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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act. › 18.44.490 - Authority to prosecute—Grants of injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders.

RCW 18.44.490
Authority to prosecute—Grants of injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders.
(1) The director, through the attorney general, may prosecute an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce any order made by him or her pursuant to this chapter and shall not be required to post a bond in any such court proceedings.
(2) If the director has cause to believe that any person has violated any penal provision of this chapter he or she may refer the violation to the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the offense was committed.
(3) Whenever the director has cause to believe that any person, required to be licensed by this chapter, is conducting business as an escrow agent without a valid license, or that any licensed escrow agent, directly or through an agent or employee, is engaged in any false, unfair and deceptive, or misleading advertising or promotional, activity or business practices, or is conducting business in a manner deemed unsafe or injurious to the public, or has violated, is violating, or is about to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or a rule or order under this chapter, the director, through the attorney general, may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the person from continuing the violation or doing any action in furtherance thereof. Upon proper showing, injunctive relief or temporary restraining orders shall be granted by the court and a receiver or conservator may be appointed.
(4) The attorney general and the several prosecuting attorneys throughout the state may prosecute proceedings brought pursuant to this chapter upon notification of the director.
[ 1999 c 30 § 18; 1977 ex.s. c 156 § 10; 1965 c 153 § 17. Formerly RCW 18.44.160.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act. › 18.44.500 - Committee to advise director—Members—Compensation and travel expenses.

RCW 18.44.500
Committee to advise director—Members—Compensation and travel expenses.
There is established a committee of the state of Washington, to consist of the director of financial institutions or his or her designee as chair, and five other members who shall act as advisors to the director as to the needs of the escrow profession, including but not limited to the design and conduct of tests to be administered to applicants for escrow licenses, the schedule of license fees to be applied to the escrow licensees, educational programs, audits and investigations of the escrow profession designed to protect the consumer, and such other matters determined appropriate. The director is hereby empowered to and shall appoint the other members, each of whom shall have been a resident of this state for at least five years and shall have at least five years experience in the practice of escrow as an escrow agent or as a person in responsible charge of escrow transactions.
Every member of the committee shall receive a certificate of appointment from the director and before beginning the member's term of office shall file with the secretary of state a written oath or affirmation for the faithful discharge of the member's official duties. On the expiration of the term of each member, the director shall appoint a successor to serve for a term of five years or until the member's successor has been appointed and qualified.
The director may remove any member of the committee for cause. Vacancies in the committee for any reason shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
Members shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, and shall be reimbursed for their travel expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 50; 2011 c 336 § 484; 1995 c 238 § 3; 1985 c 340 § 3; 1984 c 287 § 36. Formerly RCW 18.44.208.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2011 c 336 § 484 and by 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 50, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Effective date—1995 c 238: See note following RCW 18.44.011.
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act. › 18.44.510 - Compensation and travel expenses of committee members.

RCW 18.44.510
Compensation and travel expenses of committee members.
The committee members shall each be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided for state officials and employees in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, when called into session by the director or when otherwise engaged in the business of the committee.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 49; 1984 c 287 § 37; 1977 ex.s. c 156 § 29. Formerly RCW 18.44.215.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act. › 18.44.901 - Construction—1965 c 153.

RCW 18.44.901
Construction—1965 c 153.
Nothing in this chapter shall be so construed as to authorize any escrow agent, or his or her employees or agents, to engage in the practice of law, and nothing in this chapter shall be so construed as to impose any additional liability on any depositary authorized by this chapter and the receipt or acquittance of the persons so paid by such depositary shall be a valid and sufficient release and discharge of such depositary.
[ 2011 c 336 § 485; 1965 c 153 § 20. Formerly RCW 18.44.900.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.44 - Escrow Agent Registration Act. › 18.44.902 - Short title.

RCW 18.44.902
Short title.
This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Escrow Agent Registration Act".
[ 1965 c 153 § 21. Formerly RCW 18.44.910.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.005 - Purpose.

