no event exceed the sum of the bond. Claims shall be satisfied in the order of judgment rendered.
(2) An action upon the bond, cash deposit, or other negotiable security shall be commenced by serving and filing a complaint.
[ 2002 c 310 § 25; 2000 c 93 § 4; (2000 c 93 § 3 expired January 1, 2003); 1998 c 142 § 19; 1996 c 200 § 31; 1991 c 3 § 86; 1989 c 198 § 11; 1983 c 39 § 20.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Expiration date—2000 c 93 §§ 1 and 3: See note following RCW 18.35.240.
Effective date—2000 c 93 §§ 2 and 4: See note following RCW 18.35.240.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.260 - Misrepresentation of credentials.

RCW 18.35.260
Misrepresentation of credentials.
(1) A person who is not a licensed hearing aid specialist may not represent himself or herself as being so licensed and may not use in connection with his or her name the words "licensed hearing instrument fitter/dispenser," "hearing instrument specialist," or "hearing aid fitter/dispenser," or a variation, synonym, word, sign, number, insignia, coinage, or whatever expresses, employs, or implies these terms, names, or functions of a licensed hearing aid specialist.
(2) A person who is not a licensed speech-language pathologist may not represent himself or herself as being so licensed and may not use in connection with his or her name the words including "licensed speech-language pathologist" or a variation, synonym, word, sign, number, insignia, coinage, or whatever expresses, employs, or implies these terms, names, or functions as a licensed speech-language pathologist.
(3) A person who is not a certified speech-language pathology assistant may not represent himself or herself as being so certified and may not use in connection with his or her name the words including "certified speech-language pathology assistant" or a variation, synonym, word, sign, number, insignia, coinage, or whatever expresses, employs, or implies these terms, names, or functions as a certified speech-language pathology assistant.
(4) A person who is not a licensed audiologist may not represent himself or herself as being so licensed and may not use in connection with his or her name the words "licensed audiologist" or a variation, synonym, letter, word, sign, number, insignia, coinage, or whatever expresses, employs, or implies these terms, names, or functions of a licensed audiologist.
(5) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a person credentialed in this state under another act from engaging in the practice for which he or she is credentialed.
[ 2014 c 189 § 18; 2009 c 301 § 7; 2002 c 310 § 26; 1998 c 142 § 20; 1996 c 200 § 16.]
NOTES:
Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.
Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.
Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.270 - Assistant ratios—Data collection.

RCW 18.35.270
Assistant ratios—Data collection.
Recognizing the trend in utilization of speech-language pathologist assistants and audiologist assistants across practice settings, the board of hearing and speech shall, on an ongoing basis, collect data on: The number of assistants in specific practice settings; supervisor to speech-language pathologist assistant or audiologist assistant ratios; and the level of education and training of speech-language pathologist assistants and audiologist assistants.
[ 1996 c 200 § 35.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.280 - Delegation to assistive personnel—Supervisor duties.

RCW 18.35.280
Delegation to assistive personnel—Supervisor duties.
Speech-language pathologists are responsible for patient care given by assistive personnel under their supervision. A speech-language pathologist may delegate to assistive personnel selected acts, tasks, or procedures that fall within the scope of speech-language pathology practice but do not exceed the education or training of the assistive personnel.
[ 2009 c 301 § 9.]
NOTES:
Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.
Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.290 - Delegation to assistive personnel—Assistant duties.

RCW 18.35.290
Delegation to assistive personnel—Assistant duties.
A speech-language pathology assistant may only perform procedures or tasks delegated by the speech-language pathologist and must follow the individualized education program or treatment plan. Speech-language pathology assistants may not perform procedures or tasks that require diagnosis, evaluation, or clinical interpretation.
[ 2009 c 301 § 10.]
NOTES:
Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.
Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.300 - No requirement to contract with speech-language pathology assistant.

RCW 18.35.300
No requirement to contract with speech-language pathology assistant.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that a health carrier defined in RCW 48.43.005 contract with a person certified as a speech-language pathology assistant under this chapter.
[ 2009 c 301 § 12.]
NOTES:
Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.
Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services. › 18.35.903 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 18.35.903
Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
[ 2009 c 521 § 46.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35A - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. › 18.35A.010 - Purpose.

