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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.110 - Art Dealers—Artists. › 18.110.020 - Rights—Duties—Liabilities.

RCW 18.110.020
Rights—Duties—Liabilities.
If an art dealer accepts a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist:
(1) The art dealer is, with respect to that work of fine art, the agent of the artist.
(2) The work of fine art is trust property and the art dealer is trustee for the benefit of the artist until the work of fine art is sold to a bona fide third party.
(3) The proceeds of the sale of the work of fine art are trust property and the art dealer is trustee for the benefit of the artist until the amount due the artist from the sale is paid. These trust funds shall be paid to the artist within thirty days of receipt by the art dealer unless the parties expressly agree otherwise in writing. If the sale of the work of fine art is on installment, the funds from the installment shall first be applied to pay any balance due the artist on the sale, unless the artist expressly agrees in writing that the proceeds on each installment shall be paid according to a percentage established by the consignment agreement.
(4) The art dealer is strictly liable for the loss of or damage to the work of fine art while it is in the art dealer's possession. For the purpose of this subsection the value of the work of fine art is the value established in a written agreement between the artist and art dealer prior to the loss or damage or, if no written agreement regarding the value of the work of fine art exists, the fair market value of the work of fine art.
A work of fine art which is trust property when initially accepted by the art dealer remains trust property notwithstanding the subsequent purchase of the work of fine art by the art dealer directly or indirectly for the art dealer's own account until the purchase price is paid in full to the artist. No property which is trust property under this section is subject to the claims, liens, or security interests of the creditors of the art dealer.
[ 1981 c 33 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.110 - Art Dealers—Artists. › 18.110.030 - Contract required—Provisions.

RCW 18.110.030
Contract required—Provisions.
(1) An art dealer may accept a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist only if prior to or at the time of acceptance the art dealer enters into a written contract with the artist which states:
(a) The value of the work of fine art;
(b) The minimum price for the sale of the work of fine art; and
(c) The fee, commission, or other compensation basis of the art dealer.
(2) An art dealer who accepts a work of fine art on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist may use or display the work of fine art or a photograph of the work of fine art or permit the use or display of the work or photograph only if:
(a) Notice is given to users or viewers that the work of fine art is the work of the artist; and
(b) The artist gives prior written consent to the particular use or display.
(3) Any portion of a contract which waives any provision of this chapter is void.
[ 1981 c 33 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.110 - Art Dealers—Artists. › 18.110.040 - Violations—Penalties—Attorney fees.

RCW 18.110.040
Violations—Penalties—Attorney fees.
An art dealer violating RCW 18.110.030 is liable to the artist for fifty dollars plus actual damages, including incidental and consequential damages, sustained as a result of the violation. If an art dealer violates RCW 18.110.030, the artist's obligation for compensation to the art dealer is voidable. In an action under this section the court may, in its discretion, award the artist reasonable attorney's fees.
[ 1981 c 33 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.110 - Art Dealers—Artists. › 18.110.900 - Application of chapter.

RCW 18.110.900
Application of chapter.
This chapter applies to any work of fine art accepted on consignment on or after July 26, 1981. If a work of fine art is accepted on consignment on or after July 26, 1981 under a contract made before that date, this section applies only to the extent that it does not conflict with the contract.
[ 1981 c 33 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.118 - Regulation of Business Professions. › 18.118.005 - Legislative findings—Intent.

RCW 18.118.005
Legislative findings—Intent.
The legislature recognizes the value of an analytical review, removed from the political process, of proposals for increased regulation of real estate and other business professions which the legislature already regulates, as well as of proposals for regulation of professions not currently regulated. The legislature further finds that policies and standards set out for regulation of the health professions in chapter 18.120 RCW have equal applicability to other professions. To further the goal of governmental regulation only as necessary to protect the public interest and to promote economic development through employment, the legislature expands the scope of chapter 18.120 RCW to apply to business professions. The legislature intends that the reviews of proposed business profession regulation be conducted by the department of licensing's policy and research rather than regulatory staff and that the reviews be conducted and recommendations made in an impartial manner. Further, the legislature intends that the department of licensing provide sufficient staffing to conduct the reviews.
[ 1987 c 514 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.118 - Regulation of Business Professions. › 18.118.040 - Applicants for regulation—Written report—Recommendation of department of licensing.

