PROPOSED RULES
(Business and Professions Division)
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 01-22-058.
Title of Rule: WAC 308-20-210 Cosmetology, barber, manicurist, esthetician, salon/shop, booth renter, mobile operator and personal service operator fees.
Purpose: Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, during the 2001-03 fiscal biennium, the department may increase fees in excess of the fiscal growth factor if the increases are necessary to fully fund the costs of the licensing programs.
The department has reviewed the rule noted and recommends amending with new fees for the purpose of having a sufficient level of revenue to defray the costs of administering the program.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.16.030 and 43.24.086.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.16.030.
Summary: Amend renewal fees.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Amending the rule with a fee increase will ensure that there is a sufficient level of revenue to defray increasing program administration costs.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Rosie McGrew, 405 Black Lake Boulevard, Building #2, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 664-6626.
Name of Proponent: Department of Licensing, public and governmental.
Agency Comments or Recommendations, if any, as to Statutory Language, Implementation, Enforcement, and Fiscal Matters: Fees to become effective on January 1, 2003.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Amends rule increasing renewal fees for cosmetology, barber, manicurist, esthetician, instructor, salon/shop, booth renter, mobile operator, personal service operator, and school licenses. New fees should allow the department sufficient revenue in order to maintain the costs associated with the administration of the program.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Amended rule will allow for additional revenue collection in order to offset increasing program administration fees required according to RCW 43.24.086.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule will have minor impact to businesses in the industry.
RCW 43.24.086 requires that regulatory programs raise sufficient revenue to be self-supporting.
Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, during the 2001-03 fiscal biennium, the department may increase fees in excess of the fiscal growth factor if the increases are necessary to fully fund the costs of the licensing programs.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.
Hearing Location: WestCoast SeaTac Hotel, Cascade Room, 18220 International Boulevard South, Seattle, WA 98188, on April 8, 2002, at 1:00 p.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Rosie McGrew by April 5, 2002, TDD (360) 586-2788, or (360) 664-6626.
Submit Written Comments to: Rosie McGrew, Licensing Manager, Department of Licensing, Cosmetology Section, P.O. Box 9026, Olympia, WA 98507-9026, fax (360) 664-2550, by April 5, 2002.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 12, 2002.
February 4, 2002
Alan E. Rathbun
Assistant Director
OTS-5390.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 92-15-087, filed 7/17/92,
effective 8/17/92)
WAC 308-20-210
Cosmetology, barber, manicurist,
esthetician, salon/shop, booth renter, mobile operator and
personal service operator fees.
The following fees shall be
charged by the professional licensing division of the department
of licensing:
| Title of Fee | Fee |
| Cosmetologist: | |
| Examination application | $ 25.00 |
| Examination retake | 25.00 |
| Renewal per year | (( |
| Late renewal penalty | 20.00 |
| Duplicate license | 15.00 |
| Certification | 25.00 |
| Out-of-state application | 25.00 |
| Instructor: | |
| Examination application | 30.00 |
| Examination retake | 30.00 |
| Renewal, per year | (( |
| Late renewal penalty | 20.00 |
| Duplicate license | 15.00 |
| Certification | 25.00 |
| Out-of-state application | 30.00 |
| Manicurist: | |
| Examination application | 25.00 |
| Examination retake | 25.00 |
| Renewal per year | (( |
| Late renewal penalty | 20.00 |
| Duplicate | 15.00 |
| Certification | 25.00 |
| Out-of-state application | 25.00 |
| Esthetician: | |
| Examination application | 25.00 |
| Examination retake | 25.00 |
| Renewal per year | (( |
| Late renewal penalty | 20.00 |
| Duplicate | 15.00 |
| Certification | 25.00 |
| Out-of-state application | 25.00 |
| Barber: | |
| Examination application | 25.00 |
| Examination retake | 25.00 |
| Renewal per year | (( |
| Late renewal penalty | 20.00 |
| Duplicate license | 15.00 |
| Certification | 25.00 |
| Out-of-state application | 25.00 |
| School: | |
| License application | 175.00 |
| Renewal per year | (( |
| Late renewal penalty | 175.00 |
| Duplicate | 15.00 |
| Curriculum review | 15.00 |
| Salon/shop: | |
| Application | 50.00 |
| Renewal | (( |
| Late renewal penalty | 50.00 |
| Duplicate license | 15.00 |
| Booth renter: | |
| Application | 50.00 |
| Renewal | (( |
| Late renewal penalty | 50.00 |
| Duplicate license | 15.00 |
| Mobile operator: | |
| Application | 50.00 |
| Renewal | (( |
| Late renewal penalty | 50.00 |
| Duplicate license | 15.00 |
| Personal service operator: | |
| Application | 50.00 |
| Renewal | (( |
| Late renewal penalty | 50.00 |
| Duplicate license | 15.00 |
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.16 RCW. 92-15-087, § 308-20-210, filed 7/17/92, effective 8/17/92. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.16 RCW and RCW 34.05.220. 92-04-006, § 308-20-210, filed 1/23/92, effective 2/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.16.030 and 43.24.086. 90-07-030, § 308-20-210, filed 3/14/90, effective 4/14/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 87-10-028 (Order PM 650), § 308-20-210, filed 5/1/87.]