RCW 18.35A.010
Purpose.
(1) The purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology with the goal of improving public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services. The practice of audiology and speech-language pathology occurs in the state where the patient, client, or student is located at the time of the patient, client, or student encounter. The compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure.
(2) This compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:
(a) Increase public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses;
(b) Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety;
(c) Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate audiology and speech-language pathology practice;
(d) Support spouses of relocating active duty military personnel;
(e) Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information between member states;
(f) Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards; and
(g) Allow for the use of telehealth technology to facilitate increased access to audiology and speech-language pathology services.
[ 2023 c 53 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35A - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. › 18.35A.050 - Compact privilege to practice telehealth.

RCW 18.35A.050
Compact privilege to practice telehealth.
Member states shall recognize the right of an audiologist or speech-language pathologist, licensed by a home state in accordance with RCW 18.35A.030 and under rules promulgated by the commission, to practice audiology or speech-language pathology in any member state via telehealth under a privilege to practice as provided in the compact and rules promulgated by the commission. A licensee providing audiology or speech-language pathology services in a remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the state where the patient, client, or student is located.
[ 2023 c 53 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35A - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. › 18.35A.060 - Active duty military personnel or their spouses.

RCW 18.35A.060
Active duty military personnel or their spouses.
Active duty military personnel, or their spouse, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a home state, the individual shall only change their home state through application for licensure in the new state.
[ 2023 c 53 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35A - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. › 18.35A.090 - Data system.

RCW 18.35A.090
Data system.
(1) The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, and use of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission, including:
(a) Identifying information;
(b) Licensure data;
(c) Adverse actions against a license or compact privilege;
(d) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation;
(e) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason or reasons for denial; and
(f) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact, as determined by the rules of the commission.
(3) Investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state shall only be available to other member states.
(4) The commission shall promptly notify all member states of any adverse action taken against a licensee or an individual applying for a license. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state shall be available to any other member state.
(5) Member states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing state.
(6) Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the member state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system.
[ 2023 c 53 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35A - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. › 18.35A.110 - Oversight—Dispute resolution—Enforcement.

RCW 18.35A.110
Oversight—Dispute resolution—Enforcement.
(1)(a) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states.
(b) The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.
(2)(a) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact.
(b) By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States district court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of this compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
(c) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.
[ 2023 c 53 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35A - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. › 18.35A.120 - Date of implementation—Rules—Withdrawal—Amendment.

RCW 18.35A.120
Date of implementation—Rules—Withdrawal—Amendment.
(1) The compact shall come into effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, shall be limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the commission shall meet and exercise rule-making powers necessary to the implementation and administration of this compact.
(2) Any state that joins this compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules shall be subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which this compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state.
(3) Any member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same.
(a) A member state's withdrawal shall not take effect until six months after enactment of the repealing statute.
(b) Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's audiology or speech-language pathology licensing board to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of chapter 53, Laws of 2023 prior to the effective date of withdrawal.
(4) Nothing contained in this compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any audiology or speech-language pathology licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a nonmember state that does not conflict with the provisions of this compact.
(5) This compact may be amended by the member states. No amendment to this compact shall become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the laws of all member states.
[ 2023 c 53 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35A - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. › 18.35A.130 - Construction—Severability.

RCW 18.35A.130
Construction—Severability.
This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any member state, this compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining member states and in full force and effect as to the member state affected as to all severable matters.
[ 2023 c 53 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35A - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. › 18.35A.140 - Binding effect of compact and other laws.

RCW 18.35A.140
Binding effect of compact and other laws.
(1) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact.
(2) All laws in a member state in conflict with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.
(3) All lawful actions of the commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the commission, are binding upon the member states.
(4) All agreements between the commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.
(5) In the event any provision of this compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, the provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.
[ 2023 c 53 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.35A - Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. › 18.35A.150 - Board of hearing and speech—Rule-making authority.

RCW 18.35A.150
Board of hearing and speech—Rule-making authority.
To the extent necessary to implement chapter 53, Laws of 2023, the board of hearing and speech is authorized to adopt rules necessary to implement the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact.
[ 2023 c 53 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36 - Drugless Healing. › 18.36.035 - License required.

RCW 18.36.035
License required.
No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a drugless therapist without first having a valid license to do so.
[ 1987 c 150 § 28.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.010 - Intent.

