BILL REQ. #: Z-0474.1

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HOUSE BILL 2379
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State of Washington

63rd Legislature

2014 Regular Session

By Representatives Harris, Cody, Rodne, Green, and Ryu; by request of Department of Health

Read first time 01/16/14. Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

AN ACT Relating to credential renewal requirements for dental professionals; and amending RCW 18.260.090.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 18.260.090 and 2007 c 269 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) The commission shall issue an initial credential or renewal credential to an applicant who has met the requirements for a credential or deny an initial credential or renewal credential based upon failure to meet the requirements for a credential or unprofessional conduct or impairment governed by chapter 18.130 RCW.
     (2) The commission may adopt rules for renewal requirements for a credential, including continuing education requirements for expanded function dental auxiliary licenses.

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