Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

(1) If the board determines following notice and hearing, or following notice if no hearing was timely requested, that a person has:(a) Violated any provisions of this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW; or(b) Violated any lawful order, or rule of the boardan order may be issued by th…

(1) Each licensee or interim permit holder shall name a registered agent to accept service of process for any violation of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter.(2) The registered agent may be released at the expiration of one year after the license or interim permit is…

(1) Every individual engaged in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments shall be covered by a surety bond of ten thousand dollars or more, for the benefit of any person injured or damaged as a result of any violation by the licensee or permit holder, or their employees …

(1) In addition to any other legal remedies, an action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction upon the bond, cash deposit, or security in lieu of a surety bond required by this chapter, by any person having a claim against a licensee or interim permit holder, agent…

(1) A person who is not a licensed hearing aid specialist may not represent himself or herself as being so licensed and may not use in connection with his or her name the words "licensed hearing instrument fitter/dispenser," "hearing instrument specialist," or "hearing aid fitter…

Recognizing the trend in utilization of speech-language pathologist assistants and audiologist assistants across practice settings, the board of hearing and speech shall, on an ongoing basis, collect data on: The number of assistants in specific practice settings; supervisor to s…

Speech-language pathologists are responsible for patient care given by assistive personnel under their supervision. A speech-language pathologist may delegate to assistive personnel selected acts, tasks, or procedures that fall within the scope of speech-language pathology practi…

A speech-language pathology assistant may only perform procedures or tasks delegated by the speech-language pathologist and must follow the individualized education program or treatment plan. Speech-language pathology assistants may not perform procedures or tasks that require di…

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that a health carrier defined in RCW 48.43.005 contract with a person certified as a speech-language pathology assistant under this chapter.[ 2009 c 301 s 12.]Notes:Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35…

(1) Any person who engages in fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments shall:(a) Prior to initial fitting and purchase, notify a person seeking to purchase a hearing instrument, both orally and in writing, about the uses, benefits, and limitations of current hearing assistiv…

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to …

(1) The purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology with the goal of improving public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services. The practice of audiology and speech-language pathology occurs in the stat…

As used in this compact, and except as otherwise provided, the following definitions shall apply:(1) "Active duty military" means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the national guard and reserve on active duty orders …

(1) A license issued to an audiologist or speech-language pathologist by a home state to a resident in that state shall be recognized by each member state as authorizing an audiologist or speech-language pathologist to practice audiology or speech-language pathology, under a priv…

(1) To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of the compact, the audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall:(a) Hold an active license in the home state;(b) Have no encumbrance on any state license;(c) Be eligible for a compact privilege in any membe…

Member states shall recognize the right of an audiologist or speech-language pathologist, licensed by a home state in accordance with RCW 18.35A.030 and under rules promulgated by the commission, to practice audiology or speech-language pathology in any member state via telehealt…

Active duty military personnel, or their spouse, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a home…

(1) In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state shall have the authority, in accordance with existing state due process law, to:(a) Take adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's privilege to practice within that member st…

(1) The compact member states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the audiology and speech-language pathology compact commission:(a) The commission is an instrumentality of the compact states.(b) Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the co…

(1) The commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, and use of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of st…

(1) The commission shall exercise its rule-making powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment.(2) If a majority of the legislatures of the …

(1)(a) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states.(b) The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolu…

(1) The compact shall come into effect on the date on which the compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, shall be limited to the powers granted to the commission relating to assembly and the promulgation o…

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the Uni…

(1) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact.(2) All laws in a member state in conflict with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.(3) All lawful actions of the commission, including …

To the extent necessary to implement chapter 53, Laws of 2023, the board of hearing and speech is authorized to adopt rules necessary to implement the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact.[ 2023 c 53 s 15.]

No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a drugless therapist without first having a valid license to do so.[ 1987 c 150 s 28.]Notes:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.

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…

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…

(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…

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…

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…

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 …

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.]

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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

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…

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.]

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.]

(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…

(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…

Sections 1 through 14 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1988.[ 1987 c 447 s 20.]

The definitions in this section and in chapter 68.04 RCW apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Board" means the funeral and cemetery board created pursuant to RCW 18.39.173.(2) "Director" means the director of licensing.(3) "Embalmer" me…

(1) It is unlawful for any person to act or hold himself or herself out as a funeral director or embalmer or discharge any of the duties of a funeral director or embalmer as defined in this chapter unless the person has a valid license under this chapter. It is unlawful for any p…

(1) An applicant for a license as a funeral director shall be at least eighteen years of age and must have obtained an associate of arts degree in mortuary science or completed a course of not less than two years in an accredited college, and a one-year course of training under a…

(1) The two-year college course required for funeral directors under this chapter shall consist of sixty semester or ninety quarter hours of instruction at a school, college, or university accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges or other accrediting associ…

Every application for an initial license or a license renewal under this chapter shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the director with such information as the director requires. The director shall set license fees in accordance with RCW 43.24.086.[ 1985 c 7 s 37; 198…

(1) License examinations shall be held by the director at least once each year at a time and place to be designated by the director. Application to take an examination shall be filed with the director at least fifteen days prior to the examination date. The department shall give …