RCW 18.36A.010
Intent.
The legislature finds that it is necessary to regulate the practice of naturopaths in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. It is the legislature's intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide service to the public.
[ 1987 c 447 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.030 - License required.

RCW 18.36A.030
License required.
(1) No person may practice naturopathy or represent himself or herself as a naturopath without first applying for and receiving a license from the secretary to practice naturopathy.
(2) A person represents himself or herself as a naturopath when that person adopts or uses any title or any description of services that incorporates one or more of the following terms or designations: Naturopath, naturopathy, naturopathic, naturopathic physician, ND, or doctor of naturopathic medicine.
[ 2011 c 41 § 4; 1991 c 3 § 88; 1987 c 447 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.040 - Scope of practice.

RCW 18.36A.040
Scope of practice.
Naturopathic medicine is the practice by naturopaths of the art and science of the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the body by stimulation or support, or both, of the natural processes of the human body. A naturopath is responsible and accountable to the consumer for the quality of naturopathic care rendered.
The practice of naturopathic medicine includes manual manipulation (mechanotherapy), the prescription, administration, dispensing, and use, except for the treatment of malignancies, of nutrition and food science, physical modalities, minor office procedures, homeopathy, naturopathic medicines, hygiene and immunization, contraceptive devices, common diagnostic procedures, and suggestion; however, nothing in this chapter shall prohibit consultation and treatment of a patient in concert with a practitioner licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW. No person licensed under this chapter may employ the term "chiropractic" to describe any services provided by a naturopath under this chapter.
[ 2011 c 40 § 2; 2005 c 158 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 89; 1988 c 246 § 1; 1987 c 447 § 3.]
NOTES:
Education and training requirements—2005 c 158: See note following RCW 18.36A.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.050 - Application of chapter—Exemptions.

RCW 18.36A.050
Application of chapter—Exemptions.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict:
(1) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this state who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice;
(2) The practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual employed by the government of the United States while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed for him or her by the laws and regulations of the United States;
(3) The practice of naturopathic medicine by students enrolled in a school approved by the secretary. The performance of services shall be pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision of the instructor. The instructor shall be a naturopath licensed pursuant to this chapter; or
(4) The practice of oriental medicine or oriental herbology, or the rendering of other dietary or nutritional advice.
[ 1991 c 3 § 90; 1987 c 447 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.060 - Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.36A.060
Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act.
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:
(1) Set all license and certificate, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(2) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(3) Issue a license or certificate to any applicant who has met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure or certification and deny a license or certification to applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for licensure or certification; except that denial of licenses or certificates based on unprofessional conduct or impaired practice shall be governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW;
(4) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter and to hire individuals, including those licensed under this chapter, to serve as examiners or consultants as necessary to implement and administer this chapter;
(5) Maintain the official department record of all applicants, licensees, and certified persons; and
(6) Conduct a hearing on an appeal of a denial of a license or certificate based on the applicant's failure to meet the minimum qualifications for licensure or certification. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2021 c 179 § 3; 2011 c 41 § 5; 1991 c 3 § 91; 1987 c 447 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.080 - Civil immunity.

RCW 18.36A.080
Civil immunity.
The secretary, members of the board, or individuals acting on their behalf, are immune from suit in any civil action based on any act performed in the course of their duties.
[ 2011 c 41 § 6; 1991 c 3 § 93; 1987 c 447 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.36A - Naturopathy. › 18.36A.090 - Requirements for licensure.

RCW 18.36A.090
Requirements for licensure.
The department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the board, the minimum standard of which shall be the successful completion of a doctorate degree program in naturopathy which includes a minimum of two hundred postgraduate hours in the study of mechanotherapy from an approved educational program, or successful completion of equivalent alternate training that meets the criteria established by the board. The requirement for two hundred postgraduate hours in the study of mechanotherapy shall expire June 30, 1989;
(2) Successful completion of any equivalent experience requirement established by the board;
(3) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the board;
(4) Good moral character; and
(5) Not having engaged in unprofessional conduct or being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental impairment.
The board shall establish what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the above requirements. Any person holding a valid license to practice drugless therapeutics under chapter 18.36 RCW upon January 1, 1988, shall be deemed licensed pursuant to this chapter.
[ 2011 c 41 § 7; 1991 c 3 § 94; 1987 c 447 § 9.]