title: RCW 18.205.097

text:
The department may not automatically deny an applicant for certification under this chapter for a position as a substance use disorder professional or substance use disorder professional trainee based on a conviction history consisting of convictions for simple assault, assault in the fourth degree, prostitution, theft in the third degree, theft in the second degree, or forgery, the same offenses as they may be renamed, or substantially equivalent offenses committed in other states or jurisdictions if:
(1) At least one year has passed between the applicant's most recent conviction for an offense set forth in this section and the date of application for employment;
(2) The offense was committed as a result of the person's substance use or untreated mental health symptoms; and
(3) The applicant is at least one year in recovery from a substance use disorder, whether through abstinence or stability on medication-assisted therapy, or in recovery from mental health challenges.
[ 2019 c 444 s 23.]

catchline: Certification—Impermissible grounds for denial.


doc_type: statute

jurisdiction: wa

title: RCW 18.205.100

text:
The secretary may establish by rule the standards and procedures for approval of educational programs and alternative training. The requirements for who may provide approved supervision towards training must be the same for all applicants in the regular or alternative training pathways. The requirements for who may provide approved supervision towards training must allow approved supervision to be provided by a person who meets or exceeds the requirements of a certified substance use disorder professional in the state of Washington and who would be eligible to take the examination required for certification. The secretary may utilize or contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession or in education to assist in the evaluations. The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for revocation of approval of educational programs. The standards and procedures set shall apply equally to educational programs and training in the United States and in foreign jurisdictions. The secretary may establish a fee for educational program evaluations.
[ 2019 c 444 s 7; 2000 c 171 s 42; 1998 c 243 s 10.]

license: public-domain-government-work

rule_set: Revised Code of Washington

catchline: Educational programs and alternative training—Supervision—Standards and procedures—Established by rule.

code: rcw

unit: section

court: Washington State Legislature


title: RCW 18.205.102

text:
All education requirements established as defined by the secretary under RCW 18.205.100 credited by an approved education program for participants in the apprenticeship program for substance use disorder professionals must meet or exceed competency requirements established by the secretary.
[ 2021 c 165 s 4.]
Notes:
Rules—2021 c 165: See note following RCW 18.205.095.

catchline: Education requirements—Secretary to define.


title: RCW 18.205.105

text:
(1) The department shall develop training standards for the creation of a co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement which may be added to the license or registration held by one of the following:
(a) Psychologists licensed under chapter 18.83 RCW;
(b) Independent clinical social workers licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW;
(c) Marriage and family therapists licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW;
(d) Mental health counselors licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW; and
(e) An agency affiliated counselor licensed under chapter 18.19 RCW.
(2) To obtain the co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement, the applicant must meet training standards and experience requirements. The training standards must be designed with consideration of the practices of the health professions listed in subsection (1) of this section and consisting of sixty hours of instruction consisting of (a) thirty hours in understanding the disease pattern of addiction and the pharmacology of alcohol and other drugs; and (b) thirty hours in understanding addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria, including the American society of addiction medicine criteria; treatment planning specific to substance abuse; relapse prevention; and confidentiality issues specific to substance use disorder treatment.
(3) In developing the training standards, the department shall consult with the examining board of psychology established in chapter 18.83 RCW, the Washington state mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee established in chapter 18.225 RCW, the substance use disorder certification advisory committee established in chapter 18.205 RCW, and educational institutions in Washington state that train psychologists, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, independent clinical social workers, and substance use disorder professionals.
(4) The department shall approve educational programs that meet the training standards, and must not limit its approval to university-based courses.
(5) The secretary shall issue a co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement to any applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have been met:
(a) Completion of the training standards;
(b) Successful completion of an approved examination based on core competencies of substance use disorder counseling;
(c) Successful completion of an experience requirement of:
(i) Eighty hours of supervised experience for an applicant listed under subsection (1) of this section with fewer than five years of experience; or
(ii) Forty hours of supervised experience for an applicant listed under subsection (1) of this section with five or more years of experience; and
(d) Payment of any fees that may be established by the department.
(6) An applicant for the co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement may receive supervised experience from any person who meets or exceeds the requirements of a certified substance use disorder professional in the state of Washington and who would be eligible to take the examination required for substance use disorder professional certification.
(7) A person who has obtained a co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement may provide substance use disorder counseling services which are equal in scope with those provided by substance use disorder professionals under this chapter, subject to the following limitations:
(a) A co-occurring disorder specialist may only provide substance use disorder counseling services if the co-occurring disorder specialist is employed by:
(i) An agency that provides counseling services;
(ii) A federally qualified health center; or
(iii) A hospital;
(b) Following an initial intake or assessment, a co-occurring disorder specialist may provide substance use disorder treatment only to clients diagnosed with a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder;
(c) Prior to providing substance use disorder treatment to a client assessed to be in need of 2.1 or higher level of care according to American society of addiction medicine criteria, a co-occurring disorder specialist must make a reasonable effort to refer and connect the client to the appropriate care setting, as indicated by the client's American society of addiction medicine level of care; and
(d) A co-occurring disorder specialist must comply with rules promulgated by the department under subsection (11) of this section.
(8) The secretary shall establish by rule what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the criteria.
(9) Applicants are subject to the grounds for denial of a certificate or issuance of a conditional certificate under chapter 18.130 RCW.
(10) The department may adopt a fee to defray the cost of regulatory activities related to the issuance of co-occurring disorder specialist enhancements and any related disciplinary activities.
(11) The department shall adopt rules regarding the role of co-occurring disorder specialists across the American society of addiction medicine continuum of care.
(12) Any increase in fees necessary to cover the cost of regulating co-occurring disorder specialists who receive an enhancement under this section must be borne by persons licensed as psychologists under chapter 18.83 RCW, independent clinical social workers under chapter 18.225 RCW, marriage and family therapists under chapter 18.225 RCW, or mental health counselors under chapter 18.225 RCW. The cost of regulating co-occurring disorder specialists who receive an enhancement under this section may not be borne by substance use disorder professionals or substance use disorder professional trainees certified under this chapter and may not be included in the calculation of fees for substance use disorder professionals or substance use disorder professional trainees certified under this chapter.
[ 2023 c 425 s 24; 2019 c 444 s 25.]
Notes:
Effective date—2023 c 425 ss 1-7, 13-20, and 22-26: See note following RCW 18.83.170.

catchline: Co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement—Training standards.


title: RCW 18.205.110

text:
(1) The date and location of examinations shall be established by the secretary. Applicants shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.
(2) The secretary or the secretary's designees shall examine each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable. Such examinations shall be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently.
(3) The examination papers, all grading of the papers, and the grading of any practical work shall be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the secretary has made and published the decisions. All examinations shall be conducted under fair and wholly impartial methods.
(4) Any applicant failing to make the required grade in the first examination may take up to three subsequent examinations as the applicant desires upon prepaying a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 for each subsequent examination. Upon failing four examinations, the secretary may invalidate the original application and require such remedial education before the person may take future examinations.
(5) The secretary may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the certification requirements.
[ 2023 c 425 s 10; 1998 c 243 s 11.]

catchline: Examination.


title: RCW 18.205.120

text:
Applications for certification shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee shall accompany the application.
[ 1998 c 243 s 12.]

catchline: Application for certification—Fee.


title: RCW 18.205.130

text:
(1) Within two years after July 1, 1999, the secretary shall waive the examination and certify a person who pays a fee and produces a valid chemical dependency counselor certificate of qualification from the department of social and health services.
(2) Within two years after July 1, 1999, the secretary shall waive the examination and certify applicants who are licensed under chapter 18.83 RCW or under chapter 18.79 RCW as *advanced registered nurse practitioners who pay a fee, who document completion of courses substantially equivalent to those required of chemical dependency counselors working in programs approved under **chapter 70.96A RCW on July 1, 1999, and who provide evidence of one thousand five hundred hours of experience in chemical dependency counseling.
(3) It is the intent of the legislature that the credentialing of chemical dependency professionals be established solely by the department.
[ 1998 c 243 s 13.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: *(1) The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.
**(2) Chapter 70.96A RCW was repealed and/or recodified in its entirety pursuant to 2016 sp.s. c 29 ss 301, 601, and 701.

