Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.55.007 License required.
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No person may practice or represent himself or herself as an ocularist without first having a valid license to do so.[ 1987 c 150 s 40.]Notes:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
RCW 18.55.010 Licensing—Exemptions—Limitations.
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(1) Nothing in this chapter shall:(a) Be construed to limit or restrict a duly licensed physician or employees working under the personal supervision of a duly licensed physician from the practices enumerated in this chapter;(b) Be construed to prohibit an unlicensed person from …
RCW 18.55.015 Intent.
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The legislature finds it necessary to regulate the practice of ocularist to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The legislature intends that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide service to the public.[ 1991 c 1…
RCW 18.55.020 Definitions.
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The terms defined in this section shall have the meaning ascribed to them wherever appearing in this chapter, unless a different meaning is specifically used to such term in such statute.(1) "Department" means the department of health.(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of health…
RCW 18.55.030 Licenses—Renewal.
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The secretary shall determine administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for licenses and renewals as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[ 1996 c 191 s 31; 1991 c 3 s 143; 1980 c 101 s 3.]
RCW 18.55.040 License applicants—Qualifications—Examination.
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No applicant shall be licensed under this chapter until the applicant complies with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary according to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. Qualifications must require that the applicant:(1) Is eightee…
RCW 18.55.043 Licensing requirements—Military training or experience.
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An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 32 s 3.]
RCW 18.55.045 Examination.
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The secretary may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities. The examination shall determine if the applicant has a thorough knowledge of the principles governing the practice of an ocularist.[ 1991 c 180 s…
RCW 18.55.050 Licenses or registrations—Renewal.
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Every individual licensed or registered under this chapter shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary, as provided by RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 to renew his or her license.[ 1996 c 191 s 33; 1991 c 180 s 6; (19…
RCW 18.55.060 Apprentices.
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(1) A person wishing to work as an apprentice ocularist shall submit to the secretary the registration fee and completed application form signed by the applicant and the licensed ocularist who shall be responsible for the acts of the apprentice in the performance of his or her wo…
RCW 18.55.066 Application of uniform disciplinary act.
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The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 1987 c 150 s 39; 1986 c 259 s 89.]Notes:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: Se…
RCW 18.55.075 Scope of practice.
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An ocularist designs, fabricates, and fits ocular prosthetic appliances. An ocularist is authorized to perform the necessary procedures to provide an ocular prosthetic service for the patient in the ocularist's office or laboratory on referral of a physician. A referral is not re…
RCW 18.55.085 Unprofessional conduct.
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An ocularist or authorized service provider shall explain to patients or customers exactly which type of prosthesis or service they are receiving or purchasing. Failure to do so, or misrepresentation of said services, constitutes unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chap…
RCW 18.55.095 Authority of secretary.
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In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:(1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter;(2) Establish forms necessary to administer this chapter;(3) Issue a license to any applicant who has met the education, …
RCW 18.55.105 Out-of-state applicants.
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An applicant holding a credential in another state may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 1991 c 180 s 12.]