Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.36A.010 Intent.
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The legislature finds that it is necessary to regulate the practice of naturopaths in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. It is the legislature's intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide servic…
RCW 18.36A.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Board" means the board of naturopathy created in RCW 18.36A.150.(2) "Colon hydrotherapist" means a person certified under this chapter to perform colon hydrotherapy p…
RCW 18.36A.030 License required.
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(1) No person may practice naturopathy or represent himself or herself as a naturopath without first applying for and receiving a license from the secretary to practice naturopathy.(2) A person represents himself or herself as a naturopath when that person adopts or uses any titl…
RCW 18.36A.040 Scope of practice.
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Naturopathic medicine is the practice by naturopaths of the art and science of the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the body by stimulation or support, or both, of the natural processes of the human body. A naturopath is responsible and accountable to the cons…
RCW 18.36A.050 Application of chapter—Exemptions.
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this state who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice of n…
RCW 18.36A.060 Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act.
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In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:(1) Set all license and certificate, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;(2) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;(3) Issue a license or certificate to …
RCW 18.36A.080 Civil immunity.
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The secretary, members of the board, or individuals acting on their behalf, are immune from suit in any civil action based on any act performed in the course of their duties.[ 2011 c 41 s 6; 1991 c 3 s 93; 1987 c 447 s 8.]
RCW 18.36A.090 Requirements for licensure.
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The department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements:(1) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the board, the minimum standard of which shall be the successful completion of a doctorate degree program in naturopathy whic…
RCW 18.36A.095 Colon hydrotherapist certification requirements.
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(1) Beginning July 1, 2022, the secretary shall issue a certification as a colon hydrotherapist to any applicant who:(a) Has completed education and training requirements established by the board. At a minimum, education and training requirements must address proper technique, th…
RCW 18.36A.100 Standards for approval of educational programs.
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(1) The board shall establish by rule the standards for approval of educational programs and alternate training and may contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession and/or in education to report to the board the information necessary for the board…
RCW 18.36A.110 Examination for licensure.
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(1) The date and location of the examination shall be established by the board. Applicants who have been found to meet the education and experience requirements for licensure shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The board shall esta…
RCW 18.36A.120 License standards for applicants from other jurisdictions—Reciprocity.
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The board shall establish by rule the standards for licensure of applicants licensed in another jurisdiction. However, the standards for reciprocity of licensure shall not be less than required for licensure in the state of Washington.[ 2011 c 41 s 10; 1991 c 3 s 97; 1987 c 447 s…
RCW 18.36A.130 Compliance with secretary's determinations.
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Applicants shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1996 c 191 s 22; 1991 c 3 s 98; 1987 c 447 s 13.]
RCW 18.36A.140 Fee for renewal, late renewal.
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The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal and late renewal of licenses and certificates as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 2021 c 179 s 4; 1996 c 191 s 23; 1991 c 3 s 99; 1987 c 447 s 14.]
RCW 18.36A.150 Board of naturopathy.
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(1) There is created the board of naturopathy consisting of seven members appointed by the governor to four-year terms. Five members of the board shall be persons licensed under this chapter and two shall be members of the public. No member may serve more than two consecutive ful…
RCW 18.36A.160 Board of naturopathy—Duties.
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(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the board shall:(a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter;(b) Determine the minimum education and experience requirements for licensure in conformance with RCW 18.36A.090, inc…
RCW 18.36A.900 Effective date—1987 c 447 ss 1-14.
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Sections 1 through 14 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1988.[ 1987 c 447 s 20.]