SB 5227 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Provides that no individual may perform services as a structural pest inspector or advertise that they perform services of a structural pest inspector without obtaining a structural pest inspector license from the director.

Requires each applicant for a structural pest inspector license to demonstrate to the director the applicant's knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; structural pest identification and damage; and conditions conducive to the development of wood destroying organisms by satisfactorily passing a written examination for the classifications for which the applicant has applied prior to issuing the license.

Declares that it is unlawful for any business that employs one or more structural pest inspectors as defined in RCW 15.58.030 to conduct complete wood destroying organism inspections without having obtained a company license from the director.

Provides that the director shall not issue a license to any individual who intends to act as a structural pest inspector until the business that employs the individual has furnished evidence of financial responsibility.