RCW 18.118.040
Applicants for regulation—Written report—Recommendation of department of licensing.
Applicant groups shall submit a written report explaining the factors enumerated in RCW 18.118.030 to the legislative committees of reference. Applicant groups, other than state agencies created prior to July 26, 1987, shall submit copies of their written report to the department of licensing for review and comment. The department of licensing shall make recommendations based on the report to the extent requested by the legislative committees.
[ 1987 c 514 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.118 - Regulation of Business Professions. › 18.118.901 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 18.118.901
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 § 49.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.120 - Regulation of Health Professions—Criteria. › 18.120.040 - Applicants for regulation—Written reports—Recommendations by state board of health and department of health.

RCW 18.120.040
Applicants for regulation—Written reports—Recommendations by state board of health and department of health.
Applicant groups shall submit a written report explaining the factors enumerated in RCW 18.120.030 to the legislative committees of reference, copies of which shall be sent to the state board of health and the department of health for review and comment. The state board of health and the department of health shall make recommendations based on the report submitted by applicant groups to the extent requested by the legislative committees.
[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 305; 1984 c 279 § 59.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.120 - Regulation of Health Professions—Criteria. › 18.120.050 - Continuing education requirements—Legislative proposals—Evidence of effectiveness.

RCW 18.120.050
Continuing education requirements—Legislative proposals—Evidence of effectiveness.
Requirements for licensees to engage in continuing education as a condition of continued licensure has not been proven to be an effective method of guaranteeing or improving the competence of licensees or the quality of care received by the consumer. The legislature has serious reservations concerning the appropriateness of mandated continuing education. Any legislative proposal which contains a continuing education requirement should be accompanied by evidence that such a requirement has been proven effective for the profession addressed in the legislation.
[ 1984 c 279 § 58.]
NOTES:
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.120 - Regulation of Health Professions—Criteria. › 18.120.920 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 18.120.920
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 § 50.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.010 - Legislative intent.

RCW 18.122.010
Legislative intent.
The legislature takes note of the burgeoning number of bills proposed to regulate new health and health-related professions and occupations. The legislature further recognizes the number of allied health professions seeking independent practice. Potentially at least one hundred forty-five discrete health professions and occupations are recognized nationally, with at least two hundred fifty secondary job classifications. A uniform and streamlined credentialing process needs to be established to permit the department of health to administer the health professional regulatory programs in the most cost-effective, accountable, and uniform manner. The public interest will be served by establishing uniform administrative provisions for the regulated professions under the jurisdiction of the department of health regulated after July 26, 1987.
[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 306; 1987 c 150 § 61.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.020 - Definitions.

RCW 18.122.020
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) To "credential" means to license, certify, or register an applicant.
(2) "Department" means the department of health.
(3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
(4) "Health profession" means a profession providing health services regulated under the laws of this state and under which laws this statute is specifically referenced.
(5) "Credential" means the license, certificate, or registration issued to a person.
[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 307; 1987 c 150 § 62.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.030 - Registration, certification, and licensure.

RCW 18.122.030
Registration, certification, and licensure.
(1) The three levels of professional credentialing as defined in chapter 18.120 RCW are:
(a) Registration, which is the least restrictive, and requires formal notification of the department of health identifying the practitioner, and does not require qualifying examinations;
(b) Certification, which is a voluntary process recognizing an individual who qualifies by examination and meets established educational prerequisites, and which protects the title of practice; and
(c) Licensure, which is the most restrictive and requires qualification by examination and educational prerequisites of a practitioner whose title is protected and whose scope of practice is restricted to only those licensed.
(2) No person may practice or represent oneself as a practitioner of a health profession by use of any title or description of services without being registered to practice by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.
(3) No person may represent oneself as certified or use any title or description of services without applying for certification, meeting the required qualifications, and being certified by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.
(4) No person may represent oneself as licensed, use any title or description of services, or engage in any practice without applying for licensure, meeting the required qualifications, and being licensed by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.
[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 308; 1987 c 150 § 63.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.040 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.122.040
Exemptions.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict:
(1) The practice by an individual licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of this state and performing services within the authorized scope of practice;
(2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States;
(3) The practice by a person who is a regular student in an educational program approved by the secretary, and whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor.
[ 1991 c 3 § 260; 1987 c 150 § 64.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.050 - Powers of secretary.

