Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 18.53 RCW
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18.53.005Legislative finding and declaration.
18.53.010DefinitionScope of practice.
18.53.021License required.
18.53.030Temporary permitWhen issued.
18.53.035Credentialing by endorsement.
18.53.040ExemptionsExceptionsLimitation.
18.53.050License renewal.
18.53.060License applicantsEligibilityQualificationsExaminationsException.
18.53.070LicensingProcedures, requirements, fees.
18.53.100Disciplinary actionGrounds.
18.53.101Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.53.140Unlawful acts.
18.53.145Unlawful advertising of indemnity benefits.
18.53.150Violations generallyPenalty.
18.53.160Public aid ocular servicesDiscrimination prohibited.
18.53.165Discrimination prohibitedLegislative finding and declaration.
18.53.170Discrimination prohibitedAcceptance of services by state agencies and subdivisions.
18.53.175Discrimination prohibitedState agencies and subdivisionsOfficials and employees.
18.53.180Discrimination prohibitedAgreements or contracts by state and subdivisions.
18.53.185Discrimination prohibitedCosts immaterial.
18.53.190Discrimination prohibitedApplication of law.
18.53.200Privileged communications.
18.53.210Inactive license status.
18.53.900Short title1919 c 144.
18.53.901Severability1973 c 48.
18.53.920Repeal1919 c 144.
NOTES:
Reviser's note: Certain powers and duties of the department of licensing and the director of licensing transferred to the department of health and the secretary of health. See RCW 43.70.220.
Health professions accountFees creditedRequirements for biennial budget requestUnappropriated funds: RCW 43.70.320.
Homeless person vision services: RCW 43.20A.800 through 43.20A.845.
Rebating by practitioners of healing professions prohibited: Chapter 19.68 RCW.