Washington Administrative Code

The following fees shall be charged by the business and professions division, department of licensing:Title of FeeFeeCertification Application$165.00 Renewal138.00 Late renewal penalty138.00 Verification25.00 License print fee5.00[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. WSR 22-22-022…

The Washington state geologist licensing board, hereafter called the board, will hold at least one regular public meeting each year. Additional public meetings may be held at such times and places as the board may deem necessary. Annually, the board will elect a chair, a vice cha…

(1) "Geologic interpretation," as applied to the practice of geology and its specialties, is the process used to evaluate geologic conditions based on review of available information, and observation and testing of rock, soil material and groundwater characteristics.(2) "Geologic…

(1) Review the available options for licensure:(a) If this is your initial geologist license, in WAC 308-15-050; and(b) If you are licensed in another jurisdiction, in WAC 308-15-060.(2) Complete the board's official application form, and submit it to the board office with the no…

An applicant is eligible for a geologist license when a complete application is acceptable to the board, and demonstrates:(1) Education. An applicant shall have graduated from a course of study satisfactory to the board as described in (a) of this subsection or satisfy educationa…

You must sit for and pass the ASBOG examinations which consists of two parts: Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology.(1) Applying for the examination: You may apply to sit for each section separately or for all sections simultaneously:(a)(i) Apply to sit for the Fundamen…

The types of specialty licenses are engineering geologist and hydrogeologist.(1) Engineering geologist.(a) Elements of the engineering geologist specialty practice. The practice of engineering geology involves the interpretation, evaluation, analysis, and application of geologica…

You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for an engineering geologist license:(1) You hold a current Washington state geologist license; and(2) You have knowledge of the engineering geology of Washington state; and(3) You have completed and passed the requirements …

You are eligible for a hydrogeologist license if you submit an application to the board, completed in accordance with WAC 308-15-030, which demonstrates that:(1) You hold a current Washington state geologist license; and(2) You have demonstrated knowledge of the hydrogeology of W…

You are eligible for a geologist or specialty license by reciprocity if you submit a geologist and/or specialty license and examination application to the board which demonstrates:(1) You hold an active geologist license in good standing in a jurisdiction recognized by the board;…

(1) If you fail to complete the licensing process and the board's records show no application activity for five consecutive years, the board will consider your application abandoned. No application activity includes, but is not limited to, failure to submit the required documents…

Upon licensure, you must obtain a seal bearing your name, license number, and the legend "State of Washington Licensed Geologist." If you are licensed as an engineering geologist or hydrogeologist, the specialty must be noted on the seal. Seals may be physically or digitally prod…

(1) You must apply your stamp/seal, signature, and the date on every final geology or specialty geology work product prepared by you or under your supervision or direction, and submitted to other parties, as part of the public practice of geology.(a) All figures, maps, and plates…

The renewal period is one year. Your license renewal date is your birthday. You must notify the department in writing of any address changes.You are responsible to make a timely renewal whether or not you receive a renewal notice from the department.If you fail to renew your lice…

If you are a licensed geologist, you may be eligible to obtain retired status if you are at least sixty-five years of age and have discontinued active professional practice. If granted retired status, your ongoing licensing renewal fees are waived.(1) To obtain retired status, su…

You can withdraw from active practice by requesting in writing your license be placed on either inactive or retired status. Your license must be in good standing before you can request it be placed in inactive status. See WAC 308-15-083 for information about obtaining retired sta…

(1) If you are returning to active status from less than five years of inactive status, submit to the board:(a) A letter of application requesting reactivation of your license; and(b) The current renewal fee.(2) If you are returning to active status after five years of inactive s…

(1) A brief adjudicative proceeding is an alternative to a formal hearing. You will not be required to testify or be present during the proceeding. A decision on your case will be made based upon review of documents only.(2) The proceeding will be conducted by a presiding officer…

(1) The board will conduct brief adjudicative proceedings as provided for in RCW 34.05.482 through 34.05.494 of the Administrative Procedure Act.(2) Brief adjudicative proceedings may be used to determine the following issues:(a) Whether an applicant has satisfied terms for reins…

These rules of professional conduct are applicable to all individuals that have been issued a license as a geologist or specialty geologist in accordance with chapter 18.220 RCW.(1) What are the general responsibilities of a geologist?(a) A geologist must undertake professional s…

Fees.Type of FeeAmountApplication fees - includes initial license Application fee for geologist (applying by examination)$135.00 Application fee for each specialty (applying by examination)$135.00 Application fee for geologist (applying by reciprocity)$270.00 Application fee for …

(1) When a board member either owns a beneficial interest in or is an officer, agent, employee, or member of an entity engaged in activity that is subject to a board action, the board member shall state such involvement and be recused from board contact and participation related …

The director of the department of licensing, state of Washington, pursuant to the authority vested in the director by RCW 18.165.170, does hereby promulgate the following rules and regulations relating to the licensing of private investigative agencies, private investigators and …

The principal location of the private investigator licensing program is at 405 Black Lake Boulevard SW, Olympia, Washington 98504. The department of licensing administers the Washington private investigator license law, chapter 18.165 RCW. Submissions and requests for information…

(1) Words and terms used in these rules shall have the same meaning as each has under chapter 18.165 RCW unless otherwise clearly provided in these rules, or the context in which they are used in these rules clearly indicates that they be given some other meaning.(2) "Principal o…