catchline: Waiver of examination—Certification of applicants—Intent.


title: RCW 18.205.140

text:
(1) An applicant holding a credential in another state may be certified to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.
(2)(a)(i) The department shall establish a reciprocity program for applicants for certification as a substance use disorder professional in Washington.
(ii) The reciprocity program applies to applicants for certification as a substance use disorder professional 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 certified substance use disorder professionals as established under this chapter; and
(B) Have no disciplinary record or disqualifying criminal history.
(b) The department shall issue a probationary certificate to an applicant who meets the requirements of (a)(ii) 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 certificate and, within a reasonable time period, transition to a full certificate. The department may place a reasonable time limit on a probationary certificate 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 certified substance use disorder professionals 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 certified substance use disorder professionals as established under this chapter.
[ 2023 c 425 s 2; 2019 c 351 s 2; 1998 c 243 s 14.]
Notes:
Effective date—2023 c 425 ss 1-7, 13-20, and 22-26: See note following RCW 18.83.170.

catchline: Applicant credentialed in another state—Certification without examination—Reciprocity program.


title: RCW 18.205.150

text:
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, shall govern the issuance and denial of certificates, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons certified under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 1998 c 243 s 15.]

catchline: Uniform disciplinary act.


title: RCW 18.205.160

text:
The department of health must amend its rules, including WAC 246-341-0515, to allow persons with a co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement under chapter 18.205 RCW to provide substance use disorder counseling services that are equal in scope with the scope and practice of a substance use disorder professional under chapter 18.205 RCW, subject to the practice limitations under RCW 18.205.105.
[ 2019 c 444 s 29.]

catchline: Co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement—Substance use disorder counseling services.


title: RCW 18.205.170

text:
(1) The department, in collaboration with the behavioral health institute at the University of Washington, the research and data analysis division at the department of social and health services, and the division of behavioral health and recovery at the health care authority, must conduct a review and analysis regarding the effects of the co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement created by chapter 444, Laws of 2019 on increasing the number of providers qualified to provide substance use disorder services and improving outcomes for persons with a substance use disorder.
(2) The review and analysis shall assess:
(a) The effects of the availability of the co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement on:
(i) Increasing the number of providers qualified to provide substance use disorder services; and
(ii) Improving outcomes for persons with a substance use disorder;
(b) The number of co-occurring disorder specialist enhancements that have been issued;
(c) The settings in which co-occurring disorder specialists are working;
(d) The geographic distribution of co-occurring disorder specialists;
(e) Any change in the number of certified substance use disorder professionals and substance use disorder professional trainees;
(f) Any change in the number of people receiving treatment at the appropriate level of care, including:
(i) The number of American society of addiction medicine assessments made by co-occurring disorder specialists;
(ii) The assessed level of care for clients according to American society of addiction medicine criteria;
(iii) Co-occurring mental health diagnoses for clients receiving services from a co-occurring disorder specialist;
(iv) The number of referrals made by co-occurring disorder specialists, by American society of addiction medicine level; and
(v) The number of successful placements made by co-occurring disorder specialists; and
(g) Any other factors relevant to assessing the effects of the availability of the co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement on the behavioral health workforce and the provision of appropriate services to clients.
(3) The agencies listed in subsection (1) of this section must develop the tools necessary to conduct the review and analysis required by this section.
(4) By December 1, 2022, the department shall submit a preliminary report of the findings of its review and analysis and any recommendations for improving the qualifications for an enhancement or the practice of those who have been issued an enhancement, and a final report by December 1, 2024.
[ 2019 c 444 s 30.]

catchline: Co-occurring disorder specialist enhancement—Review, analysis, and report.


title: RCW 18.205.900

text:
This act takes effect July 1, 1998, except for sections 3, 9, 13, and 14 of this act, which take effect July 1, 1999.
[ 1998 c 243 s 18.]

catchline: Effective dates—1998 c 243.


title: RCW 18.210.005

text:
(1) In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the legislature finds that it is in the public interest to permit the limited practice of engineering by qualified individuals who are not registered as professional engineers under chapter 18.43 RCW. The increased complexity of on-site wastewater treatment systems, changes in treatment technology, and the need to protect groundwater and watershed areas make it essential that qualified professionals design the systems. Furthermore, the legislature finds that individuals who have been authorized by local health jurisdictions to design on-site wastewater treatment systems have performed these designs in the past. However, it is desirable to establish a statewide licensing program to create uniform application of design practices, standards for designs, individual qualifications, and consistent enforcement efforts applicable to all persons who design on-site wastewater treatment systems, including persons licensed to practice as professional engineers under chapter 18.43 RCW. It is further desirable to establish a certification program applicable to all persons who inspect or approve on-site wastewater treatment systems on behalf of a local health jurisdiction.
(2) It is unlawful for any individual to practice or offer to practice the design of on-site wastewater treatment systems unless licensed in accordance with this chapter or licensed as a professional engineer under chapter 18.43 RCW.
[ 1999 c 263 s 1.]

catchline: Findings—Purpose—Prohibition.


title: RCW 18.210.010

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Board" means the board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors as defined in chapter 18.43 RCW.
(2) "Certificate of competency" or "certificate" means a certificate issued to employees of local health jurisdictions indicating that the certificate holder has passed the licensing examination required under this chapter.
(3) "Designer" or "licensee" means an individual authorized under this chapter to perform design services for on-site wastewater treatment systems.
(4) "Director" means the executive director of the Washington state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors.
(5) "Engineer" means a professional engineer licensed under chapter 18.43 RCW.
(6) "License" means a license to design on-site wastewater treatment systems under this chapter.
(7) "Local health jurisdiction" or "jurisdictional health department" means an administrative agency created under chapter 70.05, 70.08, or 70.46 RCW, that administers the regulation and codes regarding on-site wastewater treatment systems.
(8) "On-site wastewater design" means the development of plans, details, specifications, instructions, or inspections by application of specialized knowledge in analysis of soils, on-site wastewater treatment systems, disposal methods, and technologies to create an integrated system of collection, transport, distribution, treatment, and disposal of on-site wastewater.
(9) "On-site wastewater treatment system" means an integrated system of components that: Convey, store, treat, and/or provide subsurface soil treatment and disposal of wastewater effluent on the property where it originates or on adjacent or other property and includes piping, treatment devices, other accessories, and soil underlying the disposal component of the initial and reserve areas, for on-site wastewater treatment under three thousand five hundred gallons per day when not connected to a public sewer system.
(10) "Practice of engineering" has the meaning set forth in *RCW 18.43.020(8).
[ 2019 c 442 s 15; 2011 c 256 s 1. Prior: 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 76; 1999 c 263 s 2.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 18.43.020 was amended by 2026 c 134 s 1, changing subsection (8) to subsection (6).
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 18.210.020

text:
In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the following conduct, acts, and conditions constitute unprofessional conduct:
(1) Practicing with a *practice permit or license issued under this chapter that is expired, suspended, or revoked;
(2) Being willfully untruthful or deceptive in any document, report, statement, testimony, or plan that pertains to the design or construction of an on-site wastewater treatment system;
(3) Submission of a design or as-built record to a local health jurisdiction, to the department of health, or to the department of ecology, that is knowingly based upon false, incorrect, misleading, or fabricated information; and
(4) Submission of any application for licensure or certification that contains false, fraudulent, or misleading information.
[ 2011 c 256 s 2; 2002 c 86 s 256; 1999 c 263 s 3.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: The definition of "practice permit" was deleted pursuant to 2011 c 256 s 1.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Unprofessional conduct.


title: RCW 18.210.030

text:
The board shall immediately suspend the license of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for a license under this chapter during the suspension, reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the department's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the child support order. The procedure in RCW 74.20A.320 is the exclusive administrative remedy for contesting the establishment of noncompliance with a child support order, and suspension of a license under this section, and satisfies the requirements of RCW 34.05.422.
[ 2011 c 256 s 3; 2002 c 86 s 257; 1999 c 263 s 4.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Support order—License suspension.