RCW 18.122.050
Powers of secretary.
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:
(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter;
(2) Establish all credentialing, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4) Register any applicants, and to issue certificates or licenses to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure or certification and to deny a credential to applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications, except that proceedings concerning the denial of credentials based upon unprofessional conduct or impairment shall be governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW;
(5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter, and hire individuals credentialed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations;
(6) Determine minimum education requirements and evaluate and designate those educational programs from which graduation will be accepted as proof of eligibility to take a qualifying examination for applicants for certification or licensure;
(7) Prepare, grade, and administer, or determine the nature of, and supervise the grading and administration of, examinations for applicants for certification or licensure;
(8) Determine whether alternative methods of training are equivalent to formal education, and establish forms, procedures, and criteria for evaluation of an applicant's alternative training to determine the applicant's eligibility to take any qualifying examination;
(9) Determine which states have credentialing requirements equivalent to those of this state, and issue credentials to individuals credentialed in those states without examinations;
(10) Define and approve any experience requirement for credentialing;
(11) Implement and administer a program for consumer education;
(12) Adopt rules implementing a continuing competency program;
(13) Maintain the official department record of all applicants and licensees; and
(14) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 309; 1987 c 150 § 65.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.060 - Record of proceedings.

RCW 18.122.060
Record of proceedings.
The secretary shall keep an official record of all proceedings. A part of the record shall consist of a register of all applicants for credentialing under this chapter and the results of each application.
[ 1991 c 3 § 261; 1987 c 150 § 66.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.070 - Advisory committees.

RCW 18.122.070
Advisory committees.
(1) The secretary has the authority to appoint advisory committees to further the purposes of this chapter. Each such committee shall be composed of five members, one member initially appointed for a term of one year, two for a term of two years, and two for a term of three years. Subsequent appointments shall be for terms of three years. No person may serve as a member of the committee for more than two consecutive terms. Members of an advisory committee shall be residents of this state. Each committee shall be composed of three individuals registered, certified, or licensed in the category designated, and two members who represent the public at large and are unaffiliated directly or indirectly with the profession being credentialed.
(2) The secretary may remove any member of the advisory committees for cause as specified by rule. In the case of a vacancy, the secretary shall appoint a person to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(3) The advisory committees shall each meet at the times and places designated by the secretary and shall hold meetings during the year as necessary to provide advice to the director [secretary]. The committee may elect a chair and a vice chair. A majority of the members currently serving shall constitute a quorum.
(4) Each member of an advisory committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as authorized in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. In addition, members of the committees shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 when engaged in the authorized business of their committees.
(5) The secretary, members of advisory committees, or individuals acting on their behalf are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on any credentialing or disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in the course of their duties.
[ 1991 c 3 § 262; 1987 c 150 § 67.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.080 - Credentialing requirements.

RCW 18.122.080
Credentialing requirements.
(1) The secretary shall issue a license or certificate, as appropriate, to any applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met:
(a) Graduation from an educational program approved by the secretary or successful completion of alternate training meeting established criteria;
(b) Successful completion of an approved examination; and
(c) Successful completion of any experience requirement established by the secretary.
(2) The secretary shall establish by rule what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the criteria.
(3) In addition, applicants shall be subject to the grounds for denial of a license or certificate or issuance of a conditional license or certificate under chapter 18.130 RCW.
(4) The secretary shall issue a registration to any applicant who completes an application which identifies the name and address of the applicant, the registration being requested, and information required by the secretary necessary to establish whether there are grounds for denial of a registration or issuance of a conditional registration under chapter 18.130 RCW.
[ 1991 c 3 § 263; 1987 c 150 § 68.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.090 - Approval of educational programs.

