title: RCW 18.80.100

text:
This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the Constitution of any party state or of the United States, or if the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held to be contrary to the Constitution of any party state, this compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the party state affected as to all severable matters.
[ 2023 c 123 s 12.]

catchline: Construction—Severability.


doc_type: statute

jurisdiction: wa

title: RCW 18.80.900

text:
This act shall be known and cited as the interstate nurse licensure compact of 2023.
[ 2023 c 123 s 1.]

license: public-domain-government-work

rule_set: Revised Code of Washington

catchline: Short title—2023 c 123.

code: rcw

unit: section

court: Washington State Legislature


title: RCW 18.83.010

text:
When used in this chapter:
(1) The "practice of psychology" means the observation, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures for the purposes of preventing or eliminating symptomatic or maladaptive behavior and promoting mental and behavioral health. It includes, but is not limited to, providing the following services to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and the public, whether or not payment is received for services rendered:
(a) Psychological measurement, assessment, and evaluation by means of psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational testing;
(b) Diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and psychological aspects of illness, injury, and disability; and
(c) Counseling and guidance, psychotherapeutic techniques, remediation, health promotion, and consultation within the context of established psychological principles and theories.
This definition does not include the teaching of principles of psychology for accredited educational institutions, or the conduct of research in problems of human or animal behavior.
Nothing in this definition shall be construed as permitting the administration or prescribing of drugs or in any way infringing upon the practice of medicine and surgery as defined in chapter 18.71 RCW.
(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
(3) "Board" means the examining board of psychology.
(4) "Department" means the department of health.
[ 1994 c 35 s 1; 1991 c 3 s 193; 1984 c 279 s 75; 1979 c 158 s 67; 1965 c 70 s 1; 1955 c 305 s 1.]
Notes:
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 18.83.020

text:
(1) To safeguard the people of the state of Washington from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of psychology, it is unlawful for any person to whom this chapter applies to represent himself or herself to be a psychologist or a licensed psychological associate without first obtaining a license as provided in this chapter.
(2) A person represents himself or herself to be a psychologist or a licensed psychological associate when the person adopts or uses any title or any description of services which incorporates one or more of the following terms: "psychology," "psychological," "psychologist," or any term of like import.
(3) A licensed psychological associate shall provide each client or patient, during the first professional contact, with a disclosure form disclosing that the licensed psychological associate is an associate under the supervision of an approved supervisor.
[ 2024 c 371 s 2; 1986 c 27 s 1; 1965 c 70 s 2; 1955 c 305 s 2.]
Notes:
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: "The examining board of psychology may adopt any rules necessary to implement sections 2 through 12 of this act. The secretary of health may adopt any rules necessary to implement sections 1 and 13 through 16 of this act." [ 2024 c 371 s 20.]
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.

catchline: License required—Use of "psychology" or similar terms—Associate disclosure form.


title: RCW 18.83.035

text:
There is created the examining board of psychology which shall examine the qualifications of applicants for licensing. The board shall consist of nine psychologists and two public members, all appointed by the governor. The public members shall not be and have never been psychologists or in training to be psychologists; they may not have any household member who is a psychologist or in training to be a psychologist; they may not participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to psychology, nor have a household member who has so participated; and they may not have had within two years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the board. Each psychologist member of the board shall have actively practiced psychology in the state of Washington for at least three years immediately preceding appointment and who is licensed under this chapter. Board members shall be appointed for a term of five years, except that the terms of the existing appointees shall be adjusted by the governor so that no more than two members' terms expire each year with all subsequent appointments for a five-year term. Upon the death, resignation, or removal of a member, the governor shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired term. The board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.
[ 2022 c 240 s 10; 1989 c 226 s 1; 1986 c 27 s 2; 1984 c 279 s 76.]
Notes:
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.


title: RCW 18.83.045

text:
The board shall meet at least once each year and at such other times as the board deems appropriate to properly discharge its duties. All meetings shall be held in Olympia, Washington, or such other places as may be designated by the secretary. Five members of the board shall constitute a quorum, except that oral examinations may be conducted with only three psychologist members. A majority of the board members appointed and serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of board business. The affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the board is required to carry a motion or resolution, to adopt a rule, or to pass a measure.
[ 2022 c 240 s 11; 1991 c 3 s 195; 1984 c 279 s 77.]
Notes:
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: Examining board—Generally.


title: RCW 18.83.050

text:
(1) The board shall adopt such rules as it deems necessary to carry out its functions.
(2) The board shall examine the qualifications of applicants for licensing under this chapter, to determine which applicants are eligible for licensing under this chapter and shall forward to the secretary the names of applicants so eligible.
(3) The board shall administer examinations to qualified applicants on at least an annual basis. The board shall determine the subject matter and scope of the examination, except as provided in RCW 18.83.170. The board may allow applicants to take the examination upon the granting of their doctoral degree before completion of their internship for supervised experience.
(4) The board shall keep a complete record of its own proceedings, of the questions given in examinations, of the names and qualifications of all applicants, and the names and addresses of all licensed psychologists and licensed psychological associates. The examination paper of such applicant shall be kept on file for a period of at least one year after examination.
(5) The board shall, by rule, adopt a code of ethics for psychologists and licensed psychological associates which is designed to protect the public interest.
(6) The board may require that persons licensed under this chapter as psychologists or licensed psychological associates obtain and maintain professional liability insurance in amounts determined by the board to be practicable and reasonably available.
[ 2024 c 371 s 3; 2004 c 262 s 8; 1994 c 35 s 2; 1991 c 3 s 196; 1986 c 27 s 3; 1984 c 279 s 78; 1965 c 70 s 5; 1955 c 305 s 5.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.
Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: Examining board—Powers and duties.


title: RCW 18.83.051

text:
Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 and in addition thereto shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the board in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The board is designated as a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW.
[ 2022 c 240 s 12; 1984 c 287 s 48; 1983 c 168 s 10; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 s 48; 1969 ex.s. c 199 s 19; 1965 c 70 s 21.]
Notes:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.

catchline: Examining board—Compensation and travel expenses.


title: RCW 18.83.054

text:
(1) 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, except that the term "unlicensed practice" shall be defined by RCW 18.83.180 rather than RCW 18.130.020.
(2) A person who holds a license under this chapter is subject to the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, at all times the license is maintained.
[ 1999 c 66 s 1; 1987 c 150 s 51.]
Notes:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.

catchline: Application of uniform disciplinary act.


title: RCW 18.83.060

text:
Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for applications and examinations shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 1996 c 191 s 64; 1991 c 3 s 197; 1984 c 279 s 79; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 72; 1965 c 70 s 6; 1955 c 305 s 6.]
Notes:
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: Application, examination—Fees.


title: RCW 18.83.070

text:
An applicant for a license as "psychologist" must submit proof to the board that:
(1) The applicant is of good moral character.
(2) The applicant holds a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution, obtained from an integrated program of graduate study in psychology as defined by rules of the board.
(3) The applicant has had no fewer than two years of supervised experience. The board shall adopt rules defining the circumstances under which supervised experience shall qualify the candidate for licensure.
(4) The applicant has passed the examination or examinations required by the board.
Any person holding a valid license to practice psychology in the state of Washington on June 7, 1984, shall be considered licensed under this chapter.
[ 2004 c 262 s 9; 1995 c 198 s 11; 1984 c 279 s 80; 1965 c 70 s 7; 1955 c 305 s 7.]
Notes:
Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: Applicants—Qualifications—Examination.