title: RCW 18.210.050

text:
The board may:
(1) Employ administrative, clerical, and investigative staff as necessary to administer and enforce this chapter;
(2) Establish fees for applications, examinations, and renewals in accordance with chapter 18.43 RCW;
(3) Issue licenses to applicants who meet the requirements of this chapter; and
(4) Exercise rule-making authority to implement this section.
[ 2019 c 442 s 16; 2011 c 256 s 4; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 77; 1999 c 263 s 6.]
Notes:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.

catchline: Board's authority.


title: RCW 18.210.060

text:
The board may:
(1) Adopt rules to implement this chapter including, but not limited to, evaluation of experience, examinations, and scope and standards of practice;
(2) Administer licensing examinations; and
(3) Review and approve or deny initial and renewal license applications.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 78; 2002 c 86 s 258; 1999 c 263 s 7.]
Notes:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Board—Authority—Duties.


title: RCW 18.210.080

text:
The director, members of the board, and individuals acting on behalf of the director or the board are immune to liability in any civil action or criminal case based on any acts performed in the course of their duties under this chapter, except for acts displaying intentional or willful misconduct.
[ 2011 c 256 s 5; 1999 c 263 s 9.]

catchline: Immunity.


title: RCW 18.210.100

text:
All applicants for licensure under this chapter, except as provided in RCW 18.210.180, must pass a written examination administered by the board and must also meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) A high school diploma or equivalent; and
(2) A minimum of four years of experience, as approved by the board, showing increased responsibility for the design of on-site wastewater treatment systems. The experience should include site soil assessment, hydraulics, topographic delineations, use of specialized treatment processes and devices, microbiology, and construction practices. Completion of satisfactory college-level coursework or successful participation in a board-approved internship or mentoring program may be substituted for up to two years of the experience requirement.
[ 2011 c 256 s 6; 1999 c 263 s 11.]


title: RCW 18.210.110

text:
Experience in on-site design, inspection, and/or construction activities acquired outside the state of Washington may satisfy the experience requirements under this chapter. The board shall consider the experience according to the level of complexity of the design work and evidence that the experience shows increased responsibility over designs. The experience may be considered only to the extent that it can be independently verified by the board.
[ 1999 c 263 s 12.]

catchline: Experience from outside state.


title: RCW 18.210.120

text:
(1) Application for licensure must be on forms prescribed by the board and furnished by the director. The application must contain statements, made under oath, demonstrating the applicant's education and work experience.
(2) Applicants shall provide not less than two verifications of experience. Verifications of experience may be provided by licensed professional engineers, licensed on-site wastewater treatment system designers, or state/local regulatory officials in the on-site wastewater treatment field who have direct knowledge of the applicant's qualifications to practice in accordance with this chapter and who can verify the applicant's work experience.
(3) The board , shall determine an application fee for licensure as an on-site wastewater treatment system designer. A nonrefundable application fee must accompany the application. The board shall ensure that the application fee includes the cost of the examination and the cost issuance of a license and certificate. A candidate who fails an examination may apply for reexamination. The board shall determine the fee for reexamination.
[ 2019 c 442 s 17; 2011 c 256 s 7; 1999 c 263 s 13.]


title: RCW 18.210.130

text:
(1) The director shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter. The issuance of a license by the director is evidence that the person named is entitled to the rights and privileges of a licensed on-site wastewater treatment system designer as long as the license remains valid.
(2) Each person licensed under this chapter shall obtain an inking stamp, of a design authorized by the board, that contains the licensee's name and license number. Plans, specifications, and reports prepared by the registrant must be signed, dated, and stamped. Signature and stamping constitute certification by the licensee that a plan, specification, or report was prepared by or under the direct supervision of a licensee.
(3) Those persons who obtain a certificate of competency as provided in chapter 70A.105 RCW do not have the privileges granted to a license holder under this chapter and do not have authority to obtain and use a stamp as described in this section.
[ 2021 c 65 s 16; 1999 c 263 s 14.]
Notes:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.

catchline: Issuance of license.


title: RCW 18.210.140

text:
(1) Licenses and certificates issued under this chapter are valid for a period of time as determined by the board and may be renewed under the conditions described in this chapter. An expired license or certificate is invalid and must be renewed. Any licensee or certificate holder who fails to pay the renewal fee within ninety days following the date of expiration shall be assessed a penalty fee as determined by the board and must pay the penalty fee and the base renewal fee before the license or certificate may be renewed.
(2) Any license issued under this chapter that is not renewed within two years of its date of expiration must be canceled. Following cancellation, a person seeking to renew must reapply as a new applicant under this chapter.
(3) The board shall determine the fee for applications and for renewals of licenses and certificates issued under this chapter. For determining renewal fees, the pool of licensees and certificate holders under this chapter must be combined with the licensees established in chapter 18.43 RCW.
[ 2019 c 442 s 18; 2011 c 256 s 8; 1999 c 263 s 15.]

catchline: Renewal—Renewal fee—Penalty fee.


title: RCW 18.210.150

text:
A person engaged in any of the following activities is not required to be licensed in accordance with this chapter:
(1) A licensed professional engineer, as provided in chapter 18.43 RCW, if the professional engineer performs the design work in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter; or
(2) An employee or a subordinate of a person licensed under chapter 18.43 RCW as a professional engineer, or a person licensed under this chapter if the work is performed under the direct supervision of the engineer or licensee and does not include final design decisions.
[ 1999 c 263 s 16.]

catchline: Persons exempt from licensure.


title: RCW 18.210.160

text:
On or after July 1, 2003, it is a gross misdemeanor for any person, not otherwise exempt from the requirements of this chapter, to: (1) Perform on-site wastewater treatment systems design services without a license; (2) purport to be qualified to perform those services without having been issued a license under this chapter; (3) attempt to use the license or seal of another; (4) attempt to use a revoked or suspended license; or (5) attempt to use false or fraudulent credentials. In addition, action may be taken under RCW 18.235.150.
[ 2011 c 256 s 9; 2002 c 86 s 259; 1999 c 263 s 17.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Prohibited practices—Penalty.


title: RCW 18.210.170

text:
The board shall require licensees under this chapter to maintain continuing professional development. The board may require these licensees to demonstrate maintenance of knowledge and skills as a condition of license renewal, including peer review of work products and periodic reexamination.
[ 2011 c 256 s 10; 1999 c 263 s 18.]

catchline: Professional development.


title: RCW 18.210.180

text:
Any person holding a license issued by a jurisdiction outside the state of Washington authorizing that person to perform design services for site soil assessment, hydraulics, topographic delineations, use of specialized treatment processes and devices, microbiology, and construction practices of on-site wastewater treatment systems may be granted a license without examination under this chapter, if:
(1) The education, experience, and/or examination forming the basis of the license is determined by the board to be equal to or greater than the conditions for the issuance of a license under this chapter; and
(2) The individual has paid the applicable fee and has submitted the necessary application form.
[ 2011 c 256 s 11; 1999 c 263 s 19.]

catchline: Foreign jurisdiction—License without examination.


title: RCW 18.210.190

text:
(1) Employees of local health jurisdictions who review, inspect, or approve the design and construction of on-site wastewater treatment systems shall obtain a certificate of competency by obtaining a passing score on the written examination administered for licensure under this chapter. Eligibility to apply for the certificate of competency is based upon a written request from the local health director or designee and payment of a fee established by the director. The certificate of competency is renewable upon payment of a fee established by the director. Certificate holders are also subject to the requirements of RCW 18.210.140(1).
(2) Issuance of the certificate of competency does not authorize the certificate holder to offer or provide on-site wastewater treatment system design services. However, nothing in this chapter limits or affects the ability of local health jurisdictions to perform on-site design services under their authority in chapter 70.05 RCW.
(3) Local health jurisdictions and the state department of health retain authority to:
(a) Administer state and local regulations and codes for approval or disapproval of designs for on-site wastewater treatment systems;
(b) Issue permits for construction;
(c) Evaluate soils and site conditions for compliance with code requirements; and
(d) Perform on-site wastewater treatment design work as authorized in state and local board of health rules.
[ 2011 c 256 s 12; 1999 c 263 s 20.]

catchline: Local health jurisdictions—Certificate of competency—Fee.


title: RCW 18.210.200

text:
(1) The board shall set fees at a level adequate to pay the costs of administering this chapter. All fees and fines collected under this chapter shall be paid into the *professional engineers' account established under RCW 18.43.150. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation and must be used to carry out all the purposes and provisions of this chapter and chapter 18.43 RCW, including the cost of administering this chapter.
(2) The director shall biennially prepare a budget request based on the anticipated cost of administering licensing and certification activities. The budget request shall include the estimated income from fees contained in this chapter.
[ 2019 c 442 s 22; 1999 c 263 s 21.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: The "professional engineers' account" was changed to the "board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors' account" by 2026 c 134 s 12.

catchline: Account—Budget request—Fees.


title: RCW 18.210.220

text:
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 86 s 260.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Uniform regulation of business and professions act.


title: RCW 18.210.230

text:
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 351 s 13.]

catchline: Military training or experience.


title: RCW 18.215.005

text:
The registration of surgical technologists is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.
[ 1999 c 335 s 1.]

catchline: Registration of surgical technologists.


title: RCW 18.215.010

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Department" means the department of health.
(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
(3) "Surgical technologist" means a person, regardless of title, who is supervised in the surgical setting under the delegation of authority of a health care practitioner acting within the scope of his or her license and under the laws of this state.
[ 1999 c 335 s 2.]