RCW 18.122.090
Approval of educational programs.
The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for approval of educational programs and alternative training. The secretary may utilize or contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession or in education to assist in the evaluations. The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for revocation of approval of education programs. The standards and procedures set shall apply equally to educational programs and training in the United States and in foreign jurisdictions. The secretary may establish a fee for educational program evaluations.
[ 1991 c 3 § 264; 1987 c 150 § 69.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.100 - Examinations.

RCW 18.122.100
Examinations.
(1) The date and location of examinations shall be established by the secretary. Applicants shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.
(2) The secretary or the secretary's designees shall examine each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable. Such examinations shall be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently.
(3) The examination papers, all grading of the papers, and the grading of any practical work shall be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the secretary has made and published the decisions. All examinations shall be conducted under fair and wholly impartial methods.
(4) Any applicant failing to make the required grade in the first examination may take up to three subsequent examinations as the applicant desires upon prepaying a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 for each subsequent examination. Upon failing four examinations, the secretary may invalidate the original application and require such remedial education before the person may take future examinations.
(5) The secretary may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the credentialing requirements.
[ 2023 c 425 § 9; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 310; 1987 c 150 § 70.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.110 - Applications.

RCW 18.122.110
Applications.
Applications for credentialing shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation which reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for credentialing provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee shall accompany the application.
[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 311; 1987 c 150 § 71.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.120 - Waiver of examination for initial applications.

RCW 18.122.120
Waiver of examination for initial applications.
The secretary shall waive the examination and credential a person authorized to practice within the state of Washington if the secretary determines that the person meets commonly accepted standards of education and experience for the profession. This section applies only to those individuals who file an application for waiver within one year of the establishment of the authorized practice.
[ 1991 c 3 § 265; 1987 c 150 § 72.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.130 - Endorsement.

RCW 18.122.130
Endorsement.
An applicant holding a credential in another state may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.
[ 1991 c 3 § 266; 1987 c 150 § 73.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.140 - Renewals.

RCW 18.122.140
Renewals.
The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of a credential. Failure to renew shall invalidate the credential and all privileges granted by the credential. If a license or certificate has lapsed for a period longer than three years, the person shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the secretary by taking continuing education courses, or meeting other standards determined by the secretary.
[ 1991 c 3 § 267; 1987 c 150 § 74.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.150 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.122.150
Application of uniform disciplinary act.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, shall govern the issuance and denial of credentials, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons credentialed under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 1991 c 3 § 268; 1987 c 150 § 75.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.160 - Application of chapter.

RCW 18.122.160
Application of chapter.
This chapter only applies to a business or profession regulated under the laws of this state if this chapter is specifically referenced in the laws regulating that business or profession.
[ 1987 c 150 § 76.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.165 - Health care administration work groups—Secretary's participation.

RCW 18.122.165
Health care administration work groups—Secretary's participation.
Pursuant to RCW 48.165.030 and 48.165.035, the secretary or his or her designee shall participate in the work groups and, within funds appropriated specifically for this purpose, implement the standards to enable the department to transmit data to and receive data from the uniform process.
[ 2009 c 298 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.900 - Section captions.

RCW 18.122.900
Section captions.
Section captions as used in this chapter do not constitute any part of the law.
[ 1987 c 150 § 77.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.122 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Administrative Provisions. › 18.122.901 - Severability—1987 c 150.

RCW 18.122.901
Severability—1987 c 150.
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
[ 1987 c 150 § 80.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.010 - Intent.

