Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.155.010 Findings—Construction.
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The legislature finds that sex offender therapists who examine and treat sex offenders pursuant to the special sexual [sex] offender sentencing alternative under RCW 9.94A.670 and who may treat juvenile sex offenders pursuant to RCW 13.40.160, play a vital role in protecting the …
RCW 18.155.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Advisory committee" means the sex offender treatment providers advisory committee established under RCW 18.155.100.(2) "Certified sex offender treatment provider" mea…
RCW 18.155.030 Certificate required.
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(1) No person shall represent himself or herself as a certified sex offender treatment provider or certified affiliate sex offender treatment provider without first applying for and receiving a certificate pursuant to this chapter.(2) Only a certified sex offender treatment provi…
RCW 18.155.040 Secretary—Authority.
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In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary shall have the following authority:(1) To set administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250, 43.70.280, and 71.09.360;(2) To establish forms necessary to administ…
RCW 18.155.060 Immunity.
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The secretary, members of the committee, and individuals acting on their behalf are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on any acts performed in the course of their duties.[ 1990 c 3 s 806.]
RCW 18.155.070 Certificate—Requirements.
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The department shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the following requirements:(1) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the secretary or successful completion of alternate training which meets the criteria of the secretary;(2) Successful com…
RCW 18.155.075 Affiliate certificate—Requirements.
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(1) The department shall issue an affiliate certificate to any applicant who meets the following requirements:(a) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the secretary or successful completion of alternate training which meets the criteria of the secretary;(b)…
RCW 18.155.080 Standards and procedures.
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The secretary shall establish standards and procedures for approval of the following:(1) Educational programs and alternate training, which must consider credit for experience obtained through work in a state-run facility or state-run treatment program in Washington or in another…
RCW 18.155.090 Application of uniform disciplinary act.
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The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unauthorized practice, the issuance and denial of certificates, and the discipline of certified sex offender treatment providers and certified affiliate sex offender treatment providers under this chapter.[ 2004 c 38 s 8; …
RCW 18.155.100 Sex offender treatment providers advisory committee—Appointment—Terms—Duties—Requirements.
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(1) The sex offender treatment providers advisory committee is established to advise the secretary concerning the administration of this chapter.(2) The secretary shall appoint the members of the advisory committee, which shall consist of the following persons:(a) One superior co…