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 18.215.020

text:
No person may represent oneself as a surgical technologist by use of any title or description without being registered by the department under the provisions of this chapter.
[ 1999 c 335 s 3.]

catchline: Registration.


title: RCW 18.215.030

text:
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:
(1) The practice of an individual licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of this state and performing services within his or her authorized scope of practice;
(2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States;
(3) The practice by a person who is a regular student in an educational program approved by the secretary, and whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor.
[ 1999 c 335 s 4.]

catchline: Construction—Limitation of chapter.


title: RCW 18.215.040

text:
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:
(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter;
(2) Establish all registration and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4) Register an applicant or deny registration based upon unprofessional conduct or impairment governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW;
(5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter; and
(6) Maintain the official department record of all applicants and persons with registrations.
[ 1999 c 335 s 5.]

catchline: Secretary's authority.


title: RCW 18.215.050

text:
An applicant shall identify the name and address of the applicant and other information required by the secretary necessary to establish whether there are grounds for denial of a registration or conditional registration under chapter 18.130 RCW.
[ 1999 c 335 s 6.]

catchline: Required applicant information.


title: RCW 18.215.060

text:
The secretary shall register an applicant on forms provided by the secretary. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee shall accompany the application.
[ 1999 c 335 s 7.]

catchline: Registration of applicant—Fee.


title: RCW 18.215.070

text:
The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of registration. Failure to renew shall invalidate the registration and all privileges granted by the registration.
[ 1999 c 335 s 8.]

catchline: Renewal of registration—Requirements, fees established by rule.


title: RCW 18.215.080

text:
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unregistered practice, the issuance and denial of registration, and the discipline of persons registered under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 1999 c 335 s 9.]

catchline: Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter.


title: RCW 18.215.090

text:
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 32 s 13.]

catchline: Registration requirements—Military training or experience.


title: RCW 18.22.003

text: See chapter 18.120 RCW.

catchline: Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.


title: RCW 18.22.005

text:
The legislature finds that the conduct of podiatric physicians and surgeons licensed to practice in this state plays a vital role in preserving the public health and well-being. The purpose of this chapter is to establish an effective public agency to regulate the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery for the protection and promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare and to act as a disciplinary body for the licensed podiatric physicians and surgeons of this state and to ensure that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may obtain a license to provide podiatric services to the public.
[ 1990 c 147 s 1; 1982 c 21 s 1.]

catchline: Legislative finding—Purpose.


title: RCW 18.22.010

text:
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Podiatric physician and surgeon" means an individual licensed under this chapter.
(2) "Board" means the Washington state podiatric medical board.
(3) "Department" means the department of health.
(4) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
(5) "Approved school of podiatric medicine and surgery" means a school approved by the board, which may consider official recognition of the Council of Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association in determining the approval of schools of podiatric medicine and surgery.
[ 1990 c 147 s 2; 1982 c 21 s 2; 1973 c 77 s 1; 1955 c 149 s 1; 1941 c 31 s 1; 1921 c 120 s 1; 1917 c 38 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 s 10074.]


title: RCW 18.22.013

text:
The Washington state podiatric medical board consists of seven members that are appointed by the governor. All members must be residents of the state. Two members must be consumers whose occupation does not include the administration of health activities or the providing of health services and who have no material financial interest in providing health care services or fiduciary relationship to a health care delivery system. Five members must be podiatric physicians and surgeons who at the time of appointment have been licensed under the laws of this state for at least five consecutive years immediately preceding appointment and shall at all times during their terms remain licensed podiatric physicians and surgeons.
Board members serve five-year terms. No person may serve more than two consecutive terms on the board. Each member shall take the usual oath of a state officer, which must be filed with the secretary of state, and each member shall hold office for the term of appointment and until a successor is appointed and sworn.
Each member is subject to removal at the pleasure of the governor. If a vacancy on the board occurs from any cause, the governor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term.
[ 2020 c 248 s 1; 1990 c 147 s 3; 1982 c 21 s 8.]
Notes:
Secretary of health or designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards: RCW 43.70.300.

catchline: Podiatric medical board—Membership.


title: RCW 18.22.014

text:
The board shall meet at the places and times it determines and as often as necessary to discharge its duties. The board shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its members. Members must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 in addition to travel expenses provided by RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The board is a class five group for purposes of chapter 43.03 RCW. 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 29; 2020 c 248 s 2; 1990 c 147 s 4; 1984 c 287 s 26; 1982 c 21 s 9.]
Notes:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.

catchline: Board—Officers—Members' compensation and travel expenses.


title: RCW 18.22.015

text:
The board shall:
(1) Administer all laws placed under its jurisdiction;
(2) Prepare, grade, and administer or determine the nature, grading, and administration of examinations for applicants for podiatric physician and surgeon licenses;
(3) Examine and investigate all applicants for podiatric physician and surgeon licenses and certify to the secretary all applicants it judges to be properly qualified;
(4) Adopt any rules which it considers necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(5) Adopt rules governing the administration of sedation and anesthesia in the offices of persons licensed under this chapter, including necessary training and equipment;
(6) Determine which schools of podiatric medicine and surgery will be approved.
[ 2007 c 273 s 28; 1990 c 147 s 5; 1986 c 259 s 18; 1982 c 21 s 10.]
Notes:
Effective date—Implementation—2007 c 273: See RCW 70.230.900 and 70.230.901.
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
Director of licensing or director's designee ex officio member of health professional licensure and disciplinary boards: RCW 43.70.300.

catchline: Board—Duties—Rules.


title: RCW 18.22.018

text:
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 1987 c 150 s 10; 1986 c 259 s 17.]
Notes:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.

catchline: Application of uniform disciplinary act.


title: RCW 18.22.021

text:
It is a violation of RCW 18.130.190 for any person to practice podiatry in this state unless the person first has obtained a license therefor.
[ 1987 c 150 s 11.]
Notes:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.

catchline: License required.


title: RCW 18.22.025

text:
No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a podiatric physician and surgeon without first applying for and receiving a license under this chapter to practice podiatric medicine and surgery.
[ 1990 c 147 s 7.]

catchline: License required to practice podiatric medicine and surgery.


title: RCW 18.22.035

text:
(1) A podiatric physician and surgeon is responsible for the quality of podiatric care.
(2) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery is the diagnosis and the medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatments of ailments of the human foot.
(3) Podiatric physicians and surgeons may issue prescriptions valid at any pharmacy for any drug, including narcotics, necessary in the practice of podiatry.
(4) Podiatrists shall not:
(a) Amputate the foot;
(b) Administer spinal anesthetic or any anesthetic that renders the patient unconscious; or
(c) Treat systemic conditions.
[ 1990 c 147 s 6.]

catchline: Practice of podiatric medicine and surgery—Quality—Definition—Prescriptions—Limitations.