RCW 18.46.005
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards for the maintenance and operation of birthing centers, which, in the light of advancing knowledge, will promote safe and adequate care and treatment of the individuals therein.
[ 2000 c 93 § 29; 1951 c 168 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.46.010
Definitions.
(1) "Birthing center" or "childbirth center" means any health facility, not part of a hospital or in a hospital, that provides facilities and staff to support a birth service to low-risk maternity clients: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That this chapter shall not apply to any hospital approved by the American College of Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, or its successor.
(2) "Department" means the state department of health.
(3) "Low-risk" means normal, uncomplicated prenatal course as determined by adequate prenatal care and prospects for a normal uncomplicated birth as defined by reasonable and generally accepted criteria of maternal and fetal health.
(4) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, or joint stock association, and the legal successor thereof.
[ 2000 c 93 § 30; 1991 c 3 § 100; 1985 c 213 § 8; 1979 c 141 § 32; 1951 c 168 § 2. Prior: 1943 c 214 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6130-47.]
NOTES:
Savings—Effective date—1985 c 213: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.020 - License required.

RCW 18.46.020
License required.
After July 1, 1951, no person shall operate a birthing center in this state without a license under this chapter.
[ 2000 c 93 § 31; 1951 c 168 § 3. Prior: 1943 c 214 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6130-48.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.030 - Application for license—Fee.

RCW 18.46.030
Application for license—Fee.
An application for license shall be made to the department upon forms provided by it and shall contain such information as the department reasonably requires, which may include affirmative evidence of ability to comply with rules and regulations as are lawfully prescribed hereunder. Each application for license or renewal of license shall be accompanied by a license fee as established by the department under RCW 43.20B.110: PROVIDED, That no fee shall be required of charitable or nonprofit or government-operated institutions.
[ 1987 c 75 § 4; 1982 c 201 § 5; 1951 c 168 § 4.]
NOTES:
Savings—1987 c 75: See RCW 43.20B.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.040 - License—Issuance—Renewal—Limitations—Display.

RCW 18.46.040
License—Issuance—Renewal—Limitations—Display.
Upon receipt of an application for a license and the license fee, the licensing agency shall issue a license if the applicant and the birthing center meet the requirements established under this chapter. A license, unless suspended or revoked, shall be renewable annually. Applications for renewal shall be on forms provided by the department and shall be filed in the department not less than ten days prior to its expiration. Each application for renewal shall be accompanied by a license fee as established by the department under RCW 43.20B.110. Each license shall be issued only for the premises and persons named in the application and shall not be transferable or assignable except with the written approval of the department. Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
[ 2000 c 93 § 32; 1987 c 75 § 5; 1982 c 201 § 6; 1951 c 168 § 5. Prior: 1943 c 214 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6130-49.]
NOTES:
Savings—1987 c 75: See RCW 43.20B.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.050 - Actions against license.

RCW 18.46.050
Actions against license.
(1) The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license in any case in which it finds that there has been failure or refusal to comply with the requirements established under this chapter or the rules adopted under it.
(2) The department shall immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.
RCW 43.70.115 governs notice of a license denial, revocation, suspension, or modification and provides the right to an adjudicative proceeding but shall not apply to actions taken under subsection (2) of this section.
[ 1997 c 58 § 823; 1991 c 3 § 101; 1989 c 175 § 63; 1985 c 213 § 9; 1951 c 168 § 6.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
Savings—Effective date—1985 c 213: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.060 - Rules.

RCW 18.46.060
Rules.
The department, after consultation with representatives of birthing center operators, state medical association, Washington Osteopathic Association, state nurses association, state hospital association, state midwives association, and any other representatives as the department may deem necessary, shall adopt, amend, and promulgate such rules and regulations with respect to all birthing centers in the promotion of safe and adequate medical and nursing care in the birthing center and the sanitary, hygienic, and safe condition of the birthing center in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the people.
[ 2000 c 93 § 33; 1985 c 213 § 10; 1951 c 168 § 7.]
NOTES:
Savings—Effective date—1985 c 213: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.070 - Rules—Time for compliance.

RCW 18.46.070
Rules—Time for compliance.
Any birthing center which is in operation at the time of promulgation of any applicable rules or regulations under this chapter shall be given a reasonable time, under the particular circumstances, not to exceed three months from the date of such promulgation, to comply with the rules and regulations established under this chapter.
[ 2000 c 93 § 34; 1951 c 168 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.080 - Inspections—Approval of new facilities.