title: RCW 18.83.072

text:
(1) Examination of applicants shall be held in Olympia, Washington, or at such other place as designated by the secretary, at least annually at such times as the board may determine.
(2) Any applicant who fails to make a passing grade on the examination may be allowed to retake the examination. Any applicant who fails the examination a second time must obtain special permission from the board to take the examination again.
(3) The board may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities.
[ 2004 c 262 s 10; 1996 c 191 s 65; 1995 c 198 s 12; 1991 c 3 s 198; 1984 c 279 s 81; 1971 ex.s. c 266 s 15; 1965 c 70 s 20.]
Notes:
Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: Examinations.


title: RCW 18.83.080

text:
The board shall forward to the secretary the name of each applicant entitled to a license under this chapter. The secretary shall promptly issue to such applicant a license authorizing such applicant to use the title "psychologist" or "licensed psychological associate." Each licensed psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall keep his or her license displayed in a conspicuous place in his or her principal place of business.
[ 2024 c 371 s 4; 1996 c 191 s 66; 1991 c 3 s 199; 1986 c 27 s 4; 1965 c 70 s 8; 1955 c 305 s 8.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.

catchline: Licenses—Issuance—Display.


title: RCW 18.83.082

text:
A person, not licensed in this state, who wishes to perform practices under the provisions of this chapter for a period not to exceed ninety days within a calendar year, must petition the board for a temporary permit to perform such practices. If the person is licensed or certified in another state deemed by the board to have standards equivalent to this chapter, or if the person is a member of a professional organization and holds a certificate deemed by the board to meet standards equivalent to this chapter, a permit may be issued. No fee shall be charged for such temporary permit.
[ 2004 c 262 s 11; 1996 c 191 s 67; 1984 c 279 s 82; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 73; 1965 c 70 s 23.]
Notes:
Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: Temporary permit.


title: RCW 18.83.090

text:
(1) The board shall establish rules governing mandatory continuing education requirements which shall be met by any psychologist applying for a license renewal.
(2) The office of crime victims advocacy shall supply the board with information on methods of recognizing victims of human trafficking, what services are available for these victims, and where to report potential trafficking situations. The information supplied must be culturally sensitive and must include information relating to minor victims. The board shall disseminate this information to licensees by: Providing the information on the board's website; including the information in newsletters; holding trainings at meetings attended by organization members; or through another distribution method determined by the board. The board shall report to the office of crime victims advocacy on the method or methods it uses to distribute information under this subsection.
(3) Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal and reissue of licenses shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 2009 c 492 s 6; 1996 c 191 s 68; 1991 c 3 s 200; 1984 c 279 s 83; 1977 c 58 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 74; 1971 ex.s. c 266 s 16; 1965 c 70 s 9; 1955 c 305 s 9.]
Notes:
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: Continuing education requirements—Human trafficking information—License renewal.


title: RCW 18.83.105

text:
(1) The board shall issue a licensed psychological associate license to an applicant who:
(a) Is:
(i) Currently enrolled in a doctor of philosophy, doctor of psychology program, or its equivalent in psychology at an accredited educational institution; or
(ii) Participating in a postdoctoral residency, postdoctoral fellowship, or another supervised postdoctoral experience;
(b) Has been deemed competent by the director of clinical training or postdoctoral supervisor to practice psychology under the supervision of a licensed supervisor subject to rules adopted by the board; and
(c) Has complied with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
(2)(a) A holder of a licensed psychological associate license may only practice under the supervision of a licensed supervisor pursuant to rules adopted by the board.
(b) An applicant for a licensed psychological associate license under this section may practice without a license under the direct supervision of a licensed supervisor for 120 days after the department receives the applicant's completed application or the applicant's license is issued or denied, whichever is sooner.
[ 2024 c 371 s 5; 1996 c 191 s 69; 1991 c 3 s 201; 1985 c 7 s 67; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 75; 1965 c 70 s 22.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.

catchline: Licensed psychological associate license—Mandatory supervision.


title: RCW 18.83.110

text:
Confidential communications between a client and a psychologist or licensed psychological associate shall be privileged against compulsory disclosure to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as confidential communications between attorney and client, but this exception is subject to the limitations under RCW 71.05.217 (6) and (7).
[ 2024 c 371 s 6; 2020 c 302 s 116; 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 414; 2005 c 504 s 706; 1989 c 271 s 303; 1987 c 439 s 12; 1965 c 70 s 11; 1955 c 305 s 11.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.
Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.
Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.
Findings—Intent—Severability—Application—Construction—Captions, part headings, subheadings not law—Adoption of rules—Effective dates—2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.
Alphabetization—Correction of references—2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.
Severability—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.

catchline: Privileged communications.


title: RCW 18.83.115

text:
(1) Psychologists and licensed psychological associates licensed under this chapter shall provide clients at the commencement of any program of treatment with accurate disclosure information concerning their practice, in accordance with guidelines developed by the board, which will inform clients of the purposes of and resources available under this chapter, including the right of clients to refuse treatment, the responsibility of clients for choosing the provider and treatment modality which best suits their needs, and the extent of confidentiality provided by this chapter. The disclosure information provided by the psychologist or licensed psychological associate, the receipt of which shall be acknowledged in writing by the psychologist or licensed psychological associate and client, shall include any relevant education and training, the therapeutic orientation of the practice, the proposed course of treatment where known, any financial requirements, and such other information as the board may require by rule.
(2) In inpatient settings, the health facility shall provide clients with the disclosure statement at the commencement of any program of treatment, and shall post the statement in a conspicuous location accessible to the client.
(3) The board shall provide for modification of the guidelines as appropriate in cases where the client has been referred by the court, a state agency, or other governmental body to a particular provider for specified evaluation or treatment.
[ 2024 c 371 s 7; 1986 c 27 s 9.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.

catchline: Duty to disclose information to client.


title: RCW 18.83.121

text:
In addition to those acts defined in chapter 18.130 RCW, the board may take disciplinary action under RCW 18.130.160 for the following reasons:
(1) Failing to maintain the confidentiality of information under RCW 18.83.110;
(2) Violating the ethical code developed by the board under RCW 18.83.050;
(3) Failing to inform prospective research subjects or their authorized representatives of the possible serious effects of participation in research; and failing to undertake reasonable efforts to remove possible harmful effects of participation;
(4) Practicing in an area of psychology for which the person is clearly untrained or incompetent;
(5) Failing to exercise appropriate supervision over persons who practice under the supervision of a psychologist;
(6) Using fraud or deceit in the procurement of the psychology license, or knowingly assisting another in the procurement of such a license through fraud or deceit;
(7) Failing to maintain professional liability insurance when required by the board;
(8) Violating any state statute or administrative rule specifically governing the practice of psychology; or
(9) Gross, wilful, or continued overcharging for professional services.
[ 1987 c 150 s 52.]
Notes:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.

catchline: Unprofessional conduct.


title: RCW 18.83.135

text:
In addition to the authority prescribed under RCW 18.130.050, the board shall have the following authority:
(1) To maintain records of all activities, and to publish and distribute to all psychologists and licensed psychological associates at least once each year abstracts of significant activities of the board;
(2) To obtain the written consent of the complaining client or patient or their legal representative, or of any person who may be affected by the complaint, in order to obtain information which otherwise might be confidential or privileged; and
(3) To apply the provisions of the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, to all persons licensed as psychologists or licensed psychological associates under this chapter.
[ 2024 c 371 s 8; 2000 c 93 s 7; 1999 c 66 s 2; 1994 c 35 s 4; 1992 c 12 s 1; 1987 c 150 s 53; 1984 c 279 s 86.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.