title: RCW 18.22.040

text:
Before any person may take an examination for the issuance of a podiatric physician and surgeon license, the applicant shall submit a completed application and a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250. The applicant shall also furnish the secretary and the board with satisfactory proof that:
(1) The applicant has not engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in chapter 18.130 RCW and is not unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as a result of a physical or mental impairment;
(2) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a course in an approved school of podiatric medicine and surgery;
(3) The applicant has completed one year of postgraduate podiatric medical training in a program approved by the board, provided that applicants graduating before July 1, 1993, shall be exempt from the postgraduate training requirement.
[ 2000 c 171 s 4; 1993 c 29 s 2; 1990 c 147 s 8; 1982 c 21 s 5; 1979 c 158 s 18; 1973 c 77 s 4; 1971 ex.s. c 292 s 19; 1955 c 149 s 2; 1935 c 48 s 3; 1921 c 120 s 3; 1917 c 38 s 6; RRS s 10079.]
Notes:
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 26.28.010.

catchline: Applicants—Fee—Eligibility.


title: RCW 18.22.045

text:
The board may grant approval to issue a license without examination to a podiatric physician and surgeon in a board-approved postgraduate training program in this state if the applicant files an application and meets all the requirements for licensure set forth in RCW 18.22.040 except for completion of one year of postgraduate training. The secretary shall issue a postgraduate podiatric medicine and surgery license that permits the physician to practice podiatric medicine and surgery only in connection with his or her duties in the postgraduate training program. The postgraduate training license does not authorize the podiatric physician to engage in any other form of practice. Each podiatric physician and surgeon in postgraduate training shall practice podiatric medicine and surgery under the supervision of a physician licensed in this state under this chapter, or chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW, but such supervision shall not be construed to necessarily require the personal presence of the supervising physician at the place where services are rendered.
All persons licensed under this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the podiatric medical board as set forth in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.
Persons applying for licensure pursuant to this section shall pay an application and renewal fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250. Postgraduate training licenses may be renewed annually. Any person who obtains a license pursuant to this section may apply for licensure under this chapter but shall submit a new application form and comply with all other licensing requirements of this chapter.
[ 1993 c 29 s 1.]

catchline: Postgraduate training license.


title: RCW 18.22.060

text:
(1) The date and location of the examination shall be established by the board. Applicants who have met the requirements for examination under RCW 18.22.040 will be scheduled for the next examination after the filing of the complete application. The board shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.
(2) An applicant who fails to pass an examination satisfactorily is entitled to reexamination upon the payment of a fee for each reexamination determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250.
[ 1990 c 147 s 9; 1985 c 7 s 11; 1982 c 21 s 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 16; 1973 c 77 s 6; 1965 c 97 s 1; 1957 c 52 s 14. Prior: (i) 1921 c 120 s 5; 1917 c 38 s 9; RRS s 10082. (ii) 1921 c 120 s 4; 1917 c 38 s 7; RRS s 10080.]

catchline: Examination—Date, location, and application—Reexamination.


title: RCW 18.22.082

text:
An applicant holding a license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery in another state may be licensed without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's licensing standards are substantively equivalent to the standards in this state.
[ 1990 c 147 s 10.]

catchline: License—Reciprocity.


title: RCW 18.22.083

text:
Before being issued a license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery, applicants must successfully pass the examinations administered by the national board of podiatry examiners and an examination administered or approved by the board to determine their professional qualifications. The examination administered by the board shall include the subject areas as the board may require by rule.
The board may approve an examination prepared or administered, or both, by a private testing agency, other licensing authority, or association of licensing authorities.
The board may by rule establish the passing grade for the examination.
[ 1990 c 147 s 11; 1982 c 21 s 13.]

catchline: License—Examination to determine professional qualifications.


title: RCW 18.22.110

text:
Every holder of a podiatric physician and surgeon license shall keep the license on exhibition in a conspicuous place in the holder's office or place of business.
[ 1990 c 147 s 12; 1973 c 77 s 9; 1957 c 52 s 15. Prior: 1917 c 38 s 2, part; RRS s 10075, part.]

catchline: License—Display.


title: RCW 18.22.120

text:
The board shall establish by rule the requirements for renewal of licenses and relicensing. Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 1996 c 191 s 7; 1990 c 147 s 13; 1985 c 7 s 13; 1982 c 21 s 14; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 18; 1973 c 77 s 10; 1971 ex.s. c 266 s 4; 1965 c 97 s 2; 1955 c 149 s 6. Prior: (i) 1921 c 120 s 5, part; 1917 c 38 s 9, part; RRS s 10082, part. (ii) 1921 c 120 s 9; RRS s 10096.]

catchline: License renewal.


title: RCW 18.22.125

text:
(1) An individual may place his or her license on inactive status. The holder of an inactive license shall not practice podiatric medicine and surgery in this state without first activating the license.
(2) The inactive renewal fee shall be established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250, but may not exceed twenty-five percent of the active license renewal fee. Failure to renew an inactive license results in cancellation in the same manner as an active license.
(3) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon compliance with the rules established by the board.
(4) The provisions of this chapter relating to the denial, suspension, and revocation of a license are applicable to an inactive license, except that when proceedings to suspend or revoke an inactive license have been initiated, the license remains inactive until the proceedings have been completed.
[ 1990 c 147 s 14.]

catchline: License—Inactive status.


title: RCW 18.22.191

text:
The secretary shall have the power and duty to formulate and prescribe such rules and regulations as may be reasonable in the proper administration of this chapter. In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:
(1) Set all fees required in this chapter in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(2) Establish forms necessary to administer this chapter;
(3) Maintain the official department record of all applicants and licensees.
[ 1990 c 147 s 15; 1955 c 149 s 13.]

catchline: Rules and regulations.


title: RCW 18.22.210

text:
It is prima facie evidence of the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery or of holding oneself out as a practitioner of podiatric medicine and surgery within the meaning of this chapter for any person to treat in any manner ailments of the human foot by medical, surgical, or mechanical means or appliances, or to use the title "podiatrist," "podiatric physician and surgeon," or any other words or letters which designate or tend to designate to the public that the person so treating or holding himself or herself out to treat, is a podiatric physician and surgeon.
[ 1990 c 147 s 16; 1982 c 21 s 17; 1973 c 77 s 17; 1935 c 48 s 4; 1921 c 120 s 6; 1917 c 38 s 10; RRS s 10083.]

catchline: Unlawful practice—Evidence of.


title: RCW 18.22.220

text:
Every person violating, or failing to comply with, the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1955 c 149 s 10; 1917 c 38 s 21; RRS s 10094.]

catchline: Violations—Penalty.


title: RCW 18.22.230

text:
The following practices, acts, and operations are excepted from the operation of the provisions of this chapter:
(1) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by an individual employed by the government of the United States while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States;
(2) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by students enrolled in a school approved by the board. The performance of services must be pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision of the instructor;
(3) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by licensed podiatric physicians and surgeons of other states or countries while appearing at educational seminars;
(4) The use of roentgen and other rays for making radiograms or similar records of the feet or portions thereof, under the supervision of a licensed podiatric physician and surgeon or a physician;
(5) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery by externs, interns, and residents in training programs approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association;
(6) The performing of podiatric services by persons not licensed under this chapter when performed under the supervision of a licensed podiatrist if those services are authorized by board rule or other law to be so performed;
(7) The treatment of ailments of the feet by physicians licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW, or other licensed health professionals practicing within the scope of their licenses;
(8) The domestic administration of family remedies or treatment by prayer or spiritual means in accordance with the creed or tenets of any well recognized church or religious denomination.
[ 1990 c 147 s 17; 1982 c 21 s 19; 1973 c 77 s 19; 1955 c 149 s 12.]

catchline: Exemptions.