RCW 18.46.080
Inspections—Approval of new facilities.
The department shall make or cause to be made an inspection and investigation of all birthing centers, and every inspection may include an inspection of every part of the premises. The department may make an examination of all records, methods of administration, the general and special dietary and the stores and methods of supply. The department may prescribe by regulation that any licensee or applicant desiring to make specified types of alteration or addition to its facilities or to construct new facilities shall before commencing such alterations, addition, or new construction submit plans and specifications therefor to the department for preliminary inspection and approval or recommendations with respect to compliance with regulations and standards herein authorized. Necessary conferences and consultations may be provided.
[ 2000 c 93 § 35; 1951 c 168 § 9. Prior: 1943 c 214 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6130-50.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.090 - Information confidential.

RCW 18.46.090
Information confidential.
All information received by the department through filed reports, inspection, or as otherwise authorized under this chapter shall not be disclosed publicly in any manner as to identify individuals or birthing centers except in a proceeding involving the question of licensure.
[ 2000 c 93 § 36; 1951 c 168 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.120 - Operating without license—Penalty.

RCW 18.46.120
Operating without license—Penalty.
Any person operating or maintaining any birthing center without a license under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day of a continuing violation after conviction shall be considered a separate offense.
[ 2000 c 93 § 38; 1951 c 168 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.130 - Operating without license—Injunction.

RCW 18.46.130
Operating without license—Injunction.
Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy, the department may in the manner provided by law, upon the advice of the attorney general who shall represent the department in all proceedings, maintain an action in the name of the state for an injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the operation or maintenance of a birthing center not licensed under this chapter.
[ 2000 c 93 § 39; 1951 c 168 § 14.]
NOTES:
Injunctions: Chapter 7.40 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.140 - Application of chapter to birthing centers operated by certain religious organizations.

RCW 18.46.140
Application of chapter to birthing centers operated by certain religious organizations.
Nothing in this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto shall be construed as authorizing the supervision, regulation, or control of the remedial and nursing care of patients in any birthing center as defined in this chapter, conducted for or by members of a recognized religious sect, denomination, or organization which in accordance with its creed, tenets, or principles depends for healing upon prayer in the practice of religion, nor shall the existence of any of the above conditions militate against the licensing of such facility.
[ 2000 c 93 § 40; 1951 c 168 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.46 - Birthing Centers. › 18.46.150 - Down syndrome—Parent information.

RCW 18.46.150
Down syndrome—Parent information.
A birthing center that provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the birthing center provides the parent with the Down syndrome diagnosis.
[ 2016 c 70 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.47 - Birth Doulas. › 18.47.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.47.010
Definitions. (Effective October 1, 2023.)
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Department" means the department of health.
(2) "Birth doula" means a person that is a nonmedical birth coach or support person trained to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing persons during pregnancy, antepartum, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Birth doulas advocate for and support birthing people and families to self-advocate by helping them to know their rights and make informed decisions. Birth doulas do not provide medical care.
(3) "Postpartum period" means the 12-month period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy.
(4) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
[ 2022 c 217 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 217 §§ 1-5: "Sections 1 through 5 of this act take effect October 1, 2023." [ 2022 c 217 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.47 - Birth Doulas. › 18.47.020 - Certification requirements.

RCW 18.47.020
Certification requirements. (Effective October 1, 2023.)
(1) A birth doula may voluntarily apply for certification from the department under this section.
(2) The department shall issue a certification to any applicant who has met the following requirements:
(a) Submitted a completed application as required by the department;
(b) Satisfactorily completed competencies that meet the requirements established by the secretary;
(c) Has not engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180;
(d) Is not currently subject to any disciplinary proceedings; and
(e) Paid a certification fee established by the secretary in rule.
(3) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of certifications and the discipline of certified birth doulas under this chapter.
[ 2022 c 217 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 217 §§ 1-5: See note following RCW 18.47.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.47 - Birth Doulas. › 18.47.030 - Competency-based requirements—Administration—Fees.

RCW 18.47.030
Competency-based requirements—Administration—Fees. (Effective October 1, 2023.)
(1) The secretary shall:
(a) In collaboration with community partners who advance equitable access to improve perinatal outcomes and care through holistic services for black and brown communities, adopt rules establishing the competency-based requirements that a birth doula must meet to obtain certification. The rules must establish processes that allow for applicants to meet the competency-based requirements through the following pathways:
(i) Successful completion of training and education programs approved by the secretary; and
(ii) Submission of proof of successful completion of culturally congruent ancestral practices, training, and education that the secretary must review and determine whether the training and education meet the competency-based requirements;
(b) Establish certification and renewal fees, administrative procedures, continuing education, administrative requirements, and forms necessary to implement this chapter in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280;
(c) Maintain a record of all applicants and certifications under this chapter; and
(d) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter.
(2) All fees collected under this chapter must be credited to the health professions account as required under RCW 43.70.320.
[ 2022 c 217 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 217 §§ 1-5: See note following RCW 18.47.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.47 - Birth Doulas. › 18.47.040 - Birth doula without certification—Permitted.

