Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.240.005 Finding.
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The certification of animal massage therapists is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare. While veterinarians and certain massage therapists may perform animal massage techniques, the legislature finds that meeting all of the requirements of those professions c…
RCW 18.240.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Board" means the veterinary board of governors established in chapter 18.92 RCW.(2) "Certified animal massage therapist" means an individual who provides external mani…
RCW 18.240.020 Certification required.
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No person may practice as a certified animal massage therapist in this state without having a certification issued by the secretary unless he or she is exempt under RCW 18.240.040.[ 2016 c 41 s 21; 2007 c 70 s 3.]Notes:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
RCW 18.240.030 Certification requirements.
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The secretary shall issue a certificate to any applicant who demonstrates that the following requirements have been met:(1) Successful completion of a training program approved by the secretary that includes three hundred hours of instruction in general animal massage techniques,…
RCW 18.240.040 Limitation of chapter.
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Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice of veterinary medicine by those who are in compliance with chapter 18.92 RCW;(2) The practice of animal massage by those who are in compliance with chapter 18.108 RCW;(3) The practice of animal mass…
RCW 18.240.050 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 as required to implement this chapter;(2) Establish all certification and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;(3) Establish forms…
RCW 18.240.060 Examinations.
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(1) The date and location of examinations must be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other requirements for obtaining a certificate must be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secre…
RCW 18.240.070 Applicant certification—Fees.
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The secretary shall certify 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 must accompany the application.[ 2007 c 70 s 8.]
RCW 18.240.080 Renewal of certification.
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The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of certification. Failure to renew invalidates the certification and all privileges granted by the certification.[ 2007 c 70 s 9.]
RCW 18.240.090 Application of uniform disciplinary act.
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The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of certification, and the discipline of persons certified under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.[ 2007 c 70 s 10.]