title: RCW 18.22.240

text:
(1) By June 30, 2011, the board shall repeal its rules on pain management, WAC 246-922-510 through 246-922-540.
(2) By June 30, 2011, the board shall adopt new rules on chronic, noncancer pain management that contain the following elements:
(a)(i) Dosing criteria, including:
(A) A dosage amount that must not be exceeded unless a podiatric physician and surgeon first consults with a practitioner specializing in pain management; and
(B) Exigent or special circumstances under which the dosage amount may be exceeded without consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management.
(ii) The rules regarding consultation with a practitioner specializing in pain management must, to the extent practicable, take into account:
(A) Circumstances under which repeated consultations would not be necessary or appropriate for a patient undergoing a stable, ongoing course of treatment for pain management;
(B) Minimum training and experience that is sufficient to exempt a podiatric physician and surgeon from the specialty consultation requirement;
(C) Methods for enhancing the availability of consultations;
(D) Allowing the efficient use of resources; and
(E) Minimizing the burden on practitioners and patients;
(b) Guidance on when to seek specialty consultation and ways in which electronic specialty consultations may be sought;
(c) Guidance on tracking clinical progress by using assessment tools focusing on pain interference, physical function, and overall risk for poor outcome; and
(d) Guidance on tracking the use of opioids.
(3) The board shall consult with the agency medical directors' group, the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of podiatric physicians and surgeons in the state.
(4) The rules adopted under this section do not apply:
(a) To the provision of palliative, hospice, or other end-of-life care; or
(b) To the management of acute pain caused by an injury or a surgical procedure.
[ 2010 c 209 s 1.]

catchline: Pain management rules—Repeal—Adoption of new rules.


title: RCW 18.22.250

text:
(1) To implement a podiatric physician health program as authorized by RCW 18.130.175, the board shall enter into a contract with a physician health program or a voluntary substance use disorder monitoring program. The podiatric physician health program may include any or all of the following:
(a) Contracting with providers of treatment programs;
(b) Receiving and evaluating reports of suspected impairment from any source;
(c) Intervening in cases of verified impairment;
(d) Referring impaired podiatric physicians to treatment programs;
(e) Monitoring the treatment and rehabilitation of impaired podiatric physicians including those ordered by the board;
(f) Providing education, prevention of impairment, posttreatment monitoring, and support of rehabilitated impaired podiatric physicians; and
(g) Performing other related activities as determined by the board.
(2) A contract entered into under subsection (1) of this section shall be financed by a surcharge of $70 per year or equivalent on each license issuance or renewal to be collected by the department from every podiatric physician licensed under this chapter. These moneys must be placed in the health professions account to be used solely for implementation of the podiatric physician health program.
[ 2024 c 15 s 5; 2022 c 43 s 1; 2017 c 22 s 1.]
Notes:
Findings—2024 c 15: See note following RCW 18.71.310.

catchline: Podiatric physician health program—License surcharge.


title: RCW 18.22.800

text:
(1) By January 1, 2019, the board must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment.
(2) In developing the rules, the board must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of podiatric physicians and surgeons in the state.
[ 2017 c 297 s 2.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—2017 c 297: "The legislature finds that in 2015 an average of two Washington residents died per day in this state from opioid overdose and that opioid overdose deaths have more than doubled between 2010 and 2015.
The legislature finds that in 2015 an average of two Washington residents died per day in this state from opioid overdose and that opioid overdose deaths have more than doubled between 2010 and 2015.
The legislature further finds that medically prescribed opioids intended to treat pain have contributed to the opioid epidemic and although Washington has done much to address the prescribing and tracking of opioid prescriptions, more needs to be done to ensure proper prescribing and use of opioids and access to treatment. This includes allowing local health officers to access the prescription monitoring program in order to provide patient follow-up and care coordination, including directing care to opioid treatment programs in the area as appropriate to the patient following an overdose event.
The legislature intends to streamline its already comprehensive system of tracking and treating opioid abuse by: Reducing barriers to the siting of opioid treatment programs; ensuring ease of access for prescribers, including those prescribers who provide services in opioid treatment programs, to the prescription monitoring program; allowing facilities and practitioners to use the information received under the prescription monitoring program for the purpose of providing individual prescriber quality improvement feedback; and requiring the boards and commissions of the health care professions with prescriptive authority to adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs with the goal of reducing the number of people who inadvertently become addicted to opioids and, consequently, reducing the burden on opioid treatment programs." [ 2017 c 297 s 1.]

catchline: Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.


title: RCW 18.22.810

text:
By January 1, 2020, the board must adopt or amend its rules to require podiatric physicians who prescribe opioids to inform patients of their right to refuse an opioid prescription or order for any reason. If a patient indicates a desire to not receive an opioid, the podiatric physician must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.
[ 2019 c 314 s 3.]
Notes:
Declaration—2019 c 314: "The legislature declares that opioid use disorder is a public health crisis. State agencies must increase access to evidence-based opioid use disorder treatment services, promote coordination of services within the substance use disorder treatment and recovery support system, strengthen partnerships between opioid use disorder treatment providers and their allied community partners, expand the use of the Washington state prescription drug monitoring program, and support comprehensive school and community-based substance use prevention services.
This act leverages the direction provided by the Washington state interagency opioid working plan in order to address the opioid epidemic challenging communities throughout the state.
Agencies administering state purchased health care programs, as defined in RCW 41.05.011, shall coordinate activities to implement the provisions of this act and the Washington state interagency opioid working plan, explore opportunities to address the opioid epidemic, and provide status updates as directed by the joint legislative executive committee on health care oversight to promote legislative and executive coordination." [ 2019 c 314 s 1.]

catchline: Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.


title: RCW 18.22.950

text:
This chapter shall be known as the Podiatric Physician and Surgeon Practice Act.
[ 1990 c 147 s 19.]

catchline: Short title.


title: RCW 18.220.005

text:
The legislature finds it is in the public interest to regulate the practice of geology to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare.
[ 2000 c 253 s 1.]

catchline: Finding.


title: RCW 18.220.010

text:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Board" means the geologist licensing board.
(2) "Department" means the department of licensing.
(3) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing.
(4) "Engineering geologist" means a geologist who, by reason of his or her knowledge of engineering geology, acquired by education and practical experience, is qualified to engage in the practice of engineering geology, has met the qualifications in engineering geology established under this chapter, and has been issued a license in engineering geology by the board.
(5) "Engineering geology" means a specialty of geology affecting the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of engineering works and other human activities where geological factors and conditions impact the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health, property, and the environment.
(6) "Geologist" means a person who, by reason of his or her knowledge of geology, mathematics, the environment, and the supporting physical and life sciences, acquired by education and practical experience, has met the qualifications established under this chapter, and has been issued a certificate of licensing as a geologist by the board.
(7) "Geology" means the science that includes: Treatment of the earth and its origin and history, in general; the investigation of the earth's constituent rocks, minerals, solids, fluids, including surface and underground waters, gases, and other materials; and the study of the natural agents, forces, and processes that cause changes in the earth.
(8) "Hydrogeology" means a science that involves the study of the waters of the earth, including the study of the occurrence, circulation, distribution, chemistry, remediation, or quality of water or its role as a natural agent that causes changes in the earth, and the investigation and collection of data concerning waters in the atmosphere or on the surface or in the interior of the earth, including data regarding the interaction of water with other gases, solids, or fluids.
(9) "Licensed specialty geologist" means a licensed geologist who has met the qualifications in a specialty of geology established under this chapter and has been issued a license in that specialty by the board.
(10) "Practice of engineering geology" means performance of geological service or work including but not limited to consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, geological mapping, and inspection of geological work, and the responsible supervision thereof, the performance of which is related to public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health, property, and the environment, except as otherwise specifically provided by this chapter, and includes but is not limited to the commonly recognized geological practices of construction geology, environmental geology, and urban geology.
(11) "Practice of geology" means performance of geological service or work including but not limited to collection of geological data, consultation, investigation, evaluation, interpreting, planning, geological mapping, or inspection relating to a service or work that applies to geology, and the responsible supervision thereof, the performance of which is related to public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health, property, and the environment, except as otherwise specifically provided by this chapter.
(12) "Practice of geology for others" includes, but is not limited to:
(a) The preparation of geologic reports, documents, or exhibits by any commission, board, department, district, or division of the state or any political subdivision thereof or of any county, city, or other public body, or by the employees or staff members of the commission, board, department, district, or division of the state or any political subdivision thereof or of any county, city, or other public body when the reports, documents, or exhibits are disseminated or made available to the public in such a manner that the public may reasonably be expected to rely thereon or be affected thereby; and
(b) The performance of geological services by any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association or by the employees or staff members thereof, whether or not the principal business of the organization is the practice of geology, which the geological reports, documents, or exhibits constituting the practice of geology are disseminated or made available to the public or any individual or organization in such a manner that the public or individual or combination of individuals may reasonably be expected to rely thereon or be affected thereby.
However, geological reports, documents, or exhibits that are prepared by the employees or staff members of any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association or commission, board, department, district, or division of the state or any political subdivision thereof or any county, city, or other public body that are for use solely within such organizations are considered in-house reports, documents, or exhibits and are not the practice of geology for others unless or until the reports are disseminated or made available as set forth in (a) or (b) of this subsection.
(13) "Practice of hydrogeology" means the performance of or offer to perform any hydrogeologic service or work in which the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health, environment, or property is concerned or involved. This includes the collection of geological data, and consultation, investigation, evaluation, interpretation, planning, or inspection relating to a service or work that applies hydrogeology.
(14) "Responsible charge" means the exercise of fully independent control and direction of geological work or the supervision of such work, and being fully responsible, answerable, accountable, or liable for the results.
(15) "Specialty" means a branch of geology that has been recognized under this chapter for the purposes of licensure. Engineering geology is considered to be a specialty of geology.
(16) "Subordinate" means any person who assists in the practice of geology by a licensed geologist or an exempt person, without assuming the responsible charge of the work.
[ 2000 c 253 s 3.]