RCW 18.130.010
Intent.
It is the intent of the legislature to strengthen and consolidate disciplinary and licensure procedures for the licensed health and health-related professions and businesses by providing a uniform disciplinary act with standardized procedures for the licensure of health care professionals and the enforcement of laws the purpose of which is to assure the public of the adequacy of professional competence and conduct in the healing arts.
It is also the intent of the legislature that all health and health-related professions newly credentialed by the state come under the Uniform Disciplinary Act.
Further, the legislature declares that the addition of public members on all health care commissions and boards can give both the state and the public, which it has a statutory responsibility to protect, assurances of accountability and confidence in the various practices of health care.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 601; 1991 c 332 § 1; 1986 c 259 § 1; 1984 c 279 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
Application to scope of practice—1991 c 332: "Nothing in sections 1 through 39 of this act is intended to change the scope of practice of any health care profession referred to in sections 1 through 39 of this act." [ 1991 c 332 § 46.]
Captions not law—1991 c 332: "Section captions and part headings as used in this act constitute no part of the law." [ 1991 c 332 § 43.]
Severability—1986 c 259: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1986 c 259 § 152.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.035 - Background check activities—Fees.

RCW 18.130.035
Background check activities—Fees.
In accordance with RCW 43.135.055, to implement the background check activities conducted pursuant to RCW 18.130.064, the department may establish fees as necessary to recover the cost of these activities and, except as precluded by RCW 43.70.110, the department shall require applicants to submit the required fees along with other information required by the state patrol.
[ 2008 c 285 § 12.]
NOTES:
Intent—Captions not law—Effective date—2008 c 285: See notes following RCW 43.22.434.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.037 - Application and renewal fees.

RCW 18.130.037
Application and renewal fees.
In accordance with RCW 43.135.055, the department may annually increase application and renewal fees as necessary to recover the cost of implementing the administrative and disciplinary provisions of chapter 134, Laws of 2008.
[ 2008 c 285 § 13.]
NOTES:
Intent—Captions not law—Effective date—2008 c 285: See notes following RCW 43.22.434.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.039 - Licensee not required to participate in third-party reimbursement program.

RCW 18.130.039
Licensee not required to participate in third-party reimbursement program.
No licensee subject to this chapter may be required to participate in any public or private third-party reimbursement program or any plans or products offered by a payor as a condition of licensure.
[ 2013 c 293 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.042 - Required licensure information—Sale to third party prohibited—Exemptions.

RCW 18.130.042
Required licensure information—Sale to third party prohibited—Exemptions.
(1) All applicants who submit applications for licensure on or after January 1, 2025, shall provide the following information with their application:
(a) Race;
(b) Ethnicity;
(c) Gender;
(d) Languages spoken;
(e) Provider specialty, where applicable;
(f) Primary practice location, if known at the time of application; and
(g) Secondary practice location, if applicable and if known at the time of application.
(2) All license holders shall provide the following information when they renew their licenses on or after January 1, 2025, in addition to any other information required by the relevant disciplining authority:
(a) The information in subsection (1)(a) through (e) of this section, except, after license holders provide this information one time, they shall be required to provide only changes to this information with subsequent renewals;
(b) Whether the licensee is currently practicing;
(c) Primary practice location at the time of renewal; and
(d) Secondary practice location at the time of renewal, if applicable.
(3) The form used to collect information under this section must include the same race and ethnicity categories and subgroups required for the collection of student-level data in RCW 28A.300.042 (1) and (3).
(4) The department shall not sell the information collected pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) of this section to any third party.
(5) Applicants and licensees subject to demographic and practice information provision requirements under chapters 18.71, 18.71A, and 18.71B RCW are exempt from the requirements of this section.
[ 2023 c 353 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.045 - Massage therapists—Procedures governing convicted prostitutes.

RCW 18.130.045
Massage therapists—Procedures governing convicted prostitutes.
RCW 18.108.085 shall govern the issuance and revocation of licenses issued or applied for under chapter 18.108 RCW to or by persons convicted of violating RCW 9A.88.030, 9A.88.070, 9A.88.080, or 9A.88.090 or equivalent local ordinances.
[ 1995 c 353 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.062 - Authority of secretary—Disciplinary process—Sexual misconduct—Victim interview training.

