Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.230.005 Finding.
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The overriding mission of therapeutic recreation is the provision of purposeful intervention designed to help clients grow and to assist them to prevent or relieve problems through recreation and leisure. It is a systematic methodology through a progression of phases, including a…
RCW 18.230.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Department" means the department of health.(2) "Recreation therapy" means the use of recreational, and/or community activities to include leisure counseling and commun…
RCW 18.230.020 Use of title—Registration required.
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No person may practice or represent oneself as a registered recreational therapist by use of any title without being registered to practice by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.[ 2002 c 216 s 3.]
RCW 18.230.030 Limitation of chapter.
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Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice by an individual licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of this state and performing services within the authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice by an individual employed by the gov…
RCW 18.230.040 Secretary's authority.
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In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter;(2) Establish all registration and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;(3) Establish forms and procedures n…
RCW 18.230.050 Official record.
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The secretary must keep an official record of all proceedings. A part of the record shall consist of a register of all applicants for registration under this chapter and the results of each application.[ 2002 c 216 s 6.]
RCW 18.230.060 Registration—Grounds for denial.
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(1) Applicants for registration under this chapter are subject to the grounds for denial of a registration under chapter 18.130 RCW.(2) The secretary must issue a registration to an applicant who completes an application form that identifies the name and address of the applicant,…
RCW 18.230.070 Registration—Required information—Fee.
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Applications for registration must 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 registration provided for in this chapter …
RCW 18.230.080 Renewal of registration.
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The secretary must establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of a registration. Failure to renew invalidates the registration and all privileges granted by the registration.[ 2002 c 216 s 9.]
RCW 18.230.090 Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter.
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The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of a registration, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons registered under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.[ 2002 c 216 s 10.]
RCW 18.230.901 Effective date—2002 c 216.
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This act takes effect July 1, 2003.[ 2002 c 216 s 14.]