Any person desiring to be licensed as a private investigative agency must substantiate the experience requirements in RCW 18.165.050, or pass an examination as provided in this chapter. Persons meeting the experience requirements shall make application for a license on a form pre…

A principal of a private investigative agency shall notify the director of the addresses of all branch offices under the same name as the main office as a part of the agency application. The director shall issue a duplicate license for each of the branch offices showing the locat…

Any person desiring to be a private investigator shall make application for a license on a form prescribed by the director and pay a nonrefundable fee as prescribed by WAC 308-17-150. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.165.170(1), 43.24.086 and 34.05.482. WSR 97-17-051, § 308-17-110, f…

(1) Any person desiring to be an armed private detective shall obtain a firearms certificate from the criminal justice training commission, make application on a form prescribed by the director, and pay a nonrefundable fee as prescribed by WAC 308-17-150.(2) If the applicant is a…

Any person applying for a private investigator or armed private investigator license who holds a valid license, registration, identification, or similar card issued by another state that the director has determined has selection, training, and other requirements at least equal to…

If comments required by RCW 18.165.070(3), are not received by the department within 10 working days from the forwarding date, the permanent license for a private investigator shall be issued if they are otherwise qualified.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.165.170, 18.170.180, and 18…

Licenses issued to private investigator agencies and private investigators expire one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed each year. The fees are as follows:Title of FeeFeePrivate investigative agency/principal fee: Application/examination/includes first examinatio…

Licenses issued to private investigators and armed private investigators expire one year from the date of issuance which date will be the renewal date. Licenses issued to private investigative agencies expire one year from the date of issuance which date will be the renewal date,…

A person licensed as a private investigator or armed private investigator may perform duties and activities as licensed only under the direction and supervision of a licensed agency principal and as a representative of such principal. This relationship may be terminated unilatera…

(1) Any license issued under chapter 18.165 RCW and not otherwise revoked or suspended shall be deemed "inactive" at any time it is delivered to the director. Until reissued, the holder of an inactive license shall be deemed to be unlicensed.(2) An inactive license may be placed …

The director adopts RCW 34.05.482 through 34.05.494 for the administration of brief adjudicative proceedings conducted by request, and/or at the discretion of the director pursuant to RCW 34.05.482 for the categories of matters set forth below. Brief adjudicative proceedings will…

(1) The preliminary record with respect to an application for an original or renewal license or for approval of an education course or curriculum shall consist of:(a) The application for the license, renewal, or approval and all associated documents;(b) All documents relied upon …

(1) Brief adjudicative proceedings shall be conducted by a presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings designated by the director. The presiding officer for brief adjudicative proceedings shall have agency expertise in the subject matter but shall not have personally par…

Licenses of all private investigators and armed private investigators shall be on file in the office located at the address appearing on the individual license.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.165.170(1), 43.24.086 and 34.05.482. WSR 97-17-051, § 308-17-205, filed 8/15/97, effective …

The principal of a private investigative agency shall notify the department of the change of location and mailing address of the agency office within ten working days by filing a completed change of address application with the department.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.165.170(1), …

It is the responsibility of each and every licensee to obtain a copy of and be knowledgeable of and keep current with the rules implementing chapter 18.165 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.165.170. WSR 91-22-111, § 308-17-220, filed 11/6/91, effective 12/7/91.]

Every licensee shall, within twenty days after service or knowledge thereof, notify the private investigator program manager of any criminal complaint, information, indictment, or conviction (including a plea of guilty or nolo contendere) in which the licensee is named as a defen…

The minimum records the principal of a private investigative agency shall be required to keep are[:](1) Preassignment training and testing records for each private investigator.(2) The company principal shall maintain proof of annual shooting requirements for each armed private i…

(1) The preassignment training required by RCW 18.165.090, shall include as a minimum four hours of training covering the following areas:(a) Legal powers and limitations.(i) Representation and misrepresentation.(A) How to properly identify yourself.(B) Misrepresentation defined.…

(1) All principals of an agency who do not meet the experience requirements required by RCW 18.165.050, must pass an examination demonstrating their knowledge and proficiency in the following areas:A. Washington state laws (45% of test)[I.] Private investigators law - chapters 18…

An individual must successfully pass the agency principal examination and have three years investigative experience to become a certified trainer. Individuals who fail the exam will be required to wait a minimum of seven days before reexamination. There is no limit on the number …

The director of the department of licensing, state of Washington, pursuant to the authority vested in the director by RCW 18.170.180, does hereby promulgate the following rules and regulations relating to the licensing of private security guard companies, private security guards,…

The principal location of the private security guard licensing program is at 405 Black Lake Boulevard S.W., Olympia, Washington 98504. The department of licensing administers the Washington private security guard license law, chapter 18.170 RCW. Submissions and requests for infor…

(1) Words and terms used in these rules shall have the same meaning as each has under chapter 18.170 RCW unless otherwise clearly provided in these rules, or the context in which they are used in these rules clearly indicates that they be given some other meaning.(2) "Principal o…

Any person desiring to be licensed as a private security guard company must substantiate the experience requirements in RCW 18.170.060, or pass an examination as provided in this chapter. Persons meeting the experience requirements shall make application for a license on a form p…