(1) The department may issue a certificate without an exam to an applicant who holds an equivalent certificate from a certifying authority that has reciprocity with Washington state.

(2) Persons requesting reciprocity must submit a completed application as described in WAC 173-230-230, including a copy of their current certificate and, if applicable, their validation card.

(3) The department will consider an application for reciprocity if:

(a) The applicant meets the education and experience requirements as described in WAC 173-230-250 and/or 173-230-260.

(b) The applicant received a Washington state approved passing score on an Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) standardized exam within the current exam cycle or previous exam cycle.

(c) The certificate is verified by the department as being valid and in good standing from the certifying authority in which the applicant is certified.