title: RCW 18.83.155

text:
The board shall report to appropriate national and state organizations which represent the profession of psychology any disciplinary action.
[ 1994 c 35 s 5; 1987 c 150 s 54; 1984 c 279 s 89.]
Notes:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: Examining board—Notice of disciplinary action.


title: RCW 18.83.170

text:
(1)(a) Upon compliance with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280, the board may grant a license, without oral examination, to any applicant who has not previously failed any examination held by the board of psychology of the state of Washington and furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
(i) Holds a doctoral degree with primary emphasis on psychology from an accredited college or university; and
(ii)(A) Is licensed or certified to practice psychology in another state or country in which the requirements for such licensing or certification are, in the judgment of the board, essentially equivalent to those required by this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board. Such individuals must have been licensed or certified in another state for a period of at least two years; or
(B) Is a diplomate in good standing of the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology; or
(C) Is a member of a professional organization and holds a certificate deemed by the board to meet standards equivalent to this chapter.
(b) The board may adopt rules waiving any of the requirements of this subsection (1) for an applicant who has continuously held a license to practice psychology in good standing in another state, territory, or country for a period of time that, in the judgment of the board, renders the waived requirements duplicative or unnecessary.
(2)(a)(i) The department shall establish a reciprocity program for applicants for licensure as a psychologist in Washington.
(ii) The reciprocity program applies to applicants for a license as a psychologist who:
(A) Hold or have held within the past twelve months a credential in good standing from another state or territory of the United States which has a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for licensed psychologists as established under this chapter; and
(B) Have no disciplinary record or disqualifying criminal history.
(b) The department shall issue a probationary license to an applicant who meets the requirements of (a)(ii)(B) of this subsection. The department must determine what deficiencies, if any, exist between the education and experience requirements of the other state's credential and, after consideration of the experience and capabilities of the applicant, determine whether it is appropriate to require the applicant to complete additional education or experience requirements to maintain the probationary license and, within a reasonable time period, transition to a full license. The department may place a reasonable time limit on a probationary license and may, if appropriate, require the applicant to pass a jurisprudential examination.
(c) The department must maintain and publish a list of credentials in other states and territories that the department has determined to have a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for licensed psychologists as established under this chapter. The department shall prioritize identifying and publishing the department's determination for the five states or territories that have historically had the most applicants for reciprocity under subsection (1) of this section with a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for licensed psychologists as established under this chapter.
[ 2024 c 371 s 9; 2023 c 425 s 1; 2019 c 351 s 1; 2004 c 262 s 12; 1996 c 191 s 70; 1991 c 3 s 202; 1984 c 279 s 92; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 76; 1965 c 70 s 17; 1955 c 305 s 17.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.
Effective date—2023 c 425 ss 1-7, 13-20, and 22-26: "Sections 1 through 7, 13 through 20, and 22 through 26 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 immediately [May 11, 2023]." [ 2023 c 425 s 33.]
Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.
Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130.901.

catchline: License without oral examination—Reciprocity program.


title: RCW 18.83.180

text:
It shall be a gross misdemeanor and unlicensed practice for any person to:
(1) Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed psychologist or licensed psychological associate unless duly licensed under or specifically excluded from the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Practice as a licensed psychologist or licensed psychological associate during the time his or her license issued under the provisions of this chapter is suspended or revoked.
[ 2024 c 371 s 10; 1987 c 150 s 55; 1965 c 70 s 18; 1955 c 305 s 18.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.

catchline: Penalties.


title: RCW 18.83.190

text:
If any person represents himself or herself to be a psychologist or licensed psychological associate, unless the person is exempt from the provisions of this chapter, without possessing a valid license, certificated qualification, or a temporary permit to do so, or if he or she violates any of the provisions of this chapter, any prosecuting attorney, the secretary, or any citizen of the same county may maintain an action in the name of the state to enjoin such person from representing himself or herself as a psychologist or licensed psychological associate. The injunction shall not relieve the person from criminal prosecution, but the remedy by injunction shall be in addition to the liability of such offender to criminal prosecution and to suspension or revocation of his or her license.
[ 2024 c 371 s 11; 1991 c 3 s 203; 1986 c 27 s 8; 1965 c 70 s 24.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.

catchline: Injunction.


title: RCW 18.83.200

text:
This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Any person teaching, lecturing, consulting, or engaging in research in psychology but only insofar as such activities are performed as a part of or are dependent upon a position in a college or university in the state of Washington.
(2) Any person who holds a valid school psychologist credential from the Washington professional educator standards board but only when such a person is practicing psychology in the course of his or her employment.
(3) Any person employed by a local, state, or federal government agency whose psychologists must qualify for employment under federal or state certification or civil service regulations; but only at those times when that person is carrying out the functions of his or her employment.
(4) Any person who must qualify under the employment requirements of a business or industry and who is employed by a business or industry which is not engaged in offering psychological services to the public, but only when such person is carrying out the functions of his or her employment: PROVIDED, That no person exempt from licensing under this subsection shall engage in the clinical practice of psychology.
(5) Any person who is a student of psychology, psychological intern, or resident in psychology preparing for the profession of psychology under supervision in a training institution or facilities and who is designated by the title such as "psychological trainee," "psychology student," which thereby indicates his or her training status.
(6) Any person who has received a doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an adequate major in sociology or social psychology as determined by the board and who has passed comprehensive examinations in the field of social psychology as part of the requirements for the doctoral degree. Such persons may use the title "social psychologist" provided that they file a statement of their education with the board.
[ 2006 c 263 s 803; 1986 c 27 s 10; 1965 c 70 s 19.]
Notes:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.

catchline: Exemptions.


title: RCW 18.83.210

text:
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting any individual from offering counseling or guidance provided that such individuals do not hold themselves forth as psychologists or licensed psychological associates.
[ 2024 c 371 s 12; 1965 c 70 s 25.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.

catchline: Certain counseling or guidance not prohibited.


title: RCW 18.83.220

text:
The department shall reduce the total number of supervised experience hours required under RCW 18.83.070 by three months for any applicant for a license under this chapter who has practiced as a certified chemical dependency professional for three years in the previous ten years.
[ 2019 c 444 s 27.]

catchline: Supervised experience hours—Reduction for certified chemical dependency professionals.


title: RCW 18.83A.010

text:
(1) The legislature finds:
(a) States license psychologists in order to protect the public through verification of education, training, and experience, and to ensure accountability for professional practice;
(b) The psychology interjurisdictional compact is intended to regulate the day-to-day practice of telepsychology and the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice as assigned by an appropriate authority;
(c) The psychology interjurisdictional compact is intended to regulate the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries for 30 days within a calendar year in the performance of their psychological practice as assigned by an appropriate authority;
(d) The psychology interjurisdictional compact is intended to authorize state psychology regulatory authorities to afford legal recognition, in a manner consistent with the terms of the compact, to psychologists licensed in another state;
(e) The psychology interjurisdictional compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in protecting the public's health and safety through their licensing and regulation of psychologists and that state regulation best protects public health and safety;
(f) The psychology interjurisdictional compact does not apply when a psychologist is licensed in both the home and receiving states; and
(g) The psychology interjurisdictional compact does not apply to permanent in-person, face-to-face practice; it does allow for authorization of temporary psychological practice.
(2) Consistent with the findings of subsection (1) of this section, the psychology interjurisdictional compact is designed to achieve the following purposes and objectives:
(a) Increase public access to professional psychological services by allowing for telepsychological practice across state lines as well as temporary in-person, face-to-face services into a state in which the psychologist is not licensed to practice psychology;
(b) Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety, especially client/patient safety;
(c) Encourage the cooperation of compact states in the areas of psychology licensure and regulation;
(d) Facilitate the exchange of information between compact states regarding psychologist licensure, adverse actions, and disciplinary history;
(e) Promote compliance with the laws governing psychological practice in each compact state; and
(f) Invest all compact states with the authority to hold licensed psychologists accountable through the mutual recognition of compact state licenses.
[ 2022 c 5 s 2.]