RCW 18.47.040
Birth doula without certification—Permitted. (Effective October 1, 2023.)
(1) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a person from practicing as a birth doula without obtaining certification under this chapter.
(2) No person may use the title "state-certified birth doula" in connection with the person's name to indicate or imply, directly or indirectly, that the person is a state-certified birth doula without being certified in accordance with this chapter as a birth doula.
[ 2022 c 217 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 217 §§ 1-5: See note following RCW 18.47.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.005 - Definitions.

RCW 18.50.005
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.
(2) "Department" means the department of health.
(3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
(4) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.
(5) "Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW.
(6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.
(7) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.
[ 2022 c 289 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 102; 1987 c 467 § 1; 1981 c 53 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 53: "Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 15, 1982." [ 1981 c 53 § 19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.010 - Practicing midwifery defined—Gratuitous services—Duty to consult with physician.

RCW 18.50.010
Practicing midwifery defined—Gratuitous services—Duty to consult with physician.
Any person shall be regarded as practicing midwifery within the meaning of this chapter who shall render medical aid for a fee or compensation to individuals during prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum stages or to the individual's newborn up to two weeks of age or who shall advertise as a midwife by signs, printed cards, or otherwise. Nothing shall be construed in this chapter to prohibit gratuitous services. It shall be the duty of a midwife to consult with a physician whenever there are significant deviations from normal in either the gestational parent or the newborn.
[ 2022 c 289 § 2; 2014 c 187 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 103; 1987 c 467 § 2; 1981 c 53 § 5; 1917 c 160 § 8; RRS § 10181. Formerly RCW 18.50.010, 18.50.030, part, and 18.50.090.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.020 - License required.

RCW 18.50.020
License required.
Any person who shall practice midwifery in this state after July 1, 1917, shall first obtain from the secretary a license so to do, and the said secretary is authorized to grant such license after examination of the applicant as hereinafter provided.
[ 1991 c 3 § 104; 1917 c 160 § 1; RRS § 10174.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.030 - Exemptions—Practice of religion—Treatment by prayer.

RCW 18.50.030
Exemptions—Practice of religion—Treatment by prayer.
This chapter shall not be construed to interfere in any way with the practice of religion, nor be held to apply to or regulate any kind of treatment by prayer.
[ 1917 c 160 § 12; RRS § 10185. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1917 c 160 § 8, part; RRS § 10181, part, now codified in RCW 18.50.010.]
NOTES:
Gratuitous services exempted: RCW 18.50.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.032 - Exemptions—Registered nurses and nurse midwives.

RCW 18.50.032
Exemptions—Registered nurses and nurse midwives.
Registered nurses and nurse midwives certified by the *nursing care quality assurance commission under chapter 18.79 RCW shall be exempt from the requirements and provisions of this chapter.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 704; 1981 c 53 § 10.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.034 - Exemptions—Persons enrolled in midwifery programs.

RCW 18.50.034
Exemptions—Persons enrolled in midwifery programs.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to or interfere in any way with the practice of midwifery by a person who is enrolled in a program of midwifery approved and accredited by the secretary: PROVIDED, That the performance of such services is only pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignment from the student's instructor, and that such services are performed only under the supervision and control of a person licensed in the state of Washington to perform services encompassed under this chapter.
[ 1991 c 3 § 105; 1981 c 53 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.045 - Midwifery education programs—Accreditation.

RCW 18.50.045
Midwifery education programs—Accreditation.
The secretary shall promulgate standards by rule under chapter 34.05 RCW for accrediting midwifery educational programs. The standards shall cover the provision of adequate clinical and didactic instruction in all subjects and noncurriculum matters under this section including, but not limited to, staffing and teacher qualifications. In developing the standards, the secretary shall be advised by and receive the recommendations of the midwifery advisory committee.
[ 1991 c 3 § 107; 1981 c 53 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.050 - Compliance with secretary's determination.