RCW 18.130.062
Authority of secretary—Disciplinary process—Sexual misconduct—Victim interview training.
(1) With regard to complaints that only allege that a license holder has committed an act or acts of unprofessional conduct involving sexual misconduct, the secretary shall serve as the sole disciplining authority in every aspect of the disciplinary process, including initiating investigations, investigating, determining the disposition of the complaint, holding hearings, preparing findings of fact, issuing orders or dismissals of charges as provided in RCW 18.130.110, entering into stipulations permitted by RCW 18.130.172, or issuing summary suspensions under RCW 18.130.135. The board or commission shall review all cases and only refer to the secretary sexual misconduct cases that do not involve clinical expertise or standard of care issues.
(2) Beginning July 1, 2016, for all complaints alleging an act or acts of unprofessional conduct involving sexual misconduct, regardless of whether the secretary or a board or commission is the disciplining authority, all victim interviews conducted as part of an investigation must be conducted by a person who has successfully completed a training program on interviewing victims of sexual misconduct in a manner that minimizes the negative impacts on the victims. The training program may be provided by the disciplining authority, the department, or an outside entity. When determining the type of training that is appropriate to comply with this subsection, the disciplining authority shall consult with at least one statewide organization that provides information, training, and expertise to persons and entities who support victims, family and friends, the general public, and other persons whose lives have been affected by sexual assault.
[ 2015 c 159 § 1; 2008 c 134 § 5.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Severability—2008 c 134: See notes following RCW 18.130.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.063 - Disclosure—Sexual misconduct.

RCW 18.130.063
Disclosure—Sexual misconduct.
(1) If a license holder subject to this chapter has been sanctioned by a disciplining authority on or after October 1, 2019, for an act or acts of unprofessional conduct involving sexual misconduct, the license holder or his or her designee must provide a disclosure to any patient scheduled for an appointment with the license holder during the period of time that the license holder is subject to the order or stipulation. The disclosure must only be provided to a patient at or prior to the patient's first visit with the license holder following entry of the order or stipulation.
(2) The disclosure must include a copy of the public order or stipulation, a description of all sanctions placed on the license holder by the disciplining authority in the order or stipulation, the duration of all sanctions, the disciplining authority's telephone number, and an explanation of how the patient can find more information about the license holder on the disciplining authority's online license information website.
(3) The license holder must provide the patient or the patient's surrogate decision maker as designated under RCW 7.70.065 with the disclosure indicating that the patient has received a copy of the public order or stipulation and is aware the provider has been sanctioned for unprofessional conduct involving sexual misconduct, which must be signed by the patient or a surrogate decision maker. A copy of the signed disclosure must be maintained in the patient's file.
(4) A disciplining authority may adopt rules to exempt certain types of sexual misconduct from the requirements of this section.
(5) This section does not apply to license holders subject to chapter 18.92 RCW.
(6) For purposes of this section:
(a) "Order" means an order issued by a disciplining authority including, but not limited to, an agreed order, default order, final order, or a reinstatement order, but does not include a summary restriction order.
(b) "Stipulation" means a stipulation to informal disposition.
[ 2019 c 69 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 69: "This act takes effect October 1, 2019." [ 2019 c 69 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.065 - Rules, policies, and orders—Secretary's role.

RCW 18.130.065
Rules, policies, and orders—Secretary's role.
The secretary of health shall review and coordinate all proposed rules, interpretive statements, policy statements, and declaratory orders, as defined in chapter 34.05 RCW, that are proposed for adoption or issuance by any health profession board or commission vested with rule-making authority identified under RCW 18.130.040(2)(b). The secretary shall review the proposed policy statements and declaratory orders against criteria that include the effect of the proposed rule, statement, or order upon existing health care policies and practice of health professionals. Within thirty days of the receipt of a proposed rule, interpretive statement, policy statement, or declaratory order from the originating board or commission, the secretary shall inform the board or commission of the results of the review, and shall provide any comments or suggestions that the secretary deems appropriate. Emergency rule making is not subject to this review process. The secretary is authorized to adopt rules and procedures for the coordination and review under this section.
[ 1995 c 198 § 26.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.075 - Temporary practice permits—Penalties.