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 18.220.020

text:
(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice, or offer to practice, geology for others in this state, or to use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a licensed geologist, or other licensed specialty geologist title, unless the person has been licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice geology, within the meaning and intent of this chapter, if the person:
(a) Practices any branch of the profession of geology;
(b) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way represents himself or herself to be a geologist;
(c) Through the use of some other title implies that he or she is a geologist or that he or she is licensed under this chapter; or
(d) Holds himself or herself out as able to perform or does perform any geological services or work recognized by the board as the practice of geology for others.
[ 2000 c 253 s 2.]

catchline: License required.


title: RCW 18.220.030

text:
The state geologist licensing board is created. The board consists of seven members, six of whom shall be appointed by the director, who shall advise the director concerning the administration of this chapter. Of the initial appointments to the board, five shall be actively engaged in the practice of geology for at least ten years, five of which shall have been immediately prior to their appointment to the board. Subsequent to the initial appointments, five members of the board must be geologists licensed under this chapter, two of whom shall be licensed in a specialty of geology recognized under this chapter. Insofar as possible, the composition of the appointed geologists serving on the board shall be generally representative of the occupational distribution of geologists licensed under this chapter. One member of the board must be a member of the general public with no family or business connection with the practice of geology. The supervisor of geology of the department of natural resources is an ex officio member of the board. Members of the board shall be appointed for terms of four years. Terms shall be staggered so that not more than two appointments are scheduled to be made in any calendar year. Members shall hold office until the expiration of the terms for which they were appointed and until their successors have been appointed and have qualified. A board member may be removed for just cause. The director may appoint a new member to fill a vacancy on the board for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Each board member shall be entitled to compensation for each day spent conducting official business and to reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.240, 43.03.050, and 43.03.060.
[ 2000 c 253 s 4.]

catchline: Geologist licensing board.


title: RCW 18.220.040

text:
The director has the following authority in administering this chapter:
(1) To adopt fees as provided in RCW 43.24.086; and
(2) To administer licensing examinations approved by the board.
[ 2007 c 256 s 5; 2002 c 86 s 261; 2000 c 253 s 5.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
Referral to electorate—2000 c 253 s 5: "The secretary of state shall submit section 5 of this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this state, in accordance with RCW 43.135.090 (section 2, chapter 1, Laws of 2000, Initiative Measure No. 695). The suggested ballot title for this act is: "Shall the state department of licensing be authorized to levy fees on geologists sufficient to pay for their licensure?"" [ 2000 c 253 s 24.]
Reviser's note: Chapter 1, Laws of 2000 (Initiative Measure No. 695) was declared unconstitutional in its entirety by Amalgamated Transit v. State, 142 Wn.2d 183, 11 P.3d 762 (2000). Therefore 2000 c 253 s 5 was not referred to the electorate.

catchline: Director's authority.


title: RCW 18.220.050

text:
The board has the following authority in administering this chapter:
(1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter;
(2) To establish the minimum qualifications for applicants for licensure as provided by this chapter;
(3) To approve the method of administration for examinations required by this chapter or by rule. To adopt or recognize examinations prepared by other organizations. To set the time and place of examinations with the approval of the director;
(4) To adopt standards of professional conduct and practice. Rules of professional conduct will be consistent with those outlined for engineers and land surveyors; and
(5) To designate specialties of geology to be licensed under this chapter.
[ 2007 c 256 s 7; 2002 c 86 s 262; 2000 c 253 s 6.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Board's authority.


title: RCW 18.220.060

text:
In order to become a licensed geologist, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
(1) The applicant shall be of good moral and ethical character as attested to by letters of reference submitted by the applicant or as otherwise determined by the board;
(2) The applicant shall have graduated from a course of study in geology satisfactory to the board or satisfy educational equivalents determined by the board;
(3) The applicant shall have a documented record of a minimum of five years of experience in geology or a specialty of geology, obtained subsequent to completion of the academic requirements specified in this section, in geological work of a character satisfactory to the board, demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of such work upon licensing as a geologist. The board shall require that three years of the experience be gained under the supervision of a geologist licensed in this or any other state, or under the supervision of others who, in the opinion of the board, are qualified to have responsible charge of geological work;
(4) The applicant shall have passed an examination covering the fundamentals and practice of geology prescribed or accepted by the board;
(5) The applicant shall meet other general or individual requirements established by the board pursuant to its authority under this chapter;
(6) For licensing in any geological specialty recognized under this chapter, an applicant must first be a licensed geologist under this chapter, and then meet the following requirements:
(a) In addition to the educational requirements for licensing as a geologist defined in subsection (2) of this section, an applicant for licensing in any specialty of geology established by the board shall have successfully completed advanced study pertinent to their specialty, or equivalent seminars or on-the-job training acceptable to the board;
(b) The applicant's experience shall include a documented record of five years of experience, after completion of the academic requirements specified in this subsection, in geological work in the applicable specialty of a character satisfactory to the board, and demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of the specialty work upon licensing in that specialty of geology. The board shall require that three years of the experience be gained under the supervision of a geologist licensed in the specialty in this or any other state, or under the supervision of others who, in the opinion of the board, are qualified to have responsible charge of geological work in the specialty; and
(c) The applicant must pass an examination in the applicable specialty prescribed or accepted by the board;
(7) The following standards are applicable to experience in the practice of geology or a specialty required under subsections (3) and (6) of this section:
(a) Each year of professional practice of a character acceptable to the board, carried out under the direct supervision of a geologist who (i) is licensed in this state or is licensed in another state with licensing standards substantially similar to those under this chapter; or (ii) meets the educational and experience requirements for licensing, but who is not required to be licensed under the limitations of this chapter, qualifies as one year of professional experience in geology;
(b) Each year of professional specialty practice of a character acceptable to the board, carried out under the direct supervision of a (i) geologist who is licensed in a specialty under this chapter, or who is licensed as a specialty geologist in another state that has licensing requirements that are substantially similar to this chapter; or (ii) specialty geologist who meets the educational and experience requirements for licensing, but who is not required to be licensed under the limitations of this chapter, qualifies as one year of practice in the applicable specialty of geology; and
(c) Experience in professional practice, of a character acceptable to the board and acquired prior to one year after July 1, 2001, qualifies if the experience (i) was acquired under the direct supervision of a geologist who meets the educational and experience requirements for licensing under this chapter, or who is licensed in another state that has licensing requirements that are substantially similar to this chapter; or (ii) would constitute responsible charge of professional geological work, as determined by the board;
(8) Each year of full-time graduate study in the geological sciences or in a specialty of geology shall qualify as one year of professional experience in geology or the applicable specialty of geology, up to a maximum of two years. The board may accept geological research, teaching of geology, or a geological specialty at the college or university level as qualifying experience, provided that such research or teaching, in the judgment of the board, is comparable to experience obtained in the practice of geology or a specialty thereof;
(9) An applicant who applies for licensing before July 1, 2003, shall be considered to be qualified for licensing, without further written examination, if the applicant possesses the following qualifications:
(a)(i) A specific record of graduation with a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts or higher degree, with a major in geology granted by an approved institution of higher education acceptable to the board; or
(ii) Graduation from an approved institution of higher education in a four-year academic degree program other than geology, but with the required number of course hours as defined by the board to qualify as a geologist or engineering geologist; and
(b) Experience consisting of a minimum of five years of professional practice in geology or a specialty thereof as required under subsections (3) and (7) of this section, of a character acceptable to the board;
(10) An applicant who applies for licensing in a specialty within one year after recognition of the specialty under this chapter shall be considered qualified for licensing in that specialty, without further written examination, if the applicant:
(a) Is qualified for licensing as a geologist in this state; and
(b) Has experience consisting of a minimum five years of professional practice in the applicable specialty of geology as required under subsections (3) and (7) of this section, of a character acceptable to the board; and
(11) The geologists initially appointed to the board under RCW 18.220.030 shall be qualified for licensing under subsections (7) and (8) of this section.
[ 2003 c 292 s 1; 2000 c 253 s 7.]
Notes:
Effective date—2003 c 292: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 14, 2003]." [ 2003 c 292 s 3.]