RCW 18.50.050
Compliance with secretary's determination.
Applicants shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided by RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 1996 c 191 § 24; 1991 c 3 § 108; 1985 c 7 § 48; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 51; 1917 c 160 § 3; RRS § 10176.]
NOTES:
Limitation on increases in midwifery fees: RCW 43.24.086.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.060 - Examinations—Times and places—Subjects—Issuance of license.

RCW 18.50.060
Examinations—Times and places—Subjects—Issuance of license.
(1) The secretary is hereby authorized and empowered to execute the provisions of this chapter and shall offer examinations in midwifery at least twice a year at such times and places as the secretary may select. The examinations shall be written and shall be in the English language.
(2) The secretary, with the assistance of the midwifery advisory committee, shall develop or approve a licensure examination in the subjects that the secretary determines are within the scope of and commensurate with the work performed by a licensed midwife. The examination shall be sufficient to test the scientific and practical fitness of candidates to practice midwifery. All application papers shall be deposited with the secretary and there retained for at least one year, when they may be destroyed.
(3) If the examination is satisfactorily completed, the secretary shall issue to such candidate a license entitling the candidate to practice midwifery in the state of Washington.
[ 1991 c 3 § 109; 1987 c 467 § 4; 1981 c 53 § 8; 1979 c 158 § 43; 1917 c 160 § 4; RRS § 10177.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.065 - Credentialing by endorsement.

RCW 18.50.065
Credentialing by endorsement.
(1) 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.
(2) The secretary shall write rules to bridge the gap between requirements of national certification of certified professional midwives and state requirements for licensure for licensed midwives.
[ 2014 c 187 § 2; 1991 c 332 § 32.]
NOTES:
Application to scope of practice—Captions not law—1991 c 332: See notes following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.102 - License renewal.

RCW 18.50.102
License renewal.
(1) A licensed midwife must renew the individual's license according to the following requirements:
(a) Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education, approved by the secretary, every three years;
(b) Proof of participation in a Washington state coordinated quality improvement program as detailed in rule;
(c) Proof of participation in data submission on perinatal outcomes to a national or state research organization, as detailed in rule; and
(d) Fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
(2) The secretary shall write rules regarding the renewal requirements and the department's process for verification of the third-party data submission.
[ 2022 c 289 § 4; 2014 c 187 § 3; 1996 c 191 § 25; 1991 c 3 § 110; 1985 c 7 § 49; 1981 c 53 § 13.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
Limitation on increases in midwifery fees: RCW 43.24.086.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.105 - Inform patient of qualifications of midwife—Form.

RCW 18.50.105
Inform patient of qualifications of midwife—Form.
The secretary, with the advice of the midwifery advisory committee, shall develop a form to be used by a midwife to inform the patient of the qualifications of a licensed midwife.
[ 1991 c 3 § 111; 1981 c 53 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.108 - Written plan for consultation, emergency transfer, and transport.

RCW 18.50.108
Written plan for consultation, emergency transfer, and transport.
Every licensed midwife shall develop a written plan for consultation with other health care providers, emergency transfer, transport of an infant to a newborn nursery or neonatal intensive care nursery, and transport of an individual to an appropriate obstetrical department or patient care area. The written plan shall be submitted annually together with the license renewal fee to the department.
[ 2022 c 289 § 5; 1981 c 53 § 14.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.115 - Administration of drugs and medications—Rules.