RCW 18.130.075
Temporary practice permits—Penalties.
(1) If an individual licensed in another state that has licensing standards substantially equivalent to Washington applies for a license, the disciplining authority shall issue a temporary practice permit authorizing the applicant to practice the profession pending completion of documentation that the applicant meets the requirements for a license and is also not subject to denial of a license or issuance of a conditional license under this chapter. The temporary permit may reflect statutory limitations on the scope of practice. The permit shall be issued only upon the disciplining authority receiving verification from the states in which the applicant is licensed that the applicant is currently licensed and is not subject to charges or disciplinary action for unprofessional conduct or impairment. Notwithstanding RCW 34.05.422(3), the disciplining authority shall establish, by rule, the duration of the temporary practice permits.
(2) Failure to surrender the temporary practice permit is a misdemeanor under RCW 9A.20.010 and shall be unprofessional conduct under this chapter.
(3) The issuance of temporary permits is subject to the provisions of this chapter, including summary suspensions.
[ 2003 c 53 § 140; 1991 c 332 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Application to scope of practice—Captions not law—1991 c 332: See notes following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.077 - Licensure requirements waiver for out-of-state and nationally certified applicants.

RCW 18.130.077
Licensure requirements waiver for out-of-state and nationally certified applicants.
(1) Disciplining authorities shall waive education, training, experience, and exam requirements for applicants who have been credentialed in another state or states with substantially equivalent standards for at least two years immediately preceding their application with no interruption in licensure last longer than 90 days.
(2) Disciplining authorities may waive education, training, experience, or exam requirements for applicants who have achieved a national certification for the profession as determined by the disciplining authority in rule.
(3) Disciplining authorities may only issue credentials under this section to applicants who:
(a) Are not subject to denial of a license or issuance of a conditional license under this chapter;
(b) Have not been subject to disciplinary action for unprofessional conduct or impairment in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction in the two years preceding their application or during the pendency of their application; and
(c) Are not under investigation or subject to charges in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction during the pendency of their application.
[ 2023 c 425 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.085 - Communication with complainant.

RCW 18.130.085
Communication with complainant.
If the department communicates in writing to a complainant, or his or her representative, regarding his or her complaint, such communication shall not include the address or telephone number of the health care provider against whom he or she has complained. The department shall inform all applicants for a health care provider license of the provisions of this section and chapter 42.56 RCW regarding the release of address and telephone information.
[ 2005 c 274 § 230; 1993 c 360 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 c 360: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [May 15, 1993]." [ 1993 c 360 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.130 - Regulation of Health Professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act. › 18.130.090 - Statement of charge—Request for hearing.

RCW 18.130.090
Statement of charge—Request for hearing.
(1) If the disciplining authority determines, upon investigation, that there is reason to believe a violation of RCW 18.130.180 has occurred, a statement of charge or charges shall be prepared and served upon the license holder or applicant at the earliest practical time. The statement of charge or charges shall be accompanied by a notice that the license holder or applicant may request a hearing to contest the charge or charges. The license holder or applicant must file a request for hearing with the disciplining authority within twenty days after being served the statement of charges. If the twenty-day limit results in a hardship upon the license holder or applicant, he or she may request for good cause an extension not to exceed sixty additional days. If the disciplining authority finds that there is good cause, it shall grant the extension. The failure to request a hearing constitutes a default, whereupon the disciplining authority may enter a decision on the basis of the facts available to it.
(2) If a hearing is requested, the time of the hearing shall be fixed by the disciplining authority as soon as convenient, but the hearing shall not be held earlier than thirty days after service of the charges upon the license holder or applicant.
[ 1993 c 367 § 1; 1986 c 259 § 6; 1984 c 279 § 9.]
NOTES:
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.