catchline: Findings.


title: RCW 18.83A.020

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Adverse action" means any action taken by a state psychology regulatory authority which finds a violation of a statute or regulation that is identified by the state psychology regulatory authority as discipline and is a matter of public record.
(2) "Association of state and provincial psychology boards" means the recognized membership organization composed of state and provincial psychology regulatory authorities responsible for the licensure and registration of psychologists throughout the United States and Canada.
(3) "Authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology" means a licensed psychologist's authority to practice telepsychology, within the limits authorized under the psychology interjurisdictional compact, in another compact state.
(4) "Bylaws" means those bylaws established by the psychology interjurisdictional compact commission under RCW 18.83A.090 for its governance, or for directing and controlling its actions and conduct.
(5) "Client/patient" means the recipient of psychological services, whether psychological services are delivered in the context of health care, corporate, supervision, or consulting services.
(6) "Commissioner" means the voting representative appointed by each state psychology regulatory authority under RCW 18.83A.090.
(7) "Compact state" means a state, the District of Columbia, or United States territory that has enacted the psychology interjurisdictional compact and which has not withdrawn under RCW 18.83A.901 or been terminated under RCW 18.83A.120.
(8) "Confidentiality" means that principle that data or information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized persons or processes.
(9) "Coordinated licensure information system" or "coordinated database" means an integrated process for collecting, storing, and sharing information on psychologists' licensure and enforcement activities related to psychology licensure laws, which is administered by the recognized membership organization composed of state and provincial psychology regulatory authorities.
(10) "Day" means any part of a day in which psychological work is performed.
(11) "Distant state" means the compact state where a psychologist is physically present, not through the use of telecommunications technologies, to provide temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological services.
(12) "E-passport" means a certificate issued by the association of state and provincial psychology boards that promotes the standardization in the criteria of interjurisdictional telepsychology practice and facilitates the process for licensed psychologists to provide telepsychological services across state lines.
(13) "Executive board" means a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the psychology interjurisdictional compact commission.
(14) "Home state" means a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one compact state and is practicing under the authorization to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology, the home state is the compact state where the psychologist is physically present when the telepsychological services are delivered. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one compact state and is practicing under the temporary authorization to practice, the home state is any compact state where the psychologist is licensed.
(15) "Identity history summary" means a summary of information retained by the federal bureau of investigation, or other designee with similar authority, in connection with arrests and, in some instances, federal employment, naturalization, or military service.
(16) "In-person, face-to-face" means interactions in which the psychologist and the client/patient are in the same physical space and which does not include interactions that may occur through the use of telecommunication technologies.
(17) "Interjurisdictional practice certificate" means a certificate issued by the association of state and provincial psychology boards that grants temporary authority to practice based on notification to the state psychology regulatory authority of intention to practice temporarily, and verification of one's qualifications for the practice.
(18) "License" means authorization by a state psychology regulatory authority to engage in the independent practice of psychology, which would be unlawful without the authorization.
(19) "Noncompact state" means any state which is not at the time a compact state.
(20) "Psychologist" means an individual licensed for the independent practice of psychology.
(21) "Psychology interjurisdictional compact commission" or "commission" means the national administration of which all compact states are members.
(22) "Receiving state" means a compact state where the client/patient is physically located when the telepsychological services are delivered.
(23) "Rule" means a written statement by the psychology interjurisdictional compact commission adopted under RCW 18.83A.100 that is of general applicability, implements, interprets, or prescribes a policy or provision of the compact, or an organizational, procedural, or practice requirement of the commission and has the force and effect of statutory law in a compact state, and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule.
(24) "Significant investigatory information" means investigative information that:
(a) A state psychology regulatory authority, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity to respond if required by state law, has reason to believe, if proven true, would indicate more than a violation of state statute or ethics code that would be considered to be more substantial than a minor infraction; or
(b) Indicates that the psychologist represents an immediate threat to public health and safety regardless of whether the psychologist has been notified or had an opportunity to respond.
(25) "State" means a state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia.
(26) "State psychology regulatory authority" means a board, office, or other agency with the legislative mandate to license and regulate the practice of psychology.
(27) "Telepsychology" means the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies.
(28) "Temporary authorization to practice" means a licensed psychologist's authority to conduct temporary in-person, face-to-face practice, within the limits authorized under the psychology interjurisdictional compact, in another compact state.
(29) "Temporary in-person, face-to-face practice" means where a psychologist is physically present, not through the use of telecommunications technologies, in the distant state to provide for the practice of psychology for 30 days within a calendar year and based on notification to the distant state.
[ 2022 c 5 s 3.]

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 18.83A.030

text:
(1) The home state shall be a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology.
(2) A psychologist may hold one or more compact state licenses at a time. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one compact state, the home state is the compact state where the psychologist is physically present when the services are delivered as authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the terms of the psychology interjurisdictional compact.
(3) Any compact state may require a psychologist not previously licensed in a compact state to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in the compact state under circumstances not authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the terms of the psychology interjurisdictional compact.
(4) Any compact state may require a psychologist to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in a compact state under circumstances not authorized by temporary authorization to practice under the terms of the psychology interjurisdictional compact.
(5) A home state's license authorizes a psychologist to practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only if the compact state:
(a) Currently requires the psychologist to hold an active e-passport;
(b) Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensed individuals;
(c) Notifies the commission, in compliance with the terms of this chapter, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding a licensed individual;
(d) Requires an identity history summary of all applicants at initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the federal bureau of investigation, or other designee with similar authority, no later than 10 years after activation of the psychology interjurisdictional compact; and
(e) Complies with the bylaws and rules of the commission.
(6) A home state's license grants temporary authorization to practice to a psychologist in a distant state only if the compact state:
(a) Currently requires the psychologist to hold an active interjurisdictional practice certificate;
(b) Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensed individuals;
(c) Notifies the commission, in compliance with this chapter, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding a licensed individual;
(d) Requires an identity history summary of all applicants at initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the federal bureau of investigation, or other designee with similar authority, no later than 10 years after activation of the psychology interjurisdictional compact; and
(e) Complies with the bylaws and rules of the commission.
[ 2022 c 5 s 4.]

catchline: Compact state licensing.