catchline: Requirements for licensure.


title: RCW 18.220.070

text:
An application for licensing shall be filed with the director on a form provided by the director and must contain statements made under oath demonstrating the applicant's education and practical experience. The director may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing. The application fee for initial licensing shall be determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086. The application, together with the fee, must be submitted to the department prior to the application deadline established by the director. Fees for initial licensing shall include the examination and issuance of a certificate. If the director finds an applicant ineligible for licensing, the fee shall be retained as an application fee.
[ 2000 c 253 s 8.]

catchline: Application for licensure—Fee.


title: RCW 18.220.080

text:
Examinations of applicants for licensing, when required, shall be held at such times and places as determined by the board with the director's approval. The scope of the examination shall be directed to an applicant's ability to practice geology or any approved specialty of geology in a manner to ensure the safety of life, health, and property. A candidate failing an examination may apply for reexamination. Subsequent examinations will be granted upon payment of a fee to be determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086.
[ 2000 c 253 s 9.]

catchline: Examinations—Fee.


title: RCW 18.220.090

text:
The director shall issue a certificate of licensing to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all of the requirements of this chapter for licensing as a geologist or an approved specialty geologist. The certificate shall show the full name of the license holder, shall have a certificate number, and shall be signed by the director and an officer of the board. The issuance by the director of a certificate of licensing to an individual shall be prima facie evidence that the person is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed geologist or specialty geologist while the certificate remains unrevoked or unexpired.
Each license holder shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the director, bearing the licensee's name, certificate number, and the legend "licensed geologist" together with any specialty in which the individual may be authorized. Geological reports, plans, and other technical documents prepared by or under the responsible charge of the license holder shall be signed, dated, and stamped with the seal or facsimile thereof. Each signature and stamping constitutes a certification by the license holder that the document was prepared by or under his or her responsible charge and that to his or her knowledge and belief the document was prepared in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
[ 2000 c 253 s 10.]

catchline: Certificate of licensing—Seal.


title: RCW 18.220.100

text:
The director may, upon application and payment of a fee determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086, issue a license and certificate without further examination as a geologist or specialty geologist to any person who holds a license or certificate of qualification issued by proper authority of any state, territory, or possession of the United States, District of Columbia, or any foreign country, if the applicant's qualifications, as evaluated by the board, meet the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted by the director.
[ 2000 c 253 s 11.]

catchline: Licensure or certification without examination—Requirements.


title: RCW 18.220.110

text:
Licenses issued in conformance with this chapter shall be renewed periodically on a date to be set by the director in conformance with RCW 43.24.140. A license holder who fails to pay the prescribed fee within ninety days following the date of expiration shall pay a renewal fee equal to the current fee plus an amount equal to one year's renewal fee. Any license that has been expired for five years or more may be reinstated in conformance with rules adopted by the director. Reinstatement conditions may include demonstration of continued practice or competency in the practice of geology or an approved specialty of geology.
[ 2000 c 253 s 12.]

catchline: License renewal—Fee—Reinstatement.


title: RCW 18.220.130

text:
In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the following conduct, acts, and conditions constitute unprofessional conduct:
(1) Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter;
(2) Not meeting the qualifications for licensing set forth by this chapter; or
(3) Committing any other act, or failing to act, which act or failure are customarily regarded as being contrary to the accepted professional conduct or standard generally expected of those practicing geology.
[ 2007 c 256 s 6; 2002 c 86 s 263; 2000 c 253 s 14.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Unprofessional conduct.


title: RCW 18.220.160

text:
The board shall immediately suspend the license or practice permit of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a child support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for a license under this chapter during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the board's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the child support order. The procedure in RCW 74.20A.320 is the exclusive administrative remedy for contesting the establishment of noncompliance with a child support order, and suspension of a license under this subsection, and satisfies the requirements of RCW 34.05.422.
[ 2000 c 253 s 17.]

catchline: Suspension of license/practice permit—Noncompliance with a child support order.


title: RCW 18.220.190

text:
The following activities do not require a certificate of licensing under this chapter:
(1) Geological work performed by an employee or a subordinate of a geologist or specialty geologist licensed under this chapter, provided that the work does not include responsible charge of geological work as covered by this section, and is performed under the direct supervision of a geologist licensed under this chapter, who shall be and remains responsible for such work;
(2) Geological work performed by officers and employees of the United States practicing solely as such officers and employees;
(3) Geological work performed exclusively in the exploration for energy and mineral resources, insofar as such work has no substantial impact upon the public health, safety, and welfare as determined by regulations issued by the director;
(4) Geological research conducted through academic institutions, agencies of the federal or state governments, nonprofit research institutions, or for-profit organizations, including submission of reports of research to public agencies;
(5) Teaching geology or related physical or natural sciences;
(6) The practice of engineering or other licensed professions: (a) The acquisition of engineering data involving soil, rock, groundwater, and other earth materials; evaluation of the physical and chemical properties of soil, rock, groundwater, and other earth materials; and the utilization of these data in analysis, design, and construction by professional engineers appropriately registered or licensed in this state; and (b) similar work performed by persons or organizations licensed or registered in any other profession or occupation related to geology, provided that such work is permitted under the applicable licensing or registration law, and is incidental to the practice or the profession or occupation for which licensing or registration is required. Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the use of the title geologist or engineering geologist, or any other specialty as defined by the director, by an engineer or other licensed professional except as licensed under this chapter;
(7) General scientific work customarily performed by such physical or natural scientists as chemists, archaeologists, geographers, hydrologists, oceanographers, pedologists, and soil scientists, providing such work does not include the design and execution of geological investigations, being in responsible charge of geological or specialty geological work, or the drawing of geological conclusions and recommendations in a way that affects the public health, safety, or welfare; or
(8) The giving of testimony, or preparation and presentation of exhibits or documents for the sole purpose of being placed in evidence before any administrative or judicial tribunal or hearing, providing such testimony, exhibits, or documents do not imply that the person is registered under the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2000 c 253 s 20.]

catchline: Permitted activities—Certificate of licensing not required.


title: RCW 18.220.200

text:
The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 86 s 265.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.
Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.

catchline: Uniform regulation of business and professions act.


title: RCW 18.220.211

text:
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 351 s 14.]

catchline: Military training or experience.


title: RCW 18.220.901

text:
(1) Sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21 of this act take effect July 1, 2001.
(2) Sections 2, 18, and 19 of this act take effect July 1, 2002.
(3) Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 13 of this act take effect April 1, 2001.
[ 2001 c 61 s 1; 2000 c 253 s 23.]
Notes:
Effective date—2001 c 61: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 18, 2001]." [ 2001 c 61 s 2.]

catchline: Effective date—2000 c 253.


title: RCW 18.225.005

text:
The legislature finds that licensed advanced social workers and licensed independent clinical social workers represent different specializations within the social work profession, with each license signifying the highest degree of licensure as it pertains to each specialty. The legislature further finds that practitioners in each specialty exercise independent judgment and operate independently within their area of practice.
Therefore, for purposes of job classification, licensed advanced social workers and licensed independent clinical social workers licensed under this chapter shall both be considered the top tier of licensure for the profession.
[ 2013 c 73 s 1.]

catchline: Findings.