RCW 18.50.115
Administration of drugs and medications—Rules.
(1) A midwife licensed under this chapter may obtain and administer prophylactic ophthalmic medication, postpartum oxytocic, vitamin K, Rho immune globulin (human), and local anesthetic and may administer such other drugs or medications as prescribed by a physician, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, a naturopath, or a physician assistant acting within the practitioner's scope of practice. A pharmacist who dispenses such drugs to a licensed midwife shall not be liable for any adverse reactions caused by any method of use by the midwife.
(2) A midwife licensed under this chapter who has been granted a limited prescriptive license extension by the secretary may prescribe, obtain, and administer:
(a) Antibiotic, antiemetic, antiviral, antifungal, low-potency topical steroid, and antipruritic medications and therapies, and other medications and therapies as defined in the midwifery legend drugs and devices rule for the prevention and treatment of conditions that do not constitute a significant deviation from normal in pregnancy or postpartum; and
(b) Hormonal and nonhormonal family planning methods.
(3) A midwife licensed under this chapter who has been granted an additional license extension to include medical devices and implants by the secretary may prescribe, obtain, and administer hormonal and nonhormonal family planning medical devices, as prescribed in rule.
(4) The secretary, after collaboration with representatives of the midwifery advisory committee, the pharmacy quality assurance commission, and the Washington medical commission, may adopt rules that authorize licensed midwives to prescribe, obtain, and administer legend drugs and devices in addition to the drugs authorized in this chapter.
[ 2022 c 289 § 6; 2019 c 55 § 1; 2013 c 19 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 707; 1991 c 3 § 112; 1987 c 467 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.126 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.50.126
Application of uniform disciplinary act.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 1987 c 150 § 31; 1986 c 259 § 75.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.130 - "Certificate" and "license" synonymous.

RCW 18.50.130
"Certificate" and "license" synonymous.
The words "certificate" and "license" shall be known as interchangeable terms in this chapter.
[ 1917 c 160 § 11; RRS § 10184.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.135 - Rules.

RCW 18.50.135
Rules.
The secretary shall promulgate rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[ 1991 c 3 § 113; 1981 c 53 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.140 - Midwifery advisory committee—Generally.

RCW 18.50.140
Midwifery advisory committee—Generally.
The midwifery advisory committee is created.
The committee shall be composed of one physician who is a practicing obstetrician; one practicing physician; one certified nurse midwife licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW; three midwives licensed under this chapter; and one public member, who shall have no financial interest in the rendering of health services. The committee may seek other consultants as appropriate, including persons trained in childbirth education and perinatology or neonatology.
The members are appointed by the secretary and serve at the pleasure of the secretary but may not serve more than five years consecutively. The terms of office shall be staggered. Members of the committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 706; 1991 c 3 § 114; 1987 c 467 § 5; 1981 c 53 § 3.]
NOTES:
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.150 - Midwifery advisory committee—Advice and recommendations.

RCW 18.50.150
Midwifery advisory committee—Advice and recommendations.
The midwifery advisory committee shall advise and make recommendations to the secretary on issues including, but not limited to, continuing education, mandatory reexamination, and peer review.
[ 1998 c 245 § 6; 1991 c 3 § 115; 1981 c 53 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.160 - Delegation to nurse.

RCW 18.50.160
Delegation to nurse.
A licensed midwife may delegate to a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse selected acts, tasks, or procedures that constitute the practice of midwifery but do not exceed the education of the nurse.
[ 2014 c 187 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.170 - Down syndrome—Parent information.

RCW 18.50.170
Down syndrome—Parent information.
A midwife who provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the midwife provides the parent with the Down syndrome diagnosis.
[ 2016 c 70 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.50 - Midwifery. › 18.50.900 - Repeal and saving.

RCW 18.50.900
Repeal and saving.
All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter may be and the same are hereby repealed: PROVIDED, This chapter shall not repeal the provisions of the vital statistics laws of the state, but shall be deemed as additional and cumulative provisions.
[ 1917 c 160 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes. › 18.51.005 - Purpose.

RCW 18.51.005
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards for the maintenance and operation of nursing homes, which, in the light of advancing knowledge, will promote safe and adequate care and treatment of the individuals therein. An important secondary purpose is the improvement of nursing home practices by educational methods so that such practices eventually exceed the minimum requirements of the basic law and its original standards.
[ 1951 c 117 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes. › 18.51.007 - Legislative intent.

RCW 18.51.007
Legislative intent.
It is the intent of the legislature in enacting chapter 99, Laws of 1975 1st ex. sess. to establish (1) a system for the imposition of prompt and effective sanctions against nursing homes in violation of the laws and regulations of this state relating to patient care; (2) an inspection and reporting system to insure that nursing homes are in compliance with state statutes and regulations pertaining to patient care; and (3) a mechanism to insure that licenses are issued to or retained by only those nursing homes that meet state standards for resident health and safety.
[ 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 14; 1975 1st ex.s. c 99 § 3.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective dates—1981 1st ex.s. c 2: See notes following RCW 18.51.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes. › 18.51.009 - Resident rights.