title: RCW 18.83A.040

text:
(1) Compact states shall recognize the right of a psychologist, licensed in a compact state in conformance with RCW 18.83A.030, to practice telepsychology in receiving states in which the psychologist is not licensed, under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology as provided in the psychology interjurisdictional compact.
(2) To exercise the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology under the psychology interjurisdictional compact, a psychologist licensed to practice in a compact state must:
(a) Hold a graduate degree in psychology from an institute of higher education that was, at the time the degree was awarded:
(i) Regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States department of education to grant graduate degrees, or authorized by provincial statute or royal charter to grant doctoral degrees; or
(ii) A foreign college or university deemed to be equivalent to an entity recognized under (a)(i) of this subsection by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the national association of credential evaluation services or by a recognized foreign credential evaluation service;
(b) Hold a graduate degree in psychology that meets the following criteria:
(i) The program, wherever it may be administratively housed, must be clearly identified and labeled as a psychology program. The program must specify in pertinent institutional catalogues and brochures its intent to educate and train professional psychologists;
(ii) The program must stand as a recognizable, coherent, organizational entity within the institution;
(iii) There must be a clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas whether or not the program cuts across administrative lines;
(iv) The program must consist of an integrated, organized sequence of study;
(v) There must be an identifiable psychology faculty sufficient in size and breadth to carry out its responsibilities;
(vi) The designated director of the program must be a psychologist and a member of the core faculty;
(vii) The program must have an identifiable body of students who are matriculated in that program for a degree;
(viii) The program must include supervised practicum, internship, or field training appropriate to the practice of psychology;
(ix) The curriculum shall encompass a minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study for doctoral degree and a minimum of one academic year of full-time graduate study for a master's degree; and
(x) The program must include an acceptable residency as defined by the rules of the commission;
(c) Possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a home state;
(d) Have no history of adverse action that violates the rules of the commission;
(e) Have no criminal record history reported on an identity history summary that violates the rules of the commission;
(f) Possess a current, active e-passport;
(g) Provide attestations in regard to: Areas of intended practice; conformity with standards of practice; competence in telepsychology technology; criminal background; and knowledge and adherence to legal requirements in the home states and receiving states, and provide a release of information to allow for primary source verification in a manner specified by the commission; and
(h) Meet other criteria as defined by the rules of the commission.
(3) The home state maintains authority over the license of any psychologist practicing into a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology.
(4) A psychologist practicing into a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology is subject to the receiving state's scope of practice. A receiving state may, in accordance with that state's due process law, limit or revoke a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in the receiving state and may take any other necessary actions under the receiving state's applicable law to protect the health and safety of the receiving state's citizens. If a receiving state takes action, the state must promptly notify the home state and the commission.
(5) If a psychologist's license in any home state or compact state, or any authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in a receiving state, is restricted, suspended, or otherwise limited, the e-passport must be revoked and the psychologist may not practice telepsychology in a compact state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology.
[ 2022 c 5 s 5.]


title: RCW 18.83A.050

text:
A psychologist may practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only in the performance of the scope of practice for psychology as assigned by an appropriate state psychology regulatory authority, as defined by the rules of the commission, and under the following circumstances:
(1) The psychologist initiates a client/patient contact in a home state via telecommunications technologies with a client/patient in a receiving state; and
(2) Meeting other conditions regarding telepsychology as determined by the rules adopted by the commission.
[ 2022 c 5 s 7.]

catchline: Interjurisdictional telepsychology scope of practice.


title: RCW 18.83A.060

text:
(1) Compact states must recognize the right of a psychologist, licensed in a compact state in conformance with RCW 18.83A.030, to practice temporarily in other distant states in which the psychologist is not licensed, as provided in the psychology interjurisdictional compact.
(2) To exercise the temporary authorization to practice under the terms and provisions of the psychology interjurisdictional compact, a psychologist licensed to practice in a compact state must:
(a) Hold a graduate degree in psychology from an institute of higher education that was, at the time the degree was awarded:
(i) Regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States department of education to grant graduate degrees, or authorized by provincial statute or royal charter to grant doctoral degrees; or
(ii) A foreign college or university deemed to be equivalent to an entity recognized under (a)(i) of this subsection by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the national association of credential evaluation services or by a recognized foreign credential evaluation service;
(b) Hold a graduate degree in psychology that meets the following criteria:
(i) The program, wherever it may be administratively housed, must be clearly identified and labeled as a psychology program. The program must specify in pertinent institutional catalogues and brochures its intent to educate and train professional psychologists;
(ii) The program must stand as a recognizable, coherent, organizational entity within the institution;
(iii) There must be a clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas whether or not the program cuts across administrative lines;
(iv) The program must consist of an integrated, organized sequence of study;
(v) There must be an identifiable psychology faculty sufficient in size and breadth to carry out its responsibilities;
(vi) The designated director of the program must be a psychologist and a member of the core faculty;
(vii) The program must have an identifiable body of students who are matriculated in that program for a degree;
(viii) The program must include supervised practicum, internship, or field training appropriate to the practice of psychology;
(ix) The curriculum shall encompass a minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study for doctoral degree and a minimum of one academic year of full-time graduate study for a master's degree; and
(x) The program must include an acceptable residency as defined by the rules of the commission;
(c) Possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice psychology in a home state;
(d) Have no history of adverse action that violates the rules of the commission;
(e) Have no criminal record history reported on an identity history summary that violates the rules of the commission;
(f) Possess a current, active interjurisdictional practice certificate;
(g) Provide attestations in regard to areas of intended practice and work experience and provide a release of information to allow for primary source verification in a manner specified by the commission; and
(h) Meet other criteria as defined by the rules of the commission.
(3) A psychologist practicing into a distant state under the temporary authorization to practice must practice within the scope of practice authorized by the distant state.
(4) A psychologist practicing into a distant state under the temporary authorization to practice is subject to the distant state's authority and law. A distant state may, in accordance with that state's due process law, limit or revoke a psychologist's temporary authorization to practice in the distant state and may take other necessary actions under the distant state's applicable law to protect the health and safety of the distant state's citizens. If a distant state takes action, the state must promptly notify the home state and the commission.
(5) If a psychologist's license in any home state or compact state, or any temporary authorization to practice in any distant state, is restricted, suspended, or otherwise limited, the interjurisdictional practice certificate must be revoked and the psychologist may not practice telepsychology in a compact state under the temporary authorization to practice.
[ 2022 c 5 s 6.]

catchline: Temporary authorization to practice.


title: RCW 18.83A.070

text:
(1) A home state may impose adverse action against a psychologist's license issued by the home state. A distant state may take adverse action on a psychologist's temporary authorization to practice within that distant state.
(2) A receiving state may take adverse action on a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology within that receiving state. A home state may take adverse action against a psychologist based on an adverse action taken by a distant state regarding temporary in-person, face-to-face practice.
(3) If a home state takes adverse action against a psychologist's license, that psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology is terminated and the e-passport is revoked. Furthermore, that psychologist's temporary authorization to practice is terminated and the interjurisdictional practice certificate is revoked.
(a) All home state disciplinary orders which impose adverse action must be reported to the commission in accordance with the rules adopted by the commission. A compact state must report adverse actions in accordance with the rules of the commission.
(b) In the event discipline is reported on a psychologist, the psychologist will not be eligible for telepsychology or temporary in-person, face-to-face practice in accordance with the rules of the commission.
(c) Other actions may be imposed as determined by the rules adopted by the commission.
(4) A home state's psychology regulatory authority must investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported inappropriate conduct engaged in by a licensee which occurred in a receiving state as it would if such conduct had occurred by a licensee within the home state. In such cases, the home state's law controls in determining any adverse action against a psychologist's license.
(5) A distant state's psychology regulatory authority must investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported inappropriate conduct engaged in by a psychologist practicing under a temporary authorization to practice which occurred by a distant state as it would if such conduct had occurred by a licensee within the home state. In such cases, distant state's law controls in determining any adverse action against a psychologist's temporary authorization to practice.
(6) Nothing in this compact overrides a compact state's decision that a psychologist's participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation remains nonpublic if required by the compact state's law. Compact states must require psychologists who enter any alternative programs to not provide telepsychology services under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology services under the temporary authorization to practice in any other compact state during the term of the alternative program.
(7) No other judicial or administrative remedy is available to a psychologist if a compact state imposes an adverse action under subsection (3) of this section.
[ 2022 c 5 s 8.]

catchline: Adverse actions.


