Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 18.16 RCW
COSMETOLOGISTS, HAIR DESIGNERS, BARBERS, MANICURISTS, AND ESTHETICIANS
(Formerly: Cosmetologists, barbers, and manicurists)
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Sections
18.16.010Intent.
18.16.020Definitions.
18.16.030DirectorPowers and duties.
18.16.050Advisory boardMembersCompensation.
18.16.060License requiredPenaltyExemptions.
18.16.070LicensingPersons to whom chapter inapplicable.
18.16.080LicensingOther persons to whom chapter inapplicable.
18.16.090Examinations.
18.16.100Issuance of licensesRequirements.
18.16.110Issuance of licensesRenewalsReinstatementDuplicates.
18.16.130Issuance of licensesPersons licensed in other jurisdictions.
18.16.140School licensesApplicationApproved securityIssuanceChanges in application informationChanges in controlling interestPosting of licenses.
18.16.150SchoolsCompliance with chapter.
18.16.160SchoolsClaims againstProcedure.
18.16.170Expiration of licenses.
18.16.175Salon/shop or mobile unit requirementsLiability insuranceComplaintsInspectionRegistrationUse of motor homesPosting of licenses.
18.16.180Salon/shopApprenticeship shopNotice required.
18.16.190Location of practicePenaltyPlacebound clients.
18.16.200Disciplinary actionGrounds.
18.16.210ViolationsPenalties.
18.16.220AppealProcedure.
18.16.240License suspensionNoncompliance with support orderReissuance.
18.16.250FindingConsumer protection act.
18.16.260License renewalFeeExaminationFee.
18.16.270Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
18.16.280Cosmetology apprenticeship program.
18.16.290LicenseInactive status.
18.16.300Military training or experience.
18.16.305Recognition as institution of postsecondary study.
18.16.310Department of licensing tuition recovery trust fund.
18.16.320Department of licensing tuition recovery trust fundState treasurer.
18.16.900Short title.
18.16.907Effective date1984 c 208.