HB 2513-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/13/04)

Provides that an applicant may qualify for registration as an interior designer if the applicant pays any applicable fee established by the department and shows to the satisfaction of the department that the applicant: (1)(a) Has a current certificate number issued by the national council for interior design qualification; and (b) Has six years combined work experience and formal education in interior design. At a minimum, there must be two years of formal education in interior design; or

(2) Provides the department, by July 1, 2007, with proof of fifteen years of work experience as an interior designer and two years of formal education in interior design prior to the effective date of this act.

Provides that the department must grant a certificate of registration to an applicant who meets the requirements of this act beginning July 1, 2005.

Provides that a person who violates a provision of this act or a rule adopted under it is guilty of a misdemeanor and may also be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for each offense.

Authorizes any public officer to initiate an action before the department to enforce the provisions of this act.

Authorizes the department to apply for relief by injunction without bond to restrain a person from committing any act that is prohibited by this act.

Declares that interior design limited to kitchen and bathroom design is exempt from registration requirements under this act. Notwithstanding the provisions of this act, persons practicing interior design limited to kitchen and bathroom design, may without registering under this chapter use the title "kitchen and bathroom interior designer."

Directs the department of licensing to conduct a review of the need for regulation of kitchen and bathroom interior designers using the public interest criteria set forth in RCW 18.118.010.

Requires the department of licensing to submit recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2004, regarding: (1) The need for regulation of kitchen and bathroom interior design; and

(2) If some form of regulation is recommended, the minimum qualifications to meet the regulatory standard.