title: RCW 18.83A.080

text:
(1) In addition to any other powers granted under state law, a compact state's psychology regulatory authority may:
(a) Issue subpoenas, for both hearings and investigations, which require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a compact state's psychology regulatory authority for the attendance and testimony of witnesses, or the production of evidence from another compact state must be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to that court's practice and procedure in considering subpoenas issued in its own proceedings. The issuing state psychology regulatory authority must pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state where the witnesses or evidence are located; and
(b) Issue cease and desist or injunctive relief orders to revoke a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology or temporary authorization to practice.
(2) During the course of any investigation, a psychologist may not change his or her home state licensure. A home state psychology regulatory authority may complete any pending investigations of a psychologist and take any actions appropriate under its law. The home state psychology regulatory authority must promptly report the conclusions of the investigations to the commission. Once an investigation has been completed, and pending the outcome of the investigation, the psychologist may change his or her home state licensure. The commission must promptly notify the new home state of any such decisions as provided in the rules of the commission. All information provided to the commission or distributed by compact states under the investigation of the psychologist is confidential, filed under seal, and used for investigatory or disciplinary matters. The commission may create additional rules for mandated or discretionary sharing of information by compact states.
[ 2022 c 5 s 9.]

catchline: Regulatory authority—Powers and duties—Investigations.


title: RCW 18.83A.090

text:
(1) The compact states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the psychology interjurisdictional compact commission.
(a) The commission is a body politic and an instrumentality of the compact states.
(b) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission must be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the commission is located. The commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
(c) Nothing in the psychology interjurisdictional compact may be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity.
(2)(a) The commission shall consist of one voting representative appointed by each compact state who shall serve as that state's commissioner. The state psychology regulatory authority must appoint its delegate who may act on behalf of the compact state and be limited to:
(i) Its executive director, executive secretary, or similar executive;
(ii) A current member of the state psychology regulatory authority of a compact state; or
(iii) A designee empowered with the appropriate delegate authority to act on behalf of the compact state.
(b) Any commissioner may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the commissioner is appointed. Any vacancy occurring in the commission must be filled in accordance with the laws of the compact state in which the vacancy exists.
(c) Each commissioner must be entitled to one vote with regard to the adoption of rules and creation of bylaws and must otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the commission. A commissioner must vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for commissioners' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication.
(d) The commission must meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings must be held as set forth in the bylaws.
(e) All meetings must be open to the public, and public notice of meetings must be given in the same manner as required under the rule-making provisions in RCW 18.83A.100.
(f) The commission may convene in a closed, nonpublic meeting if the commission discusses:
(i) Noncompliance of a compact state with its obligations under the psychology interjurisdictional compact;
(ii) The employment, compensation, discipline, or other personnel matters, practices, or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the commission's internal personnel practices and procedures;
(iii) Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation against the commission;
(iv) Negotiation of contracts for the purchase or sale of goods, services, or real estate;
(v) An accusation against any person of a crime or formally censuring any person;
(vi) Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information which is privileged or confidential;
(vii) Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;
(viii) Disclosure of investigatory records compiled for law enforcement purposes;
(ix) Disclosure of information related to any investigatory reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the commission or other committee charged with responsibility for investigation or determination of compliance issues under the psychology interjurisdictional compact; or
(x) Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal and state statutes.
(g) If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed under (f) of this subsection, the commission's legal counsel or designee must certify that the meeting may be closed and must reference each relevant exempting provision. The commission must keep minutes which fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and must provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, of any person participating in the meeting, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action must be identified in the minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting must remain under seal, subject to release only by a majority vote of the commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(3) The commission must, by a majority vote of the commissioners, prescribe bylaws and rules to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and exercise the powers of the psychology interjurisdictional compact including, but not limited to:
(a) Establishing the fiscal year of the commission;
(b) Providing reasonable standards and procedures:
(i) For the establishment and meetings of other committees; and
(ii) Governing any general or specific delegation of any authority or function of the commission;
(c) Providing reasonable procedures for calling and conducting meetings of the commission, ensuring reasonable advance notice of all meetings, and providing an opportunity for attendance of meetings by interested parties, with enumerated exceptions designed to protect the public's interest, the privacy of individuals in the proceedings, and proprietary information, including trade secrets. The commission may meet in closed session only after a majority of the commissioners vote to close a meeting to the public in whole or in part. As soon as practicable, the commission must make public a copy of the vote to close the meeting, revealing the vote of each commissioner with no proxy votes allowed;
(d) Establishing the titles, duties, authority, and reasonable procedures for the election of officers of the commission;
(e) Providing reasonable standards and procedures for the establishment of the personnel policies and programs of the commission. The bylaws must exclusively govern the personnel policies and programs of the commission;
(f) Adopting a code of ethics to address permissible and prohibited activities of commission members and employees;
(g) Providing a mechanism for concluding the operations of the commission and the equitable disposition of any surplus funds that exist after the termination of the psychology interjurisdictional compact after the payment or reserving of all of its debts and obligations;
(h) The commission must publish its bylaws in a convenient form and file a copy of the bylaws and any amendments to the bylaws with the appropriate agency or officer in each of the compact states;
(i) The commission must maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws; and
(j) The commission must meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of the psychology interjurisdictional compact and the bylaws.
(4) The commission has the following powers:
(a) The authority to adopt uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of the psychology interjurisdictional compact. Rules have the force and effect of law and are binding in all compact states;
(b) To bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the commission, provided that the standing of any state psychology regulatory authority or other regulatory body responsible for psychology licensure to sue or be sued under applicable law is not affected;
(c) To purchase and maintain insurance and bonds;
(d) To borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel including, but not limited to, employees of a compact state;
(e) To hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the psychology interjurisdictional compact, and to establish the commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters;
(f) To accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, use, and dispose of the same. At all times, the commission must strive to avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest;
(g) To lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve, or use, any property, real, personal, or mixed. At all times, the commission must strive to avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest;
(h) To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property, real, personal, or mixed;
(i) To establish a budget and make expenditures;
(j) To borrow money;
(k) To appoint committees, including advisory committees comprised of members, state regulators, state legislators, or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and other interested persons as designated in the psychology interjurisdictional compact and the bylaws;
(l) To provide and receive information from, and to cooperate with, law enforcement agencies;
(m) To adopt and use an official seal; and
(n) To perform other functions necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of the psychology interjurisdictional compact consistent with the state regulation of psychology licensure; temporary in-person, face-to-face practice; and telepsychology practice.
(5) The elected officers must serve as the executive board which may act on behalf of the commission according to the terms of the psychology interjurisdictional compact.
(a) The executive board must be comprised of six members:
(i) Five voting members who are elected from the current membership of the commission by the commission;
(ii) One ex officio, nonvoting member from the recognized membership organization composed of state and provincial psychology regulatory authorities.
(b) The ex officio member must have served as staff or member on a state psychology regulatory authority and must be selected by its respective organization.
(c) The commission may remove any member of the executive board as provided in the bylaws.
(d) The executive board must meet at least annually.
(e) The executive board has the following duties and responsibilities:
(i) Recommend to the entire commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this compact legislation, fees paid by compact states such as annual dues, and any other applicable fees;
(ii) Ensure compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise;
(iii) Prepare and recommend the budget;
(iv) Maintain financial records on behalf of the commission;
(v) Monitor compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the commission;
(vi) Establish additional committees as necessary; and
(vii) Other duties as provided in rules or bylaws.
(6)(a) The commission must pay, or provide for the payment of the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.
(b) The commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services.
(c) The commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each compact state or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and its staff which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount must be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the commission which must adopt rules binding upon all compact states.
(d) The commission may not incur obligations of any kind before securing the funds adequate to meet these obligations. It may not pledge the credit of any of the compact states, except by and with the authority of the compact state.
(e) The commission must keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission are subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission must be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant and the report of the audit must be included in and become part of the annual report of the commission.
(7)(a) The members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission are immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to protect any such person from suit or liability for damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.
(b) The commission must defend any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, if the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. This subsection does not prohibit the person from retaining his or her own counsel.
(c) The commission must indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, if the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.
[ 2022 c 5 s 11.]