RCW 18.51.009
Resident rights.
RCW 70.129.007, 70.129.105, 70.129.150 through 70.129.170, and 70.129.190 apply to this chapter and persons regulated under this chapter.
[ 2021 c 159 § 6; 1994 c 214 § 22.]
NOTES:
Findings—2021 c 159: See note following RCW 18.20.520.
Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 214: See RCW 70.129.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes. › 18.51.030 - License required.

RCW 18.51.030
License required.
After July 1, 1951 no person shall operate or maintain a nursing home in this state without a license under this chapter.
[ 1951 c 117 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes. › 18.51.040 - Application for license.

RCW 18.51.040
Application for license.
An application for license shall be made to the department upon forms provided by it and shall contain such information as the department reasonably requires, which may include affirmative evidence of ability to comply with the rules and regulations as are lawfully prescribed hereunder.
[ 1953 c 160 § 3; 1951 c 117 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes. › 18.51.050 - License—Issuance, renewal—Fee—Display.

RCW 18.51.050
License—Issuance, renewal—Fee—Display.
(1)(a) Upon receipt of an application for a license, the department may issue a license if the applicant and the nursing home's facilities meet the requirements established under this chapter, except that the department shall issue a temporary license to a court-appointed receiver for a period not to exceed six months from the date of appointment.
(b)(i) Except as provided in (b)(ii) of this subsection, prior to the issuance or renewal of the license, the licensee shall pay a license fee. Beginning July 1, 2011, and thereafter, the per bed license fee must be established in the omnibus appropriations act and any amendment or additions made to that act. The license fees established in the omnibus appropriations act and any amendment or additions made to that act may not exceed the department's annual licensing and oversight activity costs and shall include the department's cost of paying providers for the amount of the license fee attributed to medicaid clients.
(ii) No fee shall be required of government operated institutions or court-appointed receivers.
(c) A license issued under this chapter may not exceed twelve months in duration and expires on a date set by the department.
(d) In the event of a change of ownership, the previously established license expiration date shall not change.
(2) All applications and fees for renewal of the license shall be submitted to the department not later than thirty days prior to the date of expiration of the license. All applications and fees, if any, for change of ownership shall be submitted to the department not later than sixty days before the date of the proposed change of ownership. A nursing home license shall be issued only to the person who applied for the license. The license is valid only for the operation of the facility at the location specified in the license application. Licenses are not transferable or assignable. Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 3 § 401; 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 1; 1989 c 372 § 1; 1985 c 284 § 4; 1981 2nd ex.s. c 11 § 2; 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 17; 1975 1st ex.s. c 99 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 247 § 2; 1953 c 160 § 4; 1951 c 117 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 3 §§ 401-403: "Sections 401 through 403 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect July 1, 2011." [ 2011 1st sp.s. c 3 § 603.]
Finding—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 70.128.005.
Effective date—1991 sp.s. c 8: "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 July 1, 1991." [ 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 21.]
Severability—Effective dates—1981 1st ex.s. c 2: See notes following RCW 18.51.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes. › 18.51.054 - Denial of license.

RCW 18.51.054
Denial of license.
The department may deny a license to any applicant if the department finds that the applicant or any partner, officer, director, managerial employee, or owner of five percent or more of the applicant:
(1) Operated a nursing home without a license or under a revoked or suspended license; or
(2) Knowingly or with reason to know made a false statement of a material fact (a) in an application for license or any data attached thereto, or (b) in any matter under investigation by the department; or
(3) Refused to allow representatives or agents of the department to inspect (a) all books, records, and files required to be maintained or (b) any portion of the premises of the nursing home; or
(4) Willfully prevented, interfered with, or attempted to impede in any way (a) the work of any authorized representative of the department or (b) the lawful enforcement of any provision of this chapter or chapter 74.42 RCW; or
(5) Has a history of significant noncompliance with federal or state regulations in providing nursing home care. In deciding whether to deny a license under this section, the factors the department considers shall include the gravity and frequency of the noncompliance.
[ 1989 c 372 § 7; 1985 c 284 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.51 - Nursing Homes. › 18.51.062 - Temporary managers—Department shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless.

RCW 18.51.062
Temporary managers—Department shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless.
The department shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless any temporary manager appointed and acting under RCW 18.51.060(7) against claims made against the temporary manager for any actions by the temporary manager or its agents that do not amount to intentional torts or criminal behavior.
[ 2005 c 375 § 1.]