114 chapters · 2,304 sections in this title.
RCW 18.120.010 Purpose—Criteria.
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(1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish guidelines for the regulation of health professions not licensed or regulated prior to July 24, 1983, and those licensed or regulated health professions which seek to substantially increase their scope of practice: PROVIDED, That th…
RCW 18.120.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Applicant group" includes any health professional group or organization, any individual, or any other interested party which proposes that any health professional gro…
RCW 18.120.030 Applicants for regulation—Information.
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After July 24, 1983, if appropriate, applicant groups shall explain each of the following factors to the extent requested by the legislative committees of reference: (1) A definition of the problem and why regulation is necessary: (a) The nature of the potential harm to the publi…
RCW 18.120.040 Applicants for regulation—Written reports—Recommendations by state board of health and department of health.
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Applicant groups shall submit a written report explaining the factors enumerated in RCW 18.120.030 to the legislative committees of reference, copies of which shall be sent to the state board of health and the department of health for review and comment. The state board of health…