catchline: Psychology interjurisdictional compact commission—Composition—Bylaws—Powers—Executive board—Expenses.


title: RCW 18.83A.100

text:
(1) The commission must exercise its rule-making powers under the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted under this section. Rules and amendments become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment.
(2) If a majority of the legislatures of the compact states reject a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the psychology interjurisdictional compact, the rule will have no further force and effect in any compact state.
(3) Rules or amendments to the rules must be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the commission.
(4) Before adoption of a final rule or rules by the commission, and at least 60 days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the commission must file a notice of proposed rule making:
(a) On the website of the commission; and
(b) On the website of each compact state's psychology regulatory authority or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules.
(5) The notice of proposed rule making must include:
(a) The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon;
(b) The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule;
(c) A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and
(d) The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments.
(6) Before adoption of a proposed rule, the commission must allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments, which must be made available to the public.
(7) The commission must grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by:
(a) At least 25 persons who submit comments independently of each other;
(b) A governmental subdivision or agency; or
(c) A duly appointed person in an association that has at least 25 members.
(8) If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the commission must publish the place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing.
(a) All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing must notify the executive director of the commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five business days before the scheduled date of the hearing.
(b) Hearings must be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing.
(c) No transcript of the hearing is required, unless a written request for a transcript is made, in which case the person requesting the transcript must bear the cost of producing the transcript. A recording may be made in lieu of a transcript under the same terms and conditions as a transcript. This subsection does not preclude the commission from making a transcript or recording of the hearing if it so chooses.
(d) This section does not require a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the commission at hearings required by this section.
(9) Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the commission must consider all written and oral comments received.
(10) The commission must, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and must determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rule making record and the full text of the rule.
(11) If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the commission may proceed with adoption of the proposed rule without a public hearing.
(12) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing, if the usual rule-making procedures provided in the psychology interjurisdictional compact and in this section are retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event more than 90 days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this subsection, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to:
(a) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare;
(b) Prevent a loss of commission or compact state funds;
(c) Meet a deadline for the adoption of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or
(d) Protect public health and safety.
(13) The commission or an authorized committee of the commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions must be posted on the website of the commission. The revision is subject to challenge by any person for a period of 30 days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge must be made in writing and delivered to the chair of the commission before the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission.
[ 2022 c 5 s 12.]

catchline: Psychology interjurisdictional compact commission—Rule making.


title: RCW 18.83A.110

text:
(1) The commission must provide for the development and maintenance of a coordinated licensure information system and reporting system containing licensure and disciplinary action information on all psychologists to whom the psychology interjurisdictional compact is applicable in all compact states as defined by rules of the commission.
(2) A compact state must submit a uniform data set to the coordinated licensure information system on all licensees as required by the rules of the commission, including:
(a) Identifying information;
(b) Licensure data;
(c) Significant investigatory information;
(d) Adverse actions against a psychologist's license;
(e) An indicator that a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology or temporary authorization to practice is revoked;
(f) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation information;
(g) Any denial of application for licensure, and the reasons for such denial; and
(h) Other information which may facilitate the administration of the psychology interjurisdictional compact, as determined by the rules of the commission.
(3) The coordinated database administrator must promptly notify all compact states of any adverse action taken against, or significant investigative information on, any licensee in a compact state.
(4) Compact states reporting information to the coordinated database may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the compact state reporting the information.
(5) Any information submitted to the coordinated database that is subsequently required to be expunged by the law of the compact state reporting the information must be removed from the coordinated database.
[ 2022 c 5 s 10.]

catchline: Coordinated licensure information system—Reporting information.


title: RCW 18.83A.120

text:
(1)(a) The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each compact state must enforce the psychology interjurisdictional compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact and the rules adopted under this compact have standing as statutory law.
(b) All courts must take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a compact state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities, or actions of the commission.
(c) The commission must receive service of process in any such proceeding and has standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the commission renders a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or rules adopted under this compact.
(2)(a) If the commission determines that a compact state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under the psychology interjurisdictional compact or rules adopted under this compact, the commission must:
(i) Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other compact states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of remedying the default, or any other action to be taken by the commission; and
(ii) Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.
(b) If a state in default fails to remedy the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the compact states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this compact are terminated on the effective date of the termination. A remedy of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.
(c) Termination of membership in the compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or termination must be submitted by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the compact states.
(d) A compact state which has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations which extend beyond the effective date of termination.
(e) The commission shall not bear any costs incurred by the state which is found to be in default or which has been terminated from the compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state.
(f) The defaulting state may appeal the action of the commission by petitioning the United States district court for the state of Georgia or the federal district where the compact has its principal offices. The prevailing member must be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
(3)(a) Upon request by a compact state, the commission must attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among compact states and between compact and noncompact states.
(b) The commission must adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes that arise before the commission.
(4)(a) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, must enforce the provisions and rules of the psychology interjurisdictional compact.
(b) By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States district court for the state of Georgia or the federal district where the compact has its principal offices against a compact state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its adopted rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. If judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member must be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
(c) The remedies in this section are not the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.
[ 2022 c 5 s 13.]

catchline: Enforcement—Default—Termination of compact membership—Dispute resolution.


title: RCW 18.83A.130

text:
To the extent necessary to implement chapter 5, Laws of 2022, the examining board of psychology is authorized to adopt rules necessary to implement the psychology interjurisdictional compact and the department of health is authorized to adopt rules to establish fees pursuant to RCW 43.70.250.
[ 2022 c 5 s 16.]

catchline: Rule-making authority—Fees.


title: RCW 18.83A.900

text:
Chapter 5, Laws of 2022 may be known and cited as the psychology interjurisdictional compact act.
[ 2022 c 5 s 1.]

catchline: Short title—2022 c 5.


title: RCW 18.83A.901

text:
(1) This chapter takes effect on the date on which the compact is enacted into law in the seventh compact state. The provisions that become effective at that time are limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to the assembly and the adoption of rules. Thereafter, the commission must meet and exercise rule-making powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the compact.
(2) Any state which joins the compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules are subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the compact becomes law in that state. Any rule which has been previously adopted by the commission has the full force and effect of law on the day the compact becomes law in that state.
(3) Any compact state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the compact.
(a) A compact state's withdrawal does not take effect until six months after enactment of the repealing statute.
(b) Withdrawal does not affect the continuing requirements of the withdrawing state's psychology regulatory authority to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this chapter before the effective date of withdrawal.
(4) Nothing contained in the psychology interjurisdictional compact may be construed to invalidate or prevent any psychology licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a compact state and a noncompact state which does not conflict with the provisions of this compact.
(5) This compact may be amended by the compact states. No amendment to this compact becomes effective and binding upon any compact state until it is enacted into the law of all compact states.
[ 2022 c 5 s 14.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: The contingency in subsection (1) of this section occurred prior to enactment of this chapter into law. Therefore, this chapter takes effect June 9, 2022, ninety days after adjournment of the 2022 regular session.
Department of health—Notice—2022 c 5 s 14: "The department of health must provide written notice of the effective date of section 14 of this act [June 9, 2022,] to affected parties, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, the office of the code reviser, and others as deemed appropriate by the department." [ 2022 c 5 s 17.]


title: RCW 18.83A.902

text:
The psychology interjurisdictional compact must be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes of the compact. If the compact is held to be contrary to the constitution of any state member to the compact, the compact remains in full force and effect as to the remaining compact states.
[ 2022 c 5 s 15.]

catchline: Liberal construction.


title: RCW 18.84.010

text:
It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to protect the public by the certification and registration of practitioners of radiological technology. By promoting high standards of professional performance, by requiring professional accountability, and by credentialing those persons who seek to provide radiological technology under the title of radiologic technologists, and by regulating all persons utilizing ionizing radiation on human beings this chapter identifies those practitioners who have achieved a particular level of competency. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require that individual or group policies or contracts of an insurance carrier, health care service contractor, or health maintenance organization provide benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person certified under this chapter.
The legislature finds and declares that this chapter conforms to the guidelines, terms, and definitions for the credentialing of health or health-related professions specified under chapter 18.120 RCW.
[ 2008 c 246 s 1; 1991 c 222 s 1; 1987 c 412 s 1.]

catchline: Legislative intent—Insurance coverage not required.


title: RCW 18.84.020

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Approved cardiovascular invasive specialist program" or "approved radiologist assistant program" means a school approved by the secretary. The secretary may recognize other organizations that establish standards for radiologist assistant programs or cardiovascular invasive specialist programs and designate schools that meet the organization's standards as approved.
(2) "Approved school of radiologic technology" means a school of radiologic technology, cardiovascular invasive specialist program, or radiologist assistant program approved by the secretary or a school found to maintain the equivalent of such a course of study as determined by the department. Such school may be operated by a medical or educational institution, and for the purpose of providing any requisite clinical experience, shall be affiliated with one or more general hospitals.
(3) "Cardiac or vascular catheterization" means all anatomic or physiological studies of intervention in which the heart, coronary arteries, or vascular system are entered via a systemic vein or artery using a catheter that is manipulated under fluoroscopic visualization.
(4) "Department" means the department of health.
(5) "Licensed practitioner" means any licensed health care practitioner performing services within the person's authorized scope of practice.
(6) "Nonionizing radiation" includes radiation such as radiofrequency or microwaves, visible, infrared, or ultraviolet light or ultrasound.
(7) "Radiologic technologist" means an individual certified under this chapter, other than a licensed practitioner, who practices radiologic technology as a:
(a) Diagnostic radiologic technologist, who is a person who actually handles X-ray equipment in the process of applying radiation on a human being for diagnostic purposes at the direction of a licensed practitioner and as provided in RCW 18.84.190;
(b) Therapeutic radiologic technologist, who is a person who uses radiation-generating equipment for therapeutic purposes on human subjects at the direction of a licensed practitioner and as provided in RCW 18.84.190;
(c) Magnetic resonance imaging technologist, who is a person who uses a nonionizing radiation process on a human being by which certain nuclei, when placed in a magnetic field, absorb and release energy in the form of radio waves that are analyzed by a computer thereby producing an image of human anatomy and physiological information at the direction of a licensed practitioner and as provided in RCW 18.84.190;
(d) Nuclear medicine technologist, who is a person who prepares radiopharmaceuticals and administers them to human beings for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and who performs in vivo and in vitro detection and measurement of radioactivity for medical purposes at the direction of a licensed practitioner;
(e) Radiologist assistant, who is an advanced-level certified diagnostic radiologic technologist who assists radiologists by performing advanced diagnostic imaging procedures as determined by rule under levels of supervision defined by the secretary, this includes but is not limited to enteral and parenteral procedures when performed under the direction of the supervising radiologist, and that these procedures may include injecting diagnostic agents to sites other than intravenous, performing diagnostic aspirations and localizations, and assisting radiologists with other invasive procedures; or
(f) Cardiovascular invasive specialist, who is a person who assists in cardiac or vascular catheterization procedures under the personal supervision of a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW. This includes parenteral procedures related to cardiac or vascular catheterization including, but not limited to, parenteral procedures involving arteries and veins.
(8) "Radiologic technology" means the use of ionizing or nonionzing radiation upon a human being for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
(9) "Radiologist" means a physician certified by the American board of radiology or the American osteopathic board of radiology.
(10) "Registered X-ray technician" means a person who is registered with the department, and who applies ionizing radiation at the direction of a licensed practitioner and who does not perform parenteral procedures.
(11) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
[ 2026 c 10 s 1; 2024 c 94 s 1. Prior: 2010 c 92 s 1; 2008 c 246 s 2; 2000 c 93 s 42; 1994 sp.s. c 9 s 505; 1991 c 222 s 2; 1991 c 3 s 204; 1987 c 412 s 3.]
Notes:
Interpretation—2010 c 92: See note following RCW 18.84.080.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.


title: RCW 18.84.030

text:
No person may practice radiologic technology without being registered or certified under this chapter, unless that person is a licensed practitioner as defined in RCW 18.84.020(5). A person represents himself or herself to the public as a certified radiologic technologist when that person adopts or uses a title or description of services that incorporates one or more of the following items or designations:
(1) Certified radiologic technologist or CRT, for persons so certified under this chapter;
(2) Certified radiologic therapy technologist, CRTT, or CRT, for persons certified in the therapeutic field;
(3) Certified radiologic diagnostic technologist, CRDT, or CRT, for persons certified in the diagnostic field;
(4) Certified nuclear medicine technologist, CNMT, or CRT, for persons certified as nuclear medicine technologists;
(5) Certified magnetic resonance imaging technologist, CMRIT, or CRT, for persons certified as magnetic resonance imaging technologists; or
(6) Certified radiologist assistant or CRA for persons certified as radiologist assistants.
[ 2024 c 94 s 3; 2008 c 246 s 3; 1991 c 222 s 3; 1987 c 412 s 2.]

catchline: Registration or certificate required.


title: RCW 18.84.040

text:
(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:
(a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter;
(b) Set all registration, certification, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(c) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(d) Evaluate and designate those schools from which graduation will be accepted as proof of an applicant's eligibility to receive a certificate;
(e) Determine whether alternative methods of training are equivalent to formal education, and to establish forms, procedures, and criteria for evaluation of an applicant's alternative training to determine the applicant's eligibility to receive a certificate;
(f) Issue a certificate to any applicant who has met the education, training, examination, and conduct requirements for certification; and
(g) Issue a registration to an applicant who meets the requirement for a registration.
(2) The secretary may hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement this chapter.
(3) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of registrations and certifications, unregistered and uncertified practice, and the discipline of registrants and certificants under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 2009 c 560 s 17; 2008 c 246 s 4; 1994 sp.s. c 9 s 506; 1991 c 222 s 11; 1991 c 3 s 205; 1987 c 412 s 5.]
Notes:
Intent—Effective date—Disposition of property and funds—Assignment/delegation of contractual rights or duties—2009 c 560: See notes following RCW 18.06.080.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.

catchline: Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act.


title: RCW 18.84.050

text:
The secretary shall keep an official record of all proceedings, a part of which record shall consist of a register of all applicants for certification under this chapter, with the result of each application.
[ 1991 c 3 s 206; 1987 c 412 s 6.]

catchline: Record of proceedings.


title: RCW 18.84.070

text:
The secretary or individuals acting on his or her behalf are immune from suit in any civil action based on any certification or disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in the course of their duties.
[ 2009 c 560 s 18; 1994 sp.s. c 9 s 507; 1991 c 3 s 208; 1987 c 412 s 8.]
Notes:
Intent—Effective date—Disposition of property and funds—Assignment/delegation of contractual rights or duties—2009 c 560: See notes following RCW 18.06.080.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.

catchline